“They’re so beautiful. Oh my god, Josh…our babies!” she said between a laugh and a cry.

“So…do you want to know the sex?” Dr. Johnson asked.

He normally didn’t do ultrasounds himself, but when he saw us walking into the hospital, he’d said he wanted to tag along with us.

At the same time, Heather and I both said, “Yes.”

Dr. Johnson moved the scanner around and made a few clicks. As he began typing, I read the words appearing on the screen.

Baby number one: I’m a boy.

I jumped up and pumped my fist. “Yes!”

Heather started laughing as she grabbed my hand tighter.

Then, he started typing again.

Baby number two: I’m a girl.

“I knew it! Oh, I so knew it!” Heather said as she let out a squeal. “I cannot wait to tell Gunner that he owes me two hundred bucks!”

Heather and I were sitting in The Auslander Restaurant when her cell phone went off. She picked it up and let out a gasp.

“What? What’s wrong?” I jumped up.

“Amanda! She’s on her way to the hospital. She’s in labor!” Heather tried to stand up.

I walked over and helped her up as I threw a few twenties on the table. “What about everyone else?”

“I’m on it!” Heather quickly sent out a text to Ellie and Ari.

Both had already heard from Brad, and they were on their way to Austin.

When we walked into the waiting room, we saw Jeff, Gunner, Ellie, and Ari all sitting there. Ellie jumped up and ran over to Heather.

“Well?” Ellie asked as she grabbed Heather’s hands.

I noticed Heather glance over to a grinning Gunner.

“One little boy…and one little girl.” She winked.

Gunner started laughing as he got up and walked toward me. He stuck out his hand. “Ah hell…congratulations, dude. That’s perfect.”

He reached over and took Heather in his arms. He just laughed as she bragged about winning the bet.

Jeff was next. Then, I looked at Ari standing there with a smile as big as the Texas sky.

My heart started beating faster as I glanced over toward Jeff, and he winked.

“A girl?” I asked.

She nodded, and Heather let out a small yelp. They both hugged each other as Ellie walked up and joined in on the love fest.

We sat down and talked about the ranch, Jeff’s breeding business, and how well my business was doing. Finally, Brad walked out with the biggest smile plastered on his face and tears just rolling down his cheeks.

We all jumped up.

“How’s Amanda?” Ellie, Ari, and Heather all asked at the same time.

Brad laughed. “She’s absolutely wonderful.”

“And you?” I asked as I reached out for his hand.

“It’s a girl!” He blurted out. “I have a baby girl.” And then, he lost it and began crying.

Motherfucker is gonna cause me to cry. I had to look away before I started crying.

I glanced at Jeff as he wiped his eyes quickly. I just looked at him and mouthed, Pussy, to him. He shot me the finger and walked up to Brad to congratulate him.

Gunner was slapping Brad on the back as he was congratulating him. When I looked back over toward Heather, she had the sweetest smile on her face. I felt tears building as I turned back to Brad. He was so damn happy.

I just stood there and glanced around at our little group. We’d all come a long way in the last few years. Each of us was married with kids and happy as hell, and it was about fucking time.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Victoria walking by. I quickly glanced at Heather, but she hadn’t seen her. When I looked back at Victoria, she smiled at me and started my way. Then, she saw Heather, and she stopped. She turned and walked away.

Okay…that was weird…but nice!

As I glanced over at Heather, she was watching Victoria walk away. She started to turn back toward Brad, but then she caught my eye and gave me a wink. I had no idea what that was all about, but the fire in Heather’s eyes turned me the hell on. I smiled back at her and shook my head.

“Y’all want to meet Maegan Ann?” Brad asked.

“Oh, I love that name, Brad!” Heather hugged him.

“My god, Heather…you’re getting bigger.” Brad laughed.

“Yep! We found out today that it’s a boy and a girl.” She looked back at Gunner.

I shook my head and followed everyone to Amanda’s room.

After we all piled in, Amanda made everyone wash their hands—twice—and then we had to also use sanitizer. Finally, we all took turns holding Maegan. She was beautiful, and my heart swelled up so much at the sight of her. I couldn’t wait to hold my own little girl and boy.

I watched as Heather was holding and singing to Maegan. I need to get her home.

I leaned over to Gunner. “Does it make me an ass if I want to stop and get a room tonight for Heather and me?”

Gunner looked at me and smiled. “Fuck no, dude. When we dropped Alex off at Sharon’s, I’d already asked her if she could keep Alex all night. Got me and my girl a room at The Driskill.”

I just shook my head. “Fucker. Of course you did.”

Gunner started laughing as he shrugged his shoulders.

I excused myself and walked back to the waiting room where I pulled up the number for Hotel Ella. I reserved a room for Heather and me, and I was just hanging up when Gunner slapped the shit out of my back.

“Well?”

“Hotel Ella.” I smiled.

“Nicely done,” Gunner said with a wink.

“So, what brings you two handsome men to the maternity scene?” Victoria said from behind me.

I closed my eyes as I let out a breath. Why won’t this girl just go away?

Gunner glanced at her and gave her a dirty look.

“What? I don’t even get a hello from the two men who know me oh-so well.”

I turned around and just glared at her. “Really, Tori? What part of fuck off don’t you get?”

She threw her head back and laughed. “You really mean to tell me that you two…” She looked us both up and down. “Are happy being married? Just being with one girl all the time? Somehow, I don’t see it.”

“Well, look harder. Honestly, Victoria, begging doesn’t become anyone, not even a dog,” I said.

Victoria’s smile faded, and she tilted her head as she gave me a go-to-hell look. “You weren’t that great in bed anyway. Neither of you were.” She turned and walked away.

I shook my head as I turned back to Gunner.

He was watching her walk away. “Fuck.”

“What? I think she might leave us alone now,” I said.

Gunner shook his head and turned to me. “Yeah…but I wanted to know which one of us was better.”

My mouth dropped, and I just stared at him. “What?”

“You or me. Which one of us was better? I mean, I’m sure she would say I was.”

What a bastard! “Dude, please. I think you’ve got that backward. I’m pretty fucking sure she would say I was better…way better.”

Gunner just smiled. “Okay, I’ll let you have it.”

“Oh no! There’s no letting me have it, you bastard. We both know I’m way more experienced, and—”

“More experienced in what?” Heather asked as she walked up from behind Gunner.

“Um…” I looked at Gunner for help.

“Uh…” Gunner said as his head snapped over toward Ellie.

Ellie came up to Gunner and let out a sigh. “I’m exhausted. Can we go pick up Alex and head home?”

When Gunner glanced back over at me, I could see his body relax instantly.

“Sweetheart, I’m taking you to The Driskill for the evening. Your mom is going to watch Alex for us.”

Ellie’s face lit up as she jumped up and down. “Oh god, Gunner! I love you so much!” She slammed into his body and kissed him.

As he pulled back, he pushed a piece of her hair behind her ear.

I had to laugh because he did that all the damn time.