Without warning her husband, Anna unexpectedly arrived at the cabin. But as soon as she entered the house, she felt like she was about to faint from what she saw….

The guy was already preparing for departure. Finished university matters. Negotiating early exams and diploma defense was hard.

But Max managed. Suitcases packed, even tickets in hand. And then this.

Anna didn’t even want to do a pregnancy test at first. So what, delay. It happens often to her.

But then one morning nausea rolled to her throat, Anna spent half an hour in the bathroom. She’d never been so sick in her life. Poisoning? But next morning it repeated. Here the girl understood. Can’t ignore such symptoms.

Anna immediately went to the pharmacy around the corner. Bought a test. And without delay, did it, locking in the bathroom.

Then, blinking confusedly, she stared long at two bold clear lines. Wow. First emotion was joy.

She and Max would have a baby. What happiness. Early, of course.

But no matter. They’ll manage. And then… Then Anna suddenly thought her beloved was flying to a new life next week.

He won’t be around. Won’t help with the child. What to do now? That same evening Anna and Max walked the evening city.

He held her hand and shared impressions of what was happening to him. Goosebumps. Feel like a hero of some movie about a star’s rise.

Max was in high spirits. In thoughts he already stood with guitar in spotlights on big stage. He had so many ideas, so many plans.

It was hard for Anna to confess to him what she learned in the morning. But she had to. Smile.

Happy smile. That’s the first thing Anna noticed when she told Max everything. He rejoiced.

A heavy stone immediately fell from the girl’s heart. Pregnancy. It came at the wrong time.

Yet Max was sincerely glad to learn he’d become a father. — «This is… this is just some miracle!» — he said, pressing Anna to him. — «How do you feel now?» — «Like usual.

Only nauseous in mornings, otherwise no changes.» Then they silently wandered the city streets, still holding hands. But each thought their own.

Anna carefully watched Max’s face. He was clearly making some important decision. — «Need to think over a lot,» Max finally said.

«Our child… it changes everything. The whole world will be different now. We’re parents now, understand? We must make our baby happy, protected, lacking nothing.»

Anna gazed at Max with pleasure. She didn’t feel anything like that yet. Just quietly rejoiced that a little dear person settled under her heart…

Max and Anna now lived together. He rented an apartment near the studio where Fairway rehearsed. Small one-room, cramped in an old house.

Together it was good and cozy here. But couldn’t bring a baby here, of course. No space even for a crib in the apartment.

At home they snacked, watched TV, went to bed. And in the morning over breakfast, Max told Anna his decision. So.

I’m not signing the contract with the producer. Staying here. We’ll wait for the child together, set up new life.

I must be by your side now. In the first instant, Anna felt a mountain lift from her shoulders. Max stays nearby.

And with him? With him nothing is scary. He’ll solve everything. Won’t have to cope with problems and difficulties alone.

But then? In a couple moments it dawned on Anna. What this decision means for her beloved? She mustn’t let Max give up his dream he went toward so long. No, — she shook her head.

No, no, don’t even think. I’ll manage. Live with parents for a while.

You can’t refuse this chance. No way. I’ll manage.

It’s about a short time. A year, two, three max. Then we’ll be together again.

You’ll fulfill your dream and… No. Max smiled and put his arm around Anna’s shoulders. I must be by your and our child’s side.

And not just must. I really want it. Miss such important moments in son or daughter’s life.

No way. What about your musician career? What about performances, fame? It’s all childishness. Max waved and tried to make his voice carefree.

But Anna knew he was really upset. The decision clearly was hard for him. Max sacrifices a lot for her and their baby.

Childishness? It’s your dream. Foolish to refuse such offer. I’ll manage, don’t even think.

Anna didn’t imagine yet how she’d manage completely alone. But Max shouldn’t guess. He needs to fly to Los Angeles.

Needs to break through to big stage. It’s his dream, his life. Still unknown if it’ll work out, the guy shook his head.

Success depends on many factors. Producer promises nothing, says need to try. Well, try. I don’t doubt you’ll succeed.

It’s a bird in the hand, Max smiled warmly at Anna. And we need money right now. Money and stability.

We must prepare properly for the child’s arrival. And I, I don’t want to miss the first days of his life. That’s something you can’t catch up later.

And Max stayed. Got a job at a law firm in his specialty after all. The person who couldn’t stand routine work rejoiced like a child when hired.

It’s a very promising company, Max told Anna. Good salary, growth opportunities. Just what a family man needs.

Anna smiled, of course, but her heart ached. Ached because Max made such a sacrifice for her. It was a test for their relationship.

And Max passed it worthily. And yet his place isn’t in a stuffy office. Fairway members called their lead back. Tried to revive the band…