Chica was a literal savior after Goldie had included her on his little secret. While he stayed in the back room, she was able to make baby-safe foods and heat up milk from the fridge. She would sneak off when the band was break and help him feed Hailey but when it came to certain...things a baby went through, Goldie had no idea what to do. The first time after Hailey ate, she squirmed and made a quiet fussing sound.
The golden animatronic's eyes widened and tried to rock her to calm her down but she kept fussing. "Shhh shh its ok..." he said quietly. Then, he got a whiff of something...disgusting and he made a face. "Oh..." he mumbled and looked around hurriedly, trying to find something to clean her up.
Hailey had her eyes closed as she squirmed more. Goldie spotted a box of extra employee uniforms and carried her over to it. He grabbed a tattered blanket and gently laid her down on her back on top of the blanket. Picking out a shirt, he tried to change her. When he was done, she had a large shirt wrapped around her tush and Goldie nervously smiled. "There. I think that's good." he said. Hailey stopped fussing and sucked her thumb while the golden bear threw out the evidence of the smell. "That was stinky. You made a mess, didn't you?" he asked gently with a small smile. Hailey looked at her toes and was quiet before bursting into more tears.
That made Goldie jump in surprise. "What? What's wrong? I just changed your diaper!" he wondered frantically until something clicked in his mind. Most babies needed or had a comfort item with them all the time. She didn't. What was he supposed to do? The only stuffed toys around were in the Prize Corner...where Marionette was. Goldie groaned. Maybe Marionette was sleeping now? He wanted to avoid more people knowing about him keeping a baby. Biting his lip, he hefted Hailey onto his hip and snuck out of the back room. He crept towards the direction of the Prize Corner which was quiet except for the soft melody of the music box playing.
To Goldie's left was a counter filled with various plushies of each of the animatronics. He went over to them and took one, a chicken, off the shelf before waving it in front of Hailey. The baby kept crying and Goldie frowned, grabbing a bunny...then a fox...and the bear. None of the plushies got her to stop crying and he was starting to panic. "No no come on...please stop...why are you crying? Shh..." Goldie said quietly, glancing around before a voice said "What are you doing, Goldie?"
It was Marionette...and he was right behind him.
Goldie froze, black eyes wide as he didn't turn around. He nervously laughed. "H-Hi Marionette." he managed to say. "H-How are you?"
"Confused as to why you're here." Marionette answered, placing a hand on his hip. Before Goldie could say anything, another cry from Hailey made both animatronics freeze. "Is that...a child?" Marionette asked with wide eyes. The bear slowly turned around. "Y-Yes...but p-please don't tell a-anyone o-or tell me t-to give her b-back. I c-can't!" He pleaded. The puppet said nothing as he slowly approached him, looking at him and then at Hailey before he turned around. Goldie bit his lip worriedly.
Seconds later, Marionette turned back around and was holding a plush in his hands. Specifically, his plushie. He gently gave it to Hailey and to Goldie's surprise, she stopped crying. She nommed on the plushie's ear contently. "Uh...thank you...I think." Goldie said quietly as he blinked at Marionette. Mari nodded in reply. "I know how Freddy is and how leery he is with strangers, especially children. I will not tell him but I strongly suggest you will."
"Eh-what?" Goldie asked, frowning at the suggestion. Marionette sighed. "You need to talk to him about what happened back then between you two and perhaps make amends. That way, he will not be so...strict about your...friend here." He explained.
"I can't do that. Have you ever tried talking to him? It's like talking to the President!" Goldie whispered with a frown, not wanting to upset Hailey. "Do you have any other choice?" The puppet countered back.
"...no. You're right...thank you for the plush." Goldie said quietly and turned, leaving the room both worried and angry. Hailey continued to hold the plush tightly and he looked down at her. "Well, at least you're not crying anymore." He said softly, booping her nose. He then sighed. "What am I going to do? I can't keep hiding you from everyone. Chica might get in trouble...I wish...I wish he was here..." Goldie sat down once he made it to the back room. He sat there, holding Hailey as he felt very tired from moving around. Being out of commission for so long could take its toll on you.
"I'll just...rest on my options...goodnight, Hailey..." he murmured tiredly and soon, he was asleep. Hailey grew tired as well and also went to sleep in Goldie's arms. However, unbeknownst to either of them, the door to the back room was left open a little...