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    Diandra
greeted Lizbeth at the door wearing a simple black chenille sweater and
boot-cut jeans. She was barefoot and hot pink nail polish adorned her toes. She
hugged Lizbeth and immediately started talking about her plans. “As you know,
the estate is finally settled, and I need something to do with my time, a
project to dig into. I can't be home anymore, waiting for the next call or
visit or letter. I can't sit here eating one more casserole. I need an activity,
and I think I finally found my calling. I know Alexar has given you plenty to
keep you busy, but perhaps on your next day off you could take some time to
help?” Diandra talked as she walked, leading Lizbeth towards the parlor where
they always seemed to gather now.
    Lizbeth
flashed a grin as she settled into the pale pink chair where she sat the day
they met. Her eggshell linen skirt suit blended perfectly with her
surroundings, making her appear as if she belonged here. She was now a
comfortable size 8, and although she was still slender, she was muscular and
healthy. Diandra smiled to herself as she reflected on the difference that two
weeks had made. “After all that you have done for me, Dia, I think I can make
time to help you with whatever you need. What did you have in mind?” Lizbeth
asked.
    “For starters,
I was up until 3 a.m. packing up Jonah's clothes. It was time to finally put
them away.” Diandra poured them some coffee as she smiled in acknowledgment of
Lizbeth's look of concern. She curled her legs up under her on the loveseat and
made herself comfortable. “I needed to do this, and I did need to do it alone.
I sorted the clothes into multiple boxes- one is full of dirty, torn, or
stained clothes to throw away, and the others are full of items to donate. Then
I separated the dress clothes from the casual and divvied them up between the
boxes as evenly as possible. I'd like to take the boxes around to the local
shelters and consignment shops and donate them. I was hoping maybe you could
help me with that. Many of these are heavy and, well...” Diandra trailed off.
    Lizbeth cut
in. “And you're pregnant and don't need to be hauling heavy boxes around.” She
grinned at Diandra's look of surprise. “I've been around you quite a lot
lately. You may not be showing yet but I can add two and two as well as anyone!
I didn't want to say anything coming so close to Jonah's death. I figured you'd
tell me when you were ready.”
    Diandra smiled
a little through her tears at her friend's understanding. “I've wanted to tell
you but it's been so hard to talk about it. I found out for sure on the day
Jonah was murdered, and he never got to hear me say the words. For nine years
we tried to make a baby and he was gone before he knew he was finally going to
be a father. I guess since I was never given the chance to tell him the news, I
just couldn't bring myself to tell anyone else. You're the first to know.”
    “Then I'm glad
to be the first to know, and congratulations to you. It's a small comfort, I
know, but with this pregnancy you have a part of Jonah with you, and you always
will.” Lizbeth got up and went to sit beside Diandra on the loveseat, hugging
her before asking, “So when's your next prenatal checkup? I'll go with you if
you would like the company.”
    Diandra looked
at her feet, making a study of the polish on her toes while she answered.
“Well, I haven't gotten around to scheduling the first one yet. I know I should
have before now, but...”
    Lizbeth just
shook her head and went into the den. There in the top drawer was a list of
phone numbers. She rifled through the address book until she found the number
for Diandra's gynecologist and placed the call for her friend. Returning to the
parlor she handed her a card with the information. “I'll tell Alexar I have
business next Tuesday and we'll go together. Afterward we'll go out for a
celebratory lunch at the restaurant of your choice. Then prepare yourself for a
whirlwind