Page 141 of Stay With Me

Noah

She’s not gonnago for that.

Tripp

Then help me convince her. You know she shouldn’t stay there by herself with this criminal on the loose. What if he returns and she’s home that time? If she’s with me, I can keep her safe and be there to help when she gets sick or bring her whatever she needs.

Noah

You don’t think that’ll be too awkward for her?

Tripp

Not if I don’t make it that way, which I won’t. You act like I just wanna jump her bones. I’ve been nothing but respectful and waited years to even tell her I liked her. I’ll wait as long as it takes for her to realize I’m not like her ex and not going anywhere.

Noah gives me a sappy, pitiful look, and I groan. Luckily, everyone else is chatting and not paying attention to our secret conversation.

Noah

You’re a good guy, Tripp. I truly think she’s in love with you and is just doing what she thinks she should by letting you out of a complicated situation. It doesn’t help she’s hormonal and will be going through a lot of changes. Did she tell you about me?

Looking up from my phone, I furrow my brows at her.

Tripp

No. Sorry to say your name didn’t come up while she was breaking my heart.

I glance up just in time to see her roll her eyes.

Noah

We haven’t announced it yet, but I just found out I’m pregnant, too.

My eyes widen because that’s the last thing I expected. Then I look at Fisher next to her, staring at her like she’s his whole world.

Tripp

Wow. Congrats?

Noah

Yes, you dummy. We’re married and happy about it. I wasn’t planning to tell everyone until I had the first ultrasound, but I’ll probably tell Mom and Dad tonight.

Tripp

Don’t be surprised if Gramma Grace already knows.

Noah

Funny you say that because she does! After Magnolia and I talked, I went to Mom and Dad’s to make Fisher a scrapbook to tell him the news and Gramma Grace was like, “You’re gonna make a great Mom!” And I was like HOW? I just found out myself.

I smile at that because we’ve all been there with Gramma Grace knowing shit before anyone else.

Tripp

I swear she’s a psychic.

Noah