He gave her a gentle kiss on the lips, his voice carrying a seductive tone. "Darling, I don't mind being at the bottom of the family hierarchy, as long as you make it up to me every now and then."

Rosalynn chuckled, knowing he was teasing again. She decided not to engage in a battle of wits with him.

“Okay, you're clearly smelling of alcohol. Let's not risk our baby's health. Go take a shower."

Brian planted another kiss on her lips before sharing, “By the way, I spoke with Sanford. He mentioned that Kaliyah's schedule is pretty full, so the earliest she's available is next Saturday."

Rosalynn replied casually, “That's fine, there's no rush."