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The front door opened, and I brushed my face clear.
“I have incredible news,” Mac called through the house. “Is Bash home yet?” He dropped his duffle bag by the door and threw his arms out.
I tucked myself against him, but it was too late. He saw my face.
Cupping my chin, he lifted me to meet his gaze. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing.” I shook my head, but he frowned.
“Let’s go sit down.”
I followed him to the family room and tucked my leg under me, curling against him. If I said anything, he would figure it out. He would know exactly what was up if I told him we needed to wait for Bash. And as soon as he figured it out, he’d have Bash on the phone.
No. I wanted them both in front of me when I told them.
From the start, we had waited for every test result together. We wanted to find out as a trio, not like this. I couldn’t help how I found out—and I knew neither of them would be the slightest bit disappointed—but I could wait until they were both home.
“What’s going on, Pink?”
“Bash is pulling up,” I said, sitting up straight and watching him get out of his car.
Anything to avoid direct eye contact with Mac.
As soon as Bash was through the door, Mac got to his feet and paced the room.
“What’s wrong with him?”
“He has news,” I offered, shrugging.
“Out with it.” Bash set his bag under the table by the door and dropped his keys into the bowl.
“I know I was worried whether or not it would happen,” Mac said, wringing his hands. “But the Evergreens signed me on for another three years—”
We whooped and hollered, cutting him off.
“Way to go, sweetie,” I said, beaming.
Bash pulled him against him and bit his lower lip. “Stop doubting yourself. Everyone wants you.”
“Everyone wants you,” Mac murmured, melting into Bash’s congratulatory hug.
My core tightened, loving my two men supporting each other. This was exactly the family I wanted to bring a baby into. My heart swelled, impatiently excited to tell them the news.
“And that’s not all,” Mac said, his face tightening into a forced smile.
My stomach churned, and I sat on the edge of the couch, scared by his reaction.
“And?” Bash asked, as impatient as me.
“Once that contract is up, I’m retiring.”
Air whooshed out of me in relief. “That’s it?”
“That’s it? That’s it?” Mac’s eyes widened. “It’s a huge decision and if you guys don’t agree—”
“Of course we agree,” I rushed to say. “We’re always behind you, Mac.”
“We support you, Michael,” Bash said, echoing my sentiment.
