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I suck in a deep breath. “I’m having a son.”

A tear leaks down Taylor’s cheek, and I brush it away with my fingertip. “James?” I ask her, and she bobs her head.

“Now we can look at him.” The doctor glides the new wand over Taylor’s belly.

Once she’s satisfied with her view, she turns the screen toward us and begins to point out parts of our baby. She takes measurements and I hear a lot of clicks as she works. When she’s finished, she prints out the scans of our little one and hands them to Taylor.

Once the doctor leaves the room and Taylor dresses, she turns to me, wraps her arms around my neck, and pulls me against her. “That was incredible. I’m so glad I got to share it with you.”

She smiles, beaming. “Me, too. I know this wasn’t planned, but I’m really excited now.”

I brush a strand of hair off her cheek. “Same here.” This baby bonds us in a way I’d never anticipated and instead of running scared, everything in me wants to rush toward the changes in my life.

A knock sounds on the door and we break apart.

“Come in,” Taylor calls out.

The door opens and a nurse I’d seen when we walked in earlier steps inside. “Umm, we could use the room if you’re finished?”

Taylor blushes a healthy shade of red. “We’re set. Thank you.”

I take her hand and we walk out.

Together.

Once we’re back in my rental car, she turns to me. “Are you ready to tell my parents?” she asks. “I think I’ve waited long enough.”

I nod. “I’d love to meet your family. Just give me directions.” I put the car in drive and we’re off.

CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

Taylor

We’re sitting in my parents’ family room. It’s an elegant room with a large cream-colored brocade sofa, matching Queen Anne chairs, and a delicate cocktail table in the center. Mom and I are on the sofa, Jack beside me. Dad sits in one of the chairs.

We’ve already done introductions, which went well. They talked about the nightclub Jack plans to open here in Charleston and the one in Miami. Once he realized Jack’s father is Ian Dare, talk turned to football.

Then I gave them an abbreviated version of the truth about my relationship with Chandler and how he’d been blackmailing me to stay quiet. That led to a ton of questions, which I answered.

Now it’s time for the big reveal.

Mom leans close to me. “He’s handsome,” she whispers in my ear before I can tell them I have more to say.

I stifle a laugh. “Yes, he is.” I clear my throat. “There’s something else I need to tell you both.”

Dad raises an eyebrow. “We’ve already discussed blackmail, what could be left?” he asks.

Beside me, Jack takes my hand. “Well, I’m pregnant with Jack’s baby.”

“You’re pregnant.” Mom repeats the words out loud, as if her saying them will make the news real.

I nod. “I’m sorry I waited to tell you, but I didn’t want to drag you into my mess with Chandler, so I took myself out of town to find Jack and to think about how to handle everything. In the end, I did the right thing and turned Chandler in.”

Dad rises to his feet, walks over, and pulls me up and into his arms. “I’m proud of you, sweetheart,” he says, kissing the top of my head. “And I’m thrilled I’m going to be a grandfather.” He wraps an arm around my waist and extends his hand to Jack, who rises to shake it.

Mom jumps to her feet. “I’m going to be a grandmother!” It’s as if the news just sank in and she’s beaming. She reaches for my hand and I duck out of Dad’s embrace, step past Jack, and into Mom’s warm hug.

She takes my hand. “You men stay here and talk. Taylor and I need to discuss baby things!” She leads me into the kitchen, turning on the light as she enters.