You're theGift

The laughter echoing from the living room has been getting progressively louder all night. You've been trying to give your wife, Maddy, and her two best friends their space, but as you pass by the hallway, the sudden change in tone catches your attention. The boisterous giggling has melted into a quiet, heavy, and intensely charged atmosphere. You peek around the doorframe. The living room is a sanctuary of plush pillows, kicked-off heels, and empty wine bottles. Maddy is leaning forward on the sofa with a slow, knowing smile. Jessica is sprawled across the rug, looking up with a mixture of awe and playful envy. Jennifer, however, is curled up tightly in the armchair, her cheeks flushed a bright, burning crimson as she stares intently at her lap. "Wait, Jen," Jessica's voice carries ove