Philby couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he sat up against the headboard with his wife around his arm. "I can't believe it," he whispered as he kissed Willa's forehead that was lying on his shoulder.
"Why not?" Willa asked.
"I mean, that is the next step in our relationship, but I just can't get over how happy this makes me" Philby said.
The smile that appeared on Willa's face made him feel warm inside, a feeling he'd never quite felt before. "I'm so glad you feel that way," she giggled, "it's so exciting and nerve wracking and wonderful" Willa sighed, "I can't explain in enough words how happy this makes me feel."
Philby realized that he'd never loved Willa more than in that the special moment they were currently sharing. "I've never felt this much love for you than I do right now," he said, taking Willa's cheek in his hand and gently brushing his thumb across it.
"Me too" Willa whispered as she closed her eyes, taking it all in.
"Are you alright?" Philby asked, suddenly worried.
Willa opened her eyes and sat up so she was at Philby's eye level.
"I'm worried," she said quietly, "and more nervous than I've ever been in my life Philby."
He took her hands in his and pulled her towards him so she was lying across his chest. "You are going to be the wonderful mother I always knew you'd be. You're not alone, I'm nervous too, but we'll get through it together, just like we always planned."
"I love you" Willa said, lifting her head so her lips were inches from his.
"I love you too" Philby replied as his mouth met hers, causing Willa to sigh deeply.
"When do you want to tell the others?" she asked, momentarily tearing her lips from Philby's.
He chuckled, "I have a feeling they already know" Philby said, not necessarily enjoying the separation Willa had put between them.
"Probably right" Willa said as she put her hand on Philby's face before getting up to leave the room.
"Where are you going?" Philby asked desperately, missing the feeling of her in his arms.
"The phone. Let's have them over tonight," Willa answered.
"Couldn't that wait?" Philby groaned as he snuck up behind Willa and hugged her from behind.
"Philby!" she squealed as he turned her around in his grasp.
"What?" he chuckled as he picked her up and swung her around in a circle.
"What's gotten into you?" she laughed.
"Can't we just enjoy this news between us for a few more minutes?" Philby practically begged.
Willa saw the seriousness in his face and realized she wanted the same thing.
"Ok, come here" she said as she led him to the couch. Willa chuddled up next to him as he held her close to his body. Philby wanted to savor the moment they were living in but he knew, they would be sharing many more of these in the future.