So I've returned to this story, I'm not sure how great this will be but here goes...
*Disclaimer* I still don't own Rent :(
Roger couldn't describe the feeling of holding his daughter in his arms. He watched as she slept in his arms. She was perfect. The baby woke up as the door opened quietly.
"Sorry I'm late," Collins whispered walking into the hospital room and seeing Mimi sleeping "Is that?" He looked at Roger who was sitting in a chair next to the bed, a bundle in his arms. He lifted the baby up to Collins who smiled, taking the baby in his arms.
"She's beautiful." Collins smiled "Did you guys pick a name yet?"
"Yeah," Roger smiled "Angela."
"I like that," Collins smiled "Angel would like that."
"Thought she would." Roger nodded.
Collins stood awkwardly, something was clearly bothering him, finally he voiced his concern "Roger, are you and Mimi, are you going to be able to afford all this?"
Roger looked at Collins "Well my parents have been paying the hospital bills since we don't have insurance. When I first told them about Mimi they were furious, you know them, but they want to be a part of Angela's life. As for after this, well with our jobs, I think we'll manage."
"Well Mark was scared about how you'd react, but he wanted me to tell you if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. You know ever since his movie came out. Also, you know that ATM still will still…"
"You know we don't like to use that unless we need to." Roger said quickly "And we don't need help. We'll manage. But thanks, if we need anything we'll ask."
"Okay," Collins breathed easily, clearly having been worried about how Roger would react.
"Collins," Mimi murmured shifting in the bed as she woke up.
"Hey," Collins beamed hugging Mimi and kissing her cheek "Angela's beautiful."
"Isn't she?" Mimi grinned.
"She looks just like you."
"How are you feeling?" Roger asked shifting in his seat.
"Tired. Sore." Mimi sighed before looking at Angela, asleep in Collins's arms "But it's the best I've felt in a long time."
"Do you know if she has…" Collins began to ask.
"No," Mimi shook her head "they can't tell if she's positive for it yet. We probably won't know for sure for months."
"Well even if she does have HIV," Collins said "I'm sure she'll be fine."
"Thanks Collins." Mimi smiled weakly.
"I've got to go though, I just came by to see the baby and see how you guys were doing." Collins sighed handing Angela over to Mimi.
"So soon? Where are you headed?" Mimi asked.
"I've got a date," Collins said, seeming to not believe it himself.
Mimi gasped excitedly "That's great, with who?"
"You know Gordon, from life support? Well he asked me out last week. I figure, Angel wouldn't want me to shut myself out."
"No," Mimi shook her head.
"That's great man," Roger nodded standing up and hugging his friend.
"Well, I'll see you later." Collins said kissing Mimi's cheek.
"Bye," They both smiled.
"Want me to take her so you can get more rest?" Roger offered after Collins had left.
"Sure," Mimi handed Angela back over to Roger "Thanks." And with that she closed her eyes, asleep again in minutes.
"Looks like it's just you and me again kid," Roger said as Angela yawned stretching out, looking up at him. Roger couldn't help but notice that she had Mimi's eyes; he smiled down at her "How'd I get so lucky." He shook his head looking over at Mimi, who was snoring slightly. He kissed Angela, holding her close to him.
Reviews would be much appreciated! More chapters will be up like... really soon. Hopefully they'll be better.
