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“What happened?” his father, asked busting into the kitchen

“Enzo and Aibhlinn are getting married!” his mother cried

“Congrats, son!” his father exclai him on the shoulder

“That’s great, but what’s with the baby?” Silas asked bringing up the rear

“That’s ned over the rights Aibhlinn and I plan on raising Aoife Rose together,” he explained

He could see the disappointment in Silas’ eyes

His father’s s a hand on his shoulder, he squeezed “We know better than ratulations, son”

His eyes prickled and he blinked to hold back the tears “Thanks, Dad,” he said

“I guess we can officially say welco widely

“Yeah, that ood, pipsqueak,” Enzo narrowed his eyes and glared

“Never a dull moment with you around, Enz,” Silas said

He ignored the attitude in Silas’ voice

“Been that way since day one, hasn’t it, Mother?” his father, ever the peacemaker asked

“Oh yes All you boys brought your own mischief But ouldn’t have it any other way,” his mom added

His parents had always stood behind hi thee mistake, choked him up He knew they said they were proud of hi witharound in the dark and afterward, lingering in twilight For the first tiht