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“What about Reid’s mother?” Dad asked.
“She died in childbirth.”
My gaze flickered to his.
Dad frowned. “So you weren’t married to her?”
“No, sir.”
Mom tsked. “Stop asking personal questions, babe. Everyone has their own story.”
“I just want to know what kind of man he is.”
“One that made too many mistakes,” Deacon said. “But Reid isn’t one of them. My son taught me what love is. How to put another life ahead of my own.” His eyes landed on me. “I wouldn’t trade that for the world.”
“The woman you choose will benefit from what you’ve learned and who you’ve grown into.” Mom grinned. “Scars are there to remind us of how far we’ve come.”
Deacon nodded.
Reid pointed at me and took a quick, unbalanced step forward. “Abel.”
“Yes, that’s Angel,” Deacon gently corrected.
Reid stumbled over to me and I held him close. “Hi, baby.” I pressed kisses to his sweet cheeks and turned to Deacon. “What did the doctors say?”
“He grew. Not much else.” Deacon chuckled. “I could have figured that out myself.”
Mom smiled.
“Angel speaks very highly of your son, young man.”
“She does the same with you.” Deacon nodded to my father. “You’re the most important man in her life.”
“Astute observation.” Mom clasped her hands together.
I could see wedding bells ringing in her eyes. Before she got too carried away, I piped up. “Reid’s probably tired.”
“Yes, we didn’t mean to keep you,” Mom said, picking up on my cues. “It was such a pleasure, Deacon and Reid.” She tickled Reid’s back.
The baby smiled shyly.
“Come on, Reid.” Deacon approached me, so close I could smell his cologne. His hands brushed my arms as he took Reid back. “Let’s give Angel’s parents a wave.”
Reid flapped his hands from side to side.
My mom melted into a pool of awe.
My dad smiled.
“Angel, can I see you a minute?” Deacon jerked his chin to the door.
I followed him outside.
Deacon paused in the hallway. “Your parents are great.”
“They are.” I rocked back on my heels.
“Do you want to stay with them until they leave?”
