Since then my body had changed.
Some mornings I still rested my hand on my stomach without realizing it.
Nothing felt familiar anymore.
I avoided dinners.
I declined invitations.
I spent most days hoping no one would notice how different I felt.
A gentle knock interrupted my thoughts.
Marcus walked in carrying a garment bag.
« If you want to come today, » he said, « I bought something for you. »
He placed it on the bathroom counter.