Chapter 25
Chapter 25: The Rhythm of Three
Dale and Skye bring the twins home and begin adjusting to life as a family of four. Dale takes on the bulk of parenting to give Skye time to paint, leading to tension and exhaustion, but also deep tenderness. When Skye sells a painting from her first studio session, they realize their dreams are still alive—reshaped, not abandoned.
The car smelled of antiseptic and newborn powder. Dale drove slowly, his eyes flicking between the road and the rearview mirror, where the twin car seats held two tiny bodies wrapped in blue and pink. Thomas slept with his mouth slightly open, his dark lashes fanned against his cheeks. Lily stared at the ceiling of the car as if decoding the mysteries of the universe.
Skye sat in the passenger seat, her hand resting on the curve of her still-tender belly. She hadn't spoken much since they left the hospital. Her face was pale but peaceful, her eyes tracing the familiar streets as they drew closer to home.
Dale pulled into the driveway and killed the engine. The house looked different somehow—smaller, quieter, as if it knew it was about to be filled with new sounds. He turned to Skye.
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