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Their wedding had been beautiful. They hired wedding planners to help them with everything. Sloane could picture it now—the flowers, the music, the laughter of their families. "Can you believe we did it?" Sloane remembered shouting joyfully as they walked down the aisle. Helena had smiled back at her, eyes glistening with happiness.

But after the wedding, Sloane had opened up about something that worried her. Laying in bed that night, she could see it clearly in her mind. “Helena,” Sloane had said, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “I really want to be a mom, but what if my time is running out?”

Helena had taken her hand and squeezed it gently. “We’ll figure it out together,” she said with confidence. “We have time, and we’ll do whatever it takes.”

It was that support that pushed Sloane forward. Together, they attended all the IVF meetings. Sloane remembered sitting in those sterile rooms, feeling anxious but hopeful. Helena was always by her side, holding her hand tightly. “You’re doing amazing, Sloane,” she would whisper. “We are going to have a baby. Just keep believing.”

Finally, after what felt like a long journey, Sloane had become pregnant with their son, Maui. The moment she foundout was one she would never forget. “I can’t believe it, Helena! We’re going to be parents!” Sloane had shouted through joyful tears. Helena had hugged her tightly, swaying them both side to side. “I knew it. I just knew it!”

Helena had been such a loving partner while Sloane was pregnant. She doted on her every need, cooking healthy meals and rubbing Sloane’s feet after long days. “You deserve to be pampered,” she would say with a smile.

Now, two and a half years later, their little boy, Maui, was sleeping soundly in his room down the hall. Sloane chuckled softly, remembering how he had learned to call for them. “Mommy! Mama!” he would shout with his little voice, running to them with open arms. It filled Sloane’s heart with joy.

“Life is different now,” she whispered to herself, glancing at Helena’s peaceful face. They had two thriving businesses, balancing work and home life together. It was a lot, but they managed.

“I couldn't have done it without you,” Sloane remembered telling Helena one night after a long day at work. Helena had just smiled and replied, “We’re a team, Sloane. We always will be.”

Sloane felt content just lying there, the memories wrapping around her like a warm blanket. She thought about the challenges they had faced and how they had come out stronger together. She leaned closer to Helena, planting a soft kiss on her forehead.

“Thank you for being my everything,” Sloane murmured softly. As she closed her eyes, she was grateful for the life they had built. She felt hopeful for the future, and she knew that no matter what came next, they would face it hand in hand.