"No, he was just talking hypothetically about siblings. But we should probably tell him soon. He's perceptive. He'll figure it out anyway."
"Want to tell him together? After the appointment, once we know everything is okay?" Kade's offer is tentative.
"Yeah. That works." I hesitate, then ask what's been on my mind. "Are you hoping for a boy or girl?"
"Honestly? I'm hoping for a child I get to actually raise. Gender doesn't matter. I just want to be present this time." His voice roughens. "I want to see the first steps, hear the first words, be there for the midnight feedings and the terrible twos and all of it. I missed everything with Asher. I can't get that back. But I can be there for this one."
"You can be there for Asher too. It's not too late to build a relationship with him."
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