Scene: Tragic circumstances make Erika’s predicament crystal clear to Booker.

Excerpt:
"Neither family is prepared to raise the baby. But, I am."
"Are you sure about this?"
She felt her smile drizzle away. "I don't know why, but I thought you'd be happy for me."
"Of course I'm happy for you." Booker held her by the shoulders. "It's just…that's a huge responsibility to take on…alone."
"People do it all the time, Booker."
"They do."
"Then, why the forlorn look?"
"You don't have to do it alone. You've got a friend."
"Carole King," she blurted.
"Erika, I'm not playing."
"Are you saying, friend, that you have my back?"
"That's a good way to put it."
"Midnight craving runs?" Erika teased.
"I'm up to it."
"Hormonal outbursts?"
"Don't scare me."
Laughing, she massaged the place over his heart. "Booker, you're so sweet."
"Actually, I'm being selfish. I want you to get to know me better."
"That's going to extreme lengths for friendship."
"Erika," Booker dragged in a ragged breath. "I'm Vince's—"

What’s on Booker’s mind? Will he confess?

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