This Is My Son

"You're not failing them," he told her. She blinked, wondering how he knew what she was thinking. "What you're feeling is normal, it's called the baby blues. Most new moms feel low just after giving birth. Your hormones are all over the place. You're not failing the boys at all; all things take time."

"Okay," she whispered, unsure if what she was feeling was related to her hormones.

"I'm here, Pandora, and I have my eyes on you, trust me." She sighed in relief and he got up and resumed their way to the NICU.

"Stop," Pandora said as they got to the door. "What do we tell them? I mean, I had just told them the father wasn't here."

"We'll tell them the truth, that I am their father. Don't worry. It's going to be okay."

"You're what?" someone yelled loudly, and both Benjamin and Pandora turned to see Alexis and Milton standing there with their mouths open.

"This is Pandora, my Dora from Vegas," Benjamin stated.

"We know that; Royce was talking with her friend Ron. Ron was laughing