Page 59 of Can We Try?

“Really? Was it incredible?”

“Yes. I wish Lachlan could have felt it, but at least he was there for the moment.”

“Won’t be long, and he’ll be able to.”

“How are things with you all?” I ask her. “Still trying?”

“Yeah, and I’m late.”

“What? Really?” I glance over at her before turning my eyes back to the road.

“Yeah, just a couple of days. Three to be exact. I haven’t taken a test yet because I don’t want to be disappointed.”

“I understand that. I bought ten and took five of them. After all five came back positive, I stopped and made an appointment with my ob-gyn.”

“Maybe I’ll take one and not tell Maddox yet. He wants this so much. I hate to disappoint him.”

“No, Brogan, you could never be a disappointment to him. He loves you, baby or no baby.”

“I know. I guess I really want it too. He’s given me so much, and I just want to give him everything he’s ever dreamed of.”

“He has that. A baby would just be icing on the cake.” My heart goes out to her. I know how badly they both want this. I know they’ll have a family of their own one day. It couldn’t happen to a better couple.

“Thanks, Maggie.”

When we get back to the house, Legend’s, Maddox’s, and Lachlan’s trucks are all in the driveway. My car is barely in Park before the three of them appear and start carrying in bags.

“Gotta admit, it’s nice to not have to lug all of that in,” Brogan says.

“I’d have to agree.” By the time we make it inside, they’re already unloading all the groceries and laying them on the counter. “I can put those away. Go back to whatever you were doing,” I tell the guys.

“We’re taking a break. We have all three trucks unloaded. All that’s left is the furniture to donate, and I have a company coming Monday to pick it up.”

“I think I had them put all the new stuff where you wanted it,” I tell him. “You might want to make sure before the guys leave.”

“It’s perfect, and they’ll be back.”

“I’m going to head home and shower. We’ll be back at seven, right?” Legend asks.

“Yeah, that’ll give Roman and Forrest time to get home and chill a little before heading over. Thanks for your help.”

“Sounds good, and anytime. See you in a little while.” Legend waves and walks out the front door.

“Mags, I think we’re a little past these,” Lachlan says.

I turn to see what he’s talking about and see the pregnancy test I tossed in the cart for Brogan, just in case.

“It doesn’t hurt to have one on hand,” I say, my face heating. I don’t want to out my friend in front of her husband.

“Is that for me?” Brogan asks quietly.

I nod.

“For you?” Maddox asks.

“I’m late,” Brogan blurts.

“Late,” Maddox repeats. “So, what do we do?” he asks. His eyes are full of hope, and his voice wavers.

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