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.

waves a dismissive hand at Sinclair while Roger likewise kisses me on the cheek and gives his brother

breakfast?” Roger

“Cora can’t cook.

a little to show Rafe some of the little flowers that

Sinclair says, laughing and nodding towards the open door behind

“Come on in.

made some changes we’re curious to see what you think.” “Really?” Roger asks as the three of us troupe in together, Cora following behind

his saucy attitude leaving him as he looks around the

he says, his eyes

changes,” “Do you like them?” I ask eagerly, winding

antique Audubon bird prints that we’ve used to decorate the

“It’s so…simple, and chic.

She looks at me with both love and jealousy in her

good at this

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

And then I grab her hand and pull her

can hear Roger and

the stair lift,” Cora murmurs,

the top of the steps, tossing a grin

very fun.” Then I pull her into the bedroom, which has likewise been totally redone

gigantic bed with its too-plush comforter, the cozy white fur rug,

stepping into the room and turning

the closet, which

refitted to better accommodate two people’s

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

a little, jumping up at down as I see them

to admit,” he

room did.” Sinclair

into the closet – which now has a chandelier, a station for jewelry, and a full-length mirror…but no

is this empty?” She turns back to

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

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

gasps, putting it all together

my god,” he moans, stumbling back a

in particular, on the painting that we placed above

of the room – but clearly portrays

Cora asks again,

moving into the palace, Cora,” I

“What!?” she gasps, apparently unable to think of any other words

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