“No problem. Grace said to tell you she hopes you feel better soon.”
“I will,” she said as she settled back against the pillow. “In a day or two, I’ll be fine, so don’t worry.”
“What? Me worry?”
“I can tell just by looking at you that you’re all wound up.”
“I’m fine if you’re fine.”
She took his hand and held on tight. “I have a good feeling about this baby. He or she is meant to be, while our first one wasn’t. This pregnancy feels different. It has from the start, but I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to jinx us.”
“I’m glad to hear you say this one feels different.”
“I can’t say for sure that everything will be all right, but if mother’s intuition counts for anything, this one is for keeps.”
“Mother’s intuition counts for a lot.” Shane bent to kiss her. “Get some rest while you can. I’ll be here if you need anything.”
“I’m totally fine if you want to go to work. I know how busy you guys are.”
“I’m all yours for the day.”
“Then let’s go to bed so we can snuggle while I rest.”
“That sounds like the perfect winter day off to me.”
Chapter 33
Laura ran down the stairs at the Sand & Surf with a twin toddler in each arm. “Hey, Piper. Have you seen Owen?”
“He was in the kitchen with Holden a few minutes ago. Everything all right?”
“Yes, but I need to hand these guys off to him while I run to the grocery store.”
“Ah, okay. When you have a second, I wanted to talk to you about something.”
Laura came to a halt in front of the registration desk. “Do not tell me you’re leaving me.”
“I’m not leaving you, but I am moving out of the hotel.”
Suddenly having all the time in the world, Laura leaned against the desk while the kids squirmed in her arms. She put them down, and they ran for their toys in the living room. “Are you moving into a place by yourself?”
“Nope.”
“Yes! I love this!”
“I’m moving in with Debbie from the salon.”
Laura’s face fell. “No way.”
“Ha! Got you!”
“That was mean—and speaking of mean, you’re going to deny me my viewing of Hot Cop every morning?”
“I am. You’re going to have to find a way to live without that.”
“And here I thought we were friends.”
Piper laughed. “We’re the best of friends, but it’s time to get a real home.”
