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
Bill’s POVI’ve faced boardrooms full of sharks and dealt with billion-dollar deals that could make or break a company, but none of that compares to sitting here, watching Serena go through labor. The raw strength she shows, even as sweat beads on her forehead and her face twists in pain, leaves me
Stevie’s POVHospitals have a weird smell — clean but not comforting. Still, when I step into Serena’s room with Calvin and Elijah, I feel an overwhelming sense of warmth. Serena looks exhausted but glowing, her twins nestled in her arms. Bill is sitting in a chair nearby, Collin perched on his lap,
Calvin’s POVElijah is nestled in my arms, his tiny fingers curling and uncurling as he sleeps. The soft rise and fall of his chest is hypnotic, calming in a way I never imagined. The house is quiet, the only sound the faint hum of the heater and Stevie’s steady breathing beside me. She’s exhausted,
Serena’s POVThe twins are asleep. I don’t know how long it’ll last, but I’m taking this as a win. My whole body is sore, my brain is running on fumes, and I’m pretty sure there’s spit-up on my shirt somewhere, but I don’t care. Right now, I’m just soaking up the silence.I glance over at the bassin
Bill’s POVThe house is finally quiet. The twins are down, Collin is asleep, and for the first time in what feels like weeks, Serena and I aren’t being pulled in five different directions.I stand in the kitchen, leaning against the counter, watching the pasta sauce simmer. It’s been a long time sin
Stevie’s POVMotherhood is a trip.Everyone tells you how it changes your life, how exhausting and overwhelming and beautiful it is, but no one really prepares you for the fact that your entire sense of self just... shifts. Like one day you’re Stevie, photographer, creative director, semi-chaotic me
Calvin’s POVI wake up to the feeling of warmth against my chest and the faintest weight pressing down. For a second, I think I’m dreaming. Then I hear the soft, steady breaths and the quiet rustle of fabric.Elijah.My eyes open slowly, adjusting to the early morning light filtering through the cur
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