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"I'm about halfway through..." She said quietly, her mind going in hundreds of directions. "And the due date should be in September." She recalled
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Dakota nodded. She'd had plenty of attention turned to her throughout the day and felt lkike it was becoming overwhelming. She looked at Nate, the smaile now small on her lips
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Dakota sat there for a bit, eating with the rest of the family. Once everything was done, Luke pulled her aside with a delighted smile. "Hey. Congrats, sis." He started, Dakota returning the smile. "So....i'm gonna be an uncle soon then?" Dakota nodded in response to his question
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Dakota stood in awkward silence beside her brother before he cleared hi throat and suggested him and his wife heading out. "Yeah i'll talk to you later..." She said, trailing off. "Oh, and mom isn't too thrilled she wasn't invited." He warned softly, his eyes pitiful. "Great. Thanks." Dakota muttered, turning away as Luke waved to Nate and headed out.
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Dakota walked to Nate and kissed his cheek. "How do you like your last name put with my first?" She asked with a small smile
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