Page 64 of Through the Storm

Jason

Any updates or are we all stress-checking the phone

Matt

I’m pretty sure my phone thinks I’m unwell

Ethan

If no one answers in the next 60seconds I’m assuming twins

I laugh, breathless, the sound surprising even me.

My fingers hover over the keyboard.

This feels… not weird, really. Just real. And amazing. Because these guys keep surprising me.

Katy

okay. deep breath everyone

Katy

it’s a boy

Ethan

LET’S GO

Jason

NO WAY

Matt

BOY ENERGY CONFIRMED

Logan

Are you both healthy?

That one gets to me. They’re all such good guys. They were my friends before, but the way they’ve reacted to this situation has really proved that to me.

Katy

we’re both good. very good

I glance over at Ben, who’s quietly looking out the window. Declan’s focused on the road, and Ella’s already texting someone furiously on the passenger seat.

My thumb hesitates, but I make the decision.

I tap Add Members, and I add Ben.

The chat goes still for half a second.

Then…

Ethan