. One of the women from the class, someone I hadn’t spoken to much before, stepped forward. She was petite but had a commanding presence, with a calm face that belied her determination.
— Excuse me, — she said, addressing the trainer with a steady tone, — but I don’t think anyone here has a problem with her baby. In fact, I think it’s admirable that she’s making the effort to take care of herself and her child at the same time.
The trainer seemed taken aback, unused to being challenged. He opened his mouth to retort, but another voice chimed in.
