“It’s my turn, Gramps,” Nicole whines to my dad. The entire room erupts into laughter, well, everyone except Nicole. Even little Sean gave us an Elvis grin as Maxton calls it. The doctor burst his bubble earlier when he told him it was gas. It was hard not to laugh at him. I held it in though, because he was truly upset that Sean was not smiling at him.
Dad finally gets his laughter under control and hands Sean off to Nicole. I watch as a single tear rolls down her cheek. Brighton wipes it away with his thumb and whispers in her ear. Her face lights up with whatever he tells her. It is my prediction that my best friend will be here where I am in no time at all.
“You did good, Kensi,” Maxton whispers in my ear.
“We did good,” I say, squeezing his hand.
Maxton and I have managed to create a life that most envy, and I thank God every day for bringing him into my life.
“MY TURN, DADDY,” Sean says, climbing up on the couch next to me.
“Hey, little man, is mommy still sleeping?” I ask him.
“Yep,” he says, popping his p. “My turn,” he says, pointing to his new baby sister who is currently asleep on my chest. She’s exactly one-week old today, my daughter, Maggie Mae Cooper.
Kensi and I were worried how Sean would react to sharing our attention, but Maggie’s arrival hasn’t seemed to faze him. He loves her. Last night, Bright and Nicole stopped by and Sean scolded Bright for touching Maggie’s foot without hand sanitizer. “Germs, Uncle Bright,” he had said. Already the protector, that’s my boy!
“Okay, buddy, remember what I told you. You have to sit really still and hold her head. Your baby sister is precious and we need to always protect her.”
He scoots back against the couch, legs straight, arms stretched out, palms up waiting. “I got this,” he says with conviction. It takes great effort not to laugh at him. At three, he has his own personality. I’m amazed at some of the things that come out of this kid’s mouth. Kensi says he acts just like me, but I can see her in him too. He has her smile.
Easing Maggie from my shoulder, I gently lay her in his arms. I cradle her head while he holds her. Sean’s face lights up. Leaning down, he kisses her on the forehead; he’s seen me kiss Kensi that way a million times. “I love you, sister,” he whispers in his soft voice.
I have to swallow the lump in my throat. Being a dad is… amazing. I love the life that Kensi and I have built, and I love her more each and every day.
“I want to box this moment up and keep it forever,” I hear her say. Kensi is standing in the doorway watching the three of us.
Slowly, she moves into the room and sits down beside Sean. “I done, Daddy,” he says.
I scoop my baby girl up in my arms. As soon as he’s free, Sean is climbing up on Kensi’s lap, soaking up some mommy time. Reaching over, I tuck her bangs behind her ear. Her eyes find mine and she smiles. “I love you, Kensington Cooper.
“I love you, too.” She smiles.
“What about me?” Sean giggles as Kensi tickles his sides.
“We love you, too,” we tell him.
Kensington Cooper.
My girl.
My wife.
My truth.
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My family. You make it possible to follow this dream. I continue to receive nothing but love and support from you. There is no way that I could do this without out. I love you!
I have met some amazing friends throughout this process. The indie community is amazing and I am proud to say that I am a part of it. Every time I see a fellow author share my work or that of our peers I can’t help but be honored to be a part of this Indie Family.
To my AS101 peeps. I love you all. I have learned so much from all of you. It’s a huge relief to be able to bounce ideas and gain suggestions from those of you who are in my shoes or have been there recently.
To my author BFFS – you know who you are. I love the support that we give one another and I am thankful every single one of you.
Sommer Stein you took my vision and exceeded my expectations. Thank you so much for the stunning cover! You never fail to provide a kick ass cover! I can’t wait to work with both of you again.
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