The moment I saw Heather standing there, taking deep breaths, I almost lost it again.
“Come on, baby. Let’s get in the truck and head over to the hospital, okay?”
“Oh, wait! Can you grab some watermelon?”
I just looked at her. “Really?”
“Hey…I remember both Ari and Ellie complaining how hungry they were. I don’t want to be hungry, Josh. ” Tears began building in her eyes.
No! Oh no! No, no, no! Don’t cry! “Okay, princess. Look, I’m getting it right now!” I walked over, got the watermelon out, and handed it to her.
She took the watermelon, and then she started to walk toward the back door.
Holy hell. Who is this person?
She turned and smiled, so I smiled back at her. I decided the best thing for me to do was to do whatever she told me.
Chapter Fifty
I listened as Dr. Johnson talked to Josh about what to expect during the C-section.
When I looked up, I saw Ari and Ellie walking in. I glanced over at the time. It was five in the morning.
“Hey, sweets!” Ari smiled at me.
I looked down at her huge belly and smiled. She’s next.
“How are you feeling, hon?” Ellie asked.
“Better…now that I’ve had the epidural!” I said with a laugh.
After chatting for a few minutes, Dr. Johnson walked in. “Heather, it’s time. ”
Ellie let out a little, “Eeeppp. ”
Ari smiled, but it faded as she put her hands on her stomach. “Oh, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. ”
Dr. Johnson looked over toward Ari and raised his eyebrow. “Ari?”
She glanced up at him and nodded.
“Oh my god, Ari,” I said with a smile.
Ellie looked between the three of us, and then she let out a small laugh. “This just keeps getting better and better. ”
Dr. Johnson laughed and turned back to Ari. “You better let your husband know and then check in. ”
“Ah hell, here we go again. ” Ari turned and walked out of my room.
I glanced over and winked at Josh. “Ready?”
He laughed. “Ready. ”
The moment I looked at Josh holding our son, I knew my life would never be the same. I glanced down at our daughter and smiled.
“So, have y’all decided on the names yet?” Elizabeth asked as she stood next to Josh.
Greg was sitting on the bed with the sweetest smile on his face.