It's cold out, which means Finn's in this puffy orange coat and a little scarf that Sammy crocheted for him (I love when Sammy comes over and plays with Finn and talks with us, it is so sweet to watch and just makes me chest feel so, so warm). Annabelle and I link our arms while she holds Finn's small hand and leads us. We're going on a walk, because the perfect, perfectly crisp weather and the gorgeous autumn leaves are making another appearance and it was just too pretty to pass up.

I look to my right, and there's Annabelle, her dark skin glowing in the weak afternoon sunlight. I press a kiss to her cheek.

"I love you."

She stares at me fondly. "I love you too, Hazel Ava. In fact, that's why I married you."

I go to Annabelle's right and hoist Finn up into my arms, even though he's too big now. "I love you too, Finn." I kiss his cheek too, and he giggles.

"I love you Mommy." Then Annabelle kisses the top of his head. "I love you Momma."

And there we are, a small, three-person cluster of affection that just couldn't help but spill out amongst the falling fall leaves.

a/n: if u can guess what song i looped while writing this u get a high five