“I can’t tell you what this means to me.” Tyrone choked out the words. “I want to do something for you. Maybe I’ll start a college fund for the boys.”
Finn shook his head. “Tyrone, you’ve done more than enough. Laurie’s been telling you that ever since you bought us that Bach tour for a honeymoon trip. Just having you in Laurie’s life is all the gift we need.”
Finn returned to the recovery room to find Laurie crying.
“What’s wrong? Did something happen to the boys?”
“No,” she said, with a shaky voice. “The nurses are warming them up.”
“Then why are you upset?” Had he been gone too long? Was the anesthetic wearing off? Or maybe he hadn’t been affirming enough.
“I’m not upset.” She gave him a wobbly smile. “I’m crying because I’m happy.”
“Thank goodness.” Finn blew out a relieved breath. He’d tried so hard to be supportive the last nine months, but most days, his wife’s thoughts and emotions were a complete mystery to him. “I’m really happy, too. I’m happy you’re not in pain. I’m happy our boys are here and healthy. And most of all… I’m glad we didn’t have two more girls. I think if I had to deal with four women I’d just say shoot me.”
Laurie’s laugh was music to his ears.
He brushed her hair out of her face, staring into her eyes, so deep and dark he could fall into them. Her sigh was his undoing. He kissed her with all the love in his heart.
“I can’t believe how much has changed in five years,” Finn said.
“Any regrets?” She tilted her head. Her grin said she wasn’t worried about his answer.
“Only one.”
Her brows knotted. “What is it?”
“That I can’t possibly show you how much I love you.” He pressed his lips to hers, his heart so full it could burst. “But I’ll spend the rest of my life trying.”