Chapter 47 - Connor

I keep one arm wrapped around her tiny waist as she opens up the book. 

Over the past few hours, my heart has shattered so many times.  I didn’t know she went through all of that.  I couldn’t even imagine what her pains was like when she lost our boys, but that was on top of so many other things. 

I turn my focus to the first page of the photo album.  A small smile spreads across my face as I scan through the various pictures of a pregnant Deanna lining the page.   

Guilt washes over me.  I should have tried harder to find her. 

I rest my chin on her shoulder and whisper, “Tell me about each of the pictures.  Please.”

She takes a shaky breath and then nods. 

My smile widens as I look down at the various pictures.  She is so beautiful.  I can’t wait to see her like this again with our next child.

She points her finger to the far top left picture and in a whisper, s