The Baby Agenda (20 page)
Authors: Janice Kay Johnson
“What's your favorite?” he asked in a low rumble.
She gave a little laugh. “You know.”
Cradling Caleb in both arms, Will bent his head and
nuzzled his wife's ear. “Mine, too,” he said huskily. “And I'm already thinking about it.”
A little shyly, she said, “Good.”
Gently bouncing Caleb, Will said, “So, what's for dinner?”
Moira laughed. “A pot roast.”
“Even though you were afraid I wasn't coming home?”
Her smile, glorious and uncomplicated by any doubt whatsoever, stole his breath. “But you see,” she said, “I was being optimistic.”
He lifted his eyebrows. “I've cured you of pessimism?”
As if startled, she was quiet for a minute, her lips parted. When she answered, she sounded bemused. “I think maybe you have. Or at least, that I'm learning. What a funny feeling.”
On a surge of emotion that filled him to aching, Will said, “You'll get used to it. I'll help. I promise.”
“You're a good and kind man, Will Becker,” she told him.
“And an honest one.”
“Yes, I believe you are.” Her mouth curved once again.
“There I go again. Optimistic.” The smile turned into a laugh. “I'll get dinner on. That will bring bedtime closer.”
“Our favorite time of day.” Will took a deep breath.
“Damn, it's good to be home,” he said, and headed for the bathroom. Their son needed a clean diaper.
Bedtime would come soon enough.
ISBN: 978-1-4268-7643-1
THE BABY AGENDA
Copyright © 2010 by Janice Kay Johnson
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