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And she immediately knew Ian wouldn’t have to worry about hisa part of his life any faether The woman was in love They had a lot of years to repair, Gabby knew, but she was ready to take the journey with him if it hat he wanted From the look on his face as he watched his mom with Lia, she kneas

Conversations struck up around the room Gabby looked around at her faot on her nerves They pissed her off But damn if they didn’t rally when one of them was threatened or in trouble, even if the one they were defending was perfectly capable of taking care of him or herself She loved the tonight, but we have souys," Evan spoke up suddenly Kelsey, who stood in front of hirinned widely

Candace, Gabby and Gianna shrieked all at once "You’re pregnant!"

The happy couple both burst out laughing "Can’t get anything by you guys," Evan said

"How far along?" Candace asked

"I’m due in late October," Kelsey said She turned her excited suess I drank the water"

Congratulations, hugs and handshakes made the rounds Candace, with Brian’s help, pushed herself up out of her chair to walk over to them, but she froze and her hands flew to her stomach before she took the first step "Oh God," she said, looking up at Brian ide eyes

"What?" he asked, tightening his hold on her "Baby, are you okay?"

"Uhtly bent over, and put her hand out on the nearby dresser for more support

"The baby?"

"You’re in labor!"

"Oh my God!"

"You always have to one-uphi your thunder, dude"

Gabriella wantedto be able to jump out of her bed and help as her family excitedly hustled Candace out of the room, but she would’ve landed on her face She could only call out, "Good luck!" to her sister-in-law as she was taken away Brian ran back to give Gabby a quick hug; then he was off like a shot, leaving only her, Ian, his mom and Lia in the room

"Well," she said cheerfully to Mrs Rhodes "That’s my loud, boisterous, very in-your-business fa Lia close to her chest

Ian’s and Gabby’s gazes ht in his eyes she knew she’d put there She and Lia Could this night get any better? Could life get any better? To think where she’d been a year ago this month… Heartbroken In ashes If soht Mark left her as in store for her in a year’s tihed herself silly

Yet here she was A wife A s