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Last weekend was Jessica and Mark\u2019s first wedding anniversary. My mother arranged a dinner at Bella Vista, a high-end Italian restaurant, knowing I\u2019d cover the bill. I didn\u2019t mind.<\/p>\n

At 6 p.m., we sat down. Sarah, radiant in a dark blue dress that framed her baby bump, looked beautiful. A dinner for eight here easily tops \u20ac800, but I told my mom to order whatever she liked.<\/p>\n

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The tension began as soon as drinks were ordered. Sarah asked for sparkling water with lemon. My mom scoffed,\u00a0\u201cOh, you can\u2019t drink anything fun now,\u201d<\/em>\u2014a comment that cut deep.<\/p>\n

Jessica added,\u00a0\u201cSarah, I heard carbonated drinks aren\u2019t good for the baby.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Sarah calmly explained her doctor had cleared it, but Jessica pressed:\u00a0\u201cStill, better safe than sorry. Sacrifices are part of being a mother.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Sarah\u2019s jaw tightened, but she nodded and changed her order. Strike one.<\/p>\n

The real scene came with the food.<\/h3>\n

Sarah ordered seafood risotto but grew pale halfway through and excused herself to the restroom. Morning sickness had been difficult lately. She returned looking steadier but admitted she needed a brief break.<\/p>\n

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Last weekend was Jessica and Mark\u2019s first wedding anniversary. My mother arranged a dinner at Bella Vista, a high-end Italian restaurant, knowing I\u2019d cover the bill. I didn\u2019t mind. At 6 p.m., we sat down. Sarah, radiant in a dark blue dress that framed her baby bump, looked beautiful. A dinner for eight here easily…<\/p>\n

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