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I patted his cheek and sat back. “If you want some time with just you and Hudson, just talk to them.”
“I don’t know how to say it without hurting their feelings.”
“Why don’t you try something like, ‘I can’t tell you how much I appreciate everything you’ve done. You’ve helped me settle into a routine, and I couldn’t have gotten to where I am without you. I’m a little nervous about this, but I think you’ve prepared me. Do you guys think I’m ready to spend the day alone with Hudson? But also, can you be on standby in case I need you?”
“Damn, babe, that’s really fucking good. I can’t believe you came up with that right on the spot.” I couldn’t hide my laughter, and he was confused with my reaction. “What?”
“Don’t ever repeat what I’m about to tell you.”
“Okay. I promise.”
“I-I had to have a similar conversation with them.”
His eyes went wide. “Seriously? When?”
“After Hudson was born. Don’t get me wrong, they were amazing. I wouldn’t have made it through those first few months without them and Pete. Your mom stayed with me every single night. Your dad stayed a lot too. Pete stopped by every chance he got. But eventually, once I started feeling more confident, I wanted some time alone. Just me and Hudson, you know?”
“I understand completely.” His grin was infectious. “I’m grateful you had them.” He stopped smiling, and his eyes grew solemn. “I hate that I wasn’t here for you and Hudson.”
“I know you do.”
“You know I’d do anything for you, right?”
“I do.”
“Thank you for being patient with me. I know it’s been a lot. And sometimes I’ve been difficult to deal with.” He was referring to a few of the spats we got into about his physical therapy and my comments about pushing himself too hard.
“Mm, maybe just a teensy bit,” I teased. “But the benefits of having you around far outweigh any of the bad.”
A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. “Let me show you one of the best benefits.” His lips met mine in a sizzling kiss. We were completely naked and just about to get to the good stuff when Hudson’s cry broke through the monitor. We both groaned.
“I’ll get him.” I slipped out of the warmth of our bed and my husband’s arms. “I’ll be right back,” I promised as I pulled my robe closed.
Vince was sound asleep when I returned fifteen minutes later. The lamp on my side of the bed glowed softly. Looking at him, I realized how much Hudson took after him. “Thank you,” I whispered, looking up to the heavens.
I slid out of my robe and climbed back into bed.
“Mmm,” Vince sighed, “I was just dreaming about you.”
“You were, were you?”
“You were wearing . . . well, pretty much nothing.”
I giggled. “I was naked? You dirty, filthy man.”
Vince squeezed me. “You weren’t quite naked. You had on some lacy, green lingerie. You looked amazing.”
I froze, wondering if it was the same stuff I had tucked away in the back of the closet. “Did it have little straps over my shoulders and a velvet band across the middle?”
“Yeah.” His surprise at my very detailed description was adorable. “Did you have the same dream or something?”
“Not quite.”
“That’s kind of spooky. How’d you get into my brain like that when I can’t even seem to?”
I turned over. In the dark space, it was difficult to read his expression. All I could make out was the sparkle of his eyes. “I think you were remembering again. I don’t know for sure, but I’m pretty sure that lingerie you dreamed of was what I wore on our wedding night.”
“Really?” His question sounded gloomy instead of excited.
