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“Thought you might want…” Case lets his words trail off. He’s nervous, probably more nervous than Jeff. “Open it.”

Jeff nods, picks up the envelope and takes in a breath. “If this isn’t… if she’s not yours. We don’t?—”

A flash of something like fear, or maybe hurt, crosses Case’s features. He wants this. He wants to be Recce’s dad.

“No. We let him rot in prison, never knowing about her.”

Jeff’s head bobs, he flips the envelope over and slides his finger under the flap. I hold my breath as he pulls the paper out and opens it, turning it slightly so I can see.

Jeff blows out in relief and I stare at Case, watching his eyes turn glassy.

“Congratulations, Case. You’re going to be a daddy.”

THE END