The next morning, Bastien got up before Kate woke. He prepared breakfast and sandwiches for the day, included fruit and everything Kate might need. Kate woke up hugging her pillow; the bed felt cold without Bastien. She got up and put on a dress and flat sandals. She smelled the breakfast, and the baby started moving. Kate smiled and caressed her belly.

—You like daddy’s food too, don’t you? —Kate came out and saw Bastien finishing setting the table. When he saw her, he walked over to take her