Two months later the American had managed to get a job working in the McDonalds down the street. At first Arthur was touched at how determined Alfred must have been to work, getting a job in such a place just to get some stress off of his shoulders. That is until he realized his oh so caring husband had gained a few pounds the first week he started working there.
'The burgers…of course' The Brit thought to himself
As the phone rang Alfred leaped from the couch to answer it
At the other end it was exactly who he had been expecting "Mon ami she is here!" Al's face immediately lit up as a smile grew across his face.
As soon as Alfred heard those words he hung up without saying anything too excited to continue the conversation he got his coat and rushed out the door. He had been waiting for that call for weeks now and was not going to wait another minute.
While getting in the car Al tried calling Arthur on his cell phone but got no answer "I guess he's too busy even now" he said to himself with a half-smile.
As Al arrived at the hospital he had a hard time getting around what with all the gifts he was carrying. A dozen balloons, a bouquet of flowers, chocolates, and the huge white bear he had bought in the gift shop. Once he entered the room and saw his sister, Madeline laying down holding the bundle of joy that was his niece. The American couldn't hold back his tears of happiness, dropping everything and ran to hug his sister.
"Oh Maddie I'm so proud of you" He said pressing his cheek to hers. As soon as his eyes caught the sight of his niece bundled up in a blanket he asked "c-can I hold her?"
With a warm smile the Canadian girl handed over the baby girl "This is your uncle Francine" Alfred's eyes lit up once learning his niece's name "Be sure to hold her head properly and don't hold her too tight"
"Maddie relax I can handle Artie when he's drunk I think I can handle holding a baby" reassured the American
A few minutes later Francis walked through the door with two cups of coffee Madeline had fallen asleep after the long night she had had, Al was now sitting in a nearby chair still holding the child "Nice to see you again Alfred, I see mon cheri has fallen asleep" said the Frenchman with a warm smile
"Yeah I guess she's tired after having to push out a watermelon" said the American laughing his heart out
Giving a small chuckle the Frenchman sat down next to Alfred "I suppose so" putting down the cups of coffee he turned back to Alfred and held his arms out "May I?"
Unwillingly Alfred handed over the baby to his brother in law "Congratulations you must be very happy" said the American in a low voice seeing as how the baby had now fallen asleep
"Oui Madeline means everything to me and to have a child with her just enforces my belief that we'll be together forever" Alfred's eyes started watering up once again
"That's *sniffle* that's beautiful Francis, you know what you're all right"
With a small laugh he said "Thank you Al"
Both now looking at the sleeping baby Al couldn't help but sigh for a moment "What wrong mon ami?" questioned Francis
Staring at his sleeping niece the American explained "I just wish me and Artie could have the same kind of happiness that would bond us forever. A little version of us running around the house…he would have Artie's accent and my passion for justice. My little family"
"Why not go through with it then?" bringing Alfred back to reality Francis continued "You two are married, you're financially secure right? Why not have a little one?"
Alfred sat there not knowing what to say. Francis was right if Arthur agreed to it why not start a family? They were stable and had settled down, expanding their family would only bring them more happiness than they already had "You're right Francis" shouted Alfred out of excitement accidently waking up the baby
The baby's cries woke up her sleeping mother "What's going on? Is Franny hungry?" said Madeline with a paranoid look on her face while holding out her hands signaling her husband to hand her their new born.
"Maddie!" shouted the American "I'm going to be a daddy!"
Sorry for the short chapter I can't seem to have the patience to write a long one. Please, please, please make suggestions I feel like I need to brush up on my writing skills a lot. Please review! Also thank you to all who have favorite, followed, and reviewed! Next chapter might be one that will explain the background on these characters or just a continuation which would you guys like best?