They both have big goals. But will an unplanned baby derail their futures?

Madison craves so much more out of life. Counting down the days until she leaves for college, the eighteen-year-old dreamer is ready to escape her alcoholic mother and small-town nosiness. But wanting her first time to be with someone she trusts, she approaches her best guy friend with a sexy farewell proposition.

Hamilton’s excited for the next chapter. Drafted to MLB to start in the minor leagues, he treasures his one special night with his favorite girl as a fond send-off. And unwilling to let it become a final goodbye, he savors each word of their many texts and video calls to stay connected.

Her stomach dropping when she finds out she’s pregnant, Madison scrambles for a way to keep it secret from their tight-knit circle, continue her longed-for education, and not destroy her bestie’s promising baseball career. But though Hamilton is confused by her sudden distance, he discovers a desire for something deeper than friendship.

Will they open their hearts to each other, or will hard choices push them apart?

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After picking up the kids from school and quickly changing at home, Delta delivers us to the event. I try to hide my nerves as we ascend in the elevator. I should have texted Hamilton to let him know we’d meet him. I fear what it might look like when we arrive separately. 


With a ping, the elevator doors announce our arrival. I prompt Delta and her family to lead the way. Liberty proudly walks at my side as the hem of her dress sways down the long hallway toward the party. 


“Delta,” Stan’s deep voice calls as he exits the elevator. 


Turning, I find Hamilton standing bewildered beside him. 


The two girls run towards their fathers; Webb remains at our sides. With daughters dancing at their feet, the men quickly join us. Hamilton opens his mouth, but Delta stops him with an extended palm. 


“I thought you might forget this is a family event, so I delivered your family for you.” She smiles proudly. 


Chapter 111: Madison