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“Oh, she’s coming, and she won’t be anything you would ever dream of mating in a million years,” Alicia said.

Everyone waited to hear what else Alicia had to say about it.

Alicia shrugged. “I just see hazy visions. I know there will be trouble between you and a third party.”

When wasn’t a potential mate trouble for the MacMathans?

Alicia winked at Margot. “Don’t the two of you go to sleep right after the celebration tonight.”

Everyone smiled, realizing the obvious—they had to make love that night after their grand Fourth of July celebration, and that would do the trick. Margot blushed furiously. Craig grinned broadly, looking like he wanted to snatch Margot up and take her home to start early fireworks there.

After the games, food, and fireworks, everyone headed home with tired kids or without. Monica’s parents did not stay with Monica and Andy like they usually did when visiting them, so they could get busy with their plans to move to White Bear.

Andy and Monica showered together, made love in bed, and snuggled. “I can’t believe Alicia, Rob, and even their toddlers knew I was pregnant or how it all began.”

“They are truly remarkable. But I’m glad they didn’t let us in on the secret.”

“I guess Craig and Margot will make love, and they will conceive and have their babies three months after ours.” Monica kissed Andy’s bare chest.

“I figured that was what Alicia was trying to say.”

They closed their eyes, wanting to enjoy the moment together, when Monica’s phone rang.

“Hey,” Craig said, “put your phone on speaker. We’ve got a conference call to make. We’re pregnant!”

“What?” Andy asked.

“I’m sure you all thought that we had to make love to each other, but that wasn’t it. Margot just needed to test with a pregnancy kit again, and voila! Not that we didn’t also make love first.”

Everyone laughed. Monica was sure Margot wished Craig had skipped revealing that part. Margot was crying, saying, “They’re happy tears.”

“Of course they are, and we’re so glad for you.” Monica couldn’t have been more thrilled for them and wondered if their babies would come around the same time as hers and Andy’s.

Then everyone said their congratulations and ended the call to go to sleep.

Snowflake was in her bed until she missed Monica and Andy, and ended up in bed with them. Again.

But the next morning, bright and early, earlier than Monica and Andy had planned to get up, Craig called them again. “We went to see the doctor this morning. Our babies are due about the same time as yours, but we’re having triplets.”

They laughed.

“Wow, that’s terrific news.” Monica was delighted to share the experience with them.

“Just like you, me, and Ben then,” Andy said.

“Yeah, triplets. We’re going to be overwhelmed. Three of everything. What a madhouse,” Craig said.

Now it didn’t matter, if it ever had, which babies came first. Triplets trumped twins.

“We’ll have tons of caregivers to help us,” Monica said, “but I’m so thrilled the little ones will all be about the same age. No details on what they are yet?”

“No, too early,” Margot chimed in. “I’m nervous about having three to manage.”

“We’ll all help you out,” Andy said.

“Okay, thanks, but you’ll have your hands full, too. We’ve got to call the rest of the family with the update. We just called you first because we are due around the same time as you,” Margot said.

“We’ll have a joint baby shower if you would like to.” Monica never thought she would have a sister-in-law experiencing the same adventure simultaneously, and she could just imagine what fun that would be.