Olivia, pregnant with her second child, was feeling overwhelmed by the exhaustion of pregnancy and was perfectly content staying home, binging TV and indulging in snacks. However, her best friend Ava was determined to get her out of the house and back to having some fun. After some persuasion, Olivia agrees to join Ava at a pottery class, despite her reluctance.
At the pottery place, the lively atmosphere is a stark contrast to Olivia’s desire for rest. As she and Ava settle in, the group starts sharing stories, and soon the conversation turns to pregnancy and childbirth. One woman, casually painting her mug, starts telling a story that catches Olivia’s attention.
The woman recounts a date she had with her boyfriend last summer, when they were watching a movie and he suddenly left because his sister-in-law had gone into labor. The woman thought it was strange, especially since it was late at night, but the boyfriend insisted on leaving. The woman reveals the name of the baby born that night—Tess.
The mention of Tess makes Olivia’s heart race. Ava’s eyes lock with hers, and Olivia’s mind starts to reel. The woman continues, saying that Malcolm, Olivia’s husband, had been babysitting his niece, Tess, during the birth of their own son. The more the woman talks, the more the pieces start to fall into place.
Olivia’s hands tremble as she asks the woman, “Wait, your boyfriend’s name is Malcolm?” The woman confirms it, and Olivia shows her a photo of her family, with Malcolm, Tess, and herself. The woman realizes the connection, and Olivia’s worst fear comes true—Malcolm is not only having an affair but fathered a child with this woman, Tess’s mother.
The revelation hits Olivia like a punch to the gut. She is reeling, unable to process the betrayal. She can barely keep it together as the room suddenly feels suffocating. Ava quickly jumps to action, getting Olivia some water, but Olivia can’t stay. She leaves the pottery studio, locking herself in the bathroom, trying to steady herself as the weight of the truth crashes down on her.
She confronts Malcolm, who admits to the affair and the child he fathered with the woman from the pottery class. Their marriage is shattered. Olivia is devastated, and with only weeks left in her pregnancy, she knows she can’t continue living a lie. The pain of betrayal is too much to ignore.
Determined to protect her children from this brokenness, Olivia decides to move forward without Malcolm. She refuses to allow her children to grow up in a home fractured by deceit. With Ava’s support, Olivia begins to find the strength to look ahead, focusing on giving her children the stable, loving home they deserve.
Olivia knows it won’t be easy, but she’s done with Malcolm and the life they once shared. It’s time to start fresh, creating a new future for herself and her kids—one built on trust, love, and strength.
