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Gwen woke to the sound of children's laughter. Opening her eyes, she saw Roman looking at her with a goofy smile on his face.

“Dad and Aunt Melia are making breakfast,” he announced as she blinked sleepily.

Tucking the blanket around herself, she sat up and Roman climbed into bed with her.

"And even? Are you sure they didn't have someone else do it for us?

Shaking her head, “No, Mom. They are the only ones in the kitchen. Aunt Lyssa said to take you to see it. She said they are fighting like children.” And with that, Roman chuckled before jumping off the bed and running

by the door. Stopping, he turned and looked at her, "Are you coming?"

Laughing, "Yeah baby I'm on my way."

“You know, when my baby brother comes, you won't be able to call me baby anymore, ever,” he scolded.

Looking at him, "How do you know it's not a little sister?"

Straight to his feet, he threw back his shoulders, “I just know. Now, hurry up!” And with that, he ran downstairs screaming, "I told her to hurry!"

Smilin