My phone dinged with a new incoming text message. Considering my phone had been going off since the wee hours of the morning with Willow and Ryker announcing the baby was finally coming, I was tempted to just shut it off.
But it could be something important. And since Angelo and I were at home with the other babies, it fell to us to make sure we kept everything running as it should.
I grabbed the phone. Unlocked the screen.
A video message popped up.
Raphael and his girl, Nia. Their heads mushed together to get into frame. "Momma, I have to leave. But I wanted to tell you I love you. And thank you for everything. I will let you know when I get back."
Nia smiled. "I'll keep him safe, Momma. I swear it."
"Bye, Momma," they said together before they ended the call.
I smiled even as tears filled my eyes.
Angelo looked up at me from his spot on the bed. He was restrained, a ball gag in his mouth. I held the crop up high.
"Our last baby is finally happy, Angelo." I smiled.