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All I can do is nod my head, my throat too full of emotion to manage another word.
“Anyway, enough about me,” he continues. “Let’s talk about the you-know-what,” he says, dropping his eyes to my midsection.
“You know?” I ask.
“Thin walls,” he replies, then cocks his head at me. “A baby is a big fucking deal.”
My face falls as my stomach twists in knots. Suddenly losing my appetite, I lower my pizza down to the plate. “I know it’s shit timing. I’m truly sorry for what’s happening—me, intruding into Emily’s space—but I’m not sorry I’m having this baby.”
“Hey, I’m not asking you to be sorry. It’s complicated, sure, but what part of life isn’t? Besides, I’m excited to have a new niece or nephew to hang out with.”
The stress of the day suddenly hits me hard, and I fight back a yawn as my eyes water. “Thank you for dinner, Drake, but I’m exhausted. Is it okay if I head to bed?”
“Of course. Please make yourself comfortable around the house, and if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.” He places our plates in the kitchen sink and begins putting the pizza away.
“Thanks, Drake. For everything.”
He sends me his award-winning grin, and I leave the room to grab some toiletries.
After washing my face and brushing my teeth in the bathroom—and going pee for the hundredth time today—I head back to the bedroom.
Up on the bed lies Kevin, eyes closed and softly snoring.
“All right, dude. Let’s do this.”
