Page 111 of A New Arrival in Port Berry
‘What are you grinning about?’ Spencer asked, peering over at her while Archie tugged on Spencer’sBest Captain Everbadge sewn to a lanyard, gifted to him by the children.
Perhaps she should share the news, even though he had proven it didn’t matter. They loved each other and Archie so much, and life was good. She knew Spencer believed her, but part of her really wanted to share the results with him.
She leaned closer, offering a warm smile. ‘Last paternity results just came back. Another yes to you being Archie’s dad.’
‘I believed you. I put my name on Archie’s birth certificate.’
‘I know, but I still wanted to show you. You’re a good man, Spencer Jordan, and we’re lucky to have you.’
‘I’m the one who is blessed.’
She reached over the table to stroke his arm. ‘I can’t stop smiling at how happy we are.’
He smiled. ‘We’re doing all right, you and me, aren’t we?’
‘I’d say. With our offer on the cottage accepted, and me getting a new job, life is blimming well brilliant right now.’
‘Don’t forget our new car.’
Beth’s heart warmed some more. ‘I hope whoever buys your flat finds our kind of happiness.’
‘They might already have it.’
She gazed around at all the love she could see. Happy families, laughing children, snuggling couples. ‘Do you ever have that feeling like your heart might just explode from all the joy inside you?’
Spencer gave her hand a gentle squeeze. ‘Every time I look at you.’
Beth kissed his knuckles as she giggled. ‘Smooth line, Spence.’
‘Hey, I was being serious.’
She placed his hand to her cheek, and he lightly stroked her skin with his thumb.
‘Come on, Beth, let’s have a dance.’
Laughing, she stood, cuddling into her family, and swayed to the muffled sounds of something about bunnies hopping. Spencer started to sing along, making her laugh some more.
Archie gurgled as though joining in, and Beth couldn’t hold herself back from kissing his chubby cheek. She then turned to give Spencer a peck on the cheek too, but he moved so their lips met, and he grinned on her mouth.
‘I’ve come to the conclusion that you’re my best friend,’ she whispered.
He nudged her nose with his own. ‘Is that right?’
Beth smiled. ‘You make everything better.’
‘No, Beth, you did that all by yourself. You made the changes you needed, and you helped yourself.’
His words hit home. She really had taken all the steps Jan had shown her, and her life had only changed when she got up and did something about it, but he was part of the process. He had shown compassion and understanding, given her an extra set of hands, and a group of new friends.
She gazed deeply into his cool blue eyes. ‘You are so loved,’ she said softly.
He pulled her closer, kissing her cheek. ‘So are you, Beth.’ He kissed Archie’s head. ‘So are you both.’
THE END
