【Checklist】 Nolan discovers that online parenting quizzes are emotionally devastating.

Nolan’s office is quiet, him frowning at his phone.

“…that feels harsh.”

The door opens.

A colleague leans in. “Why do you look like you’ve been personally attacked?”

“…nothing.”

“…Nolan.”

A beat.

“…I googled ‘how to know if you’re ready to be a dad.’”

A pause.

“…and?”

“…it gave me a checklist.”

The colleague snorts. “Oh, that’s dangerous.”

pause

“…I failed it.”

“…you’re the CEO.”

“…I’m aware.”

His phone buzzes.

He glances down—freezes.

“…no, wait.”

The colleague straightens. “Wife?”

“…wife.”

“Baby?”

“…baby.”

“Yeah, go—before you start another quiz.”

Nolan’s already moving, calling you—

“Hey—hi—okay, don’t panic, I’m panicking—are you okay—”