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“I’ve seen a lot of things, but this... this is new.”
It’s something you’d watch on Jerry Springer. Engaged couple finds out they’re just about to become step-siblings and welcome a new baby into the family.
If that doesn’t scream trailer trash…
Mom looks exhausted so we decide to leave her and Max to have some bonding time with the baby. Plus, the nurses mention something about a placenta which is my cue to leave.
We walk out into the hall, and as soon as we do, I grab Morgan’s waist and pull her into me, kissing the side of her neck.
“He looks just like Benny’s son. All wrinkly and cute,” she beams.
“Benny’s son is cute which explains why they’re in for round two.”
Morgan stares at me in shock, unable to disguise her smile. “Rose is pregnant again? Wow! Benny sure has some super swimmers. We only saw them last week and she seemed normal.”
“Yeah, Benny told me she threw up all the way to the airport.”
I cringe at the thought because Benny’s very detailed when it comes to explaining how his wife vomited Taco Bell, and you could still see the chunks of the Dorito shell in the vomit.
We’re interrupted as the click of heels echoes down the hall and we see Scarlett walking toward us. She forces a smile but remains subdued.
“Hey sis,” Morgan greets her. “You have to meet the new addition. I won’t tell you whether it’s a boy or a girl.”
Scarlett watches the both of us and keeps her smile to a bare minimum. After the launch of her book, I rarely see her. It’s a huge success which does great things for her career, not to mention makes a ton of money for our company. Just as Haden promised, I’m promoted to Head of Marketing. A great move although it means I’m on the road a lot and away from Morgan and Michael.
Morgan continues to work with Scarlett and sees her almost every day, but she never makes an effort to visit us. The only reason I know what’s going on in her life is because of the tabloids.
“I’ll go see them now,” she tells us, bowing her head and walking into the room.
I ignore the awkward encounter, focusing on the exciting arrival of our baby brother.
“He’s beautiful. I can’t believe they made him,” Morgan beams with such sisterly pride.
“Let’s not focus on how he was made.”
She stands on her tiptoes and kisses me on the neck, her band sparkling against the window. Round of applause for the best husband in the world. The one with the most exquisite taste in jewelry—me.
The voices echo down the hall, and Michael turns the corner with Wyatt and his daughter. Michael’s eyes light up as he sees the both of us standing around waiting.
“Noah!” he yells. He runs up to me and hugs my legs. Something I will never get tired of.
“I feel so rejected.” Morgan laughs, followed by a pout.
“Hi, Morgan.” He leans his head on the side of her hip and rests for a moment.
I can’t believe he’s gotten so tall, almost six years of age and he never stops growing.
“That’s better,” she relaxes, kissing his hair. “How was basketball practice?”
“Okay. I scored three times and each time it took me exactly ten point two seconds to get the ball in,” he tells us.
“I’m sorry we missed it,” she apologizes, keeping the smile on her face.
He reads the sign on the door, and asks if he can go see the baby. Wyatt and Morgan take him in, leaving me for a moment in the hall.
Scarlett walks out and sees me, purposely looking the other way until I call her name.
“I haven’t seen you around. And congrats on the nomination for the Oscar. Big news, huh?”
