Chapter Thirty-Five ~ Reardon
I waited until Aunt Annabeth and Uncle Zeke had some time with their new grandbaby before heading in to see my new baby cousin.
I’d gone to the gift shop, so I had a dozen pink roses in one hand and a giant teddy bear in the other.
“Hello, hello,” I called softly as I walked into the hospital room.
Gabe was seated on the edge of Zoey’s bed, and they were both gazing down at the little wrapped bundle in her arms. Their eyes shot to mine at my greeting, and the matching smiles of joy on their faces were catchy.
I placed the items on the window sill, which seemed to be the only available space, then crossed to give my cousin a clap on the back.
“Congrats, Daddy.”
“Thanks,” Gabe said, his eyes never leaving his new daughter.
“Great job, Zo,” I added, smili
