Slade rushed down the hall ahead of the girls and burst open the waiting room door. “It’s a boy! Five pounds, two ounces. He’s perfect.”

Everyone in the waiting room jumped up to congratulate him. Slade turned to Candy’s parents, who had made it to the hospital just in time. “Go on in. She’s waiting for you.”

Colt stepped up, wrapping his arms around his girlfriend. “What’s his name, buddy?”

Slade stepped to his friend, placing a hand on his shoulder with a squeeze. “Colton Elijah Logan.”

Colt teared up, looking away to hold back his emotions. “You named him after me?”

“I named him after my best friend. I...