“Holy moly, you’re going to have your hands full around here, huh?”

“Just a little.” She glanced at him. “Are you mad?”

“What? Mad? Why would I be?”

“Owen and I aren’t married yet.”

“Ah, honey.” He put his arm around her and hugged her. “You’re a grown woman about to marry a guy I respect tremendously. We’re talking about a matter of months.”

“I was a little afraid to tell you.”

“Don’t be afraid to tell me anything. I’m so proud of you and all you’ve accomplished. You and Owen are wonderful parents to Holden, and you will be to the new babies, too.”

Laura rested against his chest, comforted as always by his presence.

Owen came in with Holden on his shoulders a few minutes later. The sight of the two of them took her breath away as it always did. They were awfully cute together, and Owen was so good to both of them.

“There’re my guys.” Laura held out her arms to take Holden. The baby let out a squeal of delight to see her and snuggled into her arms. “Did Grandpa surprise you, buddy?”

Holden gurgled and held out a spitty fist to Frank.

“Look at him, already shaking hands,” Frank said with a smile. He glanced at Owen. “I understand congratulations are in order.”

“Oh, thanks,” Owen said with visible relief. “I was worried you’d get out the shotgun when you heard the news.”

“Not my dad,” Laura said. “He’s very mature.”

“That’s right,” Frank said, making faces that had Holden giggling. “Come see your very mature grandpa.”

Laura transferred the baby to her dad.

“Twins, huh?” Frank asked, raising a brow in Owen’s direction.

“That’s what they tell us.” He glanced at Laura. “Feeling better, hon?”

“A little. How are things downstairs?”

“Great. We had a couple of walk-ins this afternoon, and Mac and Luke have the gift shop all finished. Abby was in there for a couple of hours measuring for shelf space and making notes. Speaking of Abby… I’ve got a little family gossip for you guys.”

“Let’s hear it,” she said, her dad nodding in agreement.

“Apparently, Abby and Adam are seeing each other.”

“Seriously?” Laura asked, shocked to hear that. “What does Grant have to say about that?”

“I guess he’s being cool about it,” Owen said. “I mean, what can he say, really? He’s engaged to Stephanie, and it’s been over with Abby for a long time.”

“Still,” Frank said. “Dating your brother’s ex. That can be dicey.”

“Girls’ night out ought to be interesting,” Laura said.

“Do you feel up to going?” Owen asked.

“Not really, but since we’ll just be downstairs, I can bail out if need be.”