Future PerfectChapter 11
"I need to be going," Teel announced. "They want to check the baby." I struggled to wakefulness and rubbed my eyes, observing that Teel had already bathed and dressed, ready to face the day. "I'll see you later tonight?" I asked. "And Nella, hopefully." She smiled in anticipation. "Is there a problem ... with the baby I mean?" "Just a routine check, they said." "Okay," I mumbled as she walked out of the door. I soaked my body in the bath and then slipped into a clean...