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“You said Monday”

“Yeah, I’m free this entire week” I don’t even try to hidehome with me, which means I don’t have to be without the the me in two

“Come here” I motion for her to lean closer As soon as her lips are close enough, I kiss her, not giving a da home with me?”

“For a few days”

“That’s all I need Co Hazel “We need to pack what she’s going to need for the week I read that it’s best to travel when babies are sleeping to not interrupt their routine If we leave here around eight, we can make it to my place at eleven, feed her, and ht”

“You read? Why have you been reading about babies?” Scott asks

“Because I’m a father”

“When?” Thea asks

“While hts”

“Trevin,” Cadence whispers I can see the wonder in her eyes, and the disbelief I don’t care how long it takes, I’ to prove to her that I’hter are my world I know it’s fast, but when you know, you know, and I ahter together, and have more babies that I’ll be there for every step of the way

“I needed to knohat to expect, how to take care of Hazel, and help you You’ve had the entire pregnancy and the first threeup to do I still have so up to do”

Cadence nods, leaning in and pressing her lips to lad we found our way back”

“Me too, baby Me too” My voice is thick, and I’ if I had i a family I’ll take the latter every damn time

“You better get ,” Thea says I can hear the tears in her voice, and sure enough, when I glance atat her cheeks as Scott takes their son into his arms

“Hear that, baby girl?” I ask Hazel “You get to co the, but having the to make this all that much more real

“Call et there,” Thea says

“We will,” Cadence assures her