Lunchtime Sunday was a big day. I met James’ family for the first time, and they adore my children. My mom and his mom seemed to hit it off, and both our dads found something to talk about. “My brother is absolutely in love with you.” His sister, Nancy, told me as I sat down with Eli. “To be honest, I thought he’d be a bachelor forever.”
“Really?” I asked, a bit shocked.
“He loves kids but never showed interest in having any of his own until he met you. The night he met you, he called me and told me he met the woman of his dreams. I laughed and figured he was just drunk, but you both stayed in touch through his deployment.” She explained. “My brother used to be more of a player until he met you. You changed his whole outlook on life.”
“Did he tel
