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“Maverik…” she trails off, her mouth flapping with unsaid words.

“This… is only one room,” I tell her, figuring it’s best to tell her quickly. She’s going to panic no matter what, which is why I’ve already planned to help several local toy drives and food pantries with all the items coming in.

“You’re kidding me?”

“I’m got it all planned out, though.”

“Franny’s going to flip. There’s so much.” Willow shakes her head, but not negatively. There’s a light in her eyes because she’s thinking about all the families this will affect.

“Franny’s doing just fine,” Franny chuckles, walking into the room with our eight-month-old son, Riley, in her arms. She passes him to me. “Here, take this little rascal… he needs a diaper change.”

“Oh, great,” I murmur.

“I told you. I don’t do diapers.” She smiles sweetly, turning toward Willow. “Well, your man has gone and done it again.”

“But this time for the right reasons,” I insist, giving Franny my most charming smile. The woman has been in my corner since the day she laid out my assholery to see. I like to think I’ve grown on her, but then she’s sticks me with a shitty diaper to change.

“That you did,” she chuckles.

I leave the two women, letting Franny fill Willow in on my plan to help more than the community center, to take care of my son.

“What do you think, Bubba?” I ask against his little blonde head, kissing the soft hair covering it. It’s been two years since the night I made Willow mine, and we’ve never looked back.

Though it took me a while to convince her to marry me, we did it simply. There wasn’t a big grand diamond, flashy gown or over-the-top celebration. It was she and I, her family, and a few close friends, in our backyard.

Yes, I sold my luxury home, downgraded my vehicle, and moved into the little bungalow with her. I also started working with Arthur behind the scenes and found a passion for the planning and execution of films. We are currently working on a few documentaries.

Riley babbles back in response, tugging at my heart.

“I think you’re right. This is going to be the best Christmas yet.” I give him a gentle squeeze and thank my lucky stars for how my life has turned out.

THE END

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