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“It’s a very Alexis thing to do.” Blake pushed her empty glass to the edge of the bar and picked up the one that had miraculously appeared completely full. “She told me I can do what I’m comfortable with. I can deliver the babies if I want or I can not look. She’s okay with whatever I decide.”
“So,” Mason laughed, “what are you gonna do?”
“I’m hoping I figure that out in the next seven months. “Or well, twenty-five weeks. Vera said the magic number to keep the twins in is thirty-seven weeks. Alexis is determined to keep her legs closed until then.”
“Sucks for you.”
Blake playfully shoved her shoulder as they laughed. It felt so good to have a good time with her sister. Growing up, they’d missed out on so much of each other’s lives. The pain of those missed memories still lingered in the back of Blake’s mind but at least they had the chance to make new memories together. And judging by Mason’s almost wistful look, she felt the same way.
“Thanks for hanging out with me tonight. We need to do this more often.”
“Agreed. It’s been fun.” Mason laughed, but it fell short of its usual sound. “You know, I didn’t know what to think about you when you showed up in the Cove. I worried we wouldn’t click and so I kept my distance. I wish I hadn’t wasted that time being unsure about you.”
“In all fairness, I was alittlepreoccupied with Alexis. Which, looking back on, I probably should have been more focused on you and Mom and our family.”
“But you got the girl and the family, so it worked out in the end.”
Blake smiled. “Yeah, you’re right.”
“And in a few months you’ll have two babies and I’ll be the best Aunt Mason to them. Like seriously, the best.”
“I have no doubt. You’re already the best aunt to Harper.”
“Just tell Luke and Leia that it’s nothing against them, but I’ll be out in the waiting room when they make their grand debut.”
“Luke and Leia? Have you been talking to Harper?”
“We all have bets on the genders. I think it’s one of each. Chase thinks it’s two girls.”
“You all are taking bets?” Blake rolled her eyes and motioned for Emily to come over. “What do you think the babies are?”
“Two boys,” she answered confidently. “Alexis already looks like she could be farther along than she is. With Harper, she looked more like six months pregnant at the end. It’s different this time.”
“We’ll know in a few weeks.” She felt her excitement rise. “But anyway, I should probably get home. It’s on me, Mason.”
“Actually,” Emily laughed, “it’s on Alexis. She gave me her card before I left for work.” Emily took the card from her pocket and slid it across the table to Blake. “I’ll let you give it back to her.”
“You all are too much, and I love you.”
Leaving Emily a cash tip, Mason and Blake headed out of the restaurant. Blake felt the effects of her three drinks and knew she shouldn’t drive home, even if it were only a few blocks away.
“Can I crash at your place for a bit?” Mason asked as she looped her arms around Blake’s and leaned into her. “I can have Chase come and pick me up.”
“How did I drinkmorethan you yet I’m carryingyouback home?”
“I’m the little sister. You’re supposed to take care of me.”
“Always, sis.” Blake kissed the top of her head. “Always.”
Arriving at the apartment, Blake found Alexis asleep on Sophia’s couch. Sophia was reading a book on the nearby chair and smiled. Blake walked over to Alexis and gently kissed her forehead. She was covered in a warm blanket with her feet propped up on the edge of the couch. The fireplace a few feet away provided the perfect warmth for the cold night.
“How long has she been asleep?”
“About an hour.”
“I should get her home.”
“Leave her,” Sophia waved her hand at Blake. “She’s fine. Emily won’t be home for a while anyway.”
