Stevie’s POVI knew giving birth would hurt. Everyone tells you that. But there’s knowing, and then there’s knowing. Right now, I’m somewhere between wanting to punch every person who said, “It’s all worth it in the end,” and cursing Calvin for even looking at me nine months ago.“Breathe, Stevie,”
Calvin’s POVThe room is quieter now. The kind of quiet that wraps around you, pulling you into the moment. Our baby’s tiny breaths are the only sound, soft and steady, as he lies nestled in Stevie’s arms. She looks exhausted, and yet, there’s this glow about her, like she’s just run a marathon and
Stevie’s POVCalvin’s house has somehow transformed into a mix of sanctuary and chaos. The sanctuary part is the quiet moments when it’s just me, Calvin, and Elijah — moments where time feels suspended, even though I know it’s not. The chaos comes in bursts, like when Elijah decides 2 a.m. is the pe
Bill’s POVWatching Calvin cradle Elijah in his arms today stirred something in me. It wasn’t jealousy — at least, not the bitter kind. It was more like a longing. Seeing him so calm, so grounded in this new chapter of his life, made me realize how much I’ve been wrapped up in work, distractions, an
Serena’s POVI sit in the exam room, my hands resting protectively over my belly. The twins are kicking up a storm today, and I swear one of them just delivered a solid punch to my bladder. Dr. Hannah Lancaster, who has been my rock through this pregnancy, studies the monitor with a calm but focused
Calvin’s POVThe soft cries of Elijah stir me from sleep. For a moment, I just lay there, my body heavy with exhaustion, staring at the ceiling. It’s the middle of the night, and every muscle in my body begs to stay in bed, but that little sound tugs at something deep in my chest. Before Stevie can
Stevie’s POVThe smell of roasted garlic and fresh herbs hits me the second we walk into Bill and Serena’s house. It’s the kind of warm, comforting aroma that immediately puts you at ease. I glance at Calvin, who’s balancing Elijah’s car seat in one hand like it weighs nothing, and he gives me a sma
Serena’s POVThe sharp jolt wakes me up, cutting through my dream like a lightning bolt. For a second, I lie still, trying to convince myself it’s just another round of Braxton Hicks. I’ve had so many false alarms these past few weeks that I’ve practically become numb to them. But as the second wave
Sunset Barbecue & Forever LoveSerena’s POVThere’s something about a perfect summer evening that makes me feel like we’ve done something right.The sun is just starting to set, casting that golden glow over our backyard, and the smell of barbecue fills the air. Kids’ laughter rings through the spac
The Sleepover from HellBill’s POVI don’t know how I got roped into this.One minute, I was minding my business, thinking about kicking back with a beer and watching the Lakers game. The next?I’m hosting a damn sleepover.Collin—our sweet, energetic, too-smart-for-his-own-good son—managed to convi
When Serena Got DrunkBill’s POVIt started out as a normal night.Just me, Serena, and a rare moment of freedom—no kids, no responsibilities, and no reason to be in bed by 10 p.m.I should’ve known it was going to get wild when she ordered her first margarita and said, “I deserve this.”By the thir
The Twins’ First Birthday BashSerena’s POVI told myself we were going to keep it simple.Something small, just close family and friends, maybe a cake, a few balloons, and a couple of presents. Nothing over the top.But I should’ve known better.Because the moment Calvin found out we were celebrati
The Worst Date Ever (And the Best Night After)Serena’s POVTonight was supposed to be perfect.A night just for us—no kids, no work stress, no last-minute interruptions. Just Bill and me, dressed up, out on the town, basking in the kind of luxury we rarely get to indulge in anymore. A night where w
Couples Therapy (Because Why Not?)Bill’s POVI have done a lot of things for my wife.I have sat through terrible rom-com marathons. I have held her purse in the middle of crowded shopping malls. I have eaten kale.But this?This might be the worst.Because somehow, someway, I have let Serena drag
When Serena Got JealousSerena’s POVI am not the jealous type.I am not the kind of woman who gets territorial, who glares at waitresses for being too friendly, or who overanalyzes every interaction Bill has with another woman.But this?This is different.Because Bill’s new assistant is young, fli
The Great Twin EscapeBill’s POVThere are few things in life more terrifying than waking up in the middle of the night to an eerie, unnatural silence.That’s what does it—the silence.When you’re the parent of three kids, you develop a sixth sense about these things. Normal nights come with backgro
Teaching Collin About LoveSerena’s POVIt starts at bedtime.Collin is curled up under his dinosaur blanket, his stuffed triceratops tucked beneath his arm, when he suddenly tilts his head and asks, “Mommy, how do you know when you love someone?”I pause, his question catching me off guard.From wh