This is the sequel to my story If I Kissed You.
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Todd Manning had entered the hospital cafeteria to grab a bite to eat. Since Marty had gone into labor, he hadn't gotten a single meal, and he was positively starved. After he got a plate of food from the buffet, he sat down in a booth to eat it as he withdrew his cell phone from his pocket. Not even a minute later, his oldest daughter had answered his call.
"Dad?"
"Hey, Starr... it's me. I have some wonderful and amazing news. You have a new baby sister," Todd stated in between bites of his food.
"Really?" Starr said with excitement. "How's Marty?"
"She's sleeping right now. But you and Jack should come by the hospital and see the baby tomorrow morning. We named her Summer Rose."
"Ohhh Dad, I am so happy for you and Marty. Jack and I will come by first thing in the morning... and we'll bring Sam and Hope, too," promised Starr.
"Marty would love that. I'll see you soon, Starr. Love you," Todd said before ending the call.
Todd shovelled in a few more bites from his plate, then he phoned Daniela. "Hello?" Daniela said.
"Hey, Dani," greeted Todd. "I'm just calling to let you know that your new baby sister was born today."
"What?" Dani gasped with excitement. "I have a new baby sister?"
"Yep, and she's just as beautiful as my other two daughters. I'd really like it if you came by tomorrow and saw her."
"I'll be there first thing tomorrow," Dani said eagerly.
"Great. I love you, Dani," Todd stated before he disconnected the call. He had three daughters now AND a son. He life was complete considering he had Marty back in his arms and their dreams were coming true.
"Life is good," said Todd with a grin before turning all of his attention back onto his food. He would call Vicki later with the joyous news; at that moment the only thing on his mind was his dinner.
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Victor stood over her hospital bed, gazing down at her with awe. She was so beautiful and serene as she rested peacefully against the pillows. It had been nearly a year since he had laid eyes on her, and he had missed her like crazy. What a surprise she would have when she awakened to find that he was alive and well.
Whispering her name, he gently stroked her cheek. After a minute, her eyelids fluttered and she slowly opened her eyes. Staring up at him, she couldn't believe he was really there.
"Victor?" she gasped as an expression of shock came over her face.
"I'm back... and I missed you," he told her quietly.