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“You’re right.I’m sorry,” Bear apologized again.
As everyone moved into the living room, still laughing, Amira turned to Riley with a sigh and said, “Your baby better have some serious attitude.I can’t be the only one keeping this group in line.”
“Oh, don’t worry,” Riley said, resting a hand on her belly.“I’ve got a feeling this one’s already taking notes.”
Soon after the rest of the team arrived, everyone gathered to eat and listen to Amira recount her story about her dad stealing her Peeps and how Uncle Nails had the Easter Bunny’s Internal Affairs phone number.
Their house was filled with noise and life, exactly how he wanted it.
He watched Riley as she interacted with everyone as if she’d known them for a lifetime.She was glowing, looking relaxed and beautiful.
He walked over and slipped his arm around her shoulders.She looked up at him and gave him that small smile of hers that always made his chest ache in the best way.She slid her arm around his waist and leaned her head against his shoulder.
He looked out at their growing circle of chaos and love.
Yup.This right here is home.
