Beth’s voice is soft. “We need a name.”
I nod. “Maybe…James? After my grandfather.”
She smiles, eyes full. “James Connor. I love it.”
I press my lips to James’ forehead, then meet Beth’s gaze. “You were incredible.”
She slumps back, exhausted but glowing. “I feel like I just ran a marathon.”
I grin. “You brought a whole human into the world. That’s more impressive than anything I’ve ever done.”
She closes her eyes, content. “I love you, Jack.”
I kiss her softly. “I love you, too, Beth. So damn much.”
She smiles, drifting toward sleep. “We’re a family now.”
I cradle James, watching over them both. The world falls away. There is only this room, this love, this life—new and forever.
I whisper, “Yeah. We are.”
