My lab partner Liz got pregnant her first time

the first of us to go all the way.

 

She left during Lent

after we dissected the frogs and the fetal pig—

 

its blanched flesh slippery in our gloved hands

its dank smell filling the room.

 

We gave her a baby shower

at her mom’s apartment.

 

The baby was big in her arms.

The onesie I’d bought, too small.

 

We left early, pleading homework.

Promised to visit again, soon.