The next morning when Maggie and Hannibal came down for breakfast together, there were more than a few knowing smiles being past around the table. Face was oblivious to most of the conversation going on around him as he cradled his newborn daughter in his arms while Gloria sipped a cup of coffee and nibbled on a piece of toast.
"Well," Maggie said running a finger down the side of Samantha's face. "How'd she sleep last night?"
"Great," Face replied looking up. "She woke up hungry once, after she ate, I changed her and then she went right back to sleep."
"You're becoming quite a pro at this fatherhood thing, aren't ya, kid?" Hannibal said with a grin.
"Excuse me," Maggie said heading toward the stairs when she seen Tom coming down.
Hannibal watched as they talked a moment at the bottom of the stairs before they both headed toward the family room together.
"What's all that about?" Face asked as Hannibal smirked.
"Let's just say, Maggie and I have come to an understanding," Hannibal replied before heading toward the coffee station.
Face and Gloria exchanged glances with each other before their attention was quickly diverted back to Samantha who started to fuss. "I think she's hungry again," Face said as he gently passed his daughter to his wife.
"I'll take her upstairs," she said cradling the baby and talking to her in a soothing voice.
Maggie stopped and turned around once they were both alone. "Tom," she said slowly as the man in front of her sighed.
"Mags," he says crossing his arms. "I already know what your going to say and I already told you years ago that I would give you a divorce."
"I know," Maggie said with a shrug. "I just didn't know if that was what I wanted...until now."
"You do?" Tom asked as Maggie smiled.
"I love John," she replied as Tom nodded. "I hope you understand."
"I do," he said putting his arm on her shoulders. "He's a very lucky man."
"Thanks, Tom," Maggie replied looking beyond him as Hannibal came into the room.
"Excuse me," Tom said with a smile. "I'm going to go check the weather report. Ian and I really need to be getting home."
"You will take Face up on his offer for security, wont you?" Hannibal said as the man nodded.
"Yeah," he said looking at Maggie's look of relief. "At least for a while."
Hannibal watched him leave before handing a cup of coffee to the Doctor. "Everything okay?"
"Yes," Maggie replied sipping the hot black beverage. "Tom agreed to the divorce."
"That's good," Hannibal said with a grin as Maggie nodded.
"He really is a great guy, John," she said as Hannibal nodded.
"He seems like it," Hannibal replied as they went back into the dinning room for breakfast.
After Samantha had her fill, Gloria changed her into a clean sleeper that Ellen had brought her from Templeton's clothes. Although it was to big for her tiny daughter, it was all they could do until the roads were cleared enough for them to leave.
Carla poked her head in and smiled when Gloria answered. "Come in," she said before looking up.
"Father is awake and wanted to know if he could see his granddaughter now?"
"Sure," Gloria said cradling her daughter in her arms. "She's all full and happy!"
Stockwell was sitting up in a chair next to his bed when Carla and Gloria walked in. With a wide smile, he nodded his approval when Gloria uncovered her daughter's face. "She is a beauty, isn't she?"
"No surprise there," Carla laughed. "Look at her parents."
"I suppose you're right," Stockwell said with a grin. "Her Father is aptly nicknamed after all."
Gloria giggled nervously. "Would you like to know her name?"
"What is it?" Stockwell asked caressing the tiny bundle.
"Samantha," Gloria replied as Stockwell's hand stilled.
"How...appropriate," he said slightly melancholy.
"Finally!" Tom yelled from the kitchen as Maggie and Hannibal walked in that direction. "The Rangers will be clearing the roads today. Ian and I can finally head home!"
"Tom," Maggie said before looking at Face. "Remember our agreement?"
"He'll have security as long as he wants it," Face said emphasizing the want part.
"I know, Mags!" Tom said shrugging his shoulders. "You're such a worry wart."
"I honestly could care less about what happens to you, Tom!" Maggie spat angrily. "It's Ian we need to think about!"
"I agree," Hannibal said with a nod toward Maggie. "We could always take custody of the boy?"
"You wouldn't?" Tom said directing his gaze to Maggie. "I won't have my son brought up in a house full of criminals!"
"Criminals?" Face said angrily. "Look, I don't know what you've heard from who but we've all been pardoned!"
"Face," Maggie said crossing her arms. "You don't owe him any explanation about anything! And, if I thought it would be in my son's best interest to stay with me, I would have no problem with taking him but right now, I do think it's better Ian stays with you. There are some things that need to be resolved before I can think of bringing my son into this relationship."
"I figured," Tom said with a smirk before looking at Face. "Alright, Mr. Head of EIA, put your security team together so my son and I can leave!"
"Carla will see to the arrangements," Face said dismissively as Tom nodded.
"Ian and I will be ready to go when things are settled."
*Sorry for the delay in posting but I've been battling the flu for over a week and now have a sinus infection from it, the good times just keep on coming!*
