P.S. You're Intolerable (The Harder They Fall, #3)

by Julia Wolf

“It’s you and me, love. Us against the world.” We’d make it. There was no other choice.

I didn’t get it, but Luca and Saoirse were thrilled by their strange life with their orange cat, so I let them have it. Just because I didn’t understand didn’t mean I wasn’t fiercely enjoying their happiness.

To: catherinewarner@levydevelopment.com From: elliotlevy@levydevelopment.com Catherine, Congratulations on the arrival of your daughter, Josephine. I was told by Raymond and Davida you were goddess-like when bringing her into the world, which I don’t doubt. I’m also not surprised you managed to give birth in an efficient amount of time. Ten hours of labor should be applauded. Not too long or too short. Good going. I’ve seen pictures of Josephine, and she’s as lovely as expected. Good going on that too. Please let me know if you need anything, and I’ll be happy to provide it. Yours, Elliot

I took a long look at them, Catherine and Josephine peacefully sleeping together. Anyone with half a heart would have been affected by this scene. Some might have said I didn’t possess a quarter of one, but I felt it then, thudding against its cage. “Bye, girls,” I whispered before turning toward the door.

“Can I hug you?” I asked. “If you feel like you have to.” He opened his arms wide. “Make it quick.”

“Good morning, little girl. How did you sleep?” Velcro ripped as he opened her swaddle. “Big stretch, Josephine. That means it’s going to be an incredible day.” He picked her up from her bassinet and carried her to the changing pad on the dresser. “I’m sorry to tell you, I’m leaving for a while. Lucky you, you get to hang out with your mommy while I’m on the other side of the world with a guy who shakes like a leaf when I speak to him.” Joey kicked her legs while he changed her diaper, making gurgling sounds as she watched him. “I need you to promise me not to change too much while I’m gone, baby girl. If you’re going to have a cool milestone soon, how about waiting until I’m home? That would be very much appreciated.”