When Olivia opens the bathroom door, the last thing she expects to see is her best friend, Nicola, giving birth on the floor. And to say that Nicola is shocked is an understatement. She's not ready to be a mother, and she needs Olivia's help. But Olivia has her own problems--specifically her bullying boyfriend, Jonty, and having to keep an eye on her younger sister, Alice. And then there's Nicola's friend Ben, who's struggling with secrets of his own...

The Baby explores one cataclysmic event from five sides to create a brilliant, engaging, bittersweet drama about friendship and family.

FROM AMAZON: An engaging, brilliantly written, bittersweet drama perfect for Rainbow Rowell fans.

Five teens are at a 17th birthday party when one of them unexpectedly gives birth in the bathroom. From that moment on, the five find their lives inextricably intertwined with the arrival of the baby. All of them must deal with not only their own feelings but their secrets, too.

The birth of a baby among a group of friends changes the group dynamics, mostly for the better. This is an optimistic (and unlikely) outcome for the circumstances. ( )