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I sit on the bed and admire my son.
Oh, my god. My son.
My heart races as my hand flies to my mouth. I never thought becoming a dad would be so emotional. I tilt my head and watch his little chest rise and fall. His mouth forms a sweet grin, and his little body shivers. He must be dreaming of his beautiful mother. I know she puts a smile on my face twenty-four-seven.
Joshua stretches and cries out. I quickly slip my hands under his bum and gently around his neck, lifting him carefully to my chest. I kiss his soft blond hair and whisper, “It’s okay, buddy. Daddy’s got you.” He wriggles his tiny body, and soon I hear soft baby snores against my chest.
I cannot stop smiling as my little guy nestles close to me. My gorgeous, generous, loving wife walks over to me from the bathroom, placing her hand on my chin. She tilts my face up to hers and leans down. Her lips meet mine, then she kisses Joshua’s head.
“Mrs. Lugo?” a voice says as the hospital room door swings open.
“Yes.” Blaire turns and faces the nurse.
“I’ve got your release papers, and an orderly is on his way to take you downstairs so you can go home.” The nurse smiles and hands Blairs a folder.
“Thank you so much.” She touches my shoulder and asks, “Are you ready to take us home?”
“Absolutely.” I stand, holding my son as the orderly enters the room with the wheelchair. Blaire takes a seat, then holds her arms for me to place Joshua in them.
“Let’s go home, kitten.”
A warmth radiates all through my body as I walk beside her, holding her hand as she holds our baby boy.
When we get to the SUV, I take Joshua and strap him securely into his car seat, in the center of the backseat, then open the passenger side door for Blaire. Carefully, I help her into the vehicle and buckle the seatbelt. With a pep in my step, I walk to the driver’s side and get in. I lay my hand on the center console.
“I love you, Blaire.”
“I love you too, Jaden.”
Lifting her hand to my lips, I kiss the back of it. We both turn and look at the mirror situated on the back of the headrest so we can see Joshua. He’s asleep and smiling. I’ve never felt so content. So proud. So fucking happy.
THE END
