In a New York Minute - Part Twenty-Seven - Chapters 103-106 - Sex Stories

In a New York Minute - Part Twenty-Seven - Chapters 103-106

... my, um…”

“Parents, Mac.”

“Yes, parents. I’ll get used to referring to them that way eventually. Although having a stepmother fairly close in age makes it odd to think of her as a mom.”

“It helps a little that she’s an old soul. She’s so perfectly matched with your dad.”

They joined the others in the media room and were delighted to see that Bentley had set up for a casual meal, Claudette’s homemade pizza and antipasto salad.

DJ climbed on Grace’s lap, patted her tummy, and said, “Baby.”

“Yes, DJ, Mama is going to have another baby,” Grace explained, hoping he would like the idea of having a sibling.

The adorable toddler slid off his mama’s lap and raced around the room like a whirling dervish.

“He has a lot of energy for this time of day!” Mac remarked.

“He has a lot of energy atalltimes of the day,” Dominic chuckled. “Much like you did when you were a child, Mac.”

“Yeah, well, it’s wasted on the young. What I wouldn’t give to have half of that get-up-and-go as an adult.”

The men laughed and shared a tender glance, both grateful that Dominic had been such a big part of Mac’s life, even when they thought he wasUncle Dom.

Grace smiled when she caught the look between father and son, knowing they might not have always realized their true relationship but embraced it, nonetheless.

Once they’d eaten and DJ settled down, Grace excused herself to put the tuckered toddler to bed. “Looks like his batteries have finally given out. I’m probably ...

... going to turn in as well, so let me say thank you again for stepping in to help. We are both so grateful. Good night.”

Dom and Addie said their good nights to Grace and DJ.

“Take the elevator,” Mac called out to her.

“Already planned on it, Mr. Worrywart.”

When Grace was out of earshot, Dom turned to Mac. “She looks tired, son. She rarely ever does. Is everything okay?”

Addie rolled her eyes. “I see where Mac gets it from. Grace is fine. She’s pregnant and working full-time, so of course, she’s tired. I may not have any kids of my own, but I’m the proud auntie of three busy boys. Kids run you ragged. Mamas all over the world look more tired than they did when they were blushing brides. It comes with the territory.”

Dom shrugged, willing to take Addie’s word for it. But Mac couldn’t help but worry there was something more.

Chapter One Hundred-Five

Later, in bed, Dom rested a hand on Addie’s hip. “You awake?”

Addie sighed, “I am now. What’s up?”

Dom laughed. “Well,hecould be, with minimal effort on your part. But that wasn’t my initial intention. I keep wondering if what you told Mac earlier was your honest opinion or if you were merely trying to ease his fears.”

“Both. I was trying to ease his fears by being honest with him. If I learned anything by watching my sister, it was that a second pregnancy is usually harder on a woman, especially with an active toddler to chase.”

“Perhaps she needs to extend the nanny’s hours.”

“Isn’t it just like ...