“Oh, Raven, that’s horrible!” Liv takes her arm.
“I wish you would’ve texted us,” Allie adds.
“Then after she was born, I was so busy taking care of her,” Raven explains. “And I guess, maybe I was afraid?—”
“You don’t have to be afraid.” Dylan hugs her close. “We love babies!”
“I wasn’t sure Hendrix would think that…”
The girls surround her, leading her over to where the cake and champagne are waiting. Jack meets my eyes, and I’m pretty sure we’re all thinking the same thing.
Bending my elbow, I cover the grin threatening to split my lips. “Looks like I’d better get working on that cross-stitch.”
Zane’s chin drops, and he’s smiling big as well. Mr. “No Marriage, Babies, or Poop” is about to get a big surprise. “Looks like we have a new family member.”
Jack has his phone out, and I can’t wait for the brothers’ chat that’s about to begin. If only Mom and Dad were here to see this…