Epilogue
Callie Honor Anderson sat in her grandfather’s lap and clapped her hands. “Cakey!”
“You’d better hurry up, she’s hungry.” Rocky laughed.
Gwen chuckled as she lifted her daughter from the crook of Rocky’s arm, then strapped Callie into her highchair. “She’s waited a whole year to eat chocolate; she can wait a few seconds more.”
Callie was everything Gwen had imagined and more. Exuberant and demanding, the beautiful little redhead was as strong willed as her mother and each of her paternal relatives. If her father had his way, someday she’d be a formidable CEO.
Judith shook her head as she took her place at the table. “You’re going to have your hands full with that one.” Despite her admonition, she cast an adoring gaze at the tiny powerhouse.
Emerson scoffed. “Going to? This little spitfire’s already got us all wrapped around her little finger.” He tweaked her pink, cherubic cheek. “Don’t you, sweetie? Yes, you do.”
“She certainly does,” Carter said as he thrust a video camera in Devon’s hands. “Hit this before the song starts.” He pointed to the button on top. “You’ll know it’s on when the red light blinks. Make sure you get the whole song. I don’t want to miss a second of this.”
Devon arched his brow. “We run a multi-national corporation. I think I can handle a video camera.”
“Maybe so, but it’s not like you get much practice, with your toiling in the office all the time. You’ve got to get out a little, man, live it up.” Carter slapped his shoulder. “I hear Washingtonian magazine is taking nominations for this year’s sexiest man.”
“When are you going to settle down, Devon?” Judith asked. “There’s got to be a million girls out there looking for someone like you.”
Devon scoffed. “I don’t know, Mrs. A. I guess the right girl just hasn’t found me.”
“Leave Devon alone. He’ll find someone when the timing is right.” Gwen hoisted the cake with flaming candles. “Carter, can you get the lights?”
“Of course, sweetheart.”
Gwen lit the candles on Callie’s pink princess birthday cake and they all joined in to sing. With her father’s assistance, Callie managed to blow out every one of her candles. After everyone had taken a slice, Carter leaned over and kissed Gwen’s neck. “Did you make a wish?” he whispered.
She smiled as she nuzzled close. “I didn’t need to. All my wishes have come true. How about you?”
“I wished Callie would have lots of siblings. Maybe even a whole team’s worth.”
“Is that so?” Gwen asked, a knowing grin creeping up her face. “Then I suppose I should tell you your wish has been granted. At least for Anderson baby number two.”
Carter gasped. “Really?”
“Yes, but we’ll have to discuss the size of the starting line up. I’m not sure I’m up for a full squad.”
Carter smirked. “Have I ever mentioned I’m an excellent negotiator?”
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