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abdomen. He kissed her lips softly and she smiled through the kiss.
    “I was hanging up baby clothes that we got at the shower,” she answered, putting her hand on top of his.
    Alex kissed her once more. “I love you, Kayley Carson. You’re the most adorable pregnant woman I have ever seen.” Kayley rolled her eyes.
    “You’re slightly biased, Alex. I’m fat,” she joked, her eyes sparkling.
    Alex looked horrified. “Don’t you call my baby fat,” he smiled. “You’re breathtaking. I can’t wait to have you pregnant again.” Kayley’s eyes widened and she laughed.
    “One at a time, Alex. Please.”
    He laughed, his bright blue eyes shining with love. “I’m headed out to work, babe. You take care of my baby today, and I’ll see you tonight.” Kayley kissed Alex, getting as close to him as she could with her protruding belly. He responded by pulling her closer, and moaning in her mouth.
    “Girl, you better stop kissing me like that or I’m going to be late for work,” Alex teased, swatting her behind. “You save that for me for later.”
    Kayley grinned and walked him out to his car. “Be safe, honey. I love you. See you later.”
    “I love you too, Kayley. Always and forever.” She watched Alex’s bright red sports car zoom down the road, and she smiled. She was so lucky. She put her hand on her stomach and felt their baby moving.
    “You have the best daddy,” she whispered to their baby. Her heart full, she walked back into the house to see what she could come up with to do that day. She was about a month away from her due date, and her doctor had advised she stop working, so of course Alex had insisted. She needed to take it easy and he was all about taking care of her. Her job as a physical therapist was demanding, and since Alex was also a physical therapist, he could take care of her. They were planning on her taking off for at least a year to stay home with their baby, and they had been saving ever since she got pregnant to be able to do it.
    Kayley busied herself grocery shopping, lightly cleaning, and having lunch with her best friend, Emily. By the time 5:00 came around, she was busy in the kitchen making Alex’s favorite meal- spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, and salad. He would usually be home by 5:30, and always called on his way.
    She checked her phone as she cut up lettuce. No call yet. Maybe Alex got stuck with a patient. Alex worked at a rehabilitation center that was attached to the hospital- it could happen that they were short-handed or he needed some additional time with a patient.
    Kayley put the salad in the fridge and flipped on the news. She half listened as she daydreamed about tonight- she wasn’t sure how much longer she would be able to be intimate with her husband, and she planned on tonight being an amazing one for both of them. She had found some lingerie that still fit, and laid it on their bed. She planned on lighting candles for their dinner, and having their dessert in the bedroom. She loved showing her husband what he meant to her, pregnant and all. She knew their life was about to take a drastic turn, for the good of course, but it would leave them with much less time for just the two of them. She wanted him to know how special he was to her, now and always.
    “Gooding Road is shut down due to a four car accident taking up both sides of the road. Traffic is diverted at this time. There are injuries reported and a Med Flight helicopter is landing. We’ll keep you updated on any further information.” The news caught her attention. Oh, no wonder he’s late, she thought . That’s the main road Alex would take home from the rehabilitation center. She checked her phone again. Its 6:00 now. Why hadn’t he called?
    She dialed his number and waited as it rang. Finally, Alex’s voicemail. “Hey honey,” she crooned into the phone. “I’m just wondering if you will be home soon, I have dinner ready. I heard there is a bad accident on Gooding Road,