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“Thanks, Trace,” Violet said. “Yes, I’m pregnant. I’m due early May. We wanted to wait to say something until I was out of the first trimester and then with everyone gathering for the holiday we figured what was a bit longer.”
There were hugs going around, and lots of jumping around too.
“We’re going to be aunts,” Sage said, hugging Kate.
“We are,” Kate said.
“Does anyone know at work?” she asked. “I’m going to be upset if other people know before family.”
“No,” Trace said. “We’ve kept it quiet. We told Violet’s parents this week since they couldn’t make it for the holiday. They will come out next week for a quick visit.”
“I’m going to tell everyone on Monday,” Violet said. “I was lucky that it's been easy sailing. No one has noticed much. This works out well, as Jasmine will be back right around the time I’ll go out. I don’t want her stressing that she needs to come back earlier.”
“But if you need to be taken out earlier for any reason you’re doing it,” Trace said. “We talked about it.”
“I am and am not concerned. I come from sturdy stock,” Violet said. “But everyone will understand. It’s babies galore. Jasmine in February, Dahlia in March and Poppy in April. I can’t wait to see if Poppy is having a boy like Jasmine and Dahlia.”
“I didn’t tell you that,” Sage said to him. “Dahlia found out two weeks ago she was having a boy too. And she got engaged the same day.”
“Are you going to find out?” Kate asked. “You can’t make me wait.”
“Sage says she likes surprises,” Knox said. “She’d probably wait.”
“Nope,” Sage said. “Never for something like that.”
“I’ll find out,” Violet said. “Trace isn’t one for surprises. He has to know.”
“Good thing,” Nonna said. “Or I’d be going with you to the appointment and making sure they at least tell me.”
“I wouldn’t put it past you, Nonna,” Violet said.
“You love me,” Nonna said. “You let me take over your kitchen.”
“She didn’t have a choice,” Sage’s mother said. “And she’s smart enough to not argue with you.”
“It’s fine,” Violet said. “I’m just glad you could all come this year.”
Sophia started to help Sage get the snacks out on the table.
“Can I get you a beer?” Trace asked. “Now that all the announcements are out of the way, unless anyone has any more, it’s time for football, beer and food.”
“Nothing here,” Knox said. “I’m all for those things.”
“Where is Francine?” Sage asked Kate as the wine was poured. Kate had opened up the bottle and was pouring.
“Who is Francine?” Nonna had asked. She was in the kitchen but had good enough hearing to shout that question out.
“A friend,” Kate yelled back.
Nonna snorted and turned around to look at them across the room at the kitchen getting snacks. “I know what kind of friends you’ve got, Kate.”
“That’s right, Nonna. She’s a bedmate friend,” Kate said.
His jaw dropped. It was obvious Kate was gay. He knew it now, the whole family did, but he didn’t expect Kate to be so blunt about it. Maybe Nonna didn’t believe in it. Or had an issue.
But the elderly woman finally smiled. “About time you just shouted it to the world instead of hiding. You be you, girl.”
“Aww, Nonna,” Kate said, moving into the kitchen. “I love you. Did you want to meet Francine?”
