"I know... And I thank you for that." She stood up and paced a little. Pippa turned to him worked up the nerve she needed, licking her lips.

"We're friends, you and I, yes?" She chewed her lip, not expecting an answer, but giving him time to anyway. Regardless of the answer, she found herself peering at him with tunnel vision. The edges of her vision darkened. She took in a deep breath and released it and then looked him in his eyes... A single tear dribbled from her eye.

She looked away and wiped it in annoyence and then said, "Baby..." and pantomimed a round stomach... Then she grabbed for his hand and placed it there for a moment, then dropped her hand from his... "младенец. (Pronounced mladenets.)"