He gently rocks her back and forth, trying to ease her crying. Leaning over, he kisses the top of her head as he continues to rock her. Beth leans against the wall, watching the interaction between the two of them. "Want me to try for a little while?"
"Maybe you should, I've been trying for almost an hour," he responds, turning to look at her. "Why can't I do this?"
"You are doing this," Beth smiles and walks over to him. She wraps her arms around both him and Judith and stood there. "She knows you're her daddy and won't let anything happen to her."
They look at one another and down at the baby, she has gone quiet for the first time. Beth gently backs away; as she does Judith starts crying again.
"I have an idea," Rick tells Beth. "Take her."
He slides the baby into Beth's arms, which causes her to start crying again. He slides his arms around both Judith and Beth from behind and lays his head on Beth's shoulder. Judith looks at the two of them as a tear rolls down her cheek. She leans her head against both their arms and lays there, her eyes growing heavier and heavier.
"She's wanting us both to hold her," Rick whispers, kissing Beth on the cheek.
"How long can we do this?" Beth asks, leaning back against him.
"As long as it takes," he replies softly as he holds her.
Hershel walks and stands by the cell door. "Is that how you got her to calm down?"
"She's laying on both of us," Rick whispers.
"She stopped crying when I hugged both of them," Beth replies softly. "She's wanting both of us."
"Have you thought about singing to her?" Hershel asks.
"What would I sing to her?" Beth asks.
"Just close your eyes and let it come to you," Rick smiles as he gently rocks both of them.
Beth straightens her back as she leans into Rick a little closer; closing her eyes, she starts to hum softly.
Baby mine, don't you cry. Baby mine, dry your eyes. Rest your head close to my heart, never to part, baby of mine.
Little one when you play, don't you mind what they say. Let those eyes sparkle and shine, never a tear, baby of mine.
If they knew sweet little you they'd end up loving you two. All of those people who scold you what they'd give just for the right to hold you. From your head down to your toes, you're not much, goodness knows. But you're so precious to me, sweet as can be, baby of mine.
If they knew sweet little you, they'd end up loving you too.
All those same people who scold you, what they'd give just for the right to hold you. From your head down to your toes you're not much, goodness knows. But you're so precious to me, sweet as can be, baby of mine.
Baby of mine.*
Looking down, Judith lays asleep in her arms as everyone in the prison has gathered to hear her sing. She looks over at Rick who is smiling at her as a tear falls down his cheek. "That was perfect."
"Is that from Dumbo?" Mika asks.
"Yes it is," Beth smiles and motions them away. "Scoot so she can sleep now."
The crowd disperses as Beth lays Judith down in her crib. Rick pulls her into his arms as they sit on the bunk. "That was beautiful."
"Thanks," she says, snuggling against him. "Mind if I stay here for a little bit?"
"Not at all," he smiles and kisses her.
*This version of "Baby Mine" is the Allison Krauss version from "Country Performs Disney".
