“Thank you, darlin’,” he says kissing my cheek, and the entire table breaks out into whooping, teasing, and, “I told you so”.
Once breakfast is done, we head outside.I finish securing Waylon’s car seat in the truck and close the door, then I round the car just as Lemon approaches.
“Hey, you forgot this last Friday.”She hands me my cell.“I didn’t want to interrupt your little love fest with my brother, so I kept it until I saw you.”
“Thank you.”
“It’s been on the dock, so there should be plenty of charge.”
I hug her.“You’re an angel.”
“Well, I’ve never had a sister, but so far, I like you a lot more than brothers.”
“Hey,” Wyatt protests on his way to the barn.
“My bad, what I meant was I’ve never had a sister who wasn’t my gay brother.”
He screws up his gorgeous face.“Um ...thanks.”
“You ready?”West walks back to the truck after talking to Wade and Colt.He opens my door and gives me a hand up.
“Sure am.”I fasten my seatbelt.West closes my door but removes his hat and leans into the open window.He hides us from view as he plants one on me.
Fresh whoops and catcalls echo across the lawn and Wade shouts, “Look at that, boys, he finally got his goodbye kiss.”
West gives him the finger and darts around the front of the truck to hop into the driver’s seat.We pull away, leaving them to carry on and make kissy faces in our rearview mirrors.
***
The clinic is busierthan I expected, and my nine am appointment quickly turns into an extra forty-five-minute wait.I felt bad for West, because I know he had work to get back to, so I told him to head over to the Hayseed, and I’d call him when I was done.
An hour later the doc has given Waylon and I a clean bill of health—and also said I could resume ...activities ...in the bedroom.She made a mention of riding cowgirl, so I guess news of my relationship with West has already circled around town.I guess that’s unsurprising, though, given that we’ve practically been joined at the hip for months.
I settle up with reception and send a text to West.
Baby Mama: All done.We’ll wait outside for you.
West: I’m just loading the truck.I’d feel better if you waited inside.
Baby Mama: It’s broad daylight, West.I hardly think Eddie’s friends will try anything in the middle of town before noon.Besides, I could use a little Vitamin D.
West: Not asking, Dais.Besides, I got all the Vitamin D you need, darlin’.Just say when.
I chuckle and type out a quick reply as I struggle to push the stroller out the door.
Baby Mama: About that, Doc says I’m ready to go.She also suggested Cowgirl as her favorite position.I don’t think I’ve ever blushed harder.
West: I can’t wait to make you blush again.Now, please go inside and wait until I come and get you.
Baby Mama: Fine.
I slide my phone into my diaper bag and I’m just about to turn the stroller around to comply with West’s requests when a gorgeous brunette I’ve never seen before stops me.“Oh my gosh, what a beautiful little boy.”
“Oh, thank you.”
She leans down, closer to the stroller.“How old is this little guy?”
“Six weeks.”
