kalibex

POV confusion - was either observing a scene or one of the guests at the home of a (possibly somewhat Orthodox) Jewish man. Apparently he and his wife were having some trouble conceiving; she (younger than her husband, I think) had (not in malice, though maybe frustrated, probably in confidence, very possibly naively, given what happened next) mentioned it to a family friend or relative...who then tactlessly mentioned it to the gathering, much to the host's embarrassment/shame, for he then stammered/mumbled something about that soon he'd be 'stronger' or some such (implying, then able to fulfill his husbandly duty). Almost some implication that he'd been stressed or tired, and intended to recuperate.  An excuse, perhaps, or maybe simply the truth of the matter.  At any rate, it was, I think, an uncomfortable moment for all involved. Except maybe for the tactless or ill-meaning 'friend'.

Really; it's a Shame when people can't be Discrete.