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I stand in silence, staring right into my future.
"Yes, yes, yes," I say as I race across the room and into their arms.
Epilogue – One Year Later
"How will the baby know that I'm her brother?" Cory rests his head against my stomach. "Will you tell her when she comes out?"
I glance over at Hunter sitting on the foot of the bed. "If you talk to her now, she'll know your voice."
"No." He laughs. "That's not true."
"It is." I rub my belly, enjoying the very small bump that has appeared. It's still five months until our daughter arrives and already I'm anxious to know what she looks like. I want her to have Hunter's beautiful blue eyes. I want her to be as caring and loving as he is.
"All you have to do is rest your head on Sadie's tummy and talk to Olivia." Hunter moves to sit next to me now.
"You show me, daddy." Cory obviously needs a bit more convincing.
Hunter slides his tall body across the bed until his head is resting lightly on my stomach. He cradles my waist, pulling me into him.
"Listen carefully, champ." He pulls Cory's head back down.
I reach to cradle both of them in my hands.
"My sweet baby, Olivia," Hunter's voice breezes over the fabric of my t-shirt. "Your mommy, daddy and big brother are waiting for you."
"I'm going to show you how to draw," Cory's voice is faint.
"Daddy is going to tell you all about the day he married your beautiful mommy. She looked so beautiful."
"She did." Cory's head nods against my stomach. "We had so much fun that day."
We had. Our small wedding four months ago had been perfect. Only our families were there and Alexa had flown back for the celebration. It was simple, quiet and perfect.
"Sadie is going to be a doctor." Cory rubs his hand over my tummy. "I'm going to be one too so I can work with her."
I smile at the idea. This week Cory is determined to be a doctor; he's even taken to carrying my stethoscope around the apartment, listening to his own heartbeat.
"We love you very much." Hunter squeezes my side. "We all love each other very much."
"We do," Cory adds. "I won't share a room with you though."
That brings up a belly laugh from both me and Hunter.
"Cory." Hunter touches him on the head to get his attention. "We have a surprise for you."
I glance at Hunter and throw him a look. I thought we were going to wait until closer to moving day to share our surprise.
"What? Tell me." He's on his knees now, shaking the bed as he trembles with excitement.
"We're moving," I blurt out and that draws an animated frown from Hunter.
"Where? To Disneyland?" Cory jumps to his feet.
I shrug my shoulders at Hunter. Neither of us anticipated that reaction.
"To a new house," Hunter says excitedly. "A big house. You'll have a new room. Olivia too."
He pulls his hand to his face. "And a dog? Can I have a dog?"
