Jake was having the best day he could ever remember having. He and Kaitie had gone to the next town for an ultrasound to determine when the baby had been conceived and estimate a due date. To their surprise, in all likelihood, it had been their first time together and would be due in September. Jake and Kaitie were thrilled at the prospect of being able to conceive that easily. It would mean they could fill their home with children the way they wanted.
One of the highlights of Jake's day was a call from the Bailey School District Superintendent, Dale Brown, who offered him a job. Initially, Jake had set his sights on a substitute role, but fate had other plans. Their middle school science teacher's unexpected leave of absence due to a family health emergency opened up a full-time position
