It's a plus sign.

Karen starts to tremble.

Her mouth opens in shock as she stares, the plus sign clearly visible on the stick. She's pregnant.

She grabs the phone. She has to call her husband. And her sister. And Margie at the office-

Oh no.

Work.

Karen’s shoulders slump as she glances up at the calendar and sees the date scribbled in. Monday. 10:30 am. Interview. SBPD Interim Chief.

Her head begans to pound and all her joyous feelings suddenly evaporate. There is no way she is going to get the job now.

She's pregnant.