“Okay, if . . . if you’re sure.” Higashinakano touched my belly with his chapped, childishly small hand. It felt warm. I was no longer padding my shirts. “Wow! What a kick! Your baby’s really in there!” There was a tremor in his voice. The seal was getting closer. Getting bigger by the second. Its plastic eyes starting to shine. The baby’s been kicking so much more lately.
