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coming from? We'd never had a serious talk about children. I had the sudden urge to pinch the bridge of my nose to prevent a migraine from coming on.
    My gaze dropped to the floor, and the room filled with silence. It was the type of silence where seconds seemed like hours.
    Maybe we had married out of convenience, but when I had married her, I already knew I was in love. I’d been prepared to let her go at the end of our arrangement, but now I couldn't imagine my life without her. Normal couples discussed their future children during the process of dating, which was something we’d never gone through.
    I stared at the baby in her arms, and in the next second, I desperately needed something to do. "Let me get the salt and pepper."
    I left the room, disoriented and confused, but not before I heard Caroline's voice. "Kent wants kids, right? You've discussed that, right?"
    I wished I could’ve seen my wife's face to see her reaction, but there was no need. I heard her answer instead.
    "Of course he does."

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    B eth :
    Dinner was pleasant. Light, comical conversation had ensued during our meal around the dining room table. The awkwardness from earlier had disappeared, but the dread and the tightening in my stomach only intensified.
    I moved my food around on my plate, filling the void of silence by clanging my fork against the fine china.
    "Kent, this was truly amazing. Thank you," Caroline said, patting her belly with satisfaction.
    Jeff nodded. "I'm just glad we can finally get a home cooked meal. If it wasn't for Caroline's mom, we'd be having McDonald's daily."
    Caroline pinched Jeff's arm. "Try being bone tired after watching the baby all day and see if you're in the mood to cook."
    Jeff placed his hand on top of his wife's to placate her. "I know, baby." He leaned in to kiss her lips. "That was inconsiderate of me. I'm sorry." Guilt replaced his once playful eyes.
    "I just need to get into a schedule,” Caroline commented. “I'm trying here, babe." She squinted up at the ceiling, blinking back tears.
    I frowned at the pair of them. What had just happened?
    "You're the best wife and mother, and I'm sorry I even said that." Jeff’s eyes bled sincerity.
    Caroline nodded against his lips. "I forgive you." She wrapped her hands around his neck and kissed him. In the next second, they started making out in front of us, while the baby sat perfectly still in his car seat, staring up at the mobile hanging from the handle.
    Kent cleared his throat and stood. "Okay then, I think I'll get dessert."
    I coughed really loud, but they did not let up their heavy make out session. Caroline really needed to get cleared so they could get their groove on. Three months did sound like an awfully long time to not have sex, but I was also sure they weren't the only couple that couldn't have sex because of a pregnancy.
    Kent strolled in holding a tray full of coffee and desserts. He lifted an eyebrow and nodded toward the couple basically groping each other and making out like teenagers. We both shared a lighthearted smile.
    He dropped the tray onto the table, causing everyone to jump, and Caroline and Jeff finally broke their connection.
    Caroline glanced around, remembering where she was. "Oh gosh." She flattened her hair, and her chin dipped downward. "Sorry about that. It's been a while."
    "No worries. It was a good show while it lasted. I could go get the video camera if you wanted to continue," Kent joked.
    I slapped his shoulder and everyone laughed.
    Kent distributed the plates. "Tiramisu." He grinned with pride.
    The sight of the mocha-flavored crème concoction had my stomach doing flips.
    "Dude. We need to move in." Jeff reached for his fork and dug his silverware into the sweet dessert. "Because you are one amazing cook, man."
    The baby stirred in his car seat and let out the cutest whimper. "I'll go get him." Slowly, I bent down and picked up the baby, bringing him close to my chest. A smile crept up my face in a quick,