Page 72 of Redeeming

“Pretty sure he takes after his dad more than his mom,” I tell them both. “I mean, he’s built like Dean. And quiet like most of the Beneventis, even if he looks like Chloe. So there’s that. Gotta go, guys. Wish me luck.”

“Luck...” Carys calls back as I walk out of the house, fairly fucking sure I just heard Cooper smack her ass and tell her to strip.

My family is a bunch of horny motherfuckers.

Caitlin

Bellamy

It’s the big day. You ready?

Caitlin

God, yes. I’m tired of referring to my baby as a weird little assortment of fruits.

Bellamy

What’s it this week? A kumquat?

Caitlin

A what?

Bellamy

I don’t know. It’s just a fun word. Is Callen going with you to the appointment?

Caitlin

Yes. I’m tempted to make Jude drive me so I’m not stuck in a car with Callen.

Bellamy

Try to enjoy the appointment, Cait. This is exciting.

Caitlin

I know. I’m going to try. I’ve just been extra hormonal this week, and I don’t think Christmas is helping any. I’ve never not spent it without my family.

Bellamy

Is your mom still making your dad sleep on the couch in the office?

Caitlin

As of last week, yes.

Bellamy

Are you doing the big Christmas dinner with the Kingstons?

Caitlin

I don’t think I feel like it this year. Addie and I were talking about spending it volunteering at the soup kitchen instead with her sister.

Bellamy

Oh, I didn’t realize Coraline was home. Wish I could do that with you. I’ve got to be at the hospital at ten, so I’m house-hopping between Cross and Ares’s houses to see the kids, then heading in. Are we still doing a girls’ Christmas Eve?”

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