Adley remarks, giving me a sympathetic look. “You’re going
to miss them, but I promise to bother you with pictures and
endless texts all day long. I’ll take so much video that you’ll
spend hours watching it every single night.”
“Sounds like the best night.”
Adley carefully moves closer to me. I set my book
aside and wrap my arm around her. I caress the hair back from
her forehead, tucking it behind her ear, out of her eyes. “Do
you need anything? Are you in pain?”
“No. And no. I just need you.” Her eyes flicker to the
bassinets again. “And them.”
“Me too.” I kiss her forehead softly and tuck her just a
little bit closer. “I love you.”
She closes her eyes and sighs softly. “I love you too.”
I know she has to be exhausted. Maybe if she’s lucky,
she can get a half hour nap in. Maybe we both can. Maybe, but
not likely. I didn’t think I’d enjoy this part. The messy bits and
the exhausted bits, but I love it. I love that I have the love of
my life right beside me, and that, together with those beautiful
little boys, we’re a family now.
THE END