The French Connection Ch. 03

The room broke into applause. "That is so awesome!" said Joanne Warner.

"Poor Myron." said Theo Washington, with mock sympathy. "He's going to be worn out with 2:00am feeding times."

"He'll find a way to cope." said Vice Detective Christopher Purvis.

"I can't wait for Seth and me to have those 'problems'." Joanne said.

"I won't be having those problems." said Cindy.

"Famous last words." replied Teresa, which generated her some attention. Teresa deflected it by saying "What do you think, Commander?"

"I think..." I said, reflectively, "that there is nothing in this world better than having and raising a child, or children. The feeding times, the long nights... they're worth it. They're worth it."

Everyone quieted down. Bettina was coming onscreen...

Finis... for now.