Rose called six months after Owen's death with news that made me drop the phone.

"I'm pregnant" she said when I finally picked it back up.

"What" I said stupidly "Really."

"Really" she confirmed and I could hear the joy in her voice "We just found out yesterday."

"That's wonderful" I said and tears were already starting "I'm so happy for you."

"You're going to be a grandmother" she said.

"I can't believe it" I said "When are you due."

"Early spring" she said "About seven months from ...