Henry sits on Bodhi’s other side. “Why did you do that?”
“Because I wanted you guys to be surprised. And I didn’t have a gift for you for Christmas. I was just gonna give you the envelope until Mommy showed me the jerseys this morning.”
I smile at Henry over Bodhi’s head before dipping down and kissing the top of Bodhi’s head.
“Impressive wrapping job.” Henry passes it to me.
“Uncle Waylon helped me,” Bodhi says proudly.
Everyone laughs. It’s not surprising that my brother is in on the secret.
“Well, let’s show everyone then,” I say, tearing a little more of the paper. “All three of us at once.”
“You’re not mad?” Bodhi asks.
“No, your intentions were good, so you’re forgiven. And honestly, I’m a little relieved I didn’t lose it. I thought I was going crazy.” I kiss the top of his head again. “Ready?”
“Yeah.” Bodhi nods a bunch of times, clearly excited.
We each take a little strip and tear it open to find the pink Falcons jersey with Hensley across the back.
“A girl,” Henry whispers, staring at me.
“A little girl.” Tears fall down my cheeks.
Henry leans over Bodhi, kissing my forehead. The three of us share a moment. When we finally come apart, the room is empty, and the door is shut.
“Do you have the envelope too?” I ask Bodhi.
He nods. “I can go get it.”
I pull him onto my lap and Henry slides closer. “Not yet.” I hug Bodhi, and he wraps one arm around me and one around Henry. “Thank you, Bodhi, this was so much better.”
“Yeah?” He squeezes us tighter.
“Definitely,” Henry says.
I’m a lucky, lucky woman.
nineteen
Tedi
Tweetie crawlsinto bed wearing only a pair of pajama pants. “Are you upset we don’t have news?”
“No. I’m good, and one day we will.” I snuggle up to his side.
Addison makes a noise in her bassinet, and he shifts to get up.
“Not yet.” I kiss his chest, needing to be close to him.
“I’m on duty tonight.” He kisses the top of my head.
“No, you’re not. You need sleep tonight. But I’ll take you up on it tomorrow,” I say.
“Deal.” He wraps his arm around me and squeezes me into his side.
“I brought the milk I pumped at Peeper’s, so you can take the morning bottle,” I mumble into his chest.
