Their playful nature riles them up, as their laughs quickly turn to moans. Their kisses soon deepen, and their hands begin to roam, and just as she feels her arousal take off, and she reaches for what her love den hankers for. They hear a familiar cry through the baby monitor. They both pause, as they look at the video monitor on the bedside table, equipped with night vision.
They see her moving around, but she's not crying. It's more like a whine. Hoping, she manages to soothe herself and fall back asleep on her own. They go from hearing her fussiness, to hearing silence.
Jumping at the chance to finish what they've started, their hands are back in motion, along with their bodies, as they once gain slip into their bubble, loving one another deep into the night.
Morning finds Tony awaking to an empty bed, as he reaches over for his love. But, comes up empty. He then sits up, and sees yes. His is in fact, in bed alone. But when he looks at the baby monitor by the bed; he sees his wife at the changing table, changing their daughter. He hears her saying, "Morning mommy's little angle. How are you this morning?"
Isa's gurgling couldn't sound cuter than it ever has, as she responds to her mommy's voice. Tony looks on as he also hears her say, "It's going to be you and me for a bit little one, while daddy's away checking on Papa Sam. But, we will be okay, won't we?" Again Isa gurgles at the appropriate time, making Tony grin, as he hears his wife say, "Yes we will. We will miss him. But we will be just fine; just like Papa Sam will be fine."
Kerry picks up her little love button, and gives her a sweet kiss. Enjoying her laughs and smiles. Her heart melts every time she looks at her daughter. Especially when she sees her love's eyes staring back at her. She smiles at her as she takes her into her arms and walks over to the rocking chair for her morning feeding. As she settles into the rocking chair, she positions herself to feed her. And, much like she does every morning, she latches on quickly.
As she feeds, Kerry sings a lullaby, her mommy sang to her when she was child. Tony marvels as his wife's voice fills the room. He watches, as she feeds their baby emotionally and physically, and it makes his heart smile. He says to himself, "I am one lucky man."
Upon taking in the beauty that is his wife and daughter's bonding time. He gets up, and decides to start packing. In the time it takes for Kerry to finish nursing. He's managed to pack a bag with clothes for a week and shower.
When he comes out of the bathroom; he's half dressed, only missing a shirt. He grins instantly when he looks at the bed. He sees his wife and daughter waiting for him.
Kerry locks eyes with her husband as she says, "Hello sleepy head." He grins as he replies, "Hey there yourself beautiful ladies." He walks over to meet them, as Isa rests on her chest. He kisses his wife's lips, and kisses his daughter's forehead. When his kiss meets her forehead, her eyes flutter open, and her feet kick.
They both smile, as they see Isa trying to raise her head up to look at him. Kerry says, "She knows her daddy's near." He grins as he reaches for his baby girl, taking her into his arms as he says, "Yes she does. Daddy will always be here for her. Isn't that right little one?" Isa gurgles in response, making he and Kerry laugh with enjoyment.
She watches as her husband dotes on their daughter. It does her heart good to see how much he adores her, and how she at 4 months soaks up the attention. It reminds her of the stories her mother has shared with her about her and her own father when she was a baby. She has to admit, she is a daddy's girl for sure, and that has never changed regardless of her age.
As she continues to enjoy their family time, there's a shift as Josie comes into the bedroom. She run in and at first she goes to Tony, but sees he's busy. So she walks over to Kerry's feet, looking to be picked up. Kerry says, "Oh thanks for making me your second choice." Josie barks as if she's responding.
Their morning together goes quicker than they'd like. They have breakfast together, and talk out the details of him leaving. They both agree he should go now, so he can get there and assess the situation for himself. A week or less should be enough time to become fully abreast of the goings on.
Afterwards, she calls Janet, and she agrees to stay with her while Tony is gone to give her support with the baby, and her work schedule. Next, he calls Shonda and leaves a message on her voicemail about him taking some personal time.
When he hangs up, he looks at his wife and she says, "I'm sure she will be thrilled when she hears that." He responds, "I'm sure you're right. It's not like she's bubbling with glee to see me on set." She sighs and nods in agreement with him. There's no winning for losing with her for sure.
They both know she will need to get going soon, which causes the mood to shift. He takes her into his arms as they sit on the couch together. She hugs him, and he hugs her into return, as she says, "I'm going to miss you so much." He replies, "I'm going to miss you too babe." He strokes her back, soothing her. She closes her eyes, listening to his heartbeat. It always calms her. In her head, she says a small prayer for his dad and for his safe travels to and from his visit with his dad.
Seconds later the doorbell rings, and her eyes open. But, she says, "I don't want to get up." He smiles as he says, "I know babe. I don't want you to. But. We have to. Come on, Janet and the car service driver are waiting." She agrees with him. She has to go. Looking up at him longingly, he kisses her lips.
They stand up and share another hug and kiss, and he picks up a sleeping Isa from her carrier, and gives her a good-bye kiss. He then walks them down to the waiting car. He straps his daughter in, and kisses his wife good bye. He stands watching the car pull out of the garage. It tugs at his heart to see them go, and know that he won't be here with them. But, he knows he has to go.
As he walks back into the house it crosses his mind to make one more call before he heads out. He makes his call, securing some added protection for his lady in his absence, knowing that given their current working circumstances, she will appreciate the back up. Upon completing the call, he hits the road, ready to face the uncertainty that awaits him.