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***Sophie P.O.V***
After the birth of Anna, we spent a lot of time with Gabriel and Cecily. Gideon and Gabriel would have to go and deal with the goings on of the clave, and work out how they were going to improve the name of Lightwood, which had become a laughing stock since the actions of their father got out, leaving the girls with myself and Cecily, not that we were complaining. Being able to spend time with our little bundles of joy was definitely worth every second. I certainly was kept more active than Cecily, as both Barbara and Eugenia were able to walk and were constantly on the move. Gideon and Gabriel would often find excuses to come and visit. We knew it was them, as Barbara and Eugenia would set of screaming "papi" (Daddy) and was shortly followed by a crawling Anna, meaning Gideon got jumped on by two small energetic girls, and Gabriel went to his knees, waiting for his daughter with open arms. Neither of them complained, and if I'm honest, I think they liked having a fuss made out of whenever they entered a room.
Despite having a difficult pregnancy and a long labor with Eugenia, I knew Gideon craved a son to carry on the family name, so when Barbara was five and Eugenia was three, I brought the topic up. I could see his concern for in his eyes, so I assured him I knew I was strong enough to go through with it. We conceived that night. Thankfully this pregnancy was similar to Barbara's rather than Eugenia's, and was an absolute dream. When we told Barbara and Eugenia that they were going to get either a brother or a sister, they got so excited, and wanted to help in any way they could, which was very sweet. When I told Cecily, she was so excited. She and Gabriel had no plans for a second child just yet, and they were just enjoying spending their time with Anna. It was more important for Gideon, being the oldest to produce an heir, as he was the heir to all things Lightwood. I knew Charlotte and Henry, who had already produced a son, had no plans for a second child, despite Charles being five years old. It was safe to say Gideon was feeling the pressure. I think will understood these pressures, but hid them, as they didn't know if Tessa could conceive.
When I could feel the baby kick, I made sure Gideon, Barbara and Eugenia all a fair share of feeling the baby move. The girls loved it, giggling every time this happened, where Gideon still had the same look of amazement that he had when he had he had felt Barbara move for the first time, which I found so sweet. As had become tradition, we moved back to the institute ready for me to give birth. Barbara and Eugenia loved as it meant they had loads of space to run around. As Will and Tessa were the only couple not to have small children to look after, or a pregnant wife (Gideon was blessed with both) they took it upon themselves to look after the girls, which I know was enjoyed by all those involved.
The girls were with Will and Tessa when I went into labor. As Tessa was going to be looking after me whilst I gave birth, Will was left to look after the girls alone. When Tessa had left him, he had been convinced he could manage them, but this view didn't last long. Apparently Barbara and Eugenia had ganged up on him to completely wear him out, and leaving his questioning all his life choices. Gideon checked up on them every so often, and much to Will's annoyance, encouraged their behavior. Mostly Gideon spent the hours I was in labor pacing the corridor outside the infirmary. When Charlotte informed him that I had safely delivered the baby, Gideon kept his promise to the girls, of being the first to their baby sibling. Apparently Gideon had never seen Will look as relived as he did when Gideon released him from babysitting duties.
***Gideon P.O.V***
Before I entered the infirmary with the girls, I managed to calm them both down. Thankfully they had burnt a lot of energy being with Will. I informed them that Mummy needed rest, as did the baby, asking them to behave in a similar way to when they had met Anna a year ago. They agreed thankfully, so in we went. I had each girl holding each of my hands. When Sophie saw us walk in, she grinned at me. "We have a son my love" she said. My heart lifted. As the girls hadn't fully understood family trees, I looked down at their expectant faces and said "you have a baby brother" which they both seemed happy about. When I laid eyes on him, I gasped, he was a baby, male version of his mother, with brown hair and brown eyes. I took hold of him, and lowered myself so the girls could properly meet their brother. "What's his name" Barbara asked. I looked at Sophie. I had promised that if she gave me a son, I would be more than happy to let her choose the name. "Thomas" she replied. It was Eugenia that spoke next "hello Thomas. Love you" then kissed him. Barbara copied her sister. I have never been so proud of my family as I did in that moment.
