Chapter 98. A Week More to Go

“Wait, I forgot. Do you mind repeating what all you said?” asked Ryder as he stood beside his car. Brooklyn repeated everything, and Ryder nodded. “I’ll see what all I can retain inside my head,” said Ryder with a chuckle.

“You can ask Aunt Emily for help. She’ll know what all I need,” said Brooklyn.

Ryder nodded and climbed in.

“Fine, I’ll ask her,” he said with a grin. He drove off and Brooklyn waddled back inside the house.

“So that problem is solved. Who wants strawberry shortcake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream?” asked Aunt Maggie.

“Me, me,” they all chorused.

Brandon already sat up to eat more and they all laughed at him.

So Aunt Maggie got them their treats, and they sat together enjoying to their heart’s content.

“So, when is your due date, Brooks?” asked Aunt Maggie eagerly.

“20th of this month, Aunt Maggie,” informed Brooklyn.

“That’s just a week away,” gasped Aunt Maggie.

“Yeah, these two chipmunks a