You and Techno are married. You had recently had a baby, Sally has been your best friend for years and your main supporter throughout your relationship and everything else.

So, here in the hospital room with your baby in your arms, enjoy golden hour, Sally came in and sat on the edge of the bed, gently grabbing your arm.

“Hey, you doing okay?” Sally asked, smiling, looking between you and the baby boy, Orion, in your arms.

“Yeah, yeah.” You nodded. “I’m super happy.”

Sally smiled. “Is it exciting for you like I said it would be?” She asked, adjusting your hospital gown.

You nod. “Uh, well, it’s crazy in ways I didn’t expect.”

Sally tiled her head. “Like what hun?”

You hesitated, rocking your baby, sighing softly and leaning back against the pillows. “I didn’t except to miss my mom.”

Sally’s eyes widened slightly, your family had always been a touchy subject for you and Sally knew how you grew up and how your upbringing affected you and sometimes still didn’t this day. “Your mom?”

“Yeah, well—no, just, the idea of a mom.” You sniffed, Sally nodded in understanding. “The idea of a mom in general?”