My husband gave away every maternity dress I owned while I was at work. When I asked what I was supposed to wear, he kept spreading mustard on his sandwich.

session. He said you’ve been under stress and might prefer a refund.”

I stared at the calendar.

October 24 was circled in green.

“When did he call?”

“Yesterday. I told him I couldn’t make changes without speaking to you.”

I thanked her and confirmed that I absolutely wanted to keep my appointment.

Then I called Nick.

“Did you try to cancel my maternity photographs?”

“I only asked about the refund.”

“Why?”

“Because you’ve had a difficult few weeks. I thought saving the money might help.”

I almost couldn’t believe it.