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Hannah

I walked down to the beach and watched as Alex and Lucy swam in the ocean. My life and heart were full, and I couldn’t be happier. I had a wonderful, kind, and sexy man who loved me, a young girl whom I loved as my own, a thriving business, plenty of friends, and a beautiful home. I never thought in a million years that my life would turn out the way it had. Love really does blossom in the quaint town of Harbor Falls.

“Hey, get in here!” Alex shouted.

“Yeah. Come on, Hannah. Come in with us!”

“I’m good. You two keep swimming. I’ll sit and watch you.”

Suddenly, Alex emerged from the water. I became nervous as I stared at his muscular body as he approached me.

“No, Alex. I mean it!” I put my hands up.

“Come on, baby. You have your bathing suit on.” He picked me up.

“I don’t want to go in the ocean!” I kicked and screamed.

“Sure you do.” A handsome smile crossed his lips.

He carried me into the water and out to where Lucy was. We played around, laughed, and had a good time. Alex showed both of us what to do if a rip current came in.

“I’m hungry,” Lucy said.

“Me too.” I smiled, wrapping my arms and legs around Alex’s back. “You can carry me back to shore.”

“It would be my pleasure. What do you ladies feel like for lunch? I can grill us some hot dogs.”

“Nobody wants hot dogs, Dad,” Lucy said.

“Yeah, Dad. Nobody wants hot dogs,” I said.

“Fine. We’ll go to the Seaside.”

“Sounds good to me.” Lucy grinned.

We got out of the water, and I jumped off Alex’s back, reaching down and picking up my phone from the blanket in the sand. I noticed I had a missed call from Colin and a voice message. Pressing the button, I listened to it.

“OH MY GOD! That was Colin. We have to get to the hospital. Adalyn’s in labor! Everyone hurry up and get changed!”

We ran up the stairs and quickly changed out of our bathing suits. Climbing into Alex’s SUV, he raced to get us there.

“Hi, my sister is in labor. Her name is Adalyn Young.”

“She’s up on the 2nd floor in the Labor and Delivery Unit. Ring the buzzer, and they’ll let you in and take you to her.”

“Thank you. Come on.” I turned to Alex and Lucy.

When we reached Adalyn’s room, I rushed in and grabbed her hand.

“How are you?”

“I just got an epidural, so I’m really good.” Adalyn grinned. “Thanks for coming.”

“You look great for a woman in labor.” Alex smiled as he kissed her cheek. “How are you holding up, Colin?”

“I’m good. Just anxiously waiting for the arrival of our daughter.” Colin grinned.

Luis and Alfred walked into the room.