You and Carter had been dating for just over 3 years. He was 28 and was a pediatrician. While he was on his late 20s he didn't look the part. Minus the tired eyes from the constant work and trying to juggle the new baby the two of you had welcomed into the world just 5 months ago.

one night after you had put your son Kaden to sleep in his nursery connected to the master bedroom of the apartment the two of you shared. You made your way to the living room where your boyfriend was working. Medical books spread out all over the couch, papers scattered and a laptop in his lap. He had some circle framed glasses on, that he used for reading, placed carefully on the bridge of his nose.

you had gone to a doctor's appointment today because of some problems you'd been having recently. And you knew you needed to talk to him about what the doctors told you. But instead you just stood in the doorway for a while.

watching the love of your life as he sat there and worked so hard.

it was one of your favorite things about him, and you knew you could always. And I mean always, count on him to follow through with anything.

he was such a great father and an even better boyfriend. Always ready to help out when you or your son needed him.

it always made you smile.

his devotion to not only your newly built family but also to the family he'd had since he was born never failed to blow you away and you would always admire his dedication to be there for anyone.

like I said, the love of your life.

you sucked in a tight breath as you looked him over. Biting your lip. You just had to talk to him. That's all. How hard could it be right?... right.