Lynn had spent years longing for a baby, enduring countless clinic visits and “maybes.” When she finally saw two positive lines, she called her husband, Aiden, trembling with joy. His response, however, shattered her world: “So… you want to keep it? Maybe it’s not too late to reconsider?” Aiden grew increasingly distant, ignoring baby preparations and leaving Lynn feeling alone and desperate for his involvement.
Days later, Aiden suggested they visit his mother, Gloria. Lynn hoped for support, but Gloria greeted her with a sharp, “So you got yourself pregnant after all.” Gloria then shockingly declared that if the baby wasn’t a boy, Lynn “will have to leave,” as “we can’t accept that fate” due to the family name. Adding to the horror, Aiden chimed in, saying he was “hoping for a girl” and if it wasn’t, he wasn’t “sure I’ll stay.” Despite this cruelty, Gloria insisted on planning the baby shower, which Lynn, with a flicker of foolish hope, saw as a potential sign of acceptance.
However, the truth was far darker. The morning of the shower, Lynn overheard Aiden and Gloria talking. Gloria berated Aiden for letting Lynn get pregnant, to which he confessed he’d had a vasectomy and was planning to leave Lynn, but her pregnancy made it “too late” due to societal judgment and the needs of his mistress, Veronica. The name “Veronica” hit Lynn like a slap. Aiden revealed Veronica “doesn’t want kids, she’s perfect—she supports me. She even helped you with your surgery bills last year!” Gloria then detailed their plan to “push her out” through “pressure. Boy or girl. Either way, she fails. She cracks, she leaves.”
Lynn, though heartbroken, found a cold, sharp clarity. She would not leave crawling. She poured her heart into the baby shower, not as a celebration, but as a “farewell.” As guests arrived, she maintained a serene demeanor, feeling her baby kick, a silent promise of their strength. Aiden was visibly uncomfortable, and Gloria, ever the judge, reiterated her demand for a boy. Lynn subtly revealed she knew Aiden desired a girl, before making her grand move.
Just then, Veronica, Aiden’s mistress, entered. Aiden froze in shock as Lynn sweetly announced Veronica was there because “I invite her.” Lynn then gathered everyone’s attention for the “big reveal,” inviting Veronica to cut the cake, introducing her as “someone who’s played a… surprisingly important role in this journey.” Veronica calmly cut the cake, declaring, “When I learned the truth, I could have walked away. But instead, I chose to show up. For Lynn. Because while someone was building lies, she was building a life. And that deserves celebration.”
Inside the cake, there was no pink or blue; it was red, and nestled within, Lynn’s wedding ring. Lynn dramatically held up the ring, stating to Aiden, “This was supposed to mean forever. But forever doesn’t survive betrayal.” She then produced divorce papers, handing them to Aiden. Looking directly at Gloria, Lynn declared, “I hope it was worth it. Because now, you don’t have grandchildren.” Finally, she thanked Veronica, then addressed the stunned crowd, placing a hand over her belly: “My baby’s already stronger than all of you put together.” With calm steps, Lynn walked out, finally free, knowing she was having a girl.