Disclaimer: Not mine.
A/N: May be another couple of chapters on the way.
"Hey, you comin'?" he asks, turning to face me as he straightens the collar of his jacket.
"Yeah. I'll be there in a minute." I shuffle a couple of papers on my desk, as if looking for something. After a moment I hear him walk away and I know he doesn't buy my story. Doesn't really matter anyway, I think as I take the steps two at a time, going up to the crib. I slow down as I get to the doorway. She's right where I thought she'd be, standing at the window, looking through the grating and the bars. Her hands are in her pockets and I can't help but walk over and slide my arms beneath hers, giving her a hug. She removes her hands from her pockets, placing them over my own, which are resting on her stomach.
"How're you holdin' up?" I ask gently.
"All right."
"You wanna just stay at home tonight? I could make spaghetti with that sauce you love." My cheek is brushing against her hair and I can smell her shampoo.
"If you promise not to badger me."
"Scout's honor." I look down at the top of her head for a moment. "I gotta go. Fin'll have a heart attack if I don't get my ass out to the car in the next ten seconds."
"Go ahead. I have to head back downstairs anyway."
"I'll see you later then?"
"Of course, now go before Fin blows a gasket."
I kiss her quickly on the cheek for finally leaving her. When I get out to the car, Fin shoots me a knowing look before pulling away from the curb. It's going to be a long day.