So, I own nothing recognized, as always. On with part 2.
The next morning, Alex was holding Matthew in her arms. Matt was sleeping beside her. She looked up as she heard a light knock. She quietly called out, "come in." Mickie poked her head in, smiling at the blue bundle in Alex's arms. "Hi Micks." "Hey. Is that my new nephew?" "It is. Wanna hold him?" "Yeah." Mickie quickly washed her hands and accepted the bundle. "He's adorable." "I know. And thank you." "Who all knows?" "Just the family." "Ah. When will you tell everyone else?" "Soon. Just not now. I'm enjoying the privacy." "Okay." Mickie left soon after, needing to finish packing.
When Matt woke up, he heard Alex softly singing 'Baby Mine' to Matthew. When Matthew was asleep, he commented, "you make a good mother." "Thanks Matty." "Mickie stop by?" "Yeah. She left just a little bit ago." "Ah." He accepted his son with a smile. "You okay with me leaving Saturday?" "Yeah. I'll miss you, but, it's your job." "How long do you have off?" "As long as I need. Vince was happy that the birth went okay." "Good. I love you." She smiled and kissed his cheek. "I love you too Matty."
The next day, both Matthew and Alex were released. Once home, Matt grabbed Matthew's carrier with one hand, Alex's with the other. He released her hand to unlock the door, letting her walk in first. Once in, Matt and her sat on the floor, the carrier in between them. Alex called Lucas, smiling as the dog ran to her. "Hi Lucas", she cooed, showing the dog affection. "Lookie Lucas. Look who's home." Lucas sniffed at the baby before sitting by the carrier, wagging his tail. Matt smiled and petted the dog. "Good boy." Alex smiled, giving Lucas a pat before picking up her stirring baby.
Saturday soon rolled around. Matthew was asleep as Alex watched Matt pack, frowning slightly. Matt noticed the frown and said, "you know I have to go." "I know. I'll miss ya though." "I'll miss you too, sweets." "Hurry home?" "I will. I love you. And our son. I'll try and be home as soon as I can." "Okay." "Call Beth or dad if you need anything." "I will. Love you too." He pulled her up and kissed her. She smiled, returning it. He kissed Matthew's forehead and left. She sighed, grabbing the monitor and set off to clean the house. She took it easy, weary of her recent delivery.
One day, she got a call from her dad. "Hi daddy." 'Hi princess. How's my grandson doing?' "He's good. When will you be here to meet him in person?" She heard the front door open and shut, but thought nothing of it. 'Soon enough. Where are you at, anyways?' "At home." 'What room?' "The nursery. Why?" He appeared in the door. "This is why." She hung up the phone and hugged him tightly. "I missed you daddy." "I missed you too, princess." "I have a little boy for you to meet." She picked up her awake son and carefully handed him to Shawn. "Dad, your first grandson, Matthew Michael. Matthew, this is your grandpa." Shawn smiled at the baby, proud. "I can see you in him. He does look a lot like Matt though." "I know." "I'm sorry I wasn't here." "You're here now. That's all that matters." "Chris back yet?" "No. He said he'd be here as soon as he could. So..." Shawn nodded, smiling down at Matthew. He left the next day, needed in another state.
Matt did come home, and they announced Matthew's birth. He had to leave again soon after. She fed her son his bottle and burped him. She was rocking him as she sat on the floor in the living room. Lucas was beside her, head on her thigh. She traced a hand over Matthew's face, smiling as he leaned into it. "Hi my little love. I'm sitting here thinking, I just met you days ago, yet, I'm loving you so much already." Matthew just made a noise, listening to her. She looked up as Lucas barked. She smiled as she seen Beth in the doorway, holding Ruby. "Hi Beth." "Hey. You have some visitors." "Who?" Kendal appeared and said, "get up and see." She accepted her nephew, letting Alex get up. Alex entered the kitchen and smiled.
Who do ya'll think the visitor is?
