The sound of crickets chirping was the only thing Kapkan heard as he walked around the cabin with the little bundle of joy all snugged in his arms. Taking in the sight of his newborn son, Aleksei. All swaddled in a baby blue blanket and his tiny little hat with his name on it.

It didn't seem real to him that he was now a father, that his own flesh and blood was sleeping soundly in his arms.

He walked over to the couch and sat down, putting his feet up on the coffee table. Aleksei came into this world a little over 5 hours ago, born on the same bed he was conceived in.

When Skylar opted for a home birth instead of going to the hospital, he was a little nervous. The nearest hospital was a 20 minute drive, what if complications arises? Thankfully nothing did and labor and delivery were smooth sailing. He also had the wonderful midwife Skylar picked to thank for that as well.

Almost a year ago to this date they were talking about adding a little addition to the Basuda family, that they both felt it was time to start that family they've talked about on and off since they wed, 7 years ago. But neither expected it to happen so fast, that a month and a half down the line he was being told the news he was going to be a papa. How ecstatic he was to tell Glaz, Tachanka and Fuze.

A small coo forced Kapkan's attention onto his son, looking down to see the little one awake and looking up at him. He had his blue eyes and wisps of chestnut brown hair like his mama and according to Skylar he looked like his papa.

"Hi there, I'm your papa." Aleksei scanned his face, making a sucking sound with his mouth that made Kapkan laugh. "I take it that means you're hungry Aleksei? Let's go wake your mama so she can feed you."

He carefully got off the couch and headed towards the bedroom. Walking through the doorway he noticed she was up, the still tired look on her face indicated she hasn't been awake for long.

"I wasn't expecting to see you up solinshko. I think Aleksei is hungry."

"I was hoping to get another hour but the cramps woke me up." She slowly moved back against the headboard of the bed, getting herself comfortable before taking the little one. "I can take him now."

He handed him over to Skylar, she unswaddled him, letting him stretch his arms and legs as he fed. Kapkan walked to the other side of the bed, carefully getting on and scooting closer to them. Even in her overly exhausted state, Skylar looked down at Aleksei with nothing but love and happiness in her eyes. Nothing could have prepared them for the unconditional love they felt for their son.

"How are you feeling?"

She turned towards him, giving him a tired smile. "Tired, a little sore, but beyond happy. I can't believe he's here Maxim!"

"I'm happy he finally decided to join us, I was getting a little impatient." He kissed her temple, as his hand very gently grazed over Aleksei's head. "He's perfect! Just like his mother."

"And his father!" She chuckled. "I'm happy he decided to finally join us too. I couldn't wait to have him in my arms." With her free hand, she tugged on his shirt, placing a quick kiss upon his lips. "And thank you for being such an amazing husband. I don't know what I would do without you."

"You don't need to thank me for that, that's my job. To be there for you, for our family, to love, to cherish. I love you Skylar, more than life itself!"

"I love you too!" She felt her eyes start to water, making her chuckle. "You're going to make me cry."

"At least they'll be good tears."

"Yeah, that's true."

Skylar looked down at her son to see him looking up at her with his big blue eyes. This was just the beginning of their adventures as parents, neither of them knowing what to expect in the years to come. All they know is that Aleksei will become a big brother someday and that they are in this together.

A decade ago Kapkan was just another Spetsnaz soldier, doing his job as to terminate terrorists. Back then his life was mundane, he never went out unless it was with Glaz, Tachanka and Fuze. And for the most part, he kept to himself. Now he was a husband…..a father. Skylar, his solinshko, changed his life for the better.

He always thought his little cabin away from society was home, but he was wrong. His home didn't have four walls and a roof, his home Skylar. He could be anywhere in the world, and as long as he had her by his side, he was home.