I kissed her forehead and walked to the waiting room.
“Hey, are you okay?” I asked as I stroked his arm.
“I’m fine. It’s just seeing your mom in so much pain made me a little nervous.”
“Aw, but the end result is worth the pain.” I smiled.
He leaned over and kissed me just as Sienna and Sam walked in.
“Oh my God! Our baby is about to be born!” she exclaimed as she ran over and hugged me.
“I know. It should be any time now.”
The four of us sat there patiently. Sebastian and Sam chatted it up while Sienna and I looked up makeup tutorials on our phones. Four hours later, my dad walked into the room.
“It’s a boy!” he shouted. “I have a son!”
With a smile, I got up from my seat and gave him a hug. “And I have a brother. How’s Mom?”
“She’s great. Wait until you see him, Chloe. He’s beautiful.”
“When can we see them?”
“In a few minutes. I’ll be right back to get you.”
Sebastian walked over and wrapped his arms around me.
“Congratulations, big sister.”
“Thank you. Let’s go down to the gift shop and get some of those ‘It’s A Boy’ balloons.”
After purchasing six balloons, it was time to meet my brother. Walking into the room, a tear sprang to my eye when I saw my mom holding him in her arms.
“Mom. He’s so beautiful.” I kissed his tiny head.
“Chloe, I would like you to meet your brother, Arlo Benjamin Kane.”
“Arlo. Wow. What a cool name.” I smiled as she handed him to me.
Sebastian
I nearly lost my breath as I watched Chloe holding her brother. Things were so good between us. Actually, they were great. Greater than I ever could have imagined. These past five months, and spending every moment with her, made me view life in a whole new way.
“Come here.” She smiled as she looked at me. “Come meet my brother.”
Walking over to her, I stared down at the little guy as he quietly slept.
“Wanna hold him?” she asked.
“No. That’s okay. He’s too tiny.”
“He won’t break. Hold out your arms.”
“Seriously, Chloe. He’s sleeping. I don’t want to disturb him.”
“Pfft, you won’t disturb him. This little guy had a long journey down the birth canal. Trust me, he’s exhausted. Now, hold out your arms,” she spoke in a soft voice.
This made me nervous. I had never held a baby before. As I held out my arms, Chloe gently handed him over.