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The last thing she expected to find waiting on her at the bottom of the stairs was Alexis with tears in her eyes.
“Alexis.” Blake dropped the bags onto the floor. “What are you doing down here? Are you okay?”
“I came to find you and apologize and you weren’t home and I…” Her sobs took over and Blake pulled her into the best hug she could. “I thought you’d left.”
“I went to the store because we didn’t have any more of your Powerade.”
Alexis sobbed again. “You’re too good for me.”
“Stop it. You’re worth everything.”
“I love you, Blake.”
“I love you too, Alexis.” She kissed her cheek. “I’m sorry that I snipped at you and Harper earlier. I’ve been so on edge recently.”
Alexis’s eyes softened. “I could tell.”
“I just feel helpless. You’re growing our beautiful babies and you raise Harper for five years all by yourself. I feel like I’m the deadbeat parent that just shows up every now and then.”
“Blake, stop that. You are the farthest thing from a deadbeat parent. You love and support me and Harper and these babies everyday. We wouldn’t be here without you. I can’t imagine how you must feel knowing you can’t help with this pregnancy, but you don’t realize how much you have already helped me. Hell, I can’t even go to the bathroom without you these days.”
Her comment made Blake laugh. “Yeah, I guess you’re right.”
“You’re the best mom to Harper. She loves you so much, and I know these babies are going to feel the same. We all love you, Blake. And I’m sorry for not realizing sooner you felt this way.”
“You had enough to worry about. I didn’t want to add to it.”
“Hey,” Alexis cupped her palm on Blake’s check, “that’s what this marriage thing is all about. We have to be open and honest with each other always.”
“I know. You’re right.”
“So, from now on, we tell each other everything. Okay?”
“Okay,” Blake leaned in and kissed her again. “I love you.”
“I love you too.”
“But we need to get you up the stairs.” Blake called up the stairs for Sophia, who ran down to help Alexis back up the stairs. They helped her onto the couch, where she plopped down with a sigh.
“Sorry I’m so hormonal.”
“I’m sorry I snipped at you.”
Sophia smiled at them. “You two are going to be fine. Let me know if you need anything else tonight.”
“Will do. Thanks, Sophia.”
Once Sophia left, Alexis and Harper settled in to watch a movie as Blake opened her laptop again. Maybe she’d actually get work done with the two of them distracted by a Disney movie.
“Blake?”
Or maybe not.
Chapter 11
Alexis
Alexis couldn’t get comfortable. At thirty-six weeks and four days along, she wasn’t surprised. At her appointment a few days ago, both babies were head down and in a perfect position for birth. Now she just needed labor to finally begin.
