Joey's second birthday was nearing and Marcella started showing. Everyone was excited for her. Marcella saw the love everyone had for her. She understood why her father went to any extreme for those who loved him—it was fulfilling.
She was surprised she didn't have any morning sickness, except for the sleepiness at night. When she lay down, she slept like a log throughout the night. She didn't even know if that was a morning sickness, but she appreciated it.
Her baby was so considerate of her and didn't trouble her in any way. She must be a girl, right? She should be!
Since they both wanted a girl, they asked the doctor not to reveal the gender. Marcella didn't agree completely with Tony's suggestion and wanted to know beforehand. But she convinced herself to be surprised during the birth.
