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I pushed by him and ran to my car.
That’s when he finally ran after me.
Stopping me at my car.
He spun me around.
Looked into my eyes.
I wasn’t sure there was anything he could say to fix how I felt.
No matter if I was right or wrong in the situation.
Instead of talking, Atlas kissed me.
He pressed his lips against mine.
I smelled his skin. Felt the hair on his face touching me.
The kiss lasted a second but it had the allure of a lifetime.
That was it.
He didn’t say anything else.
He got into his car and waited for me to get into mine and drive.
He followed me all the way to the hospital, so we could see our daughter.
Atlas gaveme the room first. By myself.
He purposely hung back.
As if he knew I wanted - needed - a moment alone with Juniper Evelyn.
I walked into the room and took a deep breath.
I promised myself no showing fear or worry near the baby.
She needed all my strength and love.
I looked down at my baby. My daughter.
“Hey, you,” I said. “So happy to see you again. Doctor said you’ve been resting and getting big and strong. That’s good. Feel free to be as stubborn as you need to be, okay? I want you to know how much we all love you. I love you. Your Auntie Hannah loves you. I know you’ve heard her voice. I know you’ve heard her talking about the guy at the cafeteria. I don’t think he’ll end up as your uncle though. Maybe someday I’ll explain all of that stuff to you. Right now I just want you to keep resting and keep getting bigger. I can’t wait to hold you. Neither can your daddy. You’re going to love him when you meet him. I know you’ve heard his voice when you were in my belly. He’s amazing, Juniper Evelyn. You’re going to fit so perfectly into his hands. And I know you’ve already won his heart. Just… just know we all love you.”
I turned around because the tears were trying to come fast.
When I did, Atlas stood behind me.
I looked up at him.
I threw my arms around his neck and buried my face into his chest and began to cry.
I wanted to beg him not to leave me.
Not to leave us.
I wanted to slap him and demand he never leaves this town or this hockey team. Ever.
