Epilogue

Drew’s heart was full as he watched Aunt Lauren fuss over Madeline and their daughter. She, Uncle Keith and Aiden had come over immediately they got home from the hospital.

He noted the look of wonder that came upon his wife’s face as she stared at the face of the precious baby in her arms.

Melissa Vivianne McBride.

Melissa because Madeline had always loved the name. Vivianne after his mother.

He may or may not have choked up when she named their daughter after his mother.

A tap on his shoulder turned his gaze away from the two people he had been staring at all day.

“I have something to tell you.” Aiden said, his eyes so serious.

He remembered when Madeline told him that Aiden would let him know what had been going on when it was time. It seemed now was time.

With a nod, he stood up, mouthed the words, “be right back” to Madeline and headed to his study, Aiden keeping in step with him.

He opened the door and allowed Aiden to step in first before bringing in the rear.

“What’s it, Aid