Jordan, what do you want?
I want both of them. Her and the baby. I already love the kid so much and they aren’t even born yet.
Riggs
Then you fight for them.
Carter
Yeah, let’s beat Trey’s behind back to California.
Williams
He said fight for them, not fight Trey. I agree with Riggs, by the way. You gotta fight for your woman.
Carter
Funny coming from you.
Williams
Shut up.
Carter
We got your back, J. And let me know when everyone is free so I can start planning the sprinkle.
Riggs
Not happening, Carter.
Williams
No way.
Thanks. I’m curious though, what is going on with Lindsey, Williams?
Williams has left the conversation
Carter
Feels like the good ole days…
For the record, Cap, you are a good man. I’m proud of you for stepping up for Mack and her baby.
Thanks, man.
CHAPTER
TWENTY-SEVEN
MACKENZIE
Icheck my phone for the third time in the last five minutes. Nothing. No call. No text. Trey is officially fifteen minutes late. I know he had a game, but I also know it ended hours ago. A kick in my belly steadies me, and I smile down at the little life growing inside me.
I always thought that by the time I had kids, I’d be married and established in my career. I never expected to be seven months pregnant and a soon-to-be single mom with no idea if the baby daddy will be involved. Oh, and I’m falling in love with another man who is most definitely not the father. Sounds like a soap opera gone wrong.
The coffee shop door dings and I look to see Trey finally walking through, like he doesn’t have a care in the world. When our eyes connect, I see his face fall. Maybe he still has a conscience.
