Chapter 206. Sometimes the Best Relationships Are Unexpected

Tristan 

We spent another hour at the NICU before Orion said they needed to get the kids home for lunch and naps. Hugs were exchanged, promises to visit again tomorrow were made, and then it was just me and Athena again.

"Your brother was crying," I observed as we sat between the isolettes.

"I know." Athena smiled softly. "He misses Mom and Dad. Naming the babies after them brought it all back."

"Do you think we made the right choice?"

"I know we did." She reached over to take my hand. "Those names are perfect. They connect our babies to everyone we love, everyone we've lost. They'll grow up knowing they're part of something bigger than just us."

Before I could respond, there was a commotion at the NICU entrance. Voices I recognized—Leah, and...