First Steps
"Come on, Cora," Law cooed as their son held onto his fingers. Everyone was out on the deck. It was such a nice day and they had been spending so much time underwater. Law decided they all needed some fresh air. "Walk to mommy."
Corazon looked up at Law with a bright smile. He then looked over at Neo. She held out her hands to him. "Come here, baby."
The crew smiled. They were sitting and standing around the edges of the deck with their fishing lines hanging in the water. Corazon released Law's fingers. He moved one foot, but dropped to his bottom. Neo's heart skipped. "He's fine, Neo."
"Yeah." Neo nodded. "I know, I know."
Corazon looked up at Law and pouted. Law chuckled and kneeled down. "Come on, Cora. You can stand back up."
"Da dada da," Corazon chattered. He turned onto his hands and knees. He then grabbed a hold of Law and pulled himself back to his feet. He turned to Neo again. "Ma ama."
"You can do it, Cora!" Shachi cheered.
"Do it, Cora!" Penguin added.
"Walk to mommy," Law said again. Corazon looked up at him then turned to Neo. He released his hold on Law. Once his balanced was stable, Corazon took one step. Neo bit her bottom lip. She wanted him to walk, but she also didn't want him to fall. She could be a bit over protective of him at times.
Corazon then took another step. He swayed a bit, but didn't fall. Everyone watch with anticipation as Corazon took one step after another. Neo couldn't contain her squeal when he finally made it into her arms. "You did it! He did it! Law! Our son took his first steps on his own!"
"I know!" The crew cheered as Law stepped over to Neo and Corazon. Corazon giggled wildly. Law kissed Neo then tickled Corazon's chin. "Good job, son."