Seth groaned rolling over as the sunlight cast through the blinds and into his eyes. Rubbing the sleep from them his eyes met with their tiny duplicate as Rhys peered over the edge of the play pen. His little teeth set into his bottom lip and his eyes watery Seth jumped from the bed gently lifting the toddler into his arms. "Hey it's okay buddy" He murmured adjusting him he felt his diaper and winced at how heavy it was. "How come you didn't cry to get my attention champ?" Seth felt his stomach drop at realization that Rhys was probably used to not only having his cries ignored but being left in soiled diapers for long periods of time. Pressing his lips to his temple Seth laid him down and changed his diaper opting to leave his bottoms off. Laying back down he laid Rhys against his chest smiling as he pressed his face into his chest his little fists gripping at his blanket.
Laying there Seth's mind reeled as he processed his last few days. He was grateful he found Rhys and that he could make sure he had the life he deserved but he couldn't figure out who his mom was. None of the women he slept with had ever given him a druggie vibe and Rhys looked so much like him that his features gave nothing away and then there was Leah. He wasn't sure if he was more sad or angry at the entire situation. After all he had done for her the minute his life got a little messy she bailed. Yet part of him hoped she'd change her mind. Soft whimpering pulled Seth from his thoughts as Rhys pressed his face into his neck his little fist pressed into his mouth.
Easing up from the bed Seth rubbed his hand up and down his back quietly making his way to the kitchen. "There they are" Bob grinned peering over the edge of the newspaper. "Have a good sleep?" Holly asked from her spot in the kitchen. Seth nodded adding the warm water to the formula. "We did someone's just hungry now" Seth chuckled as Rhys whined unhappily. Dropping into a chair next to his mom Seth gave Rhys the bottle smiling at the death grip his had on his fingers. Holly watched as Rhys looked up at his dad his tiny fingers flexed around Seth's large ones. "Do you think he'd be okay if I brushed his hair?"
"He's pretty into his bottle he'll be fine" Seth nodded but watched Rhys's face carefully as Holly gently pulled her fingers through his hair. His little eyes widened slightly at the touch but then relaxed as he felt how gentle she was being. Putting the bottle on the table Seth helped Rhys sit up in his lap watching his little eyes inventory the woman in front of him. "That's grandma buddy" Seth whispered watching as Rhys's gaze flashed between the two. "Hi sweet boy, think you'd come see? Huh I could use some baby cuddles" Holly said softly holding her hands out to Rhys. He eyed her out stretched arms wearily leaning his head back against Seth's. "Its okay baby grandma won't hurt you and I'm right here" Seth said softly. Carefully Seth placed Rhys in Holly's arms watching his face closely for any panic or fear. Wrapping her arms around the toddler she pressed her lips against the crown of his head. "Seth what are those?" She hissed noticing the blue and purple that littered the baby's legs. Seth watched as his step fathers eyes narrowed and he peered at his tiny legs.
"Proof of how miserable his life was" Seth growled the ladies who had contacted him refused any information telling him the police would answer his questions. "This morning he didn't even fuss to wake me up when he was wet and hungry. I swear who ever did this when I find them I'm going to kill them" He snarled immediately regretting it as Rhys began to whimper. "Sorry champ" Seth said softly brushing his fingers over his cheek. "I'll talk to some friends" Bob murmured and by the cold edge to his eyes Seth knew better then to push it.
"So baby supplies what all do you need" Holly beamed at her son sensing a shopping trip. Seth groaned running his hands through his hair. "I've got what me, Ro and Dean picked up which was just enough to survive the week" After cleaning up and getting dressed Seth, Holly and Rhys were headed to the store to toddler proof Seth's house. Bucking the car seat Seth couldn't help but grin Rhys had on tiny blue jeans, white and black converse and a grey hoodie that read "daddy's little dude"
The first store they went to was for furniture Seth ordered a crib that turned into a toddler bed, dressers, change table and a wood toy chest while Holly wandered around with Rhys in her arms. The second place took much longer as the pair picked out clothes, toys, bedding, diapers and other supplies. Seth laughed loudly when Holly placed a pair of kid's aviators on Rhys and placed a dark grey t-shirt in front of him that read "Daddy's chick magnet" Rhys sat quietly the entire time taking in all that was around him until they passed through the stuffed toy department and he saw a blue stegosaurus with green spots. He babbled at Seth his little hands reaching towards it. "Whatcha see champ?" Seth asked lifting Rhys into his arms not having a clue what the babbling meant Seth followed his gaze over to the dinosaur "Hey he's pretty cool you want him? You've been a good boy today let's get him" Seth smiled as Rhys clutched the dinosaur.
With the shopping trip a success Seth and Holly decided to stop for lunch and their favourite restaurant. Once they sat down and Rhys was comfortable they chatted about various things until a familiar voice snapped Seth's head to its direction.
"You have a lot of nerve showing up here"
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