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Cordelia nudged me, rooting.
“Maybe sheishungry,” I said. “Can you hand me a pillow?”
It was worth a shot. To my surprise, Cordelia latched. It hurt for the first few seconds, but I settled in as my first letdown kicked in. Relief set in. Maybe I would actually be able to nurse this baby. I’d only heard such things described with a “you’ll know it when you feel it” comment.
“See, she knows what she’s doing,” Cal said. “Even if we are clueless. Instinct is crazy.”
“You’re doing a great job, Cal,” I promised. “We will figure it out.”
He leaned over and gave me a kiss.
“I’m just following your lead, Daph.”
“Well, you’re doing a great job. We’re going to be okay. We’ll muddle through the chaos—as ever.”
“And fall in love all over again,” Cal said. “Sorry, but… this is unexpectedly the best feeling in the world.”
I smiled up at him as I cuddled Cordelia close. “It should be. It’s the universe finally working out, Cal.”