Note: This is the start of the sequel to Birthday Date. I know it's quick. Not entirely sure where this is gonna go, but I couldn't help writing something.
Chapter 1
Before Constance left the hospital the nurse arrived with Athos and Sylvie's daughter so her mum could feed her.
"Oh, she's beautiful," Constance said.
Sylvie adjusted her daughter in her arms. Not being self-conscious, Sylvie started nursing.
Constance took Emily from Athos while he sat on the edge of the bed next to Sylvie.
"Well, I should get going," Constance said.
"Con, please take him home," Sylvie nodded towards Athos.
Athos scowled. He had no plans to go home.
"Athos, please," Sylvie said.
Athos sighed. He knew when to give in. "Alright, but I will be back for dinner at six."
"Fine, just promise you'll sleep a little," Sylvie said.
"I will," Athos kissed Sylvie's temple and leaned down brushing a feather light kiss on his daughter's head.
TM
It was difficult, but Athos managed to get a few hours of sleep. When he got up it was five. He took a quick shower and put on some clean clothes. He checked his phone. He had one text from Captain Treville telling him he would come by at a time of their choosing after Sylvie and the baby were home.
His next few texts were from his brothers. Aramis wanted pictures. D'Artagnan's text had a note of encouragement. It was almost like d'Artagnan was reading his mind; he seemed to know what Athos needed to hear.
Porthos was asking how they were doing. A check in to make sure everyone was alright.
Athos sent the three men a single text.
All is well. Syl sent me home to slp. Returning now to hospital.
He added an attachment of a couple of pictures he took while Constance was visiting them at the hospital. He then sent the same pictures to Constance with a quick note.
TM
Sylvie and Olivia (Athos finally agreed to the name) were sitting in a wheelchair just inside the hospital while Athos got the car. Everyone was at work so they were on their own. He pulled up and parked. Taking a deep breath, he got out of the car.
Athos stopped for a moment just outside the hospital door looking inside where Sylvie sat holding their daughter. Sylvie was wearing a pair of dark pink sweats and a light jacket. Her thick hair was pulled back into a pony-tail and he thought she looked beautiful.
She was smiling down at Olivia and Athos nearly stopped breathing at this amazing sight.
"Monsieur," someone brought Athos back to attention.
He apologized and went into the hospital. "Ready to go?"
"Very much," Sylvie said.
Athos pushed her chair to the car. He gently took Olivia from Sylvie putting her into the baby carrier strapped into the car. He brushed a kiss over her forehead before going back to Sylvie and helping her into the car next to Olivia.
Once they were home Athos helped Sylvie out of the car and then unstrapped the carrier from the car carrying it with Olivia inside. With his free arm he let Sylvie lean on him as they walked inside.
"So, now what?" Athos asked upon entering their apartment still holding the carrier in one hand and Sylvie on his arm.
"We put her down for a nap," Sylvie said. "And then we have a nap."
As they walked into the nursery Sylvie received a text.
Con: Left some food in the fridge. Just heat it up in the microwave when you're ready for it.
Syl: I love you. I'd ask you to marry me if you weren't already married and I wasnt engaged.
Con: :D
"We have food," Sylvie said.
"That's good to hear," Athos said.
He got Olivia out of the carrier and into the crib. They stopped for a moment just looking at their daughter. "I think I could stand here for hours just looking at her if I wasn't so tired," Sylvie said.
Athos smiled pulling Sylvie close to his side. "Come, soon she will be awake and hungry."
Sylvie sighed as Athos guided her into their bedroom.
TBC