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toothpaste box out of the trash. I ran to my room and grabbed some wrapping paper, wrapping the box as best I could with my shaking hands.
    I resist the urge to run down the steps. I pass Mom in the living room.
    “Whoa, where’s the fire?”
    “Sorry. I have to go over to Matt’s. I…forgot something over there the other day and I really need it.” I almost laugh at the irony. It couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, he kind of actually left something with me.
    “Okay, well, be careful and don’t stay out too late. It’s supposed to start snowing in a few hours.”
    “Will do. Love you!”
    “Love you, too.”
    My entire body was buzzing as I drove the familiar route to Matt’s house. I could probably drive it in my sleep. I parked in front of the house and ran up to the door. I walked in to see Connie and Doug sitting at the table.
    “Hey, Jaden. Matt didn’t tell us you were coming over,” Connie said.
    “He doesn’t know. I had to surprise him with something.” I smiled as I thought of the small box in my purse.
    “Oh, okay. Well, I think he’s up in his room.”
    I nodded and headed in that direction. I stopped just outside his door and set my purse down. I grabbed the small box out and knocked lightly on the door before opening it. Matt was lying on his bed reading some car magazine. He glanced up as I walked in.
    His look of confusion quickly changed into happiness as he saw me.
    “Hey, baby,” he greeted me, standing from the bed.
    “Hi,” I said, nearly bouncing where I stood.
    He cocked his head to the side, amused. “Are you okay?”
    “I am absolutely perfect,” I assured him. “I got you a present,” I told him, shutting the door behind me.
    He raised his eyebrows. “A present? Christmas isn’t for another two weeks.”
    “I know. But this one really couldn’t wait.”
    “Okay,” he said, his curiosity reaching its peak. “Gimme, gimme.”
    I brandished the wrapped box from behind my back like I was handing him the secrets to all the happiness in the world. And honestly, that’s kind of what it felt like. I knew Matt would be thrilled. We had talked about having kids, and I knew he wanted them as much as I did. We’d spent countless hours daydreaming about what our kids would be like.
    He took it from me, his excitement showing. He ripped the paper off the box and raised his eyebrows again.
    “Toothpaste?” he asked. “Are you trying to tell me my breath stinks?”
    “Open the box!” I could barely stand it. It felt like my heart was going to burst right through my chest.
    He tipped the box and the pregnancy test slid out onto his hand. He stared at it for a few moments. I could see the wheels turning in his head. He held it carefully almost as if it might disappear if he squeezed too hard. The toothpaste box fell to the floor.
    “Is this yours?”
    I snorted. “Well, it’s not Evelyn Smith’s.”
    He blanched and I giggled again.
    He looked at the test and back at me again. “You’re pregnant? This isn’t some prank?” he asked, looking all around the test for some indication that it was faked.
    I walked over to him slowly, placing my hands on his shoulder. My boyfriend was adorable when he was in shock.
    “Matt, this is not some prank. The test is real. I’m pregnant. We’re going to have a baby!”
    He dropped the test and threw his arms around me, lifting me up.
    “We’re having a baby!” he said, fighting to keep his voice quiet so no one would hear. “This is fucking amazing. You are awesome. God, you’re so fucking beautiful.”
    He smashed his lips to mine in a desperate kiss. I dug my fingers through his hair as he laid me gently down on the bed.
    “Have you told your parents?” he asked.
    I shook my head. “I hadn’t really thought of anything but telling you,” I admitted. “I guess we could sit them all down together.”
    He nodded. “We’ll worry about it later. I just want to enjoy the news with you for now.” I smiled as he