Page 97 of Ring My Kettlebell

Josh chuckled as he stood and helped pull Riley off the floor, tucking him into his side as he led them out of the bedroom.

“Forget about the crib for now. I have something that will make you feel better,” he said as he pulled Riley down the hallway toward their bedroom.

After they decided to try having children, they movedinto a house in Cherrywood with a big backyard, the perfect place to raise their family.

Jollywood Graphics was doing better than ever, and they were able to live the lives they’d always dreamed of. Together.

“If it’s your dick, I know that will make me feel better.”

Josh barked a loud laugh as he steered Riley toward their bed, where a gift box sat atop the sheets.

“I can give you that after, but first, I have a present for you.”

Riley smiled and planted a kiss on Josh’s cheek, then rushed to the crudely wrapped box on the bed and tore at the paper. Josh had never been good at wrapping gifts, but he’d never let that stop him from doing it.

When Riley opened the box and unfolded the tissue paper, he froze, the contents surprising him like Josh had hoped.

Inside lay three folded shirts. One was a onesie with the wordsI love my dads. The larger shirts were labeledDadaandBàba.

Josh saw the unshed tears in Riley’s eyes when he turned to him.

“They’re amazing,” he said as he fell into Josh’s arms. “You’re amazing. I can’t wait to be a dad with you.”

Josh held him tightly, wanting to hang on to this moment for as long as he could.

They’d have so many more moments together in the years ahead, but this was a big one. A life-changing one for both of them.

“It’s gonna be incredible, Ri. I can’t wait.”

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