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We finally landed in New York and grabbed all our bags. The Airbnb we rented had enough space for everybody—me and Tia sharing one room, Corey and Britney in another, Ki and Chris, Jason and Brandy too. It felt good having the whole crew together again.

"Finally," Tia sighed, tugging her hoodie over her head. "My feet hurt, babe."

"Go sit down. I got your bags, mama," I told her, taking them from her hands.

"Stop being lazy," Ki called out from behind.

Tia laughed and flipped her hair. "Don't hate 'cause my man takes care of me."

Ki flicked her off.

"And I'm hungry," Tia added, like she wasn't just whining about her feet two seconds ago.

"I'mma finish up here, then I'll take care of that," I said.

Jason chimed in. "I got it. It's your birthday, nigga."

"Good lookin'," I nodded, dapping him up.

"Yo, Tia, what you want?" Bully asked.

"Two Philly cheesesteaks with everything. Extra pickles."

Bully raised an eyebrow. "You don't eat onions or tomatoes."

"Well, that's what I want," she whined, arms folded.

I shook my head. "Just get it, man. I don't feel like dealing with her."

"Aight," Bully laughed, heading out.

We got all the bags inside and started settling in when Brandy turned to Tia with a knowing look.

"Wait. Bitch, what's going on with you?"

Ki jumped in. "Right. Done playing with her."

Tia looked over at me. I shook my head slightly. She let out a breath.

"Well, I was gonna wait till we saw Ma... but I'm pregnant."

Ki's mouth dropped. "I knew it! Awww! How many weeks?"

"Nine," Tia said with a smile.

"Omgggg best friend!" Brandy screamed, pulling her into a hug.

Bully grabbed my hand and shook it tight. "My niggaaa."

Chris dapped me too. "Damn, like that huh?"

Corey just stared. "So I'm gonna be an uncle?"

"Nah, nigga. I'm your uncle," I corrected.

"Oh... shit. My fault. I mean... cousin?"

Everybody started cracking up.

Once the food orders were all locked in with Brandy and Bully, I stepped out on the balcony with Chris and Corey to smoke while we waited.

Chris looked over. "How you feel?"

I took a long pull and exhaled slow. "I feel good. Wasn't planned, but if there's any girl I'd want a baby with... it's Tia."

Corey nodded. "Trust me, I'm hip. I'm happy for y'all."

"Thanks, man."

When the food finally came, we all smashed.

I wiped my hands and stood up. "Aight, I'm about to go see Ma. Come on, Tia. Corey, you rollin'?"

"Yeah," Corey said. "Brit, you can chill with Chris and Ki."

"Yeah," Britney smiled. "She gone do my nails for me."

"Hold up," Bully said. "Let me grab my drink. Then we out."