Lynn M. Dixon- Author
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Gardens of Green

 

Chapter 23 - Ready!

The babies were due to arrive in early September. His father, Elisha, his wife, Theresa and Phoenix’s mom, Septima planned to be in Amherst for the birth of the twins. They would travel together and did not want to put any unnecessary stress on Tyre and Phoenix.

Tyre wrapped up the summer session and had successfully taken two more courses towards his degree. He was exhausted but he tried not to let it show when he was around Phoenix. On the last day of class, he pulled up into the driveway. He sat in the SUV for a moment and just breathed. Prince was singing When Doves Cry and Tyre bobbed in his seat to the music. He sang along feeling a sense of freedom.

When the song was over, he turned off the ignition and walked inside of the house and called Phoenix’s name. She didn’t answer. His heart raced. He called her again in a louder voice. She answered and said weakly, “I’m in here.” There she stood in the middle of the kitchen. She was looking down. Her water had broken!

October 18, 2025