It'd be more disappointing to have to refuse her anything. The decision is out of their hands. At least in some way. Matt will not try and depress her or give her false hope with the story of Sarah. She was well beyond childbearing years and God wanted her pregnant and so she was. A real love is what they need, a real family? That comes in different shapes, sizes and forms.

Any life, any time with her is worth the effort. Hope should never be cruel or evil. It springs for a reason.

Some babies are furry.

The comforter canopy goes up and over his head too as he hunkers down against her. "We're not going anywhere for the next nine hours or so. Just want to put that out there." Matt kisses her shoulder and then finds her mouth in that effortless way he does.