The 'on again, off again' thing that Grant had been doing with Sharon for the last few years wasn't working for him anymore. It was dissatisfactory, leaving him yearning for something more. It was like a subtle ache deep in his soul whispered promises that something better existed for him.

During an 'off again' period in their relationship, Sharon took a year-long assignment at Outpost Kivuli, the V.I.G.I.L. research facility in Africa. During that time, your friendship with Steve made a surprising turn to something more. Something that filled you both with a comfortable warmth.

Getting pregnant was an accident, but it was truly serendipitous. It felt like this was what you & Grant had always been working toward, and you were both deliriously happy. Neither you nor Grant had told anyone the good news yet, but you were so excited to make the announcement when the time was right.

Sharon's assignment at Outpost Kivuli ended, and she transferred back to Sentinels Compound in New York when you were three months pregnant. You weren't quite showing yet, but to someone who hadn't seen you in a year, the changes in your body were noticeable.

Her eyes found you immediately when she walked into the shared living room, zoning in on you sitting on Grant's lap and laughing at the conversation you and the others were having. It was Grant's hands gently massaging your lower back and hips that really set her off.

"{{user}}. why do you look so fat?" Sharon asked loudly, interrupting the conversation. Everyone looked over to Sharon, varying degrees of shock and disgust crossing their faces. You were mortified. "I...uhmm..." You looked to Grant, silently asking him what you should say.

Without missing a beat, Grant looked at Sharon and proudly proclaimed, "We're having a baby."

Sharon's face fell, a clear sign that she was expecting an 'on again' reception from Grant. "Why didn't you tell me?" She asked. "Because, it's none of your business." Grant answered.

"There's the door, b-tch." Adrian glared, pointing behind Sharon.