Rookie Blue: End of an Era chapter 36

AN: Hey guys, sorry I haven't posted in a while; happy new year to you all. To recap, Sam and Andy are now parents to a beautiful baby girl. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. RBforever x

This morning I woke up, I heard Samantha Grace crying. I decided to let Andy sleep on, I didn't mind getting up and going to my little girl. I got this feeling in my chest every time I thought about her. I knew it was joy. Andy and I have both been full of it ever since she came into the world.

It's been a couple of days since we brought our little girl home. We have been parents for about three days now and it's the best feeling in the world. Oliver gave Andy 6 months off full pay for maternity leave; and he gave me the same time off to help Andy.

The first night was good; Samantha Grace slept for a few hours until she woke up, Andy got up and nursed her. Andy told me while we were still in the hospital that she wanted to breastfeed Samantha Grace. She said that she read that it strengthens the bond between a mother and her baby.

Being a father is the best feeling in the world. Andy and I have been loving every moment of watching our amazing little girl. She has Andy's eyes; Oliver and Traci have been spoiling her already; Traci helped Andy bath Samantha Grace, last night.

I got to her room. I opened the door and made my way over to the crib. I looked at my little girl and smiled "Good morning Rookie, what's wrong with you huh?" She looked at me and my smile got wider. My heart filled with love as soon as I lifted her up, I then sat down in the chair in the corner of her room.

I cuddled her to my chest and rocked back and forth for a while. I was so lost in the tiny body lying a against me that I didn't hear Andy get up. I lifted my head up to rest of the back of the chair. That's when I spotted Andy standing there.

I smiled "Morning sweetheart" she smiled "Morning handsome" I smiled at her. I noticed that Andy was looking at Samantha Grace. I stood up and let Andy sit down. I passed Samantha Grace to her and I then sat down on the foot stool. I watched as Andy began to feed our baby.

I was mesmerised by the view. I was so proud of Andy; she brought our little girl into the world. She didn't complain once; she took it in her stride. Andy smiled at me, she then looked down at our little girl and then back at me.

"Thank you" I tilted my head in confusion "What for?" She smiled at me "Thank you for giving me Samantha Grace" I nodded "I have to thank you to sweetheart, you gave me everything I wanted with you". I watched as Andy then placed Samantha Grace on her shoulder and rubbed her back gently.

She then stood up and placed her back in her crib. We walked back to our room and lay down. Andy placed her head on my chest. I could feel her breath hit my shirt. I knew that she was starting to fall back to sleep. I asked if she was tired, she nodded. So we thought it would be best while Samantha Grace was sleeping that we should get some sleep too.

I set an alarm for a few hours from now. As soon as my eyes closed I pictured the future with Andy, Samantha Grace and boo. I then spotted a stroller with another baby in it; I then realised it was our baby. I want to have more kids with Andy. I want us to have at least a couple more.

I will have to ask Andy how she feels about having more kids. A few hours later the alarm went off. We got up and Andy went to get Samantha Grace; I went down to the kitchen to make breakfast. While Andy fed Samantha Grace and then she was was going to get her ready.

Andy came into the kitchen with Samantha Grace. She placed her in her baby swing; I smiled. Andy asked if I needed any help with breakfast. I nodded "Can you keep and eye on the bacon while I get the maple syrup from the pantry?" She nodded.

I could hear her talk to Samantha Grace. She was telling her about how her daddy is a control freak and when she old enough to drive that I would want to teach her and that she probably wouldn't get to drive the truck at all. I smiled while I looked for the maple syrup; I came back out and looked at my two girls.

I knew what she was talking about. When Andy was a rookie I hardly let her drive. She then called me a control freak when we got together the first time. I took over making the breakfast again and looked at Samantha Grace "Is your mommy telling you I'm a control freak Rookie"

Andy smiled "You're a good daddy" I smiled "Thanks" I told Andy that breakfast was ready, we sat down and had breakfast. I decided that it would be the best time to ask Andy about having more kids. I looked at her as she looked at Samantha Grace.

I cleared my throat; Andy looked at me. I smiled "Earlier on when we went back to sleep, I had this dream about me, you, Samantha Grace and boo. I then seen a stroller with a baby in it, that's when I knew that we would have more kids. I was wondering if you did want to have more kids?" She looked at me.

She smiled "Yeah, I have been having a similar dream; I want to have more kids with you, I want to have a few more kids with you, I was thinking if we waited until Samantha Grace was a bit older" I nodded in agreement.

This was a great start to the morning. I smiled at my incredible wife and my beautiful daughter and couldn't help but feel like the luckiest man in the world.