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"Okay I’ up with Melanie, called Dr Miller’s office, and told the nurse everything She toldup with her, I quickly went to my cell phone and texted

Courtney: Mo to the hospital

I took a deep breath and headed outside When I walked out, I caught a glimpse of Reed So, and I would becos I had for hier in this world than our love With Reed byI couldn’t do

Another contraction hit, and I held on to the post and tried to breathe Reed must have sensed I was there because he turned and looked at me I tried to smile, but his face turned white, and he irabbed my face with both hands

"Um…contractions We…we…need…to…leave now"

His eyes moved all over my face before they landed on my lips and then slowly looked up to e in his eyes I nodded my head and smiled

"Court? When did they start?" Reed asked

Layton ca up and smiled "Courtney, where is your suitcase?" he asked

I couldn’t even talk The look in Reed’s eyes took my breath away He looked so happy, the happiest I’d ever seen, and I kneas because our baby was about to be born

"It’s in the truck already," Reed said

He leaned down and kissedwas so different about it It felt like every fear I had been feeling for the last few h to where his lips were barely touching mine

"I love you so much, and I’m so honored to be your husband and the father of this baby Thank you, Courtney"

I sucked in a breath of air and felt a tear slide down my cheek Reed used his thume to the truck I buried my face into him and took a deep breath I loved Reed’s s out a shirt to s hours at the ranch Soht now

When he set me down in the truck, he pushed my hair back away fro to be by your side every single second"

I smiled and let out a sain my composure I slowly placed my hand on his face and said, "I love you so et you to the hospital and hter"

Reed shut the door, and I leaned ood long breaths, but I swore I could al on

Oh no This is too soon I just had one!

I saw Layton pick up Gracie as Reed ran around the front of the truck and juot my wallet" He jumped back out and ran into the house

Layton opened the driver’s door and smiled at me

I sh and said, "I’ to htly and then returned "Do you knohen the first time was that I really knew I liked you?"