She could still feel his excitement and love in moments like today. When her eyes met Lane’s she knew he was thinking about his friend, too. Before either could comment. The room filled with grandparents and great grandparents.
Lane watched his parents as they walked into the room. They were changed people. Somehow watching the grief of Sloan’s parents made them re-evaluate their relationship with their only son. They had made up for their mistakes with Keira a thousand times over. The Callahan’s made a gallant effort to open their home and hearts to Keira. Lane’s mother apologized constantly for her attitude and dismissiveness begging Keira’s forgiveness. Lane’s father turned a new corner as a father and spent time with both Keira and Lane. Lane’s parents were in love like he’d never seen. The extended trip they’d taken was a marriage counseling cruise. His Gramps had suggested the couple take the cruise that was run by a pastor friend of his. The Callahan’s took the cruise and changed their marriage forever.
Lane was more than excited to call his dad at four in the morning to tell him of the impending arrival of Baby Sloan. Lane wasn’t surprised his parents were pacing the floors while waiting for the baby to arrive. And now he was more than happy to hand his son over to the happy grandparents while he checked on his exhausted wife.
Keira’s mother and aunt agreed to give them a few days before invading their bonding time. Gramps and his new girlfriend ,Miss Linda, were still in the waiting area. Lane was happy to see his Gramps jump back into the dating game. He’d met Miss Linda at a charity event a little over a year ago. Lane enjoyed giving his Gramps dating advice and pointers. At times, he found it hilarious watching his always composed grandfather fidget with nervousness.
As the day wore on, various friends and family members stopped by to meet Baby Sloan. Eventually, Lane had to put a halt to the visitors since his wife was nursing and exhausted. She’d just had a baby. She may have graduated in three years but she wasn’t being smart when she refused to stop the visitors.
The vibration of his phone in his pocket caught his attention. Lane looked at the number on his cell. Someone from his office was calling. Lane was still working at the firm as a full time employee. He’d finally gotten his degree and applied for a management position since his boss was promoted. He’d had two interviews over the last three weeks. “Hello?” He said quietly as he eased out of the room not wanting to disturb Keira and baby Sloan. Both were finally resting.
Keira woke to the sound of Lane’s voice. He was talking softly to the baby. When he finally noticed his wife he smiled that smile that she loved. “Should we tell mommy?” He said softly to his son. “I think we should.” He sat the hungry baby in Keira’s arms as she readied to nurse him. Lane watched in awe as his son latched on the breast and received nourishment from his mother. Keira cleared her throat to bring his attention to the subject at hand. “Oh.” He smiled sheepishly. “I got the job.” He said quietly as he stroked the baby’s cheek. Keira never doubted he would get the job. He’d worked hard for the last four years and proved his leadership skills.
Keira looked at Lane, “I am so proud of you.”
“Not as proud as I am of you. Thank you so much Keira for giving us a chance. I know it wasn’t what you wanted in the beginning. I understand that this wasn’t your plan but I am so happy it worked out this way.”
“Me too. I am so glad we are a family. A real family.”
The End
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