“I love you, Derek,” I whispered. “And I love you, Emily. You continue to dazzle me every day. Now, would you like to see your signing bonus?” He plucked the box from the table. “Wait,” I said. “I have a signing bonus of my own.” “What’s that, love?” “How do you feel about being a father?” “I’ll be thoroughly excited when the time comes,” he promised. “I want a family with you, Emily. I want to raise a new generation of pick-pocketing scientists.” “Good, because we’re going to get our first crack at parenthood in about thirty-six weeks.” He blinked. “What?” “That’s what I was doing in here
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