My throat tightened. I had never seen such a beautiful ring. Simple and modest, I knew it would be a perfect fit. I took it from his outstretched hand and placed it on my ring finger.
I was right.
A perfect fit.
“Yes, I’ll marry you, Adam,” I cried as I got down on my knees to kiss him.
“I love you so much,” he said, holding me close.
“I love you, too.” We kissed while my family clapped and cheered.
We got off of our knees as my parents congratulated us.
“Did you know?”
They smiled in response. I guess I figured out their secret.
Seth and Emily stood and came over to us as well, Emily giving me a hug while Seth slapped Adam on the back.
“Welcome to the family, bro,” Seth said to Adam.
After a few minutes of congratulations, we sat to resume the Seder.
“Before we continue, there’s something I’d like to announce,” Seth stated.
“We’re pregnant,” Emily blurted out, the excitement written on her face.
Everyone started laughing and cheering all over again.
Adam turned to me. “Don’t even think about it.”
I laughed and kissed him. “Someday. Right now I’m happy practicing motherhood with our cats.”
My cell phone rang and I checked the number.
Missy.
“Hello?”
“It’s time! My water broke! Meet me at the hospital!” she screamed before hanging up.
I turned to Adam. “I’m going to be an aunt.”
“Take the car. I’ll get your brother to drive me home,” he said, handing me the keys.
“I’ll see you at home,” he whispered, kissing my ear.
I nodded. “I’ll see you at home.”
There’s no place like home.