Everyone nodded, game for that idea.

It took a while for everyone to get their things together. Ava disappeared to pack a bag for Warner with everything he might need––it took me back to the time I had to do that with Ben––and Jade called her friend to make sure we had a table and the best service.

When we finally headed down the street, Jade, Ben, and I walked to my car while Noah and Ava got Warner into his baby seat in theirs.

“Dad?” Ben asked when he strapped himself into the backseat.

“Yeah?”

“Warner is cute, right?” “Very,” I said.

“Do you think we can have a...