An Open Door (Original Work) - Early Access (Patreon)

Commissioned by Anne_Hatagay

All characters in this story are over the age of 18.

Delilah was greeted by joyful faces everywhere she turned.

Close friends. Distant relatives. Neighbors who stopped by to enjoy the food. She spoke with more people in the past two hours than she had done in the previous eight months. It was to be expected when they discovered that she was pregnant with her second child. To them, they considered this to be a miracle. After all, it wasn’t long after the passing of Delilah’s husband when she received the news that she was pregnant. A few of the more openly blunt guests were quick to congratulate Delilah and insist that her late husband was watching down from above, smiling proudly that a piece of him was still here on this earth to comfort her.

Delilah wore a faux smile throughout the proceedings.

It wasn’t false that the baby inside her carried nothing from her late husband. But, it wasn’t in the way that most would think.

Out of the corner of her eye, Delilah spotted Jess staring at her with an expression clouded with unease. She smiled at her before her eyes drifted down to the older woman’s inflated belly.

No one knew that the baby inside Delilah was the result of a one-night stand with Jess. How could they know? Delilah and Jess indeed had a friendly and healthy relationship. But, no one would have predicted that the two women had tasted the sweet fruit. Delilah could have told people that her pregnancy was the result of not being safe after hooking up with someone. However, she wasn’t the type to go to bars and chat-up strangers. Nor was she someone with an intimately close relationship with others in her circle. It pained Delilah to say, but it was fortunate that the timing coincided with unfortunate events. Her night with Jess happened no more than a month after her husband’s sudden passing. Both of them were in an emotionally fragile place.

They needed comfort. They found it in each other.

Delilah could still remember that night vividly. Well, most of it. There was booze involved, so her memory was foggy in the beginning. Was it two bottles or three? That detail wasn’t important. All that mattered was that Delilah’s mental state was crashing around inside her skull like raging waves, threatening to spill out onto the floor. She struggled up the stairs to find her bedroom. Before she reached the door, she saw the opening to Jess's room was slightly ajar. Stumbling around, she barged through the door whilst trying to be sneaky and caught Jess in a very private moment. Jess was in the middle of taking out her pent-up frustrations by stroking herself. Delilah recalled how the two of them were staring at each other in stunned silence. Or, did Jess say something? It was hard for Delilah to remember if she did because her focus was on Jess's massive cock. It stood at a tremendous 15 inches. And with a 5-inch girth, it would give anyone the ride of their life.

It was exactly what Delilah needed at the time.

Her cries of pleasure rang through the night as Jess fucked her in every position imaginable. She thrust her cock into all of Delilah’s holes, pumping each with thick loads of cum, enough to fill her to the brim.

Neither of them talked about it the following morning or over the next week. It was nothing more than time spent together to try and numb the pain and sense of loss. It more than helped. However, the consequences of that night wouldn’t become apparent until a few weeks later when Delilah noticed the symptoms of pregnancy and confirmed it with numerous tests.

What were they to do?

Act as if nothing had changed.

As far as anyone outside of this house knew, the baby was from Delilah’s late husband.

So, why did a look of sadness occasionally flash across Jess’s face whenever the subject was brought up?

XXX

Delilah sighed as she drank her coffee and stared out of the kitchen window. There wasn’t a cloud to be seen in the sky. The morning sun was already in full view, casting everything in a warm glow. It felt like the perfect morning as Delilah gently stroked her stomach and glanced at the calendar.

There wasn’t long to go. The doctors estimated that the baby could start making it apparent that they wanted to come out any day now. Although, the chances were that it was still a few weeks away. Delilah hoped that it would be sooner rather than later. The house was hardly quiet with friends constantly visiting to check on her every need. But, as appreciative as she was of their assistance, she hardly had any time to enjoy the tranquillity. At least if a baby was making some noise, it was excusable, and something that Delilah was prepared to handle. She was also thankful that, according to the doctors, there weren’t any apparent complications with the child. They did raise their brow when Delilah requested their certainty regarding the matter. But, they assured her that everything was fine and didn’t probe for more information.

She was dragged out of her thoughts when she heard Jess entering the kitchen. She wore a simple vest and boxers. The latter of which did little to hide her morning wood. Delilah rolled her eyes. Jess wasn’t one for modesty. Plus, it’s not like it was anything that Delilah hadn’t seen before. Though, that was the extent of it since that fateful night. They hadn’t done anything since then. They thought that it would be for the best. That didn’t stop the lingering gazes.

Delilah tried to hide her smile as she passed a cup to Jess. ‘’I told you about having more late nights.’’

Jess stretched and yawned loudly. ‘’I just couldn’t sleep. It’s like a sauna in my room because of the weather.’’

‘’Is that your excuse for your attire?’’

Jess tiredly looked at herself and could see that Delilah was emphasising her underwear, which sported a visible bulge. Jess blushed but merely shrugged, took the cup offered to her and walked to the other side of the kitchen. Delilah couldn’t tell if Jess was deliberately ignoring the subject or genuinely too sleepy to care.

That won’t be a problem soon. Delilah smiled and maintained an innocent demeanour.

Jess drank her beverage and groaned. The grogginess in her voice was evident. ‘’You know I hate mornings.’’

‘’That still doesn’t excuse you. What if we still had guests over?’’

‘’Then I would wear pants. Duh.’’

Delilah folded her arms across her chest. As a result, her cleavage was propped up to be more noticeable under her sundress. ‘’So, are you doing this to impress me?’’

Jess momentarily choked on her drink, not helped by the off taste that she chalked up to her tastebuds still being half-asleep. ‘’Why would I want to impress you? That’s so wrong!’’

‘’Is it?’’

Jess hesitated. ‘’Are we still talking about this?’’

‘’This!’’ Delilah pointed to her bump. ‘’Hasn’t been talked about at all! I know it’s been difficult with others around, but we’re alone now. Shall we talk about it?’’

‘’What’s there to talk about?’’ Jess shrugged. ‘’It’s happened. Nothing we can do about it now. What’s done is done.’’

‘’Is it done?’’

Jess groaned, rubbing her head. ‘’What’s with the questions?’’

‘’Because I feel like you’re not being completely honest with me,’’ Delilah’s expression softened. ‘’I can see that there’s something on your mind. Are you upset? Are you mad at me?’’

‘’I’m not at you! I just…’’ Jess stammered. There was a distant look in her eye as she set her cup down and started to make her way back to the stairs. ‘’Forget it.’’

‘’Jess…’’

‘’I said…’’ Jess’s retort was cut short when a strange sensation rippled through her body. She stopped in her tracks and turned to face her. ‘’That coffee was not right.’’

‘’That might be because I slipped a little something in it.’’

Jess’s eyes widened. ‘’You drugged me?’’

‘’No, I didn’t drug you!’’ Delilah replied. ‘’It was something to put a little pep in your step.’’

As Jess gazed at her in utter confusion, she felt a wave of excitement burning through her body before coiling down to her groin area. It started slowly. Her heart began to pound more quickly as realization dawned on her. She felt a growing tightness happening in her pants. Her cock was taking shape, becoming harder and thicker. The two women could see the material stretching. Both of them were curious to see if Jess’s pants would rip, but it wasn’t quite to that extent. Although, they were stretched considerably, not helped by Jess’s eyes becoming fixated on Delilah's cleavage once more. The older woman’s sundress was barely hanging from her shoulders, and she did not attempt to fix it, offering a glimpse of her mature and curvy body.

‘’Did…did you give me Viagra?’’ Jess questioned.

After staring at Jess’s bulge for a moment, Delilah nodded.

‘’Why?’’

‘’Now look who is asking the questions.’’ Delilah licked her lips. ‘’Very well. I shall answer your question if you answer mine…what were you doing last night?’’

‘’I was in my room…’’

‘’Before that.’’

The color drained from Jess’s face. ‘’I…I was…’’

Delilah smiled. ‘’Let me guess, you were looking at some photos on your phone?’’

Jess cringed. She knew she had been caught. It wasn’t her intention, but she was caught in a bad spot the previous night.

She had been blown off by a hot date who promised to rock her world and was feeling incredibly frustrated. She wanted to wish Delilah a good night, but instead, she peered into her room just at the moment when Delilah was getting changed. She was wearing skimpy nightwear which consisted of a black and white bra and stockings inside a green robe where the material was almost transparent. It could almost be mistaken for lingerie. It might have been lingerie. Jess couldn’t tell at first glance. She thought about turning away before she was spotted. However, her arousal was steering the ship that was her body. As quietly as possible, she had taken a few pictures of Delilah and retreated to her own room. Over the next hour, Jess spent that time pumping her shaft while scrolling through the dozen or so pictures that she took of her. Shame and guilt were cast aside as she let her desires take control.

‘’How did you know about that?’’ Jess questioned.

‘’I wasn’t the only one who had my door open.’’

Jess nearly choked on her own spit. She didn’t even think about checking to make sure that her door was locked when she was jerking off. She simply believed that Delilah had gone to bed after getting changed. Instead, she was looking through the door to view her as she masturbated.

Jess let out a slight giggle. ‘’We have really got a thing about leaving our doors open. That’s how we got in the mess.’’

With an amused grin, Delilah approached. ‘’I’m not doing this to embarrass you. I think it’s just clear that we both have a lot of feelings that we’re trying to keep hidden and we’re both too stubborn to do anything about them.’’

Jess nodded and glanced downward. She could see an opening that exposed her dick as it pushed the waistband of her pants out. She’d never been so hard before.

Sensing her distress, Delilah thought about reaching out to comfort her. However, she resisted, not wanting to dive too deep. ‘’I’ll leave you so that you can take care of yourself.’’

Before she could scurry away, Jess was the one who reached out to stop her. ‘’Wait! You do this and you’re just going to leave?’’

‘’I wasn’t sure what you would want to do.’’

A quiet sigh escaped from Jess. ‘’I…I don’t want to make it feel like I’m replacing...’’

There was a faint hint of a sob from Jess. But, she was either too proud or too numb to let it dominate her. She kept her gaze lowered as Delilah cupped her chin and forced her to look up so that the two women would lock eyes with each other. ‘’Is that what you thought would happen if we got closer?’’

‘’I mean…it sorta did,’’ Jess gently placed her hand onto Delilah’s stomach.

‘’Honey, that’s not the way I see it. And that’s not how you should see it. What we have is different. We should embrace it. I love you with all of my heart.’’

Jess smiled and leaned into Delilah’s touch. ‘’I love you too…’’

With nothing left to hold her back, Jess placed her hand behind Delilah’s head and pulled her in for a heated kiss. Gasps of shock and pleasure slipped out of the older woman’s mouth before the sound was muffled by the passionate embrace. Their make-out session lasted for minutes. The two women divulged their deepest desires. Months of longing had led to this explosive moment. Their tongues wrestled for dominance as Jess leaned into the kiss, spurred on by the way Delilah was wrapping her arms around her to hug her more tightly. Jess was careful not to press her body against Delilah’s bump. Instead, Jess had to settle for rubbing the bulge in her pants against the older woman’s leg. She moaned with ecstasy as her throbbing erection was getting some much-needed attention. But, it wasn’t enough. She needed to be touched; whether by Delilah's hands, or mouth, or tits, or all of the above.

Likewise, Delilah was desperate to feel every part of Jess. She wanted to relive that night again. This time with no alcohol involved. She was going to remember every sensual moment of this day.

‘’Oh fuck!’’ Delilah gasped sharply as she felt her nipples being tweaked through her sundress.

Jess smiled devilishly as she pinched and tugged on the hardened buds until they began to leak, dampening the material with her milk. ‘’Let’s not mess this up too much. I like this dress, especially on you.’’

She quickly and carefully began to strip the dress off of Delilah’s body until it was just barely clinging to the swell of her belly. Finally, Delilah's large breasts were on full display. God, Jess had missed them so much. She couldn’t ignore the temptation to grope them. They bounced in her palms as Delilah leaned forward so that Jess could knead her tits to her heart’s content. At the same time, she reached down and fondled the tent between Jess’s legs. She could almost feel the shaft pulsating.

‘’I wonder if you still taste as good as I remember,’’ Delilah said sultrily.

‘’Do you want to find out?’’ Jess smirked.

Her cock practically leapt for joy as the two of them settled on the floor. Jess helped Delilah onto her hands and knees, making sure that her bump didn’t hit the ground as she eagerly straddled her, climbing herself downward until her face hovered just above where her cock stood. Reaching into the hem of her pants, she pulled them down and watched as Jess's erection sprang into view. Delilah was practically salivating as she eyed her prize. Without uttering another word, she parted her lips as wide as possible and took her impossibly long and hard cock into her mouth.

‘’Holy shit!’’ Jess cried out as she felt Delilah's lips slide up and down the shaft, sucking every sensitive inch.

Delilah enthusiastically bobbed her head, taking Jess’s cock at a rapid pace. She felt it spear down her throat, causing her to gag a few times as she tried to compose herself and not let her excitement get the better of her. But, that was a difficult task considering how addicted she was to Jess’s taste. She hadn’t forgotten how good Jess tasted. It was all coming back to her. That night nearly nine months ago, Delilah took every opportunity that was presented to her to suck Jess’s cock. She wasn’t satisfied until her mouth was thoroughly fucked. She wanted to feel Jess's cock being rammed down her throat repeatedly and without restraint. She was more than happy to receive the same erotic treatment as before. Jess grabbed her by the hair and forced her to take her dick over and over again. Delilah slurped and slobbered on the meaty shaft. Her neck bulged each time she deepthroated the length. Jess’s hefty balls brushed against her chin as she craned her face all the way down until her lips were sealed around the hilt.

Delilah sucked Jess’s cock harder and faster. She licked the underside. She sucked on Jess’s balls. She smacked the shaft against her face. Everything she thought of that could elicit sweet moans of approval from Jess…Delilah would do it.

As the older woman peppered kisses along every inch of the shaft, Jess felt her release crashing through the walls. She gripped Delilah’s hair again and forced her to take her cock back into her mouth. Instantly, Delilah knew what was about to happen. It was the same as last time. Her lips curled into a smile around Jess’s cock as she sucked as hard and as fast as possible. The sound of her guzzling the hard dick reverberated throughout the house. She didn’t stop until she felt the first waves of Jess’s orgasm shooting down the back of her throat. Delilah attempted to swallow as much as she could. Rope after rope painted the inside of her mouth. When it became too much for her, she took Jess’s cock out of her mouth and allowed the last few strands to make their home on her face. Jess marveled at the sight of her receiving a heavy facial.

The look of joy on Delilah’s face was heavenly.

The sundress fell further down Delilah’s body, revealing her ass. Taut, but also plump. It was perfectly squeezable and fuckable. However, Jess’s eyes were dragged elsewhere. She could still see milk leaking from Delilah’s nipples. The creamy liquid deliciously called out to Jess. There wasn’t a chance in hell she would miss the opportunity to taste her. Jess squeezed Delilah’s left tit, coaxing more milk out of her and started sucking on her nipple.

‘’Oh,’’ Delilah mewled. ‘’I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised. You are a boobs-girl.’’

Jess mumbled something in response. However, she was too busy tasting her milk to articulate any further. She spent the next few minutes switching between Delilah’s nipples, lapping up her milk. All the while, her cock was becoming fully erect once again. Whether it was helped by the Viagra, Delilah wasn’t too sure. But, she cemented it as being caused by Jess’s love for women’s bobs.

‘’Definitely a boobs-girl,’’ Delilah said as a bulb flashed above her head. ‘’I’ve just remembered something else that I know you love.’’

Jess groaned as she was pushed away from Delilah’s tits. Milk leaked out of the corner of her mouth as she was forced to lay on her back whilst Delilah moved into a new position, forcing Jess’s cock between her breasts.

‘’Fucking hell,’’ Jess gasped.

In her mind, there was no greater sensation than having her cock pillowed within her cleavage. Thanks to Delilah’s pregnancy, her breast felt fuller than the first time. Jess’s shaft fits snugly between the bouncy mounds. Delilah smiled as she watched Jess’s face contort with pleasure. ‘’The fun is just beginning,’’ she purred, pushing her breasts together before moving up and down.

Delilah’s moves were slow and careful. She didn’t want to add any unnecessary stress to her body. As much as she wanted to let loose, she didn’t mind this more methodical approach. It meant that she could lavish in every second of Jess's cock sliding against the valley of her breasts. The head of Jess’s cock was able to reach her face. Even after all this time, Delilah was still in awe at how big Jess was. No one could compare. Opening her mouth, Delilah sucked on the tip. As her tongue circled around the head, Jess bucked her hips harder and faster.

The experience was both heavenly and hellish for Jess. She delighted in how good this felt. But, she yearned for more. She wanted to fuck Delilah’s tits aggressively. But, she couldn’t force things with Delilah's condition. Regret began to make its home within Jess’s psyche. If she had been more upfront about her feelings sooner, she would have had the pleasure of fucking Delilah hard without any worry about the baby’s condition. But, it was too late to turn back the clock.

That meant they would have to make up for lost time after the baby comes.

The slick sounds of Jess’s cock being pumped between Delilah’s breasts warmed their hearts. Jess’s body heaved at a more uncontrollable pace as she felt another impending release. She reached down and squeezed Delilah’s tits, eliciting harsh moans from the older woman. Her fingers pressed into the soft mounds. Jess clung desperately for every spare moment. Each second she held back was another time spent thrusting her cock against Delilah’s tits. She wanted to do this forever. But, there came a point when the pleasure was too great to bear.

At least she didn’t disappoint with the fireworks.

Delilah opened her mouth and smiled with delight as she felt another wave of hot cum blast onto her face. Jess’s seed splattered all over Delilah’s breasts. The hot, creamy substance painted Delilah’s body for almost a solid minute. Just before Jess finished, she pumped her shaft and blasted the last few strands of cum onto Delilah's belly. Delilah stared at her curiously.

‘’I hear that this is a good moisturiser,’’ Jess smirked.

‘’Is that so?’’

With Jess’s help, Delilah was lifted onto the countertop. As she sat there and rubbed Jess's cum onto her bump, Jess kneeled before her and spread the older woman’s legs. Immediately, Jess gasped as she was greeted by the sight of Delilah’s drenched pussy. She licked her lips. Delilah's well-shaved lower lips were glistening. Wetness dotted across her inner thigh.

The time for flirting and small talk was over. Jess dived in and gave Delilah the tongue fucking of a lifetime.

‘’Oh, Jess! Oh god! That feels amazing!’’ Delilah cried out.

She looked at Jess in action. She couldn’t fully see her head because of her bump, but she could most certainly feel what Jess was doing to her. Jess's tongue lashed at her pussy, lapping up her juices before being thrust inside to fuck her. Delilah’s body bucked in response to Jess’s actions. She was able to stay seated thanks to Jess reaching up and cupping her waist, keeping her in place as she continued to lick her wetness. Delilah’s juices flowed down the corners of Jess’s mouth. She devoured the older woman’s pussy. The intoxicating taste spurred her on. Jess’s tongue was thrust in and out of Delilah’s pussy at a growing pace.

Delilah sighed and moaned with pleasure. No one could eat her out as well as her Jess could. It was such a terrible thing to think about. But, it was true. Jess knew how to hit the right spots. She intended to bring Delilah to the peak of ecstasy.

No…she was aiming higher. She wanted Delilah to feel like she was floating amongst the stars, drinking their aura as her body basked in an ethereal afterglow.

That was a fancy way of saying that Delilah was on the verge of cumming.

Jess licked her faster. She made circular motions with her tongue. Her thumb brushed against Delilah’s clit, teasing the sensitive bud. It wasn’t long before the older woman was tipped over the edge. As she came, her wetness gushed over Jess’s face. Delilah hadn’t squirted since that first night. It didn’t matter how often she masturbated; Delilah could never get herself to squirt. Only Jess was skilled enough to do this.

And she didn’t stop.

Over and over again. Delilah rode through multiple orgasms against Jess's mouth. The pleasure was so intense that Delilah felt a tightness grip her body, nearly making her pass out.

Was Jess that good, or did Delilah just have a…

No, she didn’t want to think about that. It was too early. Besides, she didn’t want to stop Jess.

Amid Jess’s oral assault, her cock had returned to full hardness. Jess grunted as she felt the shaft throbbing for attention. She reached down and stroked herself, giving her cock a few hard pumps until she could feel ebbs of pre-cum leaking out from the tip. She stood up and moved closer to Delilah with a confident grin. ‘’At least we don’t have to worry about protection this time.’’

‘’Don’t be a smart…’’ Delilah’s words were cut short as her Jess entered her with one big thrust.

‘’You’re the sexy ass. I’m the smartass. That’s just the way things work,’’ Jess smirked as she began to buck her hips, driving her cock in and out of Delilah’s soaked pussy.

Delilah cried out in pleasure. Her pussy was stretched as she tried to become accustomed to her Jess's immense girth. Each thrust was heavier than the last, bringing the pair to greater euphoric heights. Delilah wrapped her arms around Jess’s body, pulling her close and holding on for dear life. Jess made sure that she didn’t impact too roughly against Delilah’s body. She was more than happy to ram her cock inside her. But, she didn’t want to put any pressure on Delilah’s stomach. She reached down to hook one hand underneath Delilah’s leg and hoist it slightly, giving her easier access to the older woman’s gushing pussy.

Their cries of pleasure drowned out the noises from outside the house. Chirping birds. Car engines started as people made their way to work. Mundane activities were a stark contrast to the acts going on in this kitchen. Jess pounded Delilah repeatedly, bringing Delilah to multiple orgasms. The older woman’s nails raked down Jess’s back, leaving faint claw marks in her wake.

Jess would wear them like badges of pride.

‘’Fuck me, Jess!’’ Delilah gasped. ‘’Fuck me harder! Don’t stop! Don’t stop! More!’’

Delilah’s eyes rolled back as she rode wave after wave against her Jess's cock. She felt Jess’s balls slap against her as she drove the full length of her shaft inside.

‘’Oh fuck!’’ Jess grunted. She slowed her thrusts, emphasising her strength with thoughtful movements. They locked eyes. ‘’I’m so close!’’

‘’Do it! Cum inside me, sweetie!’’ Delilah pleaded. ‘’I’ve wanted to feel you cum inside me again for so long!’’

There couldn’t have been a more perfect conclusion for them as they shared a passionate climax.

Delilah threw her head back. Her back was arched and her toes curled as she squirted against Jess once more. Jess pressed herself deep inside and unloaded her biggest package yet. If she wasn’t already pregnant, she would have most certainly been impregnated at that moment. Jess whimpered with satisfaction as she filled Delilah to the brim. She felt her cum leaking out of Delilah's pussy and coating her shaft.

As she came down from her high, she rested her head against Delilah’s. ‘’That was…’’

Suddenly, Delilah screamed. This was different from the screams that had been frequently called out a short while ago. This was filled with pain and shock. Delilah gasped and groaned. Her face paled as she realized that what she felt wasn’t just her overactive mind playing tricks on her.

‘’The…the baby’s coming!’’

Jess froze. ‘’Now?’’

‘’Now!’’

XXX

It wasn’t until dusk when the noise finally stopped.

Panicked screams. Painful screams. They didn’t stop as Jess and Delilah were placed in the most uncompromisable of positions. When it became apparent that Delilah wasn’t going to be able to move, Jess rushed to her phone to call emergency services. She wasn’t sure what the correct term was for a person who could help with this situation, but as long as they got a doctor to the house, that was all that mattered. They didn’t have to wait long. Thankfully, Jess had enough time to get dressed. Delilah hooked her sundress back on. When two doctors arrived, they weren’t suspicious about her attire, summarising that she was like this because she was heading into labor.

Jess and Delilah nodded in agreement and kept their mouths shut.

Well, Jess did. It was more difficult for Delilah as she screamed at the top of her lungs.

Seconds became minutes.

Minutes became hours.

All the while, Jess paced up and down the kitchen, silently praying that she hadn’t done anything to affect the pregnancy.

Then…she heard crying. A baby crying.

Her baby.

Jess wanted to cry. When Jess saw Delilah sitting on a chair with their little bundle of joy wrapped in a towel and settled on her lap, she sobbed slightly. Delilah saw Jess approach and reached out to take her hand.

‘’There don’t seem to be any complications,’’ one of the doctors stated. ‘’We’ll give you two a minute alone. I imagine that this is not how you both thought your day would go.’’

When the two doctors vacated the room, Jess and Delilah stared at each other with bright smiles and tears in their eyes. Delilah tiredly lifted the baby to show its adorably scrunched face to Jess. ‘’We did this,’’ she whispered.

‘’Yeah, we did!’’ Jess said proudly. A soft sigh escaped from the younger woman. ‘’They deserve awesome parents. I think we can handle that.’’

‘’I know we will.’’

Jess hesitated. ‘’Well…what I mean is…maybe we should give this relationship we have a go. If being open with you can make something this beautiful, I should leave the door open more often.’’

Delilah tried to hold back tears as she kissed Jess’s knuckles and rested against her hand. She was too tired to do anything other than lean against the chair and hold her baby. Their baby. Hers and Jess’s. She felt Jess reach down to take the baby from her so that she could rest more comfortably. Jess gently bounced their child in her arms, lulling her to a peaceful sleep. Delilah also felt herself drifting into a peaceful slumber.

When she wakes up, her relationship with Jess will have changed. It sounded positively wonderful.