I pulled her to me and cradled her, wondering if she'd start crying soon. No matter what the situation, my ex-wife used to whine dreadfully whenever I hugged or held her, which should have clued me in on how things would work out. I waited and watched Katie's shoulders quivering, and I touched her chin and turned her face to me to see her laughing.
Our lives had become as entwined as anyone and everything in the Grove.
"Have I mentioned that twins run in my family?" she said.
"Oh boy."
Anubis flung himself against my knees. Katie fell back and giggled harder. Crummler danced as if he could see our children dancing with him, and I took my love in my arms and we waltzed along with them.