"Honey, please?" I used my secret weapon. He rarely could refuse me when I acted all cute. "Don't you want to protect me and the baby?"

Derek let out a grunt as he placed me back in the car.

"Wait! Hold on."

I quickly said, "I want to tell Grandma first."

I knew Grandma would be absolutely thrilled about the pregnancy.

Derek sighed feigning exasperation, and lifted me out of the car again. He took long strides toward the elevator.

His movements were brisk, ...