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`` yes , '' megan and pesh replied .
`` first , we need to swear you all in , '' the judge said .
megan went through the motions of the procedure , trying desperately to calm her nerves .
when pesh had first broached the subject of formally adopting mason , she initially had been thrilled and honored .
but then she had to worry about whether davis would allow pesh to adopt mason or not .
although he still had nothing to do with his son , davis had n't shown a lot of enthusiasm about the prospect .
the closer they got to the adoption hearing , the more megan worried that he would refuse .
`` dr. nadeen , i understand that you wish to adopt the minor child of your wife ? ''
pesh nodded enthusiastically .
`` yes , your honor , i would . ''
`` i see that you and your wife have been married less than two months , and that you 've only known her a year . ''
the judge adjusted his glasses that had slid down his pointy nose .
`` do you think it wise to legally bind yourself to this child after such a short time ? ''
megan fought the urge to stalk up to the bench and smack the judge .
instead , she took deep breaths and tried to reign in her temper .
she glanced over at pesh who merely smiled pleasantly at the judge .
`` your honor , i realize that on paper it might seem as though i am rushing into things .
however , i 've never been more certain of anything in my life as i am about my love for megan and in turn , my love for mason .
i 've waited a long time to be a father , and i do n't want to have to waste another second . ''
`` i see . ''
the judge eyed the folder open before him .
`` i understand the biological father has had no contact with the child . ''
`` that 's correct , '' megan replied .
`` he has also waved his parental rights so that dr. nadeen can adopt his son . ''
megan exhaled a relieved breath that davis had signed the paperwork .
`` i 'm glad to hear that , your honor , '' she said .
`` do you feel that your husband will make a good father for your son ? ''
`` i never would have dated , least of all married him , if i did n't believe that pesh would be a good and loving father to mason . ''
`` so the fact that he is a wealthy doctor had nothing to do with it ? ''
`` how dare you ! ''
megan cried .
when pesh grabbed her arm to silence her , she slung him away .
`` you 've known us for two minutes and you 're making assumptions about me , my husband , and my marriage ?
if this were about money , i could have used his father for child support considering he is a wealthy nfl player .
but i would have sacrificed everything to ensure that my son had a good father ! ''
`` mrs. nadeen , i will ask that you control yourself , or i will have to hold you in contempt , '' the judge said sternly .
pesh wrapped his arm around her waist , drawing her against him .
`` easy , '' he murmured .
although she hated to do it , she said , `` i 'm sorry , your honor . ''
when he smiled at her , she gasped in surprise .
`` and i am sorry for rattling you , mrs. nadeen .
i often say or do unorthodox things to see the true nature of the people who come before me . ''
`` you mean , you said that to get a reaction from me ? ''
`` yes , i did .
and you unwaveringly rose to my challenge .
i can see that you are truly concerned with the wellbeing of your son . ''
still reeling from the judge 's behavior , megan mumbled , `` thank you . ''
peering down over the bench , the judge surmised mason .
`` son , do you know why you 're here today ? ''
`` i gettin ' 'dopted , '' mason replied .
the judge smiled .
`` yes , you are .
do you want pesh to be your daddy ? ''
`` uh , huh . ''
`` do you want anyone else to be your daddy ? ''
`` no , '' mason replied quickly , shaking his head back and forth .
`` then come up here while i sign the paperwork . ''
mason happily ran around the side of the bench to the judge .
he climbed up onto the judge 's lap .
after signing several sets of papers , the judge handed mason his gavel .
`` once you bang that gavel , pesh is officially your daddy , and you are mason nadeen . ''
with a broad grin , mason brought the gavel down .
tears stung megan 's eyes , and she gladly let pesh pull her into his arms .
`` thank you , thank you , thank you , '' she murmured .
`` i love you , '' he replied , squeezing her tight .
`` i love you , too . ''
their attention was drawn to where mason kept banging the gavel .
the judge chuckled .
`` okay , i think that is enough .
why do n't you go to your mommy and daddy now ? ''
`` tell the judge thank you , '' megan instructed .
`` tank you , '' mason replied , before he hopped off the judge 's lap and came running to them .
`` i 'dopted !
i 'dopted ! ''
pesh bent down to pick him up .
`` that 's right , buddy .
you 're my son for now and always . ''
megan smiled and patted mason 's back as they started out of the courtroom .
`` come on .
let 's go to papa 's .
we 've got a big party for you there . ''
mason 's face lit up .
`` ice cweam ?
`` oh yes , there 's lots of ice cream just for you . ''
`` yay ! ''
he cried .
when they drove up at patrick 's , megan did a double take at the sight of an inflatable bouncy castle out on the lawn .
john , percy , and georgie were already making good use of it .
`` emma , the party planning monster has struck again , '' she mused .
pesh chuckled as he got out of the car .
he went to get mason while she started into the house .
balloons and flowers filled the foyer and living room .
over the dining room archway , there was a giant congratulations mason sign .
when she got to the kitchen , she sucked in a breath at the sight of all the catering pans .
`` emma fitzgerald , what have you done ? ''
she questioned .
at the sound of megan 's voice , emma jumped .
clutching her chest , she whirled around .
`` okay , so maybe i found a really excellent deal on the bouncy castle .
like ridiculously cheap . ''