The Golden Ticket

Vivian stood in the marble bathroom, staring down at the pregnancy test in her trembling hands. Two pink lines. Clear as daylight. Unmistakable.

She was pregnant.

A laugh bubbled up from her throat, soft at first, then louder, echoing off the pristine white tiles. She pressed her free hand to her flat stomach, imagining the tiny life growing inside her.

"Finally." The whisper came to her reflectio