A/N: Written by Ilovezim123 and posted by Piscean6724.
America Should Have Stayed In Bed-9
The other states, Canada and France slowly left until it was just America, Rachel, L and California in the mansion.
Cali stood up. "Well I'm off to bed. I like have a get together with some of my gal palls in the morning and I want to be on time." She goes upstairs leaving her father and Rachel alone except for the baby.
America looked over at Rachel. "I think we have been set up."
"I do believe you're right."
"You should really get to bed. I'll carry L up stairs to the room that we have set apart for you."
When they reach the room America hands L back to his mother. "Good night."
He goes to his room. 'I hope I can help that poor girl find happiness again. That younger paramedic looked cute and last I checked he was single.' America drifted off to sleep.
The next morning he went down stairs and saw that California had left a nice hot breakfast for him and Rachel. 'I love it when Cali makes her famous pancakes.' He went back upstairs to get Rachel and L. When he got to her room he saw what looked like an older version of the baby in the crib by Rachel's bed. The figure appeared to be watching Rachel and her son sleep.
"Who are you?" whispered America.
"I'm L. The father of the baby and husband to Rachel. I was just checking up on them before I had to leave."
"Where are you going?"
"Heaven. I just had one last duty to fulfill before I could rest in peace."
"Catching the bad guy?"
"Something like that. I have to go. Take care of them for me."
"I will."
The room fills with a sweet scent and a soft light and L is gone. Once everything was back to normal Rachel and her son woke up.
"He's gone isn't he?"
"Yes." Rachel touched the locket around her neck. "I'll always have this picture of him." She reaches into her back pack that appeared out of nowhere and pulls out a book. "And l will know what his father's voice sounds like." At the confused face that America was making she said. "Let's go eat and then I'll explain it."
They go down to the kitchen and as they eat Rachel tells America about how on marzipan there are special books that record the voice of whoever was reading it. It was mostly used for grandparents who didn't want their grandchildren to grow up without at least knowing what their voices sounded like.
"That's cool! So what's this book about?"
"Oh nothing much just some old English fairytales along with a few from marzipan. There are also some lullabies that he sung and were recorded and also if you pay extra you can write letters for as many birthdays as you want and that part of the book will only allow one page to be turned a year."
"Wow that sounds cool!" They finished their breakfast and America cleaned up.
"Well I have to go get ready for the big party tonight. Do you need anything?"
"Not at the moment. I think me and L are going to go take a nap."
"Good idea, I can tell you from past experience that it's best to sleep when the baby sleeps."
The rest of the day passes without incident and before she knew it Rachel was dressing herself and L in patriotic clothes and was out in the yard waiting for the guests to arrive.
