I rub his head.

"We'll work on it together," I assured him.

"So, that means you're staying?" he asked.

"Yes, she's staying," Gavin said before I could have a chance to speak. He puts an arm around me and pulls me into his side. "And we have a lot to talk about, but I'm not letting her go again."

I blushed at his straightforward words.

"We certainly have a lot to talk about," I agreed.

"So, I was right then," Matt grinned as he looked at Irene. "Told you she was going to be our new mom."

"I'm never calling her mom," Irene said, folding her arms across her chest, but there was amusement in her eyes as she peeked between the two of us.

I nearly choked on my own spit at her candid words.

"I'm not asking anyone to call me mom," I told her, and then I remembered the little bean in my belly, and my cheeks grew hot.

No one knew about this pregnancy except for Gavin. I wasn't sure when the right time to tell them, but something told me to keep the secret to myself for a little while longer. Now was not the right time or place.

would you be able

before I could

she glanced up at

motioning for Matt to follow her. Matt gave me a quick hug

was all I needed; tears filled my eyes and began to

voice breaking.

my mother assured me as she pulled back to look at my face. She cupped my face in her warm hands and wiped away my tears with her

him yet?" I

She shook her head.

them get settled in before we made introductions, she told me. "We plan to stop

I nodded.

her, giving her another hug.

so much, Judy,"

us. He looked up at

a ride home?" He asked, his protectiveness shining through. I knew it was going to take my father some time to get used to the idea of me

with Gavin," I

without meaning to Gavin didn't seem to mind, though. I felt his hand tightening around my waist, not even realizing he was holding me until

his eyes scanning my

something, but my mother put a hand on his

should go," my mother told him. "It's late, and we have a big day

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