Anya didn't hesitate. "No way. I'm free tomorrow morning, and I actually like sleeping with the baby."

Mia grinned. "Just let Anya crash with me tonight. She's always stuck at home with Leo breathing down her neck, barely gets to snuggle her own kids. Let her cut loose for once! Besides, you've got work in the morning-get some proper rest."

Molly yawned as she pushed open the door to her chosen bedroom. "Night, everyone."

Aimee scooped her son into her arms and headed for her room, but Mia called after her, "Hey, don't even think about giving the kids a bath! Every time you do, they get all riled up and won't sleep."

Molly just rolled her eyes. "I can barely drag myself to the shower, let alone bother with Wayne's."

Aimee laughed. "Exactly! So he smells a little-it's my own kid, I'll live."

Annie smiled. "Alright, goodnight, everyone."

The living room was a mess-half-finished board games, a trash bin stuffed with skewers, and beer bottles scattered across the floor. They'd bought a whole case

of beer, but honestly, it just looked impressive; nobody drank much.

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