I sigh. “It was a misunderstanding. But I’m hoping we can put it all behind us now. Especially when it turns out that … we have a daughter.”

“Wait. What?”

I’m grinning again, but that’s what happens every time I think of Delaney and Amelia. “Delaney had a baby.”

“Who’s Delaney?”

“That’s Dee’s real name as it turns out. You should see her, Reece. She’s gorgeous. Both of them are.”

“You sound happy. And that makes me happy. I hope things work out.” He blows out a breath. “I have to get going, but let me know what happens. I’m glad you found her.”

“Me too. I still can’t believe it. Talk to you soon?”

“Sure thing.”

The call disconnects, and I’m left smiling to myself.

Saturday can’t come fast enough.

* * *

By the time Saturday comes around, I’m anxious to see both of them.

I catch my breath when Amelia opens the door. She grins. “Josh.”

“Hello, Amelia.”

She grabs my hand and pulls me into the house and straight into the living room. My heart.

“Hey.” Delaney walks into the living room. “I didn’t hear you at the door.”

“I did.” Amelia beams. She’s still holding my hand and it’s giving me this tingly feeling I hope never goes away.

“I can see that. We talked about opening the door, didn’t we?” Delaney shoots her a pointed look, but the smile on her face takes the sting away.

“I saw it was Josh from the window.”

Delaney meets my gaze. “She’s been waiting all day for you once I told her you were coming to dinner.”

“Really?” I squat beside her. “I’m honoured.”

“We don’t get a lot of visitors. Mostly Pania, and she drinks wine with Mummy.”

Out of the mouths of babes.

I laugh. “Wine’s good.”

“Let’s just end this conversation and move on.” Delaney places her hands on Amelia’s shoulders. “Dinner’s nearly ready, and then the rugby will be on.”

Amelia lets go of my hand and reaches for my face, pulling my gaze back to her. “The All Blacks are playing tonight, Josh.”

“Are they? I’ve never watched rugby before.”

Her small mouth forms an o. “It’s my favourite.”

“Wait until she does the haka for you.”

While I haven’t watched a game, I have seen a haka before. I grin at Amelia. “Really?”

She nods. “When they do it.”

“I can’t wait to see it.” Straightening up, I look at Delaney. “Want some help with dinner?”

“No, it’s almost all done. I’ll just bring it in here to eat. I cooked roast lamb, so I hope you like it.”

“Sounds great.”