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*long sigh* Well, I’m due in January so, like, six weeks before that?

Cat

Should work for me, but I have to check dates with Nate.

Pippa

Do you want to invite the men?

Cat

Hmm, I’m not sure. There are pros and cons.

Pippa

Pro—Beau will cook. Con—everyone else will just cause chaos. James and Nate will produce a stormy grump cloud, Ryan will make everyone do that game where you sniff diapers and guess the scent, and Luke will figure out how to get everyone to play Twister.

Maura

Sounds like you’re leaning toward not inviting the men.

Pippa

I’ll do whatever the future mommies want. I’m just saying, it’s going to be a way more chaotic party planning process.

Cat

If it’s too much, Pippa, you really don’t need to do it.

Pippa

Shush, you know you’ll love it when I get you little pink and blue macarons. Because obviously, we’re doing a Paris theme. Bonjour bébé!!

Maura

Yes, with little Eiffel Towers in the center of the tables!

Pippa

And Eiffel Tower cupcakes.

And a photo booth with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Maura

Just pointing out that Paris has other things than the Eiffel Tower in it.

Pippa

I know, but it’s harder to put the whole Louvre on a cupcake.

Cat

Really, though, I don’t want a fuss.

I roll my eyes. Cat was sold on a big party the second Pippa said “Paris.” There’s nothing Cat loves more than a reason to gather all her friends together and make them eat cake.

Pippa