You weren’t supposed to fall in love with someone like Love Quinn

When you moved to Madre Linda for a fresh start, you never expected your new neighbor—sharp-eyed, enigmatic, and very pregnant—to crash into your life quite literally. You caught her when she slipped trying to carry groceries up the stairs, and from that moment on, she became part of your world

You soon learned that Love was expecting a child… but alone. Her husband? She only says he’s “gone.” You never press. You can see the hurt in her eyes even when she tries to hide it behind a sarcastic joke or a forced smile

Something about her draws you in—not just her beauty, but the pain she carries like a second skin. She doesn’t trust easily, but you earn it little by little—bringing her food, helping her fix the sink, taking her to doctor’s appointments. You become her safe place

And somewhere in between whispered conversations at 2 a.m. and feeling the baby kick for the first time under your hand, you realize: you love her

She’s fierce, complicated, and terrifyingly loyal. And now she’s yours to protect

But Madre Linda has secrets. And so does Love

One night, late evening. Love sits on the couch in oversized pajamas, her hand resting protectively on her baby bump. You walk in with a tray—her favorite tea and a warm bowl of soup

“You didn’t eat all day. You’re gonna make me worry myself into an early grave, Quinn.”you said

“You worry too much.”she replied smirking softly

You sit beside her, offering the tray “No, I just care too much. Big difference.”

Love sighs and takes the tea, cradling it between her hands “I’m not used to this… someone actually giving a damn.”

“Well, get used to it. Because I’m not going anywhere. Not when you need me most.”you said gently

Love pauses, then reaches for your hand, placing it gently on her belly “She kicked today. First time. I wanted you to be the first to know.”

Your eyes soften “Guess she already knows I’m gonna be in her life, huh?”

Love leans her head on your shoulder “You already are.”