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“Happy birthday, baby.” Karma kissed Nova’s head.
“Thank you, Mommy. This is the best day ever!”
“What’d you wish for?” Lynx asked her.
“Can’t tell, or it won’t come true.” Nova crossed her arms over her chest and shook her head.
“That’s right. You keep your wish to yourself.” I rubbed her shoulder.
“The first slice goes to the birthday girl.” Lady M put a plate in front of Nova. It had a large piece of cake and two scoops of ice cream.
“Oh my goodness. Will you be able to eat all that?” Karma laughed.
“Mhm, every bite.” Nova shoved her fork in her mouth. “Mmm. This is the best Butterfinger cake ever!”
“What kind is it?” Jaynee asked, rubbing her belly.
“Butterfinger Poke Cake,” Lady M replied. “Poke cakes are big in the Upper Midwest. I make several different ones.” My mother had always been proud of her cooking and baking skills.
“I’d love the recipe.” Jaynee forked a bite and moaned. “Oh God, it’s heavenly.”
“Baby, what did I tell you about moaning like that in public,” Lynx whisper-shouted. “Especially in front of other men.”
“What does Zander mean, Daddy? Did Jaynee do something bad? Mommy made that sound last night and this morning.”
Karma whipped her head around, her face turning candy apple red. She shot an I-told-you-so look at me.
“We need better insulation in our walls,” I said, keeping a straight face and trying not to laugh. “Who wants a ride on True Blue?”
“Me!” Nova raised her hand. “Please, please, please!”
“Finish your cake and I’ll take you.” I patted her back.
“Nice save.” Karma buried her face in my chest.
“I need a minute with my woman.” I took her hand and led her off to the side.
“Is everything okay?”
“Better than okay.” I sat on a bench and tugged her onto my lap.
“You sure look happy.” She stroked my cheek.
“I am. What about you?”
“I’m happy too.”
“Good. Will you marry me?”
“Abe, really? It’s only been a few weeks.”
“You had to know this was coming. We were always meant to be together.”
“You haven’t even claimed me in your club.”
“Oh. I didn’t realize you expected that first.” I made her stand up. “Yo!” I shouted. “I claim Karma. She’s my queen, and soon she’ll be my wife!”
“Yay!” Nova squealed.
