A Wish Upon a Comet

She was the most precious thing he had ever seen. Sleeping peacefully in her bassinet, Halley was wrapped securely in a pink blanket. A few faint brown curls lay on the top of her head. She had her mother's nose as well as her father's chin. She was the perfect mix of him and Sara. She fidgeted like a squirming little caterpillar. Just then her eyes, slowly but surely, fluttered open. His baby blues piercing back at him. He had recalled Sara saying, "Gil, if there's one thing I want our baby girl to have it's your eyes." They could change color overtime, but he wanted Sara's wish to come true. Just as if they opened her eyes closed.

Gil turned to check on his wife's sleeping form. She was on her left side facing him, also tucked in. Her curls lay framing her face. That's just how he liked them. As if on cue she stirred. She breathed in and opened her eyes. Gil left his place and walked over to her. He smiled.

"How are you feeling?" Sara returned the smile.

"Still a little groggy, but happy to see you." Gil bent down and kissed her on the lips.

"Mmm I feel the same way." He put his nose in her curls. "Just not groggy." Sara chuckled and rubbed her hand in his hair.

"How is she?" Sara asked. She motioned to the bassinet.

"Sleeping. She is so precious. I couldn't take my eyes off her."

"Yeah she is something. I never thought I'd get to experience this...I don't know...exhilarating feeling. I can't wait to take her home."

"I know. It's surreal." Gil stroked her arm then her hand. "I have something for you." Sara looked at him questioningly. He released her hand and swiped what looked like a bag off of the chair. He handed a bag covered in outer space print.

Sara graciously accepted. "Gil, really you shouldn't have." She pulled out a felt bag and opened it. She dumped the contents out onto her palm. A gasp escaped her lips. She brought a hand to her mouth. Tears started rolling down her cheeks. Gil sat down on the bed and presented her Pandora bracelet from his pocket. He set aside the bags and assembled it along the other charms. Then he set Sara's hand flat on her lap and clasped the bracelet shut. He kissed her hand and wiped away a cascading tear.

She managed to whisper, "It's beautiful. Thank you."

"You're more than welcome. I had to get it once I saw it. I knew there was nothing more perfect." Sara gazed at the charm resembling Halley's Comet. She twisted it between her fingers and couldn't help but smile.

"I love you so much Gil."

"I love you too honey. This is nothing compared to what you were able to give me." Sara leaned up and pressed her lips to Gil's. He cupped her face and back as he embraced the kiss.

After only a few seconds a faint cry filled the room. They broke apart, apparently the kiss already forgotten. Gil headed towards his daughter but stopped short to give Sara a quick smooch. She laughed and watched as her husband scooped up their baby and held her in his arms. He lifted Halley as if signaling for Sara to hold her.

"Of course I will. Come here sweetie." Sara held out her arms and embraced her. Gil marveled at his wife and daughter. They were his whole entire world. There weren't words to describe what he was witnessing.

"I'd better feed her before the gang comes. 3 o'clock right?" Gil nodded his head. "Ok why doesn't mommy feed you Missy and daddy can call Auntie Catherine and Uncle Nicky and Uncle Greg and Uncle Brass." Gil could only grin and shake his head at how cute Sara's baby talk was.

"Ok I'll leave you to your mother daughter bonding time." As Gil turned Sara said, "Wait hun you don't have to leave the room. It's fine."

"Ok if you're sure."

"Positive." She undid her night gown and watched as Halley latched on instantly. "And I take it we have a smart little one on our hands."

This was a sight to see.

"Wait until they see you. They won't believe their eyes."

"Yeah they won't believe we managed to keep your identity a secret for the past four months! Right Halley Renée?" Sara cooed. She massaged her baby's head ever so gently; her Pandora bracelet jingling against her wrist.

Yay! Finally time to write. I was in a calm, sentimental mood lol and this popped into my head. Hope you enjoyed it :)