Congrats, Rock! Tell Clover congratulations too, and please let me know what you two need so I can coordinate our efforts.
Finn sometimes found himself at a loss for how to organize meals or help, but Edith could hold ten times the details he could, and he relied on her to help him make charts and spreadsheets when it came to helping those he loved.
His shoulders slumped forward, but Finn consciously told himself to straighten up. This was a happy occasion, and he didn’t need to fix anyone.
He scrolled back up and found where he’d left off.
So many boys, Conrad had said. He and Glory Rose had a little baby boy too.
Boys are the best, Link said.
How are things going for you, Clara Jean?JJ asked.
Still pregnant, Clara Jean said.But it’s my last day at the grocery store.
It’s her last day doing anything, Tate said, and Finn wasn’t sure how close together the texts had come in. Fast enough to have the same timestamp.
I’m pretty miserable, Clara Jean said.But my momma says I’m going to make it.
You will,JJ said.Ruby’s feet were huge during her last week of pregnancy.
Glory Rose is bringing you dinner tonight, Conrad said.
Finn remembered those last couple of weeks of each of Edith’s pregnancies, and it was no wonder they were both hesitant to have another baby. She did want a little girl, and Finn thanked the Lord Above that his friends were having boys.
I’m heading up to Brandon’s tonight, Dawson said.I can stop on the way there or back with anything you need. Just say the word.
Here he is.
The next text was of the cutest little boy in the world, and right after that came a picture of Rock, Clover, and Denim.
The air rushed out of Finn’s body, because he’d never seen a more beautiful family in the world.
And Rock had been crying.
Stoic, dark, quiet, grumpy Rock.
Finn chuckled to himself and all the equipment in the shed. “Babies can work miracles,” he murmured.
Look at you guys!Libby said.He’s the most beautiful thing in the world, Rock. I can’t wait to hold him. Give Clover a hug from me.
And me,Alex said.Really, Rock, I’ve never seen a more perfect baby.
Did she have a regular labor? Henry asked.Because my babies had misshapen heads and looked like aliens. He really does look perfect.
It was a regular labor, Smiles said.It just went very fast.
Like, less than an hour fast, Link said.I’m not even off the ranch yet, mostly because it’s a traffic jam of Glovers trying to get to the hospital to meet Denim.He’d included several laughing emojis, but Finn didn’t think he was kidding.
Good thing you were in town already, Lenore said.Isn’t that bank of long-term family housing amazing?
He looks just like you, Rock, Mitch said.
Look at all his hair!Lacy added.
Sorry, guys, but I’m gonna win Best Uncle this year.Smiles sent the text with a picture of him holding baby Denim, and Finn would give him the award, hands-down.
I’m gonna be up for that too, Gun said.
