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"Daddy here is being stubborn," I grumble

Tucker’s jaw drops "Nuh-uh Mommy is the stubborn one who doesn’t like surprises"

I sweep a hand over the protruding belly that has popped out in a big way in the last h for you?" I ask pri down at the file folder in her hand "Well, we got a very clear ie from the ultrasound Since Sabrina isto tell her the sex if that’s what she wants"

"Traitor," he says with a lare

"I want to know," I tell the doctor before cocking my head at Tucker "You ed my mind I want to know"

I eye him anxiously "Are you sure?"

He responds with an earnest nod

"All right, then Hit us," I tell the doc

Her eyes twinkle "Congratulations You’re having a baby girl"

I gasp, all the oxygen sucking intotrapped there My pulse speeds up, and it’s like s, hter and the air feels lighter and this whole experience--this life growing inside of irl," I breathe, turning to Tucker

His gaze is alirl," he whispers

Doctor Laura lets usher throat "Anyway, everything looks great The baby is healthy, the heartbeat is strong and steady Keep taking your prenatal vitaain in four weeks"

At the door, she pauses and winks at Tucker over her shoulder "As for the other o"

After she’s gone, I frown at his, the epitome of mystery "Just a dad question" He reaches forI want to show you so before I drop you off at home"

My forehead creases "Shohat?"

"It’s a surprise"

"Didn’t we just establish I don’t like surprises?"

He chuckles "Trusthere?" I ask fifteenthe street Tucker had just turned onto This neighborhood is sketchy I mean, it’s only a five-minute drive from my place, so of course it’s sketchy

"Patience," he chides, parking at the curb in front of a ten-story brick building

I will up souy refuses to let me open doors It’s like he doesn’t understand that I have hands