Everyone nodded, game for that idea.

It took a while for everyone to get their things together. Ava disappeared to pack a bag for Warner with everything he might need––it took me back to the time I had to do that with Ben––and Jade called her friend to make sure we had a table and the best service.

When we finally headed down the street, Jade, Ben, and I walked to my car while Noah and Ava got Warner into his baby seat in theirs.

“Dad?” Ben asked when he ...