#Chapter419

A fresh life in the making

I reached over and placed my ring hand on her swollen belly. Then I put my ear to her stomach and could feel the baby kick. Then I turned and said, “Hey, little one. It’s me, your daddy. You need to settle down and give your mommy a break. We can’t wait to meet you.” Then I felt a hand reach up and rub the back of my head. I looked up. “Did I wake you, baby?”

“No, junior did,” she said with a smile. Yes, we were having a boy. I didn’t want to give him my name, so we were still...