Epilogue
FOUR MONTHS LATER
New Life
Delilah
I am watching my husband play in the second round of the playoffs, but unfortunately, I am not in the seats at the arena. Lola is there with his family decked out in everything, but I am curled up on the couch, nursing my son. Mom is here to keep me company and Bobby Warren Adams is settled happily on my chest as I smile down at him.
It was a long birth, and he wore me out, but holding him for the first time was magical. Miles cried along with the moms and aunts, and I just stared at him in disbelief. He was a beautiful baby at nine pounds and now at two months old, he has Miles’s eyes and my dark waves from what I can tell. Bobby looks a lot like his sister, and we all love that so much.
Lola is an amazing big sister and wants to help with everything, but we keep that to an age-appropriate level. Her brother differs from her baby dolls, and she’ll need to learn how to handle him. I still feel like I haven’t slept some days, but Bobby is getting better and he’s a happy baby.
Everyone helps us for now until the baby sleeps through the night. They’ll do as much as they can, and it makes me feel so loved.
This is going to be a learning process for everyone, but I know I love Miles and he loves me. We’re in this for good and I am pretty sure he’s got plans for a proposal this summer during the off season when we take a trip to a sunny beach.
Right now, he’s fighting for the Stanley Cup. They had an incredible season and I’m so proud of the team. Miles can’t wait to put Bobby in it for a picture, and I’m pretty sure they’ll get there.
I glance down to see Bobby sleeping and pull a thin blanket over him. Mom smiles at me and I return it, feeling the bond growing between us. Having a baby made me love her that much more, even though she was already a perfect mom to begin with. We have had our rough moments since I’m stubborn and she pushes my buttons sometimes but being older evens that all out.
“I can’t wait to take you to see you daddy out there, Bobby. Your sister is a big fan and she’ll teach you all about it.”
I stroke his head gently, feeling bliss wash over me. Life is so perfect right now and it’s going to get better. I have plans to get a job when Bobby is older and Lola is in school, but there’s no rush. I just want to savor the now and I settle against the cushions to watch my love and my future play hockey in our living room.
The end.