**Diary Entry 12th November 1989** *”If the baby looks like him, Ill give it up I swear, Ill give it up!”* Lauras voice was hollow, drained...
Every evening, as he left the grammar school, Thomas walked along the cobbled streets with his satchel slung over one shoulder and a wildflower carefully cradled...
The air in the childrens home was thick with tension. “Your mums here for you. Pack your things.” They said every kid in care dreamed of...
Lydia and her husband had longed for their first child. For nine months, hed fussed over her like a prized teapotescorting her to university, especially when...
“At forty-one, you want a baby?!” James shouted at Emily. “Most women your age are grandmothers! Emily, dont be ridiculous!” “Fine, I get ityou think this...
“Im not cooking for everyone anymore! Just for myself and Annie.” “Why on earth not?” snapped Nicholas. “Because in this family, Ive realised its every man...
*”So, a marriage certificate is still stronger than just living together, eh?”* The men taunted Nadine with sly grins. *”I wont go to the thirty-year reunionIll...
It was one of those peculiar situationsguests were arriving soon, and they had to leave. “Listen, people are coming over, and youll need to go somewhere....
“Natalie, tell your son I wont be living with him anymore,” said Emily, her voice steady. “Who else will have you, with a child in tow?”...
**Diary Entry** Emily and her mother sat on the old bed, both bundled up against the cold. Though winter had settled in, the fireplace had only...