I just put on my Bluetooth headphones and continued listening to my podcast.
I don't know how long it went on, but then Peter suddenly spoke up.
"Hey, I've been kind of ignoring you lately because Josie is pregnant, and her husband is overseas, leaving her all alone."
We grew up together, and I care about her more than most; she's like a sister to me, you know, so I can't help but check in on her."
As he spoke, his fingers tightened on the steering wheel. I could tell he was a little nervous, especially when he mentioned Josie.
I remember two months ago, Peter's rarely used notes app was filled with pregnancy planning lists.
There were two columns: one for the mom and one for the baby.
I still remember how annoyed he got when we talked about our future, our marriage, and the idea of having kids.
"I don't have time for kids. No plans for that for the next five years!"
But when it comes to Josie, all his boundaries seem to shift.
The podcast switched to the next episode, and I casually changed it, nodding along.
"Yeah, since you two grew up together, it makes sense to care a little more."
The dumbass stared at me, dumbfounded.
"You… you really don't mind?"