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Hope's First Kick

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The morning after Derek came home for good, I woke to sunlight.

Eli was beside me. His arm was around my waist. The children were still asleep. Luca was in the nursery. Luke was in the guest room. Derek was on the couch.

I walked to the kitchen. I made coffee.

Luca came out of the nursery. He kissed my forehead. He asked if I had slept.

I said yes.

He asked if I was happy.

I said yes.

Derek came out of the living room. His hair was messy. His eyes were sleepy.

He asked if there was coffee.

I po
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