Page 158 of More than Friends

“Maggie, can you believe this is really happening?” His eyes are locked on mine. “We’re going to be parents.”

I smile. “I can’t wait.”

Sterling Family Group Text

Brooklyn: Declan, have you and Maggie decided on a name yet?

Declan: Ian.

Juno: I love that!

Brooklyn: Me too!

Declan: Yeah, we decided the other day. After Maggie’s dad. Ian is the Gaelic form of John.

Brooklyn: Aww...

Zadie: I’m literally crying, Declan. That’s beautiful.

Declan: Thanks.

Elizabeth: Have you decided on a middle name yet?

Keene: Wait. Don’t tell us. I want to guess.

Eli: Good idea.

Keene: Alligator

Eli: Oh, that’s good. I like that.

Will: Bartholomew

Eli: Ebenezer

Keene: Latte

Will: Zeus

Eli: Broccoli

Keene:

Brooklyn: Ya’ll are dumb. What is it? I want to know the real name.

Declan: Yeah. We thought about Alligator but decided against it. His full name will be Ian Collins Sterling

Elizabeth: I love that.

Keene: Not quite as good as Ian Latte Sterling, but a close second.

Zadie: It’s perfect.

Declan: Thanks. We’re happy with it.

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