C36 THIRTY SIX

With Me

DEREK

For she is with me

— William Shakespeare, Othello

"I'M PREGNANT."

Rose held my hand to her belly and smiled through tears. "You're going to be a father."

The room erupted in cheers and I stood stunned for a moment. When the reality sunk in, I reached around her waist and swung her around, kissing her neck. "I love you so much."

"I love you too