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“Oh! I feel it! That’s so cool. And creepy that you have a whole person in there.”

“I know, right?”

“Can I try?” Luna asked.

“Absolutely.”

Both girls got to feel some strong kicks that delighted them.

“I can’t believe that’s our cousin in there,” Luna said.

“Pretty cool, right?” Kara asked.

“Yeah, it is,” Luna said. “How come you don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl? Don’t most people find that out and do those stupid gender-reveal things? We went to one last year for the neighbors. They shot off a cannon that exploded in pink.”

“Dan made a good point when he said so few things in life are a surprise, and it’d be fun to find out when he or she arrives.”

“I wouldn’t be able to stand waiting,” Aurora said.

Kendra laughed. “Because you have no patience.”

“Mom says she was born without patience,” Luna said.

“Always in a rush, our Aurora is.”

“I got stuff to do.”

“I’m impatient, too,” Dan said. “I want what I want when I want it.”

“See, Mom? He’s like me, and he’s famous.”

“She’s going to be a lawyer,” Kendra said. “I swear.”

Dan gave Aurora a fist bump. “That’s the way to be.”

“What are you going to name the baby?” Luna asked.

“Dylan. That was Dan’s late brother’s name.”

“He died?” Aurora asked, wide-eyed.

“That’s what late means, dummy,” Luna retorted.

“No name-calling in this house, Luna. We’re very sorry you lost your brother, Dan. I love that you’re going to name the baby after him.”

“That was all Kara’s idea, and I love it.”

“Can Dylan be a name for a boy or a girl?”

“Yep,” Dan said. “It’s versatile that way.”

“That’s cool,” Luna said.

“She doesn’t give that compliment to just anyone,” Kendra said with a smile for her daughter. “Congratulations, guys. Your baby’s name has the Luna seal of approval.”

“We’re very honored,” Kara said.

“You should be,” Luna replied, grinning.

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