Chapter 53 Say hi to
'Ain't you a pretty girl. Yeah, you look like your mummy', Alex kept talking baby talk, carrying his daughter in his hands. Stevie was lying in the bed watching him talk to their daughter, with a big smile. 'And you know what ... your big sister is coming, yes she is, and she's gonna love you!' 'It's a wonder she keeps quiet Alex', Stevie laughed. 'She likes me talking to her. Don't yah, little one. You are daddy's dream girl'. 'Hey pity, I thought I was', Stevie said amused. She loved looking at them. Alex walked up to her, leaning against the side of her bed. 'You're my dream woman Stevie', he said gently, placing the baby in her arms. She gave him a big smile, which he kissed and made them miss out the knock on the door.
'Geesh, you lovebirds. I'm not sure my little sister wants to see all that', Rose smirked walking into the room. The couple looked up, and Stevie's smile even got wider, as far as that was possible. 'Awwww ...' Rose said moved, seeing the baby in her mother's arms. Alex let her next to Stevie, while she kept looking at her little sister. 'She's so small', she stated, while reaching out for her. 'Yeah she is', Stevie joined. 'Awww, she is perfect!', Rose still sounded as touched as the moment before. She now hugged Stevie. 'Congrats, mum, you can tell she's a Hall girl'. Stevie laughed. 'Don't forget she's a Ryan too!'
'Aww, look at him', Stevie said sweet, but teasingly, 'I bet he feels left out.' 'Aww Alex', Rose spoke with a high voice, like she always did when she called his name. She gave him a hug. 'Well done'. Alex laughed; 'I haven't heard that one yet!' Rose rolled her eyes at him, a huge smile on her face. All of a sudden she seemed to realize something, which almost made her jump. 'What's her name?! Do you have a name yet?'
Stevie and Alex had to laugh. 'No, we haven't', Stevie said, giving her two daughters a look. 'Oh', Rose sounded disappointed for a moment, but than she realized she could make one up. 'Oeh, let me think of one.' The adults both raised their eyebrows looking at each other amused, when they saw Rose think deeply. 'What about Amber, like in Amber Tamblyn. She's cool!' 'Like in who?' Alex wondered, not getting a response of Rose, cause she already was thinking of another name. She now said ten names at once, which sound all dull to her.
'We'll come up with one, don't worry', Stevie reassured her. 'So how do you call her now?' Rose asked, sitting on the side of the bed. 'Hall-Ryan baby ... or in Alex' case; dream girl'. Rose had to laugh, seeing her mother giving Alex a loving, but strange look. 'So can I hold her?' 'Of course you can.' They carefully transferred the baby into Rose's arms who looked stunned at her sister. 'You know, she does remind me a lot of you when you were just born.' 'Really?' Stevie nodded. 'Yeah, just as beautiful, but you were a bit bigger.' Rose rolled her eyes at the last comment. 'Nice mum.' 'Well you weren't born this early Rose.'
'I don't even had the time to buy a present, but I will have one later this week', Rose now said. Stevie and the baby would stay in the hospital for about a week, so they had enough time for visits. Although Regan wanted to visit immediately, Alex had talked her out of it, to give Stevie a bit more rest, as she had given birth during the night. So a day later it was time for some Drover's visit.
Kate and Regan both squeeled, well Kate more than Regan. 'She is so wonderful?', Kate said holding her in her arms. 'You must be so proud'. 'We sure am', Alex smirked giving Stevie a kiss. 'I always knew we would make a good team.' Regan laughed at them 'Well it took you a while, but in the end it's all worth it.' 'It definitely is', Stevie gave her friend a hug. Alex, who thought it was getting all too girly now, wondered where Marcus was. 'I thought you said Marcus would come with you?' 'Oh yeah he's parking the car and getting all stuff with him. We brought some clothes.' 'Okay, let me see if I can find him'.
When Alex walked down the corridor of the hospital he saw his mate walk up to him with a big grin, carrying a bag. 'So you are a dad, big guy. Congratulations!' They gave each other a hug, with firm pets on the shoulders. 'Yeah I sure am. Can't wait for you to see her. She's like a dream mate.' 'Who? The baby or Stevie?' Marcus asked teasingly. 'Both, she was so great during the delivery. Do I have respect for that. She's amazing.' He shook his head stunned, still holding the grin that covered his face since the first moment he had seen his daughter. 'But did you propose?'
'No, I didn't have the change with that little one.' Marcus had to laugh, seeing Alex' serious expression. 'I see, so the little one is already spoiling her daddy's plans. Well, get used to that mate.' 'I don't mind Marcus, now come, and I will show her.'
Inside Stevie was unpacking a light brown teddybear. 'Awww, that is cute Regan, thanks. It even has a pink shirt.' 'I bought it last week when I got the supplies. I just knew it would be a girl.' 'Yah', Kate mumbled. 'Now I lost the bet, cause you didn't turn out to be a boy', she focused on the baby saying the last sentence. 'Oh gosh, you made a bet about the gender?', Stevie asked amused. 'Yeah, I was sure it would be a girl. Cause Alex is a girly man.'
'I'm a what?' Alex asked surprised when he walked into the door, followed by Marcus. 'A girly man', his friend poked him. 'I have to remember that one', he chuckled. 'Nice girlfriend you have mate, geesh, a girly man.' Alex walked up to Regan who gave him a kiss on the cheek. 'You are a man that needs to have a daughter, Alex. That's what I'm trying to say.' 'Good, cause I was scared you made me want to wear pink.'
'I still think Alex is a boy man', Kate said, while handing the baby to Marcus, who seemed keen to hold her after giving Stevie a kiss. 'Nice', Alex now smirked, giving Kate a quick hug. 'I knew I always could count on you Manfredi. The next one will be son.' He smirked widely. 'Don't you think Stevie?' He know bend down to kiss his smiling girlfriend who sat on the side of the bed. 'I'm sure I will look forward making one', he whispered, making her giggle and blush.
'There we go again', Regan said looking at the two, 'she just gave birth Alex.' 'There's nothing wrong with talking about it', Alex smiled back. And to be honest he really was looking forward to it.
