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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Liberty and Madison sleep the first several hours of our six-hour drive to Athens. I worry in my absence that Madison will not rest as she should; even though I’ve asked several people to keep an eye on her, it’s my job as her husband to care for her during our pregnancy.


I’ve listened to my teammates talk about juggling baseball and family; it just never hit home until now. I’ll be the one they tease for ducking out early to call home. I’ll be the one not hanging out after practice in order to speak to my daughter before she falls asleep. They’ll say I’m “whipped,” and I will love it. I’m proud to be married. I’m proud to be a father. I hope I can juggle my traveling for work and being an involved parent.


Chapter 147: Hamilton