Three to Tango
Chapter: Lullaby
Written by: Missy and Brianna
Disclaimer: Do we look like we still own anything? Nope. You're right. We own nothing. We poor. He he. Oh wait, we do own Savannah. He he.
AN: Thank you so much for those who reviewed chapter 10.
AN2: You might cry with this chapter. Just a fair warning.
Hush my love now don't you cry
Everything will be all right
Close your eyes and drift in dream
Rest in peaceful sleep
If there's one thing I hope I showed you
If there's one thing I hope I showed you
Hope I showed you
Just give love to all
Oh my love...in my arms tight
Every day you give me life
As I drift off to your world
Will rest in peaceful sleep
I know there's one thing that you showed me
I know there's one thing that you showed me
That you showed me
Just give love to all
Let's give love to all
Lullaby by Creed from Weathered
Nick, Sara and Savannah came home a couple of days later. Nick pulled into the driveway. He got out of the car and walked around and opened Sara's door. He then went to the backseat and got Savannah's car seat. He met Sara at the front door and let her in. They both headed straight to Savannah's room. When Sara opened the door they got the shock of their lives.
On the wall above the crib were pastel painted wood blocks spelling out "Savannah Rose". There was a rocking chair set in the corner with a huge teddy bear on it. A beautiful wooden changing table was on the wall across from the crib. The bottom shelves were stocked with diapers, while the top had stuffed animals in all shape, sizes and colors on it. In the corner across from the rocking chair sat boxes of presents. On the wall over the window was a huge sign that said "Welcome Home Savannah".
Sara was so overcome with emotion that she began to cry. Nick placed the car seat down on the floor, Savannah was still sound asleep in it. Nick put his arm around Sara.
"It's beautiful" Sara cried.
"Why don't you see if Savannah likes her new bed?" Nick suggested.
Sara nodded and bent down and carefully took her daughter out of her car seat.
"Hey sweetie, let's get you to bed." She carried Savannah over to the crib. Sara was about to lay her down when she noticed that there was a stuffed pig sitting in the crib. There was a blue ribbon around the pig's neck, attached was a note: "To Savannah, from your Grandpa Grissom" Sara read. Sara smiled and placed Savannah in the crib. Savannah didn't even stir. Sara watched her for a few moments and then headed out of the room with Nick, making sure to turn on the baby monitor on their way out. They made their way to the living room and sat down on the couch.
"You need anything Sar?" Nick asked.
"No, I'm just really tired" Sara replied
"Then why don't you go and take a nap and I'm going to get some things cleaned up around here."
"What about Savannah?"
"She's asleep. The baby monitors on and I'm not completely incompetent" Nick said with a smile.
Sara smiled back and got up, "I know". She kissed him on the cheek, "thanks. Wake me up if you need me."
Nick watched as Sara padded her way into the bedroom. He started cleaning up some of the dishes that were lying around. He was in the baby's room sanitizing everything when Savannah started to cry. Nick didn't want her to wake up Sara. He quickly went over to the crib and picked her up.
"Hey princess." He soothed her talking quietly. "What's wrong baby? Are you hungry?"
Savannah looked at him and continued to cry.
"Shh. Let's get you some warm milk." Nick carried her into the kitchen and pulled out a bottle of milk. Sara had made a few bottles before they left the hospital. Nick warmed the milk and tested it. He gave the bottle to Savannah who began to drink greedily.
"You must be hungry!"
As soon as she was done, Nick burped her and brought her back to the nursery. She began to whimper again and Nick checked her diaper. Sure enough, it needed to be changed. Nick brought her to the changing table and changed her. Savannah's blue eyes watched Nick closely. It was as if she was trying to figure him out. Once Nick finished he took her to the rocking chair. He sat down and began to rock her. She started to whimper. He did the one thing he could thing of and began to sing a lullaby to her.
"Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird
And if that mockingbird won't sing,
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring
And if that diamond ring turns brass,
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass
And if that looking glass gets broke,
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat
And if that billy goat won't pull,
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull
And if that cart and bull fall down,
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town"
He didn't notice that Sara had entered the room. She just stood back and watched as Nick sang to her daughter. Nick gazed up and noticed her standing there and he stopped singing.
"How long have you been standing there?" he asked.
"Long enough"
"She was getting fussy"
Sara walked over to Nick and glanced down at her daughter who was now sound asleep.
"Why don't you lay her back down" Sara suggested.
Nick placed Savannah back in the crib and he and Sara quietly left the room and headed towards the living room. Once there they sat down on the couch.
"Nick, I really appreciate everything you've done. You've sacrificed a lot for me and Savannah."
"Sara, I…"
"No. Let me finish." Sara interrupted. "I know this isn't how you expected to spend the last couple of months. You know, baby sitting me. You gave up everything. I'm not sure why though. Savannah's my responsibility and I know we'll be fine. I'm sure you're ready to have a social life again. It's not that I don't love having you around, because I do, but it's not fair to you."
"Sara, wait. You don't understand, I want to be here. I care about you and Savannah. Look I need to tell you something and I need you to hear me out before you respond, okay?" He waited for Sara to nod before continuing. "That day with Hank at the hospital he made me promise to take care of you. What Hank didn't realize was that I was going to take care of you anyways. Even if he never asked me, I would have. I didn't give up anything Sara. I have gained everything. I have you and Savannah. She' my baby and I love her."
Tears were cascading down Sara's face. Nick gently wiped the tears away with his thumb.
"Nick. I don't know what to say."
"You don't have to say anything. I'm always going to be here for you."
Sara wrapped her arms around Nick and held him.
AN: Also, we don't own the lullaby. So don't try to sue us on that one either.