Anat is confused

Happily, engaged. Nervous. Scared. All of that described Anat. All her life she was miserable, picked on, friendless and socially awkward. It didn’t stop her from getting great grades and securing a good job. Here she was a mom and engaged. 

She debated in her mind if she should tell her parents. She hasn’t spoken to them in decades.  The first person she told was Anne. She was the one who prepped her for her dates with Dan. More importantly, she helped with the adoption of Jerry after she saved him when he was abandoned by his parents.

Anne was elated.  She promised to plan a bridal shower. She called Jen. The two had formally made amends.  Anat no longer cared that Jen abused her in summer camp.  Their kids were becoming friends.

Then she thought twice about Marc and Alana. She had to tell them. She knew they’d come to the wedding. Her next issue was where to hold it? The City, Stanford (she loved it there) Staten Island or Tel Aviv. She knew Alana would be happy for her. She also knew she’d be upset that she wasn’t married. But as she and Marc stated all the time, they knew marriage was not in their path. The three of them fought like monsters. But eventually, to keep Jerry safe they came together. She considers them trusted friends and advisors.

She texted them. Alana was very happy for her and asked what help she needed. Marc said the same. She also texted her college crush, Hall of Famer Mike Mussina. They were friends at Stanford and they did email or text once in a while. He said he’d like to make a toast at her wedding. She was jittery. 

She sat down with Jerry. He was excited. He asked if he would ever get a brother or sister. She didn’t know how to answer. For a natural birth, Anat was close to the end of that ability. Or maybe not. She didn’t know if her superpowers extended her fertility.  Speaking of those, Dan still had no idea about what she could do. How would she keep that secret from him? Or should she?