Surrogate mom Kate Evans, a widow with a five-year-old son, isn't looking forward to her upcoming delivery—not because of the pain, but because when it's over the doctor will place her baby in the arms of the couple who hired her. When Kate gets the startling news that Tony Franco's wife has... read more
“I must have a rare gift." "What do you mean?" "You're the sweetest-tempered person I've ever met, and I make even you cranky.”Tony Franco, Kate Evans
“I thought we were trying to keep our lives separate." "That was a couple of conversations ago.”Kate, Tony
“Wish I could have a boy and a girl." "I'm not volunteering again!" "You sure? What a gorgeous sight. Everyday you look more like a..." "Beached whale?" "I was going to say fertility goddess.”Tony, Kate
“What are you thinking?" "I wish we'd made Tara the old-fashioned way.”Tony, Kate
“I understand you're taking daddy lessons. Here's my contribution. You know how I got the boys to spend Saturday afternoon gardening? I promised them laser tag afterwards." "Briber. That works. Not a good tactic in the legal world, but I guess families are different.”Ray, Tony
“If we'd met under other circumstances, I might like you." "I take that as a high compliment.”Mary Beth, Tony
“Excuse me, how many pregnant women are here?" "Three." "Man, I'm glad I didn't bring a date. It might be catching." "Sorry, little bro. I should have explained the facts of life. After dinner, I'll clue you in.”Leo Franco, Kate, Tony
“You don't really want a child." "That's unfair! I love children." "Do I have to quote what you said about it being my DNA?" "That's when I believed we were having a boy, but this is much better. I can buy her clothes, and when she grows up, we'll be best friends." "You skipped something. Like her childhood.”Tony, Esther
“What made you fall in love with me? At the beginning anyway?" "I think it was cutting your hair." "When did you first decide you loved me?" "Yesterday.”Tony, Kate
Preceded by The Would-Be Mommy, and followed by The Holiday Triplets.
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