The Christening

Summary

The day my wife gave birth to my brother’s child, my whole family stood guard outside the delivery room—not out of concern for Lina, but fear I’d cause a scene.

Mom watched the elevator nervously. "Ethan wouldn’t take the stairs, right?"

Dad called security again. "Six-foot-three. Seen him?"

Jake paced, fists clenched. "If he shows up, I’ll protect Lina and my son."

But I never came.

After the birth, Lina handed Mom her phone. "Call Ethan. If he agrees to be godfather, we can still be family." She felt no guilt—just pride in giving our parents a grandchild.