Goldie eyed me before sighing. “That’s assuming Nova is on the same page.”
“What’s wrong with me that she wouldn’t be on the same page?”
“Nothing. You’re great. No one loves you more than I do.”
“Mom would beg to differ. I feel like Dad might, too. Then, there’s Clint.”
“Okay, I’ll give you Mom and Dad, but there’s no way Clint loves you more than I do.”
“Well, it’s probably close between the two of you.”
Goldie shook her head. “Why can’t people let relationships cook slowly and enjoy them for what they are? Why must it always be more?”
Studying my sister, I asked, “Do you not like Nova?”
“I’ve already told you that I do, but I feel like there’s a weird group hypnosis happening where everyone is suddenly in love and instantly living together. Slower might be best.”
“I agree, but I get restless when she isn’t nearby.”
Goldie grinned. “Like Dad does with Mom?”
“Yeah, and I’m ready to move things along to where I can see her all the time.”
Goldie sighed. “Does this mean I’m going to be an aunt?”
“To Nova’s girls, sure, I guess. We haven’t talked about having any kids. You did a good job yesterday.”
Ignoring my praise, Goldie asked, “Are you using protection?”
“She is.”
“You’re so lazy.”
“I don’t keep condoms at the condo, and I wasn’t expecting us to get naked here so soon. Leave me alone.”
Snickering at my irritation, Goldie mocked, “You’re a big, burly baby.”
“What if my baby is too big for Nova?”
“Those lady parts stretch.”
Grimacing, I shook my head. “No.”
“Your bestie Clint will one day make a baby in his tiny wife. That seems crazy to me. Nova carrying your super-sized baby ought to be easy.”
Looking around my place, I admitted, “It’s weird to talk about getting a new place and having a baby when I haven’t even introduced Nova to Mom and Dad. It feels like I’m skipping a step.”
“I’d wait on that. Mom will get attached to Nova. Then, if you guys don’t work out, she’ll get agitated over what went wrong.”
“Nova’s my woman. I know that with every fiber in my body.”
“Aww, you’re so gross,” Goldie mocked, giving me a wink. “But seriously, just date Nova for a few weeks before you ask Mom and Dad to drive up. Once Yarrow attaches herself to someone, she has trouble letting go.”
“She’s going to think Nova’s girls are hilarious.”
Goldie smiled. “I won’t mind being an aunt. I can buy them cute toys and sneak them candy when you tell them to eat healthy.”
“I plan to be as fun and irresponsible with your kids.”
