“We’re doing fine,” she replied, lifting Anthony from the changing table. The youngster gave a happy squeal and kicked his feet.
“I’ll take him,” James offered.
Maria placed him in his father’s arms. James sat on the couch, content to just relax for a few minutes.
“So, how are we doing today, Bud?” James asked his son, delighting in Anthony’s responsiveness. “Did you give your mother any trouble or were you just a perfect little angel?”
James heard his wife chuckle as she continued to tidy Anthony’s changing area. He glanced her direction and smiled at his son.
“Should we tell her the good news?” he said.
“What news?” Maria cried, whirling around and giving James her full attention.
Lynn stepped out of the kitchen and stared at James. He grinned, pleased with their reaction. The wom
