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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Upon returning to Chicago, our life does not slow down as I’d hoped. Fallon and Liberty submerge themselves in activities. They attend playgroup, tumbling, and swim lessons held in our building. I’ve observed a few times; Liberty seems to love playing with her peers. I’m settling into a new writing routine four days a week. Delta insists I leave one day a week open to run errands, go shopping, or just hang out with her. She ensures that I enjoy my new city and make new friends, and I love her for that.


I squeeze in a couple of hours to write this morning before my girls arrive. Our home will be crowded for the next 48 hours. My four friends, along with their two daughters, are driving up for a Christmas shopping trip. I don’t look forward to shopping, but I do look forward to the time we will spend together.


“Lunch time,” Miss Alba states, peeking her head through my closed door.


I save my document before shutting my laptop for the rest of the week.


Chapter 127: Madison