Anonymous tumblr prompt: Kate sees Alexis give her brother or sister Monkey Bunky.
Kate can hear someone talking softly as she makes her way down the hall. When she reaches the open door, she peers inside without saying anything, and what she sees puts a wide grin on her face. Alexis is leaning over her little brother's crib, speaking in a low tone, holding in her hands a ratty, faded, stuffed monkey.
"Monkey Bunky has been there for me for a long time, little man," Alexis shakes the toy gently, earning a small laugh from the baby below. "Now I want you to have him, so even when I'm not home, you'll have a piece of me around," she reaches out and sets it down beside him and chuckles. "He's bigger than you are, isn't he, Jackson? Well, that's okay. You'll grow into him," she caresses his cheek with her fingertips and he coos, then gurgles, causing a spit bubble to form on his lips.
When it pops he blinks a few times in surprise, and Alexis laughs again. Suddenly Jackson turns his head and starts fidgeting and grunting, so Alexis turns to see what grabbed his attention. She sees Kate leaning against the doorjamb and smiles at her.
"Hey," she gestures towards Jackson. "I heard him making noises so I figured he was awake."
"Yeah," Kate straightens up and steps into the room, "I came to see if he was up. I figured he'd be hungry if he was."
"Um, is it okay that I gave him Monkey Bunky?"
"Oh, Alexis," Kate closes the space between them and hugs her tightly. "I think it's wonderful that you did."
"Good," Alexis returns the embrace, then pulls back and is shocked to see tears glistening in Kate's eyes. "Are you okay?"
"I've never been better," Kate grins. "I just still get overwhelmed sometimes at how lucky I am to have your dad and Jackson and you and Martha in my life."
"The feeling is mutual, I assure you," Alexis hugs her again. "I love you, Kate."
"I love you too, Alexis."
They separate and Alexis starts to head for the door. "I'll let you feed Squirt. See you downstairs in a little while?"
"We'll be there soon," Kate nods.
After flashing Kate one more smile, Alexis leaves to let her stepmother feed her baby brother.