Ben took a look around the classroom and made a face. Another class full of guys with partners to sit with them and offer support. He had switched from another class because his work schedule had changed. He was seven months along in his pregnancy and he was already sick of people judging him.

There was one guy sitting at a table alone though and maybe, just maybe he was alone and not just waiting for someone running late.

"Excuse me," Ben said politely, trying to look unassuming. Ben was a tall guy and with adding on the additional pregnancy bulk, he knew he could be intimidating. "Is this seat taken?"