There is going to be some time skipping now with Elena. Nothing much is going to be happening, like crazy action wise. Just going to focus on the baby.


Ch 68: After Six Months

(Heart's POV)

After our small visit with the king that day, things seemed to go slow, but at the same time fast.

It was crazy how much our lives changed at home. Alastor helped me as best he could around the house. Helping with Elena. He was a great dad and I could see that.

I'm glad I had my phone for those good moments for sure. Otherwise people wouldn't believe me. It was nice for him to take over for me when I was tired. He didn't need to sleep as much as myself so it was nice to catch up on my sleep some nights when Alastor would take over.

It was crazy to see how much Elena grew in the first few months. It made me happy to see since she was early. I didn't know how that would affect her. Dr. Talon checks up on her about 2 times a month and says she is as healthy as can be. Those words make me oh so grateful to hear each time. Of course he takes notes of her for his study with his experiment and I don't mind because the more he knows the better things can be.

When she turned three months, we decided to move her from the bassinet to her actual crib in the nursery. I was a nervous wreck that first week. I got so used to her being close so her being away from me at night made me worried. I knew I had nothing to worry about, but I still had that nagging feeling. Alastor started to keep a shadow in there to watch over her just in case. That made it better, plus told us when she was awake, so it worked out.

I was glad to see that her motor skills were ok as well. I lay her down in the living room or her nursery and she loved to play with her little toys she has. Always wants to reach for them. She even throws some of the small ones around. It's cute so see her fun little laugh while she plays.

The first time I watched her flip over on her own I knew it was something so little, but I means that she is growing well, and she is learning things. She really wanted a toy on the other side of her room. I was just in the room to fix her clothes and rotate them around since she was getting bigger. I watched her flip from her back onto her stomach.

I got so excited. Unfortunately Alastor wasn't home since he started to go back to the station to do the radio. I think he was excited to get back to doing it again. I knew he wasn't bored at home though because he had Elena around to keep him entertained. I feel that he wanted to be home more than anything some days.

So I told him as soon as he got home, and I tried to have her do it again. Which she happily did, and I got excited again that she did it. Alastor probably didn't understand but was glad of it. I didn't want to go into detail of everything at that moment but at least I was glad to see he was proud of her.

Soon enough she would start to scoot around on the floor on her stomach.

Alastor would make fun and say she was a little army lady crawling along the ground. I honestly thought it was cute. She still hadn't crawled yet, but she was starting. Getting on her hands and knees and trying her best. She would get there eventually.

She was sitting up on her own now as well. Was so cute to take pictures of her when she did something new. I'd prop her up on the couch and take cute photos. Especially when I would take her monthly photo to show how big she got each month. With her being able to sit up on her own it was easy to have her sit and not lean against the back and having her fall over. Poor girl.

Some nights I had trouble getting her to sleep. Luckily, some of those nights what helped the most was Alastor. Especially when he is on the radio. She must just really enjoy his voice. Plus when he did the night shows he still did his stories. Although, he toned them down a lot. Maybe because he probably knew I'd be listening when I was trying to get the baby to sleep.

I was trying to get her on a schedule now more. She was sleeping for longer which helped. Still, some nights were a little harder than others. Sometimes I'd end up just falling asleep in the study with her before I even had a chance to make it downstairs.

Taking work back up at Giuseppe's was very hard. When she turned four months old Glenn said I could return whenever I wanted. I honestly didn't want to because I'm afraid of not being by Elena's side. Glenn said I could work the lunch or dinner shift instead of the whole day. Just as a start anyway until Elena got a little older.

The first day back I had Alastor stay home with her. He told me he would stay home anyway the days I wanted to work. I decided to just work the lunch shift that day. I know I shouldn't have been worried, but at the same time I was. I couldn't help it. Especially since it was my first time being away from her. I even let him keep the car just in case and I walked to work.

Thankfully, she was distracted when I left so hopefully, she would be ok without me. That and hopefully Alastor can handle her on his own. I was leaving Alastor alone with the baby!

When I got to work, I was welcomed back with open arms and so many of my co-workers asked me how the baby was. Some begging for pictures which I happily provided. Of course I didn't want to show them any really with Alastor showing his nurturing side. I knew he would want his image to still be intact. When we were all done catching up it was time to start the day. I was so nervous the whole time. I tried to keep it together the best I could. I'm sure that if Alastor had a problem he would call me. I reminded him to use the phone that existed in his house if he needed me. I had no calls, so my nerves were calm throughout the day.

When I was done with my lunch show I went home. I used my wings to fly back, I usually never fly but for this case I was ok with it because I needed to get home. I was almost expecting the place to be a mess, but to my surprise...it was as quiet as could be. I looked around the house for the two until I came to our bedroom. I slowly opened the door and I almost wanted to aw at the sight.

Alastor and Elena were asleep in bed. It was honestly the cutest thing I had seen. I knew the deer demon didn't really sleep or needed it, but I was sure the kid had him on his toes all morning and wore him out. I could only imagine. I did take a picture of that. Then I left the two alone to sleep a little longer.

Now that Elena is entering into her sixth month, Dr. Talon recommends that I start to wean her off the breast milk and start to have her eat more solid food. It was a little hard at first because someone was stubborn. We just had a baby cereal mixed with formula. She was still getting all she needed without me.

The first few times were a little hard because she didn't want to even try it but slowly, we tried every other day until she did eventually take a bite and then seemed to enjoy it. So at least it was a start.

Elena was also starting to babble a lot more. Boy was she a talker. Wonder who she took after hmm? I knew the things she says aren't actual words but it's just a start. I don't know when she would actually say her first word, but I'd try and be ready for that.

Lizzy came around a lot more and I came to see her as well. Elena really loved it when Lizzy came around. She played with her a lot. The girl liked to pull on my sister's tail for some reason. It was a bad habit she was getting into because she was starting to pull my tail to. Surprised she didn't discover Alastor's tail just yet, but he was lucky with his small nub tail that he kept hidden half the time.

Rufio had gotten so use to the baby now. He always stayed close to her. Instead of being with me in the kitchen he was laying on the floor close to the baby. He watched over her when I couldn't and would alarm me when needed.

It was good to see him start to want to watch out for her. He still slept upstairs with me and I'm sure soon he might want to start sleeping with her soon. Hopefully won't be for a while. Either way was nice to see him take care of her.

Dr. Talon has now been working with the king ever since that day they met. Of course Lucifer wanted to lay down some rules and Dr. Talon was happy to follow them if that meant he could keep working on his experiment and working on improving it. He wanted to have people go through a questionnaire and stuff like that. Giving reasons why they would want a kid. At the same time, their sin would also determine things.

It was a lot of work they still needed to figure out.

Dr. Talon now wanted to expand his work and see if he could do even more of the impossible. Having partners of the same sex able to have children. I thought it was a fantastic idea and I really hoped it could be possible. It's something that would be possible here than in the living world and it would be an enormous feat.

This morning I was on my way over to Lizzy's house. I figured I'd switch it up and I could take Elena over there today. It was good to get her out more. Alastor was at the station doing his 'special' broadcast with some unlikely sinner that crossed his path on the way there. He left me the car, so I was able to get where I needed safely. Rufio was in the back seat with Elena as the hound watched over her.

As I drove to Lizzy's house, I was thinking about how weird Kota had been lately. He seemed more nervous about something. That and something was on his mind. Made me wonder if he had something up his sleeve. I think time would tell.

Soon I got to Lizzy's house and pulled up to the front of the house. I got out of the car and went and grabbed Elena from her car seat and Rufio got out as well. I walked up to the front door and knocked.

Soon it opened and Lizzy was standing there, "Heart it's good to see you, thanks for stopping in."

"It was no problem Lizzy. I was happy to come and I'm sure Elena didn't mind either." I said as I looked down at the infant in my arms.

"Well come in. It's been a while since I've seen you. Kota is in the shower right now so don't mind him." Lizzy opened the door for us fully and stood to the side.

We walked in and Rufio went to the couch to sit down.

Lizzy and I sat on the couch. Right away she opened her arms and wanted the baby.

I smiled with a slight eye roll and handed the baby over to her. Elena was still happy to see her Aunt and reached her arms out to her as well.

I took the blanket off her, so she was left in her horse looking foot onesie. He little red wolf tail sticking out of the hold I had to make for her. Lizzy held her up, so her feet were on her thighs. It was to help her legs, so I let her do it. Elena's tail wagged as she looked at Lizzy.

"So have we started to crawl yet?" Lizzy asked as she rubbed her nose against Elena's.

"Not yet, we are getting there though. She does this little army crawl on the ground. It's kind of cute." I told her. "Alastor makes fun of her." I gave a small chuckle.

"She'll get there soon, don't you worry." Lizzy said as Elena tried to eat her nose.

I chuckled, "Oh I know. She does babble a lot too."

"Takes after dad then huh?" Lizzy laughed.

"Definitely, when it comes to that part. I feel she'll be talking in no time."

"Crazy to think it's been six months huh?"

"Yea, it honestly is. I still can't wrap my head around it."

"Before you know it, she'll be a year old."

"Then before I know it, she'll be going to school." I groaned. "Man that will be interesting for sure. Time sure does fly. Then I feel she'll be a rebellious teenager."

Lizzy patted my shoulder, "That won't be for a while so don't worry about it. Enjoy the baby years because soon she will get to be a lot crazier to handle." She then laughed.

"That's true. That's a step that will be crazy to take but I feel it will be ok. Especially with Alastor around." I said with a smile.

"It's a good thing you have him to help. Is he a good dad?" Lizzy was curious.

"To my surprise he is fantastic. He does try his best of course. He does a good job. I tell him to call me if he needs help. I don't have to be all worried when I leave him alone with her like I did my first day back to work. He took care of her so well." I smiled so wide to remember that day when I arrived back. "When I came home, he put her down for her nap and she was sleeping with him in bed. It was the most adorable thing. I know that she ran him down since he was sleeping as well."

"Aw that's so sweet. He does have a soft side."

"He does, but don't let everyone know that."

"Lips are sealed."

Soon we both heard the bathroom door open and Kota walked out into the hall with just his pants on. He was drying his hair when he looked over and saw us.

"Oh hey Heart, I almost forgot you were coming over today." Kota greeted as he tossed the towel back into the bathroom. "I'll go get a shirt on since we have company over." Kota said and walked into his bedroom. Once he came back out, he sat on the chair by the hallway entrance. "So how's the baby doing?"

Elena grabbed Lizzy's nose, "She is crawling. Well trying to learn." She chuckled.

"Really now. That's interesting. Glad she's doing well." Kota said.

"I'm glad to." I said as I pet Elena on the head. "We just saw Dr. Talon the other day and he said she was perfect. We are even getting our first teeth plus her little bumps on her head are actually antlers, so they are starting to grow as well."

"That's great." Kota smiled as he watched Elena play with Lizzy's muzzle.

I gave a laugh at that.

"So has she shown anything that she has powers yet?" Kota asked.

"Not yet. Thankfully." I gave a slight sigh of relief. "I don't know how I could handle her with having powers. Although when she gets mad stuff happens so she will have something I feel, but it won't be for a while until her powers start to show through. At least I hope." I took in a breath. "Or at least Alastor can show her how to deal with them when she is old enough to understand."

"That's understandable. Hopefully, she won't be too crazy." Lizzy chuckled as she sat Elena down on her lap.

"Lucifer, I hope so. Then I'll have to see if she can transform like any of us." I said.

"Like have an animal form?" Kota wondered.

"Yes, that won't be till she is older as well so that we can show her that and see if she can do it." I looked at Elena in Lizzy's lap. "I want to think of that, and I don't at the same time. I don't know if I'll be ready."

"You can never be ready and planned for stuff when you have kids." Lizzy reminded me. "Try not to think about it right now. Wait till she is older or when she starts to wonder about that stuff. You never know." She put a hand on my shoulder to reassure me.

"Your right." I let out a breath. "I shouldn't worry. All will be ok in the end." I looked to Elena in Lizzy's lap and then put a smile on my face. "Plus Alastor can help me."

"There you go. Nothing to worry about." Lizzy said and patted my head as well.

I looked at Kota and he seemed to be lost in thought. He had gone quiet. That's how he seemed lately. He played with his fingers and he kept glancing at me. Made me wonder what he was thinking.

Kota gave a breath in as he finally spoke again, "Heart, do you mind if I talk to you?"

"Sure, you want to talk privately?" I asked him just in case.

He nodded, "If we may?"

Nodding as well, I turned to Lizzy, "Will you be ok looking after her a moment?"

She readjusted the baby in her lap and gave a salute, "No problem."

Kota and I stood up and he led the way outside, which would probably be better than his room. He closed the door behind us. He took out a cigarette and lit it. He took an inhale and I watched him exhale the smoke into the air.

"I've been seeing something on your mind Kota. What's up? What did you need to talk about?" I started off.

He took a pause from lifting his cigarette again and took a sigh before looking at me, "Heart I want to ask you something important. I know Lizzy and you don't have your parents in your lives because of what they did to you in the past. So with you being her older sister and I know you love her and will protect her at all costs. I only find it fair that I at least ask you."

"Ask me what?" I wondered as I tilted my head.

He took a drag of his cigarette and it was a big one, he was just nervous. He exhaled and closed his eyes and looked away a second, "Heart...I want...I want to...ask for-" He took a pause to look at me. "-your sister's hand in marriage."

I just stared at him. Stared with wide eyes as he said those last few words. I was speechless. I never imagined Kota to be a guy like that. To have someone tie him down so to say. If he wanted to marry my sister that was a big deal. That showed me that he honestly did love her. It made my heart almost flutter and stop. I also tried to stop myself from trying to jump with joy. It was honestly so hard to believe. Kota actually wanted to settle down...with my sister, nonetheless. Wow.

Kota snapped me out of my thoughts when he spoke again, "So my question to you is, since you are her older sister and relative...may I have your blessing?"

My mouth was open and was trying to find words. I probably looked like a fish, "M-My blessing?"

Kota looked up at me and I saw that determination and fire in his eyes, he was dead serious. "Yes. Your sister is the best thing to happen to me and I know I am the same with her after that Victor fellow. So I want to make sure she is never alone again. I won't do her wrong. I promise you that I won't hurt her like he did."

Once I got over the surprise question, I slowly had my smile come to my face as he talked. I felt my tail wagging. It surprised him, but I jumped and gave him a hug. He almost dropped his cigarette, but he kept a hold of it as I wrapped my arms around his chest. I squeezed him tightly.

I let go of him and just looked up in his face. "Of course you have my blessing Kota. One hundred percent. I'd be happy to keep you around."

Kota gave a small chuckle and wrapped one arm around me. "Thank you, Heart. Lizzy is lucky to have a sister like you."

"I'm a one of a kind." I giggled as I wagged my tail behind me happily. "You are right about one thing. You are the best thing that happened to Lizzy. You make her so happy. You guys work so well. I'm happy to have you around."

We unwrapped ourselves from our hug.

"You think we can plan a date out again? All of us? Back to that clearing in the woods. I want to ask her there. I feel it to be romantic to ask her there under that tree."

"Aw Kota, I didn't take you for the romantic type like that. That would be so perfect." I jumped a little with excitement. "I'll talk to Alastor tonight and see what he says. I can text you and go over details. Sound good?"

Kota nodded, "Perfect. Thanks so much Heart."

"I'll try to keep myself calm; I promise. I won't tell her at all. You have my word." I told him.

"No worries, I trust you." Kota smiled back to me.

He finished his cigarette and then we headed back inside. Kota went into his bedroom for a moment as I went to Lizzy. She was still doing ok with Elena, but the baby seemed to start to get a little fussy as she was trying to wiggle out of my sister's arms.

"Hey Heart, come take your kid will ya. She is a wiggle worm." Lizzy said as she tried to keep the kid still.

I sat down next to her and took Elena from her arms. I held the baby up in the air as I sat back on the couch. "What's wrong baby? Are you giving Aunt Elizabeth a hard time?"

Lizzy growled beside me. She heated when I used her real name, but I ignored her.

Elena enjoyed being in the air and started to laugh. I gave a chuckle. Seems like she was just missing me is all. I reached into the bag I had and pulled out her little mat she like to play on. Being careful with the baby in one arm I managed to set it up on the floor by the couch and in front of Rufio. That way he could watch her. I laid her down on her back as she started to play with the thinks that dangled above her.

"She loves this thing." I said when I sat back. "Keeps her distracted." I petted the hound next to me on the head. "Plus it's good for when Rufio watches her. He plays with her too."

"That's adorable." Lizzy said as she watched the baby on the floor as well.

Kota appeared out of his room again, "Heart, do you want to stay for lunch?" Kota asked as he headed to the kitchen. "I was going to be making it here soon."

"Oh I'd love to, thank you." I answered as I looked up at him.

He nodded and went into the kitchen to make lunch.

It was still hard for me to believe that Kota was going to ask my sister to marry him. I will be honest; I don't know if Lizzy will say yes. She has never talked about it before. I have a slight feeling she will tell him no. At the same time she might say yes. Time will have to tell. I'll have to talk with Alastor tonight so we can get it all situated.


The day over at Lizzy's was enjoyable and fun. I missed hanging out with my sister. Plus she got some time with Elena. She hasn't seen her in a little while. On the drive back home Elena had fallen asleep in the back seat. It was way past her nap time but at least she would be getting something in. Would probably be hard getting her to sleep tonight.

As I pulled up to the house, I saw the lights were on so Alastor was home. He was probably starting dinner. I parked the car and got the baby and hound out of the car and walked to the front door.

When I got inside, I looked around for Alastor and saw him in the kitchen. He spotted me and stopped what he was doing then looked to see the baby still asleep in my arms.

He stayed quiet as he walked up to me to lean down and give me a kiss. "Welcome back, my love." He greeted me quietly.

"Glad to be home. Let me put the baby down first and I'll be back." I whispered to him.

He nodded and headed back to the kitchen as I took Elena down the hall to the nursery. I gave her a small kiss on her forehead and laid her down inside the crib. I covered her up with the blanket and headed out of the room. I noticed that Rufio stayed next to the crib.

"Rufio?" I whispered as I walked back up to him. I kneeled and pet his head. "You going to stay here and watch over Elena?"

The hound just gave a small growl in his throat. I took that as a yes.

"Ok, well behave. If anything goes wrong just bark or come get me." I told him softly as I stood back up and walked out of the room.

I closed the door and left it open a small amount so that Rufio could come out if he wanted to. I walked back into the kitchen as Alastor was back to making dinner. He heard me walk in, so he stopped what he was doing to come up to me. He wrapped his arms around me and brought me close to him. He captured my lips in a small kiss.

"How was your day out with your sister my dear?" Alastor asked as he unwrapped me from his arms slightly.

Flashing him a big smile I said, "It was very nice. Good to see her again and she was excited to see Elena of course." I chuckled a little.

"That's good." Alastor unwrapped his arms fully and went back over to the food he had on the stove. "So anything new with your sister?" He wondered.

"Not really, but Kota told me some news today." I said with a little excitement.

"Oh, what might that be?"

I took a pause, "Kota wants to ask Lizzy to marry him."

Alastor froze and then turned back to look at me, "Really?"

I nodded, "Yep. I was so surprised."

Alastor walked back up to me and wrapped his arm around my shoulders. "Well that is wonderful news indeed. When does the old sport plan to pop the question?"

"Well we are still figuring that out." I told him. "He wants to ask her under the tree in the clearing of the forest. Where we took them on that date. Think we can work something out for him?"

Alastor put his other hand to his chin. "I think I can arrange something of course dearest. What do we say in about two weeks from now? That way if he wants others there, we can get them all in."

"Sounds like a wonderful idea Al. I'll ask Kota if two weeks works for him. Then I can see who all can come if he agrees."

"Fantastic! That day will be wonderful. We can make it so."

"Don't go overboard honey. They like things simple."

"I guess that's true. We can organize it all in time." Alastor turned and went back to the food. "Do you want to have the little fawn with us?"

"I'd like her to be there. I feel she would be ok. She is around people she knows."

Alastor looked over his shoulder at me. "Are you just worried about leaving her alone with someone?"

"No." I quickly answered and looked away.

In truth, I was. I wanted Elena to be with us but at the same time just a day away from her would be nice. Just a day to spend with everyone. Be alone with Alastor. I can't even remember the last time we had a day together. Let alone a night in bed together without interruption.

I understood that it was just the part of being a parent you had to deal with. I was fine with that, but just the thought of just a day without it sounded a little nice. Just a small break. Even if it was just for half the day. It honestly would be hard in my opinion to just give her to someone for a day and not just worry about her every second.

Only the worst could happen when I think about it. I feel I'd never put my phone down. I'd be texting them every second asking for an update. It's probably something I'm over thinking but you couldn't blame me. The last thing I'd want if for something bad to happen to her when not in my care. It's not like I don't trust my friends, I trust them with my life. Its honestly would be weird without her around now.

My thoughts were interrupted when Alastor walked back up to me and grabbed my chin lightly in his hand. "I can see your mind fighting behind those eyes of yours. You are worried. You say no, but you are. What parents wouldn't?" He let go of my chin to lay the same hand on my cheek. "I would be worried as well for the little fawn. I always will." I finally had the courage to look at him. "A day or even half a day would not hurt you nor me. We don't have to do it for this special day with Kota and Lizzy. Maybe someday soon we could because I'm sure we both could use a small break. Don't you agree?"

All I did was nod. Alastor smiled at me softly.

"We can make it a date night for me and you." He placed a kiss on my forehead. "Plus I am sure you would like a nice romantic night without interruption, hmm?"

I felt a blush come to my face. That made him chuckle.

He leaned forward to my ear and I felt his breath hot against it. "I know you would like to be as loud as you like as I pound you into the bed as it rocks so hard it hits the wall roughly."

My blush got redder on my face. "Alastor stop it. You'll get me worked up." I hissed lowly as I pushed him back from me a little. "I guess...one night...won't hurt. Who would we have watch her though?"

"We can figure that out later." He leaned forward again and kissed my ear. He took it into his mouth to scrape his teeth lightly against it. A shiver went down my spine.

"Alastor you are making dinner. Stop it." I warned.

"It's done actually, and I have it on low, so it stays warm." He growled seductively. "Let me at least have a piece of you right now while the little one is asleep."

"We can do a make out but that's all." I answered him.

He smirked. "Are you sure that's all you want?"

"It's where we can start." I corrected myself.

Without warning Alastor lifted me up and set me down on top of the island countertop. I let out a small squeak in surprise. Then before I knew it Alastor had crashed his lips into mine. I just gave in and melted into his kiss. I wrapped my hands around his shoulders and pulled him close. His kiss was rough but that was ok because I felt it was needed. It's been a while since we shared a deep kiss like this.

When I felt his tongue graze against my bottom lip, I gladly parted them as he slipped his tongue inside. I hummed against his lips as he explored my mouth, I was enjoying his touch. He took his hands that were laying on my hips and slipped them under my shirt to touch my skin underneath. He glided his fingers across my sides and to my back.

Soon we parted for air and he leaned his forehead against mine.

I placed a small kiss onto his lips, "I love you."

"And I love you." He breathed out as he went back to kiss me deep again.

Alastor leaned in more and pulled me closer to his chest and I wrapped my legs around his waist. He grazed his teeth against my lip, and I let out a small hum in delight. He went from kissing my lips to going over and kissing my cheek and then down my neck. He latched onto the side of my neck for a quick moment and then grazed his teeth lightly over the spot. I held back a moan in my throat from the feeling.

Unfortunately, as always, our kiss was interrupted. I felt a tug on my pant leg. I tried to ignore it at first, but it got tugged again but rougher. We pulled apart and looked down to see Alastor shadow as it held onto my pant leg.

As I looked down at it, all it did was point out of the kitchen. Also then Rufio walked into the kitchen and sat down. He looked up at us and gave a tiny bark. He raised a paw up to me.

Alastor groaned and put his head into my chest.

I gave a laugh and just went and pet his head. "Sorry honey, looks like this will have to continue another time."

The deer demon sighed and lifted his head. "Another time then."

I gave him a reassuring smile and kissed his cheek. "Maybe tonight we can just go straight to it. I know you don't like doing quickies since that's all we've been doing but it's up to you if you want to continue."

Alastor's smile widened, "I'll do it for you my dear because I know you still love the close intimacy."

I gave a chuckle, "Well you aren't wrong. Especially when it's with you Al." My ears perked up when I started to hear Elena crying. "I'll be back, let me see how she is."

Alastor helped me down from the counter and gave me one last kiss. I walked away from the kitchen and down the hall to the nursery. She was crying, not hard but she was starting to cry. I walked up to the side of the crib and laid my hand on her head to pet her ears.

"Now now, why is my baby crying?" I said softly.

Once I had talked, she opened her eyes now filled with tears. Her crying slowed as I continued to pet her head. I went to her ear and gently started to rub it between my fingers.

"There you go. We just missed me huh?" She soon stopped crying out, but her tears still fell. "Good girl. Mommy's here, don't worry."

She calmed down now, and she reached her hand up and grabbed my pinkie. She gave it a small squeeze. I gave a chuckle. I found her pacifier and put it in her mouth. She started to suck on it as soon as I gave it to her.

"My sweet girl. You just missed me. I'm here with you now, calm down." She let out a long sigh through her nose. "You're butting in with me and daddy time you know. That's ok, he can get over it." I whispered down to her as I continued to rub her ear. I leaned into her crib and kissed her forehead. "Love you little pup."


All this stuff happening oh my!