She was standing over their daughter's crib, watching her as she slept. Moana Joy White- Kelly, or MoJo as she was often called, was a beautiful little girl who brought so much joy to those around her. She was the apple of her parent's eyes and the joy of her Ohana. The past 6 months had brought them so much joy and happiness that she could say with certainty that her life had never been so good. She knew that in a few hours, their little one would be up again, needing food and some love, but for now, she would be more than happy to look at her a little longer. Her husband seemed to have the same idea, as he wrapped his arms around her from behind to admire the little bundle for himself. She was wearing a short sleeved onesie that was blue with white anchors embroidered on it, which had been a gift from Kono and Adam, and was clutching a stuffed seal that Steve had given her with the promise that her uncle SEAL would always be there to protect her. She couldn't have looked any sweeter if she tried. Chin kissed his wife on the cheek, happier than ever with the new life he had stumbled upon at Pearl Harbor 4 years ago.
"I love you."
He said, and it was enough for her to turn to him and smile.
"I love you too. Next round she's all yours, right?"
He laughed, loudly enough to wake the dead. Little Moana shifted and her eyes fluttered open. The waited for tears that never came. Instead, she giggled and held her arms out for her daddy. Kelly smiled sweetly.
"She's got you wrapped around her finger already. She just ate so it shouldn't be an issue. It looks like she just wanted some daddy time."
He nodded as she walked to their room and collapsed on the bed. She was asleep in minutes.
If Kelly woke up in bed alone the next morning, it didn't surprise her at all. She knew exactly where Chin would be. She walked into their daughters light green room and found where she had found him countless night since she was born: in the rocking chair underneath the giraffe painted in the corner with a little bundle in his arms. She pulled out her phone and sent a photo to Kono.
"Day 180: daddy loves his little girl more than ever."
The reply was almost immediate.
"I don't mean to get all sappy, but you've given him everything he didn't know he needed. Thanks for giving me my cousin back."
Kelly smiled and sent a quick reply before going to make coffee.
"It's only right. He did the same for me."
