And now, I say au revoir. Like all things, this too must come to an end. And really, I had to end with this one as you'll see. I feel I've been neglecting mothers lately, so maybe a Lindsay/Lucy story or oneshot will happen, but I have nothing in the works as of right now. Thanks for coming with me on this ride; I really didn't expect the amount of attention for this that I got. If you enjoy this, you might want to check out my oneshot Remember which focuses much more on Lucy herself. Happy reading, folks, and thanks again.
Enjoy.
Above all, love her.
Lindsay was asleep, the team had gone home and the hospital was quiet. Danny stood by the window, looking out at the New York City skyline, holding his infant daughter in his arms. She, too, was asleep, swaddled in the soft, pink blanket and white cotton cap over her head.
"Hey, baby girl," Danny said quietly. "You don't have a name yet, but I'm working on your mom about that. Gotta tell ya, babe, you sure threw me for a loop, you know that? You're like your mom already 'cause she's been doing it for years now."
Danny swayed from side to side, just a little, as his baby squirmed ever so slightly.
"Grandma and Grandpa are flying in tomorrow. They'll probably be the only grandparents you'll know, but I don't think you'll ever regret that. My family…I'm not so sure I want them any where near you.
"But you'll have more family then you'll know what to do with. I mean, the whole lab has been practically involved in this whole thing already and some of the cops. We asked Mac to be your godfather and I swear, baby, that if anything happens to us, he will take such good care of you. Mac'll teach you so many things, like he's done for your mom and me. Hawkes and Adam will get you into all sortsa trouble, and then Stella and Flack will be there to get you out of it and give them all the blame."
Danny looked down and saw big blue eyes staring back at him. One look, and Danny knew he was hooked for life. There was nothing he wouldn't do for those eyes.
"Hey, baby girl, look at you there." Here Danny paused, collecting the thoughts that swirled around. "Now, I wasn't expecting a girl, so you're mom's done a lot of the prep work. I'm not so good with girls, any age, and your mom will be the first one to tell you that. I can't say I'll be perfect, 'cause that's just not gonna happen. I won't always understand how to play with dolls, or puberty, and I'll probably want to smack around any boy who looks at you. I'll be mean and tell you you can't stay out after dark and no clubbing or smoking or drinking 'til you're legal. I might not get you everything you want, but I'll do my best. And I want you to always know, I swear to you, that I will love you as long as there is breath in my body."