Rain After learning Lia was pregnant, I became even more anxiety-ridden and neurotic. I was always like this, but when I was stressed, it was a hell of a lot worse. Right now, I was determined to make Lia’s life as uncomplicated as possible. I was doing my best and probably overreaching, but there was no stopping me now. Every part of me was determined to help Lia as much as I could. If I ended up acting crazy during this point, then so be it. I was willing to do it. I raced back into the living room, nearly slipping on the hardwood floor. "Lia! Where’s your water bottle? You need to stay hydrated!" She gave me a look over the mountain of pillows she was lounging on. "I drank it already." I froze. "You finished it?! That fast?! Oh my god, you’re dehydrated. You're going to shrivel up