The sunlight streams through the window, warming the small living room where Iris and I have finally settled into a routine. It's been a few weeks since everything changed—since she told me about the baby and we worked through her fears with her parents. I still can't believe how far we've come.
I glance at Iris as she sits on the couch, her legs tucked under her, flipping through a baby book. Her face lights up with each page she turns, the excitement in her eyes infectious. I can't help but smile at the sight of her, a mix of determination and joy. This is the Iris I've always known, but now she's blossoming into something even more incredible.
"Look at this one!" she exclaims, turning the book toward me. "It's all about baby milestones. I had no idea they develop so quickly!"
I lean closer, pretending to read over her shoulder. "Yeah, it's wild. They really don't waste any time, do they?"
