Loved Ones

"YOU'RE PREGNANT?!" Lydia Claymore screamed, the news so startling she spat out her drink. 

"Gross!" Adeline groaned, grabbing a handkerchief and wiping it off her hand and face. She glanced warily at Lydia, suddenly wishing she had delivered the news better. 

Even Evelyn and Stella were startled. They glanced at each other in disbelief. They were standing in the corner of the room, debating whether or not the Queen needed a script for the live screening. 

The media had been informed of the broadcasting and in just an hour, the Queen would make her address.

"Don't say that when you threw up on me yesterday!" Lydia interjected, placing the tea cup onto the plate. She wiped her mouth dry and stared incredulously at Adeline.