She devours the plate of food, and Jude jumps up to get her more. I realize then what the feeling is–what we’re all feeling. Protectiveness. Love. Maybe a little possession for whatever is happening inside of her. I make a mental note to ask Ledger and our other friends if they felt this way with Briar. Because all I want to do is keep her safe, and even though we won’t know for sure for a couple of weeks, I already know I’d do anything for the baby she may or may not be growing as we speak.
