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I wrung my hands together nervously as I paced around the kitchen. Keefe would be home soon, and then I would need to tell him. 

I mean, it's not like he would be upset. Or even that surprised. We both knew it was bound to happen soon.

But I was still nervous. Extremely so. 

I heard the quiet sound of the door opening and closing in the foyer.

My feet stilled and I found myself glued to the ground. I felt like a deer in headlights.

"Sophie?" Keefe called, the soft click of his shoes growing closer. 

He rounded the corner into the kitchen, a smile lighting up his face. 

"Hey, darling, how-" he started, cutting himself off, his eyebrows scrunching up. "What's that expression for?"

I shook my head quickly, trying to clear the anxiety from my face. "Nothing!"

Keefe looked at me silently, unconvinced. 

"I just..." I began, raising my hand to pluck out an eyelash. 

He gripped my wrist and dragged it down before I had the chance. "Don't even try to lie," he warned. 

He was right though; it would be pointless. But how was I even supposed to begin this conversation?

Keefe watched me patiently as I sorted through my thoughts. 

"We have a few faint memories of when we went to the future," I said slowly, attempting to start.

"Right," he said, eyes narrowed in suspicion. I could practically see him thinking the words 'where is this going?".

"And you remember the kids?" 

"A little bit, yes." 

"Well...." I trailed off, smiling nervously and placing my hand on my stomach. 

Keefe blinked down at me a few times before I watched understanding dawn on his face. His mouth opened and closed a few times, imitating a fish, while he stared at where my hand rested. 

"Keefe...?"

He finally looked at me, and the pure joy on his face calmed my nerves. "We're having a baby?" he whispered, beaming. 

I nodded and laughed as Keefe wrapped me up in a tight hug. I felt his heart beating next to my ear and I let out a breath of relief. 

"This is amazing. I love you so much, Sophie."

"And I love you."

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