The next morning, Khessya has some very important news for Theron that just can’t wait until after breakfast!
Khessya: Theron, don’t freak out…
Theron: I love statements that start with “don’t freak out”
Khessya: *She uses THE FROWN*
Theron: (It was super effective!) Okay, okay, this is me, officially not freaking out
Khessya: Here goes…
Khessya: So…we’re…having a a baby
Theron: Wha…what? I…we…wow!
Theron was so shocked, he dropped his cereal…
Cole: *Hasn’t had coffee yet, doesn’t want to know*
Khessya: Oh! And Theron, NO surprise parties, okay?
Khessya: Ugh…I feel awful
Theron: Get some rest
Khessya: I will, but first, I need to find Auryyn…
Khessya: Auryyn, guess what!
Auryyn: You know I’ll never guess…
Khessya: Okay, I’ll just tell you…I’m pregnant! Phew, it’s a lot easier saying it a second time around!
Auryyn: I’m so happy for you!!! This house is going to be busy!
Auryyn: Now where’s Theron, I need to go and be a good best friend and offer congratulations and…support…
While Khessya goes to get some much-needed rest, the other three catch up with the house news!
Cole: *Now sufficiently caffeinated* I’m pretty sure if I had been holding cereal when Auryyn had told me, I would have dropped it, too
Theron: I can’t believe it! I mean, I can, because it’s happening but…
Auryyn: Hey Theron, now we can enjoy the sleepless nights and the stepping on toys all the time together! It’s going to be so much fun!
Theron: You’re such a good friend sometimes…
Auryn: The very best!
Feeling energized and happy, Theron heads out to tell Lana the good news!
Lana: Oh my goodness! That’s wonderful news!
As if summoned by the juicy neighbourhood news, Blizz appears! Her ears must have been burning…
Blizz: Did I hear that right? There’s going to be an addition to the Shan family?!
Theron: That’s right! Though…how you heard that from…er, wherever you came from, I have no idea…
Lana: You get used to it. She’s like a grapevine in human form. Impressive, actually…
Theron: I will…take your word for it
NB: I’m starting to think Blizz has portals set up all around town thatr allow her to materialise wherever she wants.
Back home, there’s excitement and happiness all around as everyone prepares for the new arrivals!
