A New Home Ella A few days later, after Sinclair and I have had some time to dwell and consult and decide, we invite Roger and Cora over to our little house early one morning.

We’re both standing out front waiting for them, Rafe all dressed up in blue and white in my arms.

I grin down at my baby, so pleased to finally be back home, to be able todresshim in all of the clothes I ordered for him during my long weeks of bedrest.

This kid has an amazing wardrobe already, but of course he wasn’t able to wear it – and heartbreakingly grew out of some of it during our time away in the bunker.

“He’s getting really big,” I murmur to Sinclair, shifting my baby higher in my arm.

“Theyouin him is starting to come out.” Sinclair grins and looks down at the baby.

“He’ll be six feet in no time.

My little linebacker.” “Better not be,” I grumble, but I’m unable to help from smiling down at my little cutie.

“He needs to stay my little beachball baby for awhile yet.

At least another sixteen years.

” “Don’t count on it,” Sinclair sighs.

“I got my growth spurt early.

He’ll be taller than you by fourth grade.” “No,” I gasp, spinning to look up at him in horror.

My mate just shrugs, laughing at me and implying that it’s inevitable, but then he lifts his chin towards the driveway where Roger’s car is pulling in.

I take a deep breath as I turn to watch them, and then I consider something out loud.

” Do you know,” I say, “I’ve never actually seen Roger’s apartment.” They’ve been staying there for the past few days, Cora happy to abandon her own rather bland apartment.

“You’re better off,” Sinclair replies, raising his eyebrows.

“Bachelor city.” “Neon signs?” I ask, wrinkling my nose.

( Collection of commemorative beer glasses?” “Everything you’re imagining,” Sinclair sighs, sinking his hands into his pockets as Cora and Roger park and climb out of their car, and worse.” “Barf,” I murmur, and then I look back down at my baby again.

“Don’t worry, Rafey.

We’ll never let you live like that.” “Hi!” Cora says cheerfully, coming over to us and kissing me on the cheek before snatching Rafe out of my arms, cooing to her godson and saying hello.

“What, nothing for me?” Sinclair says, grinning – while he’s clearly pleased that she, like us, loves the baby so much, he’s not turning away the opportunity to tease her.

while Roger likewise kisses me on the cheek and gives his brother a

breakfast?”

“Cora can’t cook.

haven’t eaten for days.” “My skills lay elsewhere!” Cora calls over her shoulder, dancing away a little to show Rafe some of the little flowers that

and nodding towards the open

“Come on in.

“Really?” Roger asks as the three of

his saucy attitude leaving him as he looks around the living room at the entrance

his

fast with some changes,” “Do you like them?” I ask

she says, looking around at the antique Audubon bird prints that we’ve used to decorate the

“It’s so…simple, and chic.

with

so good at this stuff, Ella,”

could do this.” “It’s a gift,” I say, laughing

upstairs!” And then I grab her hand and pull her and the baby

can hear Roger and Sinclair

that you’ve kept the stair lift,” Cora

the top of the

has likewise been totally

too-plush comforter, the cozy white fur rug, even the electric fireplace that we’ve had installed on one

god,” she sighs, stepping into

the

refitted to better accommodate

incredible,” Roger agrees, stepping into the room and looking around with what I can only think of as

at down as I

he says, turning back

feel asyouas the last room did.” Sinclair just shrugs, a little smirk on his

which now has a chandelier, a

She turns back to the room

His changing table – his bassinet -” And I squeal a

“that it was time for a ratherbigchange.” Cora stares at

gasps, putting it all together faster than his

moans, stumbling back a step and looking around at the room

in particular, on the painting that

subtle still in light colors to match the rest of the room – but clearly

asks again, coming to

Cora,” I say softly,

to think of any other words as

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