Dirty Curve

I stand back, watching the two most important people in my life, my palm resting on the third.

Tobias’s reaction to the news was more than I hoped it would be. I knew he would be thrilled, we’ve been trying for eight months now, but I hadn’t even paused to wonder what his excitement would feel like from my side.

I didn’t have that before and I have no words for the feelings sweeping over me.

Every part of me, from deep within my core to the tips of my fingers is aglow. It’s as if I’m standing on air. The weight of my body has eluded me and I’m afraid if I try and speak, a jumbled mess of words is all that will come out.

I couldn’t ask for more in this lifetime, not when I’ve already been so blessed.

It took a lot for us to get here. We had our ups and downs, but looking back, there isn’t a moment I regret. Not a single second of it.

Because if we went back and took away the bad, there would be no good left standing.

All the hurt and hardships lead us to this very moment in one way or another. Neither of us would be who we are today without the path it took us to get here.

Unyielding love and support, that’s what we have.

That’s what our lives will be full of for years to come.

“Mommy!”

I blink, looking down to find Bailey running toward me, her baseball cap hiding half of her face. Smiling, lift it up so I can get a good look at her. “Bailey Bay!”

“Are you ready?” she says, her R sounding more like a W and blue eyes wide with excitement.

I bend, so we’re more eye level and put my hands on her little hips. “Ready for what, pumpkin?”

“Daddy said we’re getting a baby!” she pulls away, running a few steps away, all to run right back. “Let’s go find him!”

I laugh, pushing to my feet, let her take my hand, and lead me where she wishes, knowing full well where she’s taking me.

Right to Tobias’s side.

My little daddy’s girl.

Tobias pulls me into him, whispering dirty promises of what the night holds into my ear.

My husband keeps every single one.

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Avix Inquirer!

Attention, Sharks! In this special, print only edition of the inquirer we’re sharing some major news! Avix Universities very own Playboy Pitcher is a playboy no more!

But we knew that, didn’t we?

Last time we reported on the stud that is Tobias Cruz, it was to break the hearts of dozens across campus with the news of his winter wedding! This time, we’re delighted to help the happy couple announce the birth of their second child! We’re told he and his mother are healthy and headed home as we speak!

So, on behalf of all of us here at AU, we want to say congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cruz on the birth of their son, Easton!

Yes, we see what you did there, Mr. Cruz, and we’re all for it!

That’s all we’ve got today!

Be sure to tune in next week ...we’ve got a wild quarterback on our hands.

Until then, Sharks.