Chapter 19: FaceTime (Audra)

I lay Daniel on Matthew’s chest and place a blanket over both of them for added warmth.

“Hold on” Matthew says, pushing the blanket back for a moment “look at this.”

He places his index finger underneath Daniel’s tiny hand. Daniel squirms a bit but then gently squeezes his father’s finger.

“That’s amazing! Great job, little buddy!” I proudly exclaim.

I cover them and have a sudden thought.

“Matthew. Would you like me to take your photo? Of you and Daniel?”

He looks up from his son with a bewildered look, as if he hadn’t thought to do that before.

“That would be great.” He says, unlocking his phone before handing it to me.

I switch to portrait mode and snap a half dozen photos from different angles before handing it back.

He scrolls through them and his smile reveals his perfectly straight white teeth.

“These are wonderful. I didn’t know my phone camera could do this.”

“I’m glad you like them. Can I get you anything else? Something to eat or drink?”

“No, thank you.”

I smile and