Chapter 18 - The SecretSpring brought blooming flowers and a sense of absolute renewal. One Sunday morning, James was in the kitchen flipping pancakes while Annie tried to teach the puppy how to sit.
Catherine walked in, holding a small white box behind her back. She looked nervous, but her eyes were dancing with joy.
"James," she said softly, waiting for him to turn around the stove. "I have an early birthday present for you."
She handed him the box. James wiped his hands on a towel and opened it. Inside rested a small pair of knitted baby booties and a positive pregnancy test.
James dropped the towel. He stared at the box, then at Catherine, his jaw dropping. "Are you... are we?"
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Catherine nodded, tears of happiness springing to her eyes. "Annie's going to be a big sister."
James swept her into his arms, spinning her around the kitchen as Annie cheered, even though she wasn't quite sure what was happening yet.
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