When you’re pregnant, I absolutely will not let you overdo anything,” Brian said, his hand covering hers. His sincerity was a tangible warmth. “You should switch to working from home. Your health, and the baby’s health, is all that matters now.”

Melissa’s heart swelled. Brian had always been a thoughtful man, but the news of her pregnancy had unlocked a new level of devotion. At the obstetrician’s office the following week, when the doctor officially confirmed the pregnancy, Brian openly wept, thanking the doctor with a choked voice.