November 9th, 2003

Boy was it an adjustment to have a newborn in the house. Maya was a very well behaved baby, but it was still hard to get used to it. There were feedings every three hours, diaper changes, baths, and a lot of other things. Bug and Lily were running on no sleep, but they really didn't care. Maya was perfect.

Lily sat in the rocking chair as she fed Maya. Breastfeeding was such an amazing thing. Lily absolutely loved it. It was a fantastic bonding moment with her and her daughter. Bug walked in with a smile upon his face. Of course, he loved this also.

"Lunch is ready." He said softly. Lily nodded as she looked up at him.

"Okay." She whispered, "Maya is almost asleep." Bug stood there watching his daughter nurse. Her sucking motions soon began to slow and milk seeped from her mouth. Bug smiled softly.

"The two of you are so gorgeous when you do that." He whispered. Lily pulled away from her daughter and wiped her mouth.

"She's gorgeous." Lily winked and laid Maya in her crib. Bug wrapped his arm around her waist.

"I can't believe we created that, Lily." Bug said softly. Lily reached down and ran her hand over Maya's downy brown hair.

"It's amazing isn't it?" She smiled. "Our love created this."

"In a month we can try to create another one." Bug winked.

"Lord no." Lily chuckled as she turned Maya's baby monitor on, "One is enough for me right now." Lily smiled walking out of the nursery. Bug shook his head.

"One more in a couple of years." He said, "Okay?"

"We'll see." Lily winked as she went into the kitchen; "This smells really good."

"Grilled cheese and tomato soup." He said, "Not the most expensive lunch."

"It's perfect." She said as she sat down at the kitchen table, "Do you really need to go back to work tomorrow?" Bug nodded.

"We need to feed and clothe Maya don't we?" He asked.

"Yeah." Lily said as she spooned some tomato soup into her mouth, "It's going to be so weird not having you here. What if I can't do this alone?" Bug couldn't help but to chuckle gently.

"I will be home in a few hours and you know it. You can call me if Maya gets really out of hand. You know how much trouble a two-week-old can get into. I might as well call the cops."

"Okay, enough." She smiled as she picked up the baby monitor; "Can you hear that?" Bug frowned.

"Hear what?" He asked her.

"Exactly." Lily stood up; "She's not breathing. Maya's not breathing." Bug started to laugh. "Don't laugh she's dead!" Lily ran to the nursery and to the crib, "Maya, Maya, wake up."

"Lily, She's asleep. She needs to sleep." Bug said.

"Maya, wake up." Lily shook her daughter's feet. The baby opened her eyes and immediately started to cry. Lily scooped her up into her arms; "It's all right. Mommy's here." Bug sighed.

"Are you happy now? She's awake." Bug said to his wife.

"At least I know she's alive." Lily kissed her head. Bug growled slightly. He had to remind himself that Lily was a first time mother. She just had a baby two weeks ago. It would take a while for her hormones to taper off and for her to get used to the fact that she was responsible for another human's life.

November 23rd, 2003

Maya watched Bug carefully. He kissed her nose and looked into her deep brown eyes. One could get lost in them. She tried to smile, but her smiling muscles were still really weak. In a couple of weeks she would have it. She lifted her legs up and Bug grabbed on of her feet.

"Look at these little piggies. They are aching to be played with." Bug looked down at his daughter who was almost a month old. "This little piggy went to the market. This little piggy went home. This piggy had roast beef and this little piggy had none and this little piggy went wee wee wee all the way up Maya's leg."

"Ahhhhh!" Maya squealed. She startled herself with her little squeal. Bug chuckled softly and picked her up.

"You know what, Maya? Why would a pig eat roast beef?" Bug asked, "I never really understood that. Let's go see what Mommy is doing." Bug stood up and walked to their bedroom. Lily was sleeping She was curled up in a little ball. He chuckled and lay down next to her. He placed Maya between them. Lily opened her eyes slowly. She yawned and looked down at her daughter.

"Hey." She mumbled.

"Didn't mean to wake you up." He said. Lily stretched.

"It's okay. It's almost time for her feeding anyway." She undid her blouse. Lily helped Maya latch on and she relaxed. "I almost forget what it's like to not have a baby attached to you and what its like to sleep for eight hours a night." Bug smiled at her.

"Yeah, but would you want all that back?" Lily shook her head.

"No. I absolutely love my life." She whispered softly as her eyes started to flutter shut. Bug chuckled gently.

* * *

Nigel and Jordan walked into the apartment as Bug let them in.

"Where is my goddaughter?" Nigel grinned brightly.

"Lily is feeding her again." Bug said. Jordan held up her hands.

"I won't interfere with that." She said with a chuckle.

"Can I get you anything?" Bug asked.

"I'm fine." Nigel said as Lily walked out, "Hey there."

"Hey!!" Lily was grinning from ear to ear, "What are you doing here?"

"Came to see the mini Lily." Jordan chuckled as Lily held out the baby, "Yo, what are you doing?"

"Hold her." Lily chuckled, "She doesn't have the plague."

"Yeah, but…It's a baby." Jordan said taking Maya in her arms.

"You won't break her unless you drop her." Lily said.

"Don't be too sure that I won't do that." Jordan looked down at the baby. Her eyes sparkled when she looked at Jordan.

"I think she like's you." Nigel said.

"Well, what's not to like?" Jordan chuckled as she sat down with Maya. She held onto Jordan's finger tightly, "Hey there. My name is Jordan. I work with your mom and dad. I'm going to be a great influence in your life. I'm going to teach you so much."

"Oh lord." Nigel laughed, "Maya is doomed if that's true."

"Hey! I'm not that bad." Jordan said. Lily arched her eyebrow.

"Yes you are." She smiled. Jordan nodded.

"Okay, maybe, but what if Maya becomes a medical examiner? She'll need someone to teach her the ropes." Jordan said.

"She does have a father, you know." Bug said. Jordan smiled.

"I forgot." she said. Lily snuggled into Bug as she watched Jordan and Nigel play and talk to Maya. It was really nice to see this. They were really good friends.

"Jordan?" Lily said.

"You want your girl back?" Jordan smiled. Lily chuckled.

"Not yet." She said, "Do you want to be Maya's god mother?"

"What?" Jordan's eyes widened, "But Nigel is her godfather."

"I know." Lily said, "But seeing you with her and everything. She deserves a godmother. I would like it to be you, if you want."

"Bug?" Jordan looked at him, "Is it okay with you?"

"It's fine by me." Bug smiled.

"Wow…That's like a big deal." Jordan said.

"Yeah, but you won't be doing it alone." Nigel said to her.

"If you don't want to its all right, Jordan." Lily said.

"No. I want to." Jordan smiled at the baby, "Doubt I'll ever have one of these myself. I'll live vicariously through you." Jordan kissed Maya's forehead, "Little Maya Butterfly, you're in for a wild ride."