Chapter 146

Lisa did leave then, the first time we'd been alone in the house except for very brief periods of time for the last two weeks. It was going to seem like an empty house for a while.

"So, you're going to be a mother?" I said.

"And you're going to be a father. Are you ready to be a Dad?" Julia asked.

"I think so. My Dad was a pretty good example of what a father should be."

"I think so. He raised a wonderful son and a good man. I want you to know how proud I am of you. You're the very best person I know. I can see why Lisa loves you too."

"You don't care if your best friend loves me?"

"No, because I know you'll never do anything to hurt me. A more honorable and noble person, I don't know. I think it's very nice of you to let Jerry share ownership of the company with you. He's another good man. Most of our friends are like you, good people. You don'