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MAY 15TH 10: AM
DESERT PALM HOSPITAL
Nick had gone home the day after they held Maddie for the first time ever. And now here they were to bring her home. Nick was still real sore inside and Greg had to keep a steady hand on his arm. "Greg do we have everything we need?" Nick asked.
Greg turned to his husband and smiled. "Yes. We have the bag with the outfit in it. As well as the carrier. So we're all set." Greg said squeezing Nick's hand.
"K." Nick said still a little nervous.
Greg walked them into the nursery ward. "Hi we're the Sanders-Stokes. We're supposed to be able to bring our baby girl home." Greg said.
"Oh right the Angel of the ward. Follow me back to a dressing room and I'll bring her to you guys." The nurse said buzzing them into the area.
Greg guided Nick into the room she indicated and sat him down in the Rocking chair. "Alright I'll be right back." She said.
"She said our baby is the Angel of the ward." Nick said.
"I heard." Greg said rubbing Nick's shoulder.
Nick caught his hand and held it and kissed his ring. The band they each wore. "I love you." Nick said.
"I love you too. " Greg said.
Just then the nurse pushed the door open carrying a blanket with the baby in it. "Oh there's our girl." Greg said.
"She's been fed with formula this morning. So you should be good to go." The nurse said easily passing the Baby to Greg.
"Thank you." Nick said.
"When you're ready to go just stop at the desk and sign the papers. They'll be there waiting." The nurse said.
"Alright thank you." Greg said swaying with Maddie in his arms.
"Bye have a good one guys." She said leaving em alone.
"Come on sweet pea let's go see Daddy." Greg said turning and handing her over to Nick.
"Oh there's my Angel. You doing ok?" Nick asked her kissing her head.
"Look at her Greg. She's so gorgeous. I can't believe our bad looks made this sweet thing." Nick said.
"Let's get her dressed so we can get her home." Greg said.
"Ok." Nick said.
1: PM
NICK.GREG'S HOUSE
Catherine Warrick Brenda Meredith and Lindsay were all getting the nursery ready for the baby. "When did Nicky say they would be home?" Brenda asked.
"Sometime between Noon and 1." Meredith said.
"I hear em." Lindsay said going to the window. Nick and Greg came into the house and was surprised to see the people all in their living room. A big sign above the kitchen door read "WELCOME HOME MADISON." Greg who was holding a sleeping Maddie was smirking as Nick carefully walked into the living room.
"Where's that precious baby?" Catherine asked.
"Right here. Take her so I can get Nick settled on the couch." Greg said. Catherine took the bundle of joy and Greg went over to a very wobbly Nick.
Greg smirked at him. "Come on sit down. " Greg said easing Nick down onto the couch. Nick winced when the incision site pulled a little.
"Yeah man we got some cake in there. And plus that little princess needs to be passed around." Warrick said.
Nick laughed. "Pass her round all ya want." He said.
AN HOUR LATER
Catherine and Warrick had left and took Lindsay with them to a friend's house. Meredith went to her room. Brenda went back to the hotel to get David. Leaving Nick and Greg alone in the living room with the newest addition. "We have her all to ourselves Greg." Nick said
"Yes we do. Hey baby girl." Greg said rubbing her fingers.
"Thank you." Nick said emotion in his voice.
"Whatever for?" Greg asked.
"For her. For standing by me and not letting give this up." Nick said tears running down his face.
'Oh Nicky. No thanks needed. Thank you for believing in us." Greg said wiping the tears from Nick's face.
"These danged hormones." Nick said.
Greg laughed and pulled Nicky carefully into his arms. Maddie who was asleep was laid out on Nick's legs and Greg couldn't be happier. Neither of them saw the woman standing in the hallway door smiling at the family.
TBC