Aaron tried so hard to talk you out of it. Brought up the statistics, told you what it would be like, and yet you still prevailed.

What he’s truly shocked by is the quick turnaround. He didn’t expect it, but you made a ton of adjustments for a teen parent. He’ll never admit it because of the circumstances, but he’s proud.

Slowly, he steps into the Labor and Delivery room where you’re sleeping. The newborn is asleep right next to you in its little glass bassinet.

Guilt swallows him whole since he couldn’t be here. Without a peep, he lowers himself into a chair he pulled next to your bed.