Billie had her baby! It’s a boy, and she named him Dereck. Note to self: Stay away from D names. Too many Ds in my life who stress me out. But Darius, and now Dereck, are beautiful and could never stress me out. Well, except maybe when they learn to talk. That may be stressful.
Billie seemed well and in good spirits while we were there. But her mood changed quickly as she told us the truth about Dereck’s father. I knew little about her boyfriend. Honestly? I didn’t even know she was seeing anyone until she randomly turned up pregnant one day. I always assumed it was because she still sees me as the little girl she used to babysit. But it turns out she was hiding this relationship because the dude is MARRIED!
I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t think she was that kind of sim. But before I ran away with that thought, I checked myself. I’ve been secretly in love with my friend’s love interest for forever and secretly hoping they would break up. What does that make me? It’s probably the same thing. I’m glad Mommy was there to give her some wise words and encouragement. One thing she said made me happy and hopeful for the future. She said it took a village, and we would always be there for her, whatever she needs. Billie and Aunt Nay are in my village too, and I’m glad they were in my life to give me unique experiences I wouldn’t have gotten at home. I hope I make new good friends along the way so I can have a village to bring my children into. And, yes, children. I don’t know about Billie, but I enjoyed being an only child. But when I look at Diamond and Devonte, and even Laurant and his much older sister, Blake, I can’t help but wonder what life would be like with a sibling. What shenanigans would we get into? Would we be close? When Mommy is super old and leaves me, would I have been able to share the burden of grief with them? Or would we each be a mess? I have so many questions, and the idea of a sibling intrigues me. I want my children to answer those questions for me.
