“Inside, everyone. It’s too cold out.” Nick holds the door wide for everyone. He gives me a hug and then Gran pulls him down, kissing both his cheeks. They share a moment together. My eyes water watching the two of them. I love how good he is with his grandma. My husband is truly the most honorable man. I may have never met his mom and dad but I love them and thank them every day for the man that they have given me.
Nick takes Gran’s and Higgins’ coats and leads them into the dining room, where we have a small feast set up. We all take our seats and begin passing around the many dishes that we’ve prepared. Our conversation is easy and the laughter is plentiful. I can feel the amount of love that’s around this table. Nick leans over, placing a hand on my belly before he kisses me lightly. For the first time in my life, I feel as though I’m exactly where I should be. Who knew forgetting my Shoppee card would lead to me finding the love of my life?
“Everything okay?” Nick breaks me from my thoughts.
“It’s perfect.”
“What are you two whispering about over there?” Gran chimes in, trying to give us a hard time.
“We should tell them,” I say as Nick smiles at me. “Matter of fact, we’ll just show them.” I take out the ultrasound pic that’s been burning a hole in my pocket and slide it toward them. Gran picks it up and I watch as her mouth drops open in surprise. Higgins sticks his hand out, palm facing up.
“Give me back that twenty. I called twins.” We all laugh and I know in the years to come this home we built will only be filled with more of this laughter.
THE END