Title: Male Bonding

Author: Autumn

E-mail: eddievedderismylife@hotmail.com

Disclaimer: I do not own Logan or Marie. The song is "Closer" by Better
Than Ezra, and Tanner is my creation!

Distribution: Mutual Admiration, WRFA, XMMFC, others just ask first please.

Rating: G. Yes, from me, shocking I know. : )

Summary: Logan refltects on a little change in his life.

Author's Notes: Go out and buy "Closer" by Better Than Ezra please, please
do. You'll be oh-so-happy you did, I promise. On that note, I promise to
try and stop writing song-fickish things. Really. Last one, I think.

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And the morning light was breaking
Slowly moving across the bed
He gets up without her waking
To the voices in his head

Through the shadows in the hallway
To the room they painted blue
And on the inside he is frightened
At a loss for what to do

The man known as Logan rose from his bed in the early morning
light. Contrary to popular belief, Logan was the quintessential early bird;
it was his wife that liked to sleep in late. Hearing stirring from the
other room, Logan kissed his wife on the top of her head and crossed the
small hallway to the nursery.
The gruff man poaked his head over the handmade crib to look at
his son. Even six months later, he was still amazed that he had had a part
in creating this little person. Though he'd never admit it, Logan was
always a little afraid to pick him up for fear of hurting the infant. The
outstretched arms were a clear indication that the child wanted to be picked
up, and he tentatively reached down to pick his son up. Not wanting the
baby to start crying and wake Marie up, Logan strode over to the rocking
chair Marie always used when she was trying to put their child to sleep.



Until he opens up his eyes
And the angels all look down

Even closer than this life
Closer than your faith
Closer than the things that you hold dearly
And in vain
Closer than this life
Falling through again
Giving more than anything
That you could hope to win



An amalgamation of peace, love, joy, pride, contentment and
protectiveness radiated from the connection between Logan and his son. The
kid's looks balanced equally between his parents. He had Marie's dark brown
hair and fair skin. He got his hazel eyes and expressive facial features
from Logan. Scott swore that the kid already had the raised eyebrow down
pat.
They'd decided on the name Tanner for their first child. As
Tanner turned his curious gaze to his father their eyes locked, and Logan
was overwhelmed with sensation. This child was everything to him. Tanner
was everything pure, innocent and unaffected in the world. He was the
creation of the deep connection between himself and Marie, and he was a
reflection of the love that Logan still couldn't believe he'd been granted.
Tanner symbolized all the good in Logan's life. He was the karmic balance
for the lost years and memories.




And he knows his life is changing
It's never easy letting go
For the first time you are mortal
As the child before you grows
And he wonders at the sight
Of the joy that he has found

Even closer than this life
Closer than your faith
Closer than the things that you hold dearly
And in vain
Closer than this life
Falling through again
Giving more than anything
That you could hope to win


When Marie had first announced her desire to start a family,
Logan was a little bit freaked. Though he loved Marie and couldn't imagine
ever wanting to leave, adding a baby to the equation really cemented his
attachment to Westchester. It was the end of his life on the road, the end
of one chapter in his life, and the beginning of another. Looking back now
it was kind of funny, the big, badass Wolverine was a little afraid at the
thought of a baby.
God he was glad his wife was so smart, and caring, and stubborn
enough to withhold sex from him until he was ready to at least talk about
starting a family. He'd cracked after all of 12 hours. So the baby-making
had commenced, and as soon as he'd sensed her body chemistry changing to
accommodate another lifeform he had the profound sense that his life was
going to change. Perhaps it was obvious, but it had been the strongest
feeling like that he'd ever had, including the night before he'd proposed to
Marie.



And what would you intend to find?
Solitude? Your peace of mind?
Holding out for something less
Than touching the hand of God?

Even closer than this life
Closer than this faith
Closer than the things that you hold dearly
And in vain
Closer than this life
Falling through again
Giving more than anything
That you could hope to win



Tanner eventually yawned, and Logan unwilling to break the
imitate moment just yet, continued rocking his son gently in his arms. The
child fell asleep with a peaceful expression that Marie had told him was an
exact replica of his father's. As the pink sky began to grow brighter,
Logan rose from the chair and strode back into the room he and Marie shared.
He took a moment to admire the mother of his child, one of
his favorite pastimes. Her chocolate and white hair strewn across the pillow
eyes close, mouth slightly open and tiny frame curled up underneath the
blankets. She shifted in her sleep, unconsciously seeking out Logan's
warmth. A slight frown creased her features as she failed to find her human
furnace.
Not wanting to deny her any longer, Logan carefully slipped
into bed with Tanner still in tow. He gently pulled Marie too him, and
placed Tanner on his chest. He breathed evenly, fully content. He had
everything he loved, everything he could ever want or need lying right in
this bed. Knowing that eventually they would have to get up and face the
world, Logan settled for enjoying the moment and keeping his family as close
to him as possible.


Closer than this life
Closer finally
Living for the only thing
You ever made complete
Oh, for the one thing
That you both did perfectly