Page 55 of Chance

"We need a name," he says with a grin as he takes our son into his arms.

"What do you think of Jacob Harley King?" I ask.

I end up with a massive kiss. I don’t remind Seb where I heard the first name from. I know Seb doesn’t have much love for my favourite film.

"Yes, hello, my little Jake. I love you and your mum, so, so much." He kisses our son on the head and grins at me as I watch them.

"I'm going to call them all in so they can hear the name together and our good news," he says, looking so proud holding our son. There’s something amazing about seeing the love of your life holding your baby, like a tiny, little gift from God, which makes you feel so at peace.

"Sounds good," I say, taking my drink off the side table and having a sip while I wait for everyone to come in. I look up as a tearful Izzy comes in the -now very cramped- room.

"Oh God, Maisy, I can't believe I was drunk when you had him, and we share a birthday as well." She hugs me briefly and goes back to Blake.

“Don’t worry about it,” I tell her, and she wipes away her tears with a smile at me.

"Congratulations, he is a handsome, little dude," Blake says, and the boys all agree.

"Well, we have decided on a name and we have some other news," Seb says, holding Jake in his one arm.

"Get on with it." Luke winks at Seb, who chuckles at his brother.

"Our son is called Jake Harley King,"he says, and everyone smiles at his name. Allie winks at me, and I hold in a chuckle as I shake my head.

"You didn't have to do that, but thank you," Harley says, coming over to pat Seb on the shoulder and nodding at me. I can see the tears, even if he won't show them to anyone.

"You’re like a dad to me, bro. If there is anyone I want my son to be like, it is you," Seb says.

"Let me hold him, then." Harley grins at Seb's grunt, before I hand over Jake.

"The other news is that I asked Maisy to marry me, and she said yes." At that, the room goes mad with congratulations. Allie bounces over to me, throwing her arms around me and only pulling away when I wince, my stomach still feels terrible.

"I'm so happy for you, Maisybear." She cries.

"Be my maid of honour?" I ask through my own tears.

"Yes, you crazy girl, who else would it be?" She winks, and I laugh.

"Welcome to the family, sis." Luke comes next to the bed, now holding Jake.

"Thank you," I say, offering to hold Jake, who he hands back to me.

"He is so lovely," Allie gushes.

I look over to see Seb side-hugging Elliot, who looks happy. Izzy comes over next to Allie, holding my hand up to look at the ring.

"That's a lovely ring, it's so big." She laughs, and I see Blake watching her.

"I wanted everyone to see it and know she is off limits," Seb says, coming over.

"Well, you have to be blind not to see that rock." Luke laughs.

"That's the point." Seb winks at me when I shake my head.

"Right, everyone out. Maisy needs to rest, so out we all go," Seb says loudly, and everyone says bye.

"I'm going to be outside and stay around a bit, do you need anything?" Izzy asks me.

"I would love it if you could find a midwife for me," I say to her, as I think she feels guilty about not being here at the birth.

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