Page 19 of Don't Fall For Your Grumpy Neighbor

“I have an appointment tomorrow at three.”

I nod, thinking about how I’ll need to reschedule my day. “Okay, I can push a few things around.”

“You’re not invited.”

I can see the exhaustion on her face, and suddenly feel bad about not letting her sleep. I know we need to figure things out, but maybe we need to take it slowly. I stand from the couch, invading her space just to be able to catch a smell of her fresh coconut scent. “I will be going to the appointment with you. I’ll pick you up at two-thirty. Be ready.”

Her fiery brown eyes search mine, and I spot the exact moment that she realizes she isn’t going to be able to persuade me out of taking her to her appointment tomorrow, and she sighs. “Fine, now please leave. I need to work in the morning.”

“Should I pick you up from work?” I ask her.

She nods. “Okay, fine.”

“Good night, Felicity.” I open her front door and don’t even wait for her to say goodbye before I’m walking back to my house next door.

I’m going to be a father. I can’t believe this.

I don’t even know who to tell first.

I grab my phone, and open up my group chat with all of my brothers, and Griffin.

Baby’s mine. I’m going to be a father.

Callum: Holy shit. Congrats, man.

Tripp: I’m going to be an awesome uncle. Congratulations.

Paxton: Wow, I can’t believe this. Hartford says congrats, btw.

Brock: I’m speechless.

Griffin: Anya and I are speechless as well. Wow.

She has a doctor’s appointment tomorrow. I’ll know more about it.

Callum: Let us know how things go. Are you and her a couple now?

Considering the fact she hates me? I don’t think so.

Paxton: Give her time. The most important thing is that you don’t cause her any undue stress.

Griffin: Yeah, stress is bad for the baby. Wow, congrats, Shep. We need to celebrate.

Tripp: Yes, party time.

Brock: When are you going to tell Mom and Dad?

Ugh. Don’t remind me.

Callum: I am still so shocked. Fuckin’ A, right?

Yeah. Oh, I’m gonna need to kick off early tomorrow so I can go with Felicity to the docs.

Callum: Sure thing, Daddy.

Paxton: LOL. Hartford is so excited she’s already looking for baby clothes online.

Griffin: Haha, so is Anya. She’s already planning the baby shower.

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