Emma shook her head. “You forgot one part of that last statement. If you choose not to be my sperm donor, then you lose me too.”

When she started to rise out of her chair, Connor grabbed her arm. “Emma, don’t do this!”

“I’m sorry. But that’s just the way I feel.”

“But you know how much I love you,” Connor protested.

“Maybe. I mean, I thought you loved me, but I guess just not enough.” She then slung out of his grip and stalked out of the coffee-shop. Fumbling in her purse, she dug out her phone as she hustled down the sidewalk to her car. She could barely hold down the sobs as she dialed the familiar number. “Hey Case, it’s me. You got a minute?”