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“We’re both putting our child first,” Julia swears.

Honestly, I think they mean it. And good for them.

Food arrives, something far more gourmet than pizza. Everything is delicious, the champagne flows, and the gifts I receive are either thoughtful or hysterical. I have an odd, ragtag bunch of colleagues, exes, and friends, but since I have Isabella, too, I feel beyond happy. I’m only missing one thing.

“You’re not drinking the champagne,” I murmur to her as we finish dinner. “Something you want to tell me?”

Her cheeks turn pink. “No.”

“Okay. I bought you a pregnancy test for Valentine’s Day. Why don’t you make me happy and go take it?”

“Not necessary.” Her coy expression splits into a giant grin. “I saw the doctor today.”

Hope ticks up. “And?”

Isabella ignores me and clinks her fork on her glass. “Attention, everyone. I need to say a few words about my husband.”

Everyone falls quiet, except Marcus, who is his usual asshole self. “Speech!”

“Spill the tea!” Savannah seconds.

Uh-oh. “Is this the part where you all roast me?”

The group laughs, and Isabella lifts a glass of water. “Happy birthday to the most amazing man. He changed my life, helped me understand love, and makes me feel like the most important person in his world every day. He believes that I can do anything, picks me up when I falter, and celebrates my every win. There’s no better man to share my life with. Despite the less than normal start to our marriage”—Doug groans, and everyone laughs again—“there’s no man I would rather be with. I choose you every day, and I love you with all my heart. Not to mention my womb. Congratulations! I’m pregnant. We’re having a September baby.”

The gathering erupts in cheers. The sound is a roaring in my head, only eclipsed by the chugging of my heart.

I grab my wife and delve into her dancing blue eyes. “You mean it? You’re sure?”

She nods, biting her lip. “I’m nine weeks pregnant. Doctor confirmed. Are you happy?”

“Oh, baby girl. Happy doesn’t begin to cover how I feel. I’m ecstatic, humbled, and so fucking in love with you. You’re going to be an amazing mom.”

“And you’re going to be the best dad ever. I’m sure of it.”

I press a kiss to her lips and lose myself, knowing that I’m exactly where I should be and I’m with the woman who has finally made me feel totally complete.