CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY-FOUR: THE GENDER REVEAL DRAMA

As the crib finally stood completed, they sat back to admire their handiwork. The nursery was starting to come together, a tangible representation of the life they were building. "So," Mason said, a mischievous glint in his eye, "how do you feel about a gender reveal party?" Claire groaned playfully. "As long as it doesn't involve any more shopping sprees, I'm in." Little did they know what they were in for. The next few weeks were a whirlwind of party planning. What started as a simple idea quickly spiraled into an extravagant affair, largely due to Daniela's enthusiastic involvement. "Darling," Daniela said one afternoon, sweeping into Claire and Mason's living room with an event planner in tow, "I've had the most marvelous idea for the reveal!" Claire and Mason exchanged a wary glance. "What kind of idea, Mom?" Mason asked cautiously. "Fireworks!" Daniela exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "We'll have a grand display, and the final burst will reveal the baby's gen