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In a New York Minute - Part Twenty-Seven - Chapters 103-106
Date: 1/30/2024, Categories: Novels, Author: techgoddess
... the table. “Did you sleep well, sweetheart?” “I did, thanks! Don’t get up on my account.” “Nonsense! Let me make you breakfast; the rest of us have just about finished up.” “Thanks! This baby woke me up tap dancing.” Grace kissed DJ on the top of his head as she rounded the table where the empty seat waited for her. She did the same to Mac, who pulled her onto his lap and kissed her passionately. Addie laughed, “Get a room, you two!” Grace pried herself out of Mac’s arms and patted her growing belly. “Already did that!” she said, grinning. “Looks like a good night’s rest did wonders for you, Grace,” Addie said. “That and some rousing sex,” Mac added. Grace swatted Mac playfully on the arm. “Jeez, blabbermouth.” Dom and Addie shared a knowing glance. There was no doubt in their minds that Grace was just fine. With that in mind, Dom said, “I think, if you two are all settled back in, that Addie and I will head back to Connecticut to finish our real estate search.” “Thanks, Dad,” Grace said as she dug into the plate of eggs Dom put in front of her. “We are incredibly excited that you’ll be close by.” “We thought about New York, but Addie’s sister lives in Rhode Island. This would put us in between. And Addie spent a fair amount of time in Connecticut as a young girl. We like the vibe there.” “When are you thinking of retiring?” Mac asked. “Sooner than later. I’m getting used to the idea first,” Dom laughed. Addie smiled. “We’ve ...
... agreed that he should probably continue to do some consulting. Your dad would go stir-crazy without having at least a foot in the work world.” Mac studied Addie’s face and saw a woman who truly understood and loved her man. It warmed his heart to know that they were so happy together. His dad had waited a long time to findthe one. “Smart idea. Grace is right; it’s nice to know you’ll be nearby. Not just to make babysitting convenient, but because we want the kids to know their grandparents.” Addie’s voice hitched. “I never thought I’d get to be a grandma. I figured not having kids would sort of rule that option out. I’m delighted I was wrong and pleased to be an honorary grandma to your kids, Mac.” Mac frowned. “There’s nothing honorary about it, Addie. You’re married to my dad; that makes you my children’s grandma.” Addie beamed. “Well, I’m smitten with my grandson and can’t wait to meet the new little one.” After saying their goodbyes in the mid-afternoon, Mac and Grace spent the rest of the day hanging out, watching television, and playing with their son. It was a perfectly relaxing day, and in Mac’s mind, just what the doctor ordered after a demanding week. Later in the evening, Mac decided to broach the subject of Grace taking extended time off once the baby was born. Grace was quiet at first. Then she looked into Mac’s eyes and saw his intentions were that of a loving husband and father. He wasn’t trying to insinuate she wasn’t capable, only that if ...