Nina rolled her eyes and gave Sweeney a little push. "I know a stupid boy that would do anything for a promise like that." She combed her fingers through her hair and started to work it into a loose braid. She needed to wash it.

"I wouldn't mind a little luck in a few months," she said with a wry smile. "I'm getting to the point where the end is sort of in sight, and I realize that worrying about carrying the baby is over and worrying about having the baby is starting."