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And suddenly, there’s a head

Sam is the only visitor in the delivery roo?" I ask

"That’s disgusting and beautiful all at the sa with tears "We have a son, Peck A son!"

"Dad, do you want to cut the cord?" the doctor asks

Saet me all cleaned up while they check the baby over

"He’s doing great," a nurse tells me as she puts him in my arms

Suddenly, the room floods with Reeds and Zeroes There’s barely any air left for me to breathe, there are so many of them But this is my life It’s the life I chose, and I wouldn’t have it any other way

Melio takes the baby and holds him "I won’t knohat to do with a boy," he says He wipes a tear fro hirandparents" She lets out a shaky breath and comes to kiss my forehead "I’m so proud," she whispers

Soon, the room clears out, after everyone has passed the baby around the room at least once Only my sisters are left

"Where are Star and Wren?" I ask Fin

"Star is in the waiting room"

"Why didn’t she co?"