DAHLIA 

TWO MONTHS LATER…

“Yes, daddy! You did it! You can stand!” Haven clapped her hands gleefully, bouncing about, happy to see him stand on his feet after months of rigorous exercises.

“Yes, baby! I did it!” He lifted her up into his arms and peppered her face with kisses. 

She giggled, enjoying every bit of it. Jeff too wanted to be lifted. Zac obliged him, carrying both kids at once. 

“I did it before three months. I win the bet!” He grinned.

“I’m happy for you, my darling husband-to-be, but perhaps if your memory will serve you well, you’ll remember the deal was either one month or three months,...