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“Family is family,” he shrugs, giving me one more soft kiss. “We have tomorrow off, but I’ll call you. Maybe we can grab a bite?”
I nod, and practically dance into the waiting room. Wow, he really likes me. This is for real.
Many long hours later, Hannah runs in with tears streaming down her cheeks. “It’s a girl!” She locks eyes with me. “And she named her Isabella since she couldn’t be there tonight, Samantha.” I blink in surprised confusion. So do other members of our family. “I told her how beautiful you were up there playing Izzy!”
“Oh!” My hand floats up to my chest as it deflates with happiness. “That’s so sweet!”
Jake bellows, “Now can I go in?”
Hannah laughs, “Yes, Uncle Jake. She’s calling for you.”
The room seems to sway as everyone splits up into conversations about how happy they are, should we order food since the cafeteria is no longer appetizing, when will the baby be ready for us all to admire.
Dad glances to Lexi. “I won’t be that worried when you’re in there.” Pointing to me, he counters, “You, however. I might just have a heart attack!”
My sister’s eyes shine with pride. “You know I can handle anything.”
Mom mutters, “I hate to tell you all, but giving birth has been done before.” Walking up, she leads me away from the hearing range of family. “Isn’t that sweet about Emma naming her Isabella?” When it’s just us, she lowers her voice. “You know your father isn’t trying to say you’re weak when he says things like that, don’t you, Sam?”
I shrug, “I’m used to it.”
“That’s not a cover for a deeper feeling about it?”
“I don’t think so.”
Inspecting me, she nods once like she’ll agree to let it go. “Okay. I just wanted to make sure.”
“I’m not weak.”
She smiles, “I know that. Your strength shows itself differently. There is strength in vulnerability.”
