Chapter 4: Our One and Only
Kevin helped Lucy out of the wheelchair and into a chair a nurse had dragged over. Another nurse came over holding the baby and gently placed her in Lucy's arms. Lucy looked at her daughter. "She's beautiful," she stuttered as her eyes filled up with tears. "What's wrong?" questioned Kevin. "I'm just so happy," cried Lucy. "Have you thought of a name yet, Mrs. Kinkirk?" asked a nurse. "Yes, I think we'll name her Sophia Grace," said Lucy with an ear to ear smile. "Okay, thank you," said the nurse as she walked away writing on a clipboard. "That's a great name Lucy," Kevin said. "I wanted to give her a meaningful middle name since she's our little miracle," Lucy said.
Just then Dr. Tillerman walked in. "Good news! Lucy, I've reviewed your charts and the baby's charts and it seems you can go home tomorrow." "That's great! Thank you, doctor," Lucy replied. "Thank you," Kevin joined in shaking hands with the doctor. As Dr. Tillerman was walking away Kevin said, "Luce, I think this the happiest day of my life!" "Happier than our wedding day?" Lucy asked jokingly. "You mean wedding night?" Kevin answered mockingly. "Kevin!" Lucy exclaimed. "I'm kidding," he replied as he leaned down to kiss her.
Next Day
Kevin and Lucy walked down to the nursery to pick up Sophia and head home. Lucy was so happy that everything had worked out fine. Kevin was the best husband and she couldn't imagine a more perfect baby girl.
As they reached the nursery Kevin started to talk. "This is the first time all three of us will be home as a family" "I know! Isn't it exciting!? Lucy said. Lucy reached down to pick up Sophia. "Ready to go home baby?" Lucy asked softly.