"It would be the or," Helen said, giving Kate an awkward smile. "I've only just told Will, so you're the second to know and I haven't been keeping it from you all that long."

Rambling, of course, because it was still hard to come out and say it even though she knew Will wasn't upset and, it seemed, was a bit hopeful in spite of his fear.

"Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that I don't have a stomach virus. I've morning sickness."