Avery was still happily chatting with Tammy. She did not notice him approaching her.

"Are you nervous? You'll be giving birth soon." Tammy stirred the glass of juice in her hand with the straw.

"I'm not nervous, but I really want to get it over and done with. My stomach is huge, and it's tiring to carry it around," said Avery as she took a bite of her dessert. She asked, "What about you?"

"I told my in-laws that I'll give them one next year. I'm going to drag it till next year. I haven't had enough fun yet!"

"Having kids won't stop you from having fun."

"I'm sure kids will affect it somehow. I like kids. Once I have one of my own, I won't be able to be stern enough to discipline them."

"You can take your kids around and play with them! Having kids will make things more interesting. You don't have to worry too much."

"Hmm! You give me courage. Whether it's caring for your kids or working, you're not afraid of anything," said Tammy enviously. "If I was a man, I would fall in love