“Where to next?”

I look over at Rylan and bite my lip.

“Out with it. Come on, don’t keep me in suspense. Which store are you going to torture me with next?” He laughs.

“Just one more, I promise!”

“Grant’s gonna pay for this.”

I’ve wanted to go window shopping for the baby’s nursery since my first appointment two months ago. But with being on lockdown and the nerves of the cops not catching up with Carissa yet, it’s been put off.

But today I put my foot down!

Grant’s in the middle of finalizing a deal with a huge backer so his days are long. Instead of sitting around watching him work I decided I’m going to baby shop and I recruited Rylan as my accomplice.

“You’re lucky I aim to be this baby’s favorite uncle.” He mumbles.

“The baby’s going to love his Uncle Ry! And don’t tell anyone else, but I have it under good authority that you’re the front runner for godfather.”

He stops with a big goofy grin on his face. “Really?”

“Really. I’ve grown to love you like a brother Ry, it was an easy decision.”

He pulls me in for a hug and kisses my cheek. “You have to keep it on the DL though. Grant will be pissed I leaked classified information.”

“Will I be co god-parenting with Jill?”

“That’s still a fight. It’s either Jill or Cally. Hey, don’t even think of it mister! You cannot use this to get in my best friend’s pants!”

Rylan throws his arm around my shoulders. “I’d never poach Trevor’s women. Well… never mind. Let’s go get my nephew some new shit.”

“We don’t know it’s a boy yet.”

“It has to be if you’re naming him Rylan!”

I laugh and wrap my arms around his waist. I’ve noticed a photographer or two starting to follow us. This will definitely be our last stop before they multiply. They ruin everything!

We walk into the last store on the strip and go crazy. I was seriously only window shopping, but I can’t stop myself. Although, I’m keeping clothing to a minimum until I find out what we’re having. Ry seems to be enjoying this as much as I am.

I’m walking down an aisle and see him stop. When I turn around I see he has a picture frame that has #1 Uncle etched on it. It brings a tear to my eye with how excited he is. Rylan is truly an exceptional guy and I would have expected nothing less judging from Grant and the whole Donovan family.

“I’m getting this for you, Uncle Ry.”

“That has a nice ring to it huh?”

“The best, but don’t tell Trev I said that.”

“You probably gave him the same speech.” He lightly bumps me with his shoulder.

I turn and stare at him. “You know you’re one of my best friend’s Ry, I wouldn’t do that.”

I’ve really grown close with Rylan. He’s helped out a lot since Carissa resurfaced and has taken on bodyguard duties when Grant’s busy with work. Trevor’s awesome too, we just don’t have the same type of relationship.

He checks his phone and groans. “What’s that you got there?”

“Nothing.” He quickly pulls his phone from my view.

“Doesn’t look like nothing. Spill!”

“Not gonna happen Aggie.”

I sigh acting put out then quickly grab his phone. Laughter bursts from my mouth when I see a picture of big ol’ titties on his screen. My laughter dies when I see the captioning.

You and Trevor down for tonight? I’ve missed you two.

“Well then… apparently you have plans so we should get back.”

Damn I wish I didn’t see that. It’s one thing thinking something and it’s a whole different ball park when you actually know.

“Don’t make this awkward. Grant hasn’t told you?”

“He hasn’t. It’s none of my business. Although, tell me you weren’t planning on double teaming Jill.”

“I think Trev’s more infatuated with her than I am. We’d love to make a Donovan sandwich out of her, but I doubt Trev would allow that.” He gets a dark look in his eyes before smiling and slipping into his fun goofy self again.

I glare at him. “I’m watching you pal.”

“Noted.”

We finish up our shopping spree with bags practically pouring out of the car windows. Ry prefers to drive himself everywhere so we took his sports car.

“Should have taken a freaking bus with all these bags.” I hear him mumble.

“You know, we should store this all at my Mimi’s.”

“Your Mimi has a garage, right?”

“Yeah, why make more work of having to pack it all up when we move. She won’t mind if we keep it there.”

“Whatever you say Aggie.”

 

 

***

 

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph that’s a lot of crap.”

“It’s not crap, it’s for the baby.”

“What happened to diapers and onesies. Who ever heard of something as silly as a wipe warmer or nipple paste? It’s called Gold Bond.”

I laugh checking the time on my phone. “I should call Grant and check in.”

“Already done and he’s gonna meet us for a late lunch so we need to get going.” Rylan says walking back into the garage.

“Sounds great! Mimi, wanna come?”

“No thanks sweetie. I’ve got bingo in a half hour.”

“We’ll drop you off on the way so Rosie doesn’t have to go out of her way to get you.”

“Thanks sweetie.”

We get in the car and head for the senior center. It’s only ten minutes away and the direction we need to be going in anyways.

I quickly grabbed the onesie I bought at the store and shoved it in my purse. I can’t wait to see what Grant thinks.

“See ya Mimi! Good luck!”

“See you kids later. Mama’s gonna win some cash.”

We’re driving down the street and Ry takes a turn taking us back to the city. Mimi lives in one of the towns on the outskirts of Boston. She couldn’t take the city life anymore and decided to leave when I moved out.

“Penny for your thoughts?”

“I can’t wait to get out of the city and finally find a house. Don’t get me wrong, I love the city. But raising this baby in the suburbs is the right choice.”

“Definitely. And don’t ever let my mom talk you into California. I love that place, but there’s something to be said about the atmosphere here. Plus, his favorite uncle isn’t moving anytime soon.”

I’m getting out of the car when I see Grant pull in. As he exits the car I have a Twilight moment. You know when you first lay your eyes on Edward Cullen from across the school cafeteria? Swoon.

“If you keep looking at me like that people are going to think you’ve corrupted me baby.” He leans in and kisses my forehead.

“I’ve corrupted you?” I laugh.

“I’m going to head out. Something came up. Aggie, it’s been a lovely afternoon as always.” He kisses my cheek. “Grant, I’ll give you a call later.”

“Not if you’re with the filling.”

He has a confused look until he catches onto what I’ve said. “You have a funny girl on your hands Grant.” He laughs and slaps his back before jumping back in his car.

“Filling? Care to share?”

“You don’t get it? The filling to the Donovan sandwich? I got confirmation that Trev and Ry have a sex sandwich named after them.” I shrug my shoulders.

Grant full on belly laughs. “I told Ry to be careful around you.”

“I don’t care. I’m actually intrigued by it. How does it all work?”

“You’ve never watched porn?”

“Porn isn’t real.”

Grant full on laughs again. “You’re right. The penetration is all smokes and mirrors.”

“You know what I mean.” I roll my eyes. “Let’s go, I’m so hungry after all that shopping!”

When we sit down and place our order, I pull the little article of clothing from my bag. “I bought you something.”

Grant opens it and his face softens. “Baby, I love it.”

He turns it and shows me the My Daddy Loves Me onesie. It was perfect and knew I had to buy it for him.

“What else did you buy?”

“Not a lot…” I look around the restaurant.

“It’s okay, I want you to go crazy Aggie! This is our first baby, it’s special.”

“I know, but I felt guilty buying stuff without you.”

“We’ll have plenty of time to shop for the baby once we find out what it is. I don’t expect you to stay cooped up with me all day long.”

“If you insist.” I smile and tell him about all the neat stuff I bought. Halfway through lunch Ry sends Grant a selfie of him, Trevor and the chick from the titty shot.

“Filling?” Grant questions.

“Filling.”

I need to get a ménage book because that’s my brand of porn. I wonder if the library has a special section?