HARDEST OF HEARTS

Riley had to keep reminding herself that she and Daina had decided to move out of their mansion for a good reason. She had forgotten just how much of a chore it was when she first came to her mansion. Now that she paced around the mostly empty master suite of their new townhouse, she sighed tiredly, trying to keep all her annoyance to herself. Turning around ,she spotted Daina, who seemed unusually quiet. She frowned, wondering if there was more than just the stress of moving going on with her wife. “I really hope you’re 100% satisfied with this place, because I really don’t plan on going through all of this again in the next couple of years” she let out a chuckle, a lopsided smile reaching her lips walking around a few boxes before settling in the only couch they had at the moment. “They said it’ll be at least another month until everything is moved out” she continued, feeling odd now that she seemed to be the one carrying a conversation. It was rarely how things worked between them.

@drdaina

Daina: It's definitely interesting and fun to hear your take on things though. I'm not sure I'd ever get tired of talking about pregnancy.

Daina: I give them away all the time, who says I can't give them away after you're done reading them?

Daina: Don't want that :**. I'll refrain from saying it.

Daina: Okay, good response, Babe. You should have seen her when I told her, she's thrilled. But I'm worried it'll get mom level naggy real quick.

Daina: lol! probably not!! Not much scares her, and she adores you, even when you're being annoying. Any messages from my dad?

Riley: My take is that pregnancy sucks, and I don't understand why any woman would go through it, not sure if that's fun. I guess that makes sense. Otherwise you wouldn't have studied for it.

Riley: I don't know. It still seems pointless, I can buy my own. Don't worry about it. You'll just have to recommend me some.

Riley: Thank you.

Riley: How dare you, I'm never annoying. We'll try to keep her in check. No, not yet. Should I be expecting some? will he want to teach me latvian recipes for his grandchild?

Daina: I bet you'd find something about it in one of the books on your list! I'm actually surprised you haven't already.

Daina: Which- by the way- let me know when you're close to being done. Someone just donated a ton of pregnancy books to the hospital, and I'm running out of room in my office.

Daina: It means a lot, Riles. And... for what it's worth, you will too.

Daina: Oh my gosh, stop, did she? That's so embarassing, what did she say to you???

Daina: It was definitely the same...don't answer her phone calls because she's going to offer you so much unsolicited advice. Ask Melissa- it was a lot.

Riley: I imagine there is. I've mostly been reading the chapters about what happens during pregnancy. I'm sure you're tired of me commenting on stuff you already know.

Riley: I'll let you know, isn't that... wrong? I can buy my own books. Maybe you should give one to every patient you have.

Riley: If you say so. I'm not going to comment on that, because it'll get us into a fight.

Riley: First, she said she was sad that I couldn't meet with them on sunday, and then offered to share pregnancy stories, she figured you might go through similar issues? I politely decline until further notice.

Um, none of those sound appealing.  And not to mention…mandated bed rest!  Could anything ever sound more boring? I can’t decide if I want dibs on your tennis court and indoor pool when you’re in prison, or if I should help you kill the men…

Right, I imagine mandated bed rest would be the worst thing for you. No, I don’t think anything could sound as boring as that. I would never survive it, I have to be busy. Since you’ve been calling yourself my friend for so long now, the least you could do was to help out killing the men, no? 

Oh of course we do, we’re just treating it as another sign that it’s time to look for a new place. This apartment was mine before we got married, something that the both of us can find is a better fit though.

Oh, right. Your wife mentioned you two were starting to search for a new place. If you’re one of those people who believe in signs, then you should go ahead and trust this one. I’m in the process of moving myself, doing it before the real hot weather is here seems like a smart decision.  

For the first time in my life, I am happy to do so. There are some things you aren’t meant to know

Well if they can make special accommodations for Martha Stewart and OJ Simpson, I’m sure making them for you would be no problem. Especially given the good deed you’d be doing for the fate of women everywhere. I think quite a few people would raise money to get you set free. Or at the very least help stage a prison riot. 

Right? I’m technically taking one for the team, could see an uproar coming from woman who support me, both inside and outside the prison. Not exactly the kind of reputation I wanted to build for myself, but I’ll take it. On a more serious note though, I have a newfound respect for every woman who willingly put herself through all of this before the law even existed. If you ever get your letter, please make sure to treat her the best you can. 

That… That sounds horrible… Just… No. Do you mean uterus stretching like… babies or? Either way, that sounds terrible.

It doesn’t sound like something a human being should go through, for the sake of keeping the country’s population alive. Exactly that, the uterus stretching as a result of the baby growing. I shouldn’t be the one complaining, considering I’m not the one getting pregnant. But still, frustrating. Please feel free to distract me from reading any more of these things.

Daina: Not quite, lol, though this has to count for something, doesn't it?

Daina: Soo, in our bedroom, then? :p

Daina: Hey, yesterday was really nice. Thanks for everything.

Riley: I'm counting it. Maybe I should read on it.

Riley: [eyeroll emoji]

Riley: Of course. It's the least I can do. I know I said it yesterday, but I'm sure you'll be a good mom.

When the air conditioner craps out, maybe it’s another sign that it’s time to think about moving. Oh well, I guess it’s going to be a night of ice cream, cold pizza and boxer shorts. I hope @merritt-sage doesn’t mind too much. What a glamorous life.

You have the money to repair it, no?

So, I’m officially launching my personal shopping business on Friday, so if anyone is interested please let me know so that I can set you up for an appointment.  Prices differ based on how long it is and if you want me to what not to wear your closet beforehand. 

Congratulations on your new business. I don’t need one myself, but I’ll keep you in mind if I ever have to suggest one. Are you located in any particular department or office?

Okay, so if I understand it right, it didn’t go well at first but then after a year of marriage, you got closer and you’re happy now, or am I wrong?

That would be correct, yes. Though I’m not sure to what extent it counts as happiness. It’s mostly just acceptance over the whole situation. I still have to raise a child I never wanted.