Riley kept his arm around Hannah as they strolled back to the house, savoring those few moments that he could hold her in his embrace. There were so few opportunities to feel close to her. It wasn't a comfortable feeling, needing Hannah, wanting her. She'd have done them both a favor if she'd chosen someone else that night; but despite everything, he was pleased she hadn't.
"How's Junior this morning?" he asked, wanting to make light conversation.
"Fine."
"And Junior's mommy? How's she feeling?"
"About as good as Junior's daddy."
Riley grinned and rubbed his chin across the top of her head. "That bad?"
"I… I didn't sleep much last night."
"We'll both take a nap this afternoon," he promised, and in his mind he was thinking how good it would be if he could convince her to lie down with him.
The first week after they'd settled into their new home was a busy one for Hannah. She scheduled her first appointment with the Navy physician and went looking for a part-time job