Hello, everyone! Sorry it took so long to update, but I was working on my latest fic, Haunted by the Echo of Silence, which you may or may not want to check out. So here is an update for you! I wrote this last night, a little after midnight.
Notice: This is set a few days after Neal is released from the hospital, in good health.
Disclaimer: Sorry guys, I don't own White Collar. Or Neal Caffery, how sad… If I did, the seasons would be a lot longer!
Anyways, on with the story!
Warning: Seriously FLUFFY!
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It's 2 am when Neal awakes to the sound of his baby crying. Even though it's really early, Neal feels a smile come to his lips. He feels lucky that he has such a precious child that shares his DNA.
He gets out of bed, slowly because his stomach still causes some pain. He takes a few slow steps, only to hear the crying subside. Curious to see what woke the baby, Neal continues to walk to the living room, where Elizabeth set up a small woven pink coloured bassinette.
Neal could make out the outline of a woman sitting on his couch. She's murmuring softly to the baby. The moonlight captures her features beautifully, and her evident smile dazzles through the darkness.
Alex.
Neal moves to take a seat next to her on the couch. Not removing her eyes from the child, Neal and Alex watch the baby girl give a tiny yawn, and close her deep blue eyes. Carefully, Alex placed the child back inside the cradle.
After a couple moments of silence, Neal finally spoke up.
"Why're you here Alex?" He questioned quietly.
"I came for her. She's half mine too, you know." Alex gave a sheepish smile as she took in Neal's reaction.
To her surprise, he didn't look shocked at all. He actually looked rather happy. She could tell that he was thinking of the time they shared a hotel room in Paris. A smile rose to her face.
"If I recall correctly, I believe that it was you that said that we were 'equally responsible adults that could share a bed together for one night.'" She said, smiling.
"I was highly motivated, damn tequila." He saw her laughing. "Well, I didn't see you complaining!" He said, playfully.
"How'd you know that it was me?" She asked.
"Lucky guess. And estimation. You took off for almost nine months after you slept with me." The ever charming smile was full blown by now.
Alex gave a tiny laugh, and Neal joined in. After a few minutes of silent laughter, Alex remembered the real reason that she came to his house.
"Actually, Neal. I came to say goodbye."
"You're leaving?" Neal didn't even try to hide the disappointment in his voice, as a wave of hurt washed over him.
"For now. I located a family member in Geneva. I have to go find her before she's gone again. This may be my last connection to my family, Neal."
Silence was the only sound in the room for a few long moments, as Neal pondered this.
"Go, Alex. Find her, then come back to me. To us." He gestured to the sleeping baby behind her. Neal smiled.
He leaned forward, and pressed his lips to Alex's. The kiss was soft and sweet, yet full of regret. A small tear worked it's way down Alex's cheek, and landed on the side of Neal's face. He felt it, and decided to pull away. Alex got up from the couch, reached down and grabbed Neal's hand, and lightly squeezed it.
Then she turned towards the baby, and bent down and gave her a gently kiss on the head.
She walked gracefully to the door. Before she opened it, she turned and looked back.
"You got a name for her yet?" A small smile appeared on her lips.
Neal returned the smile. "One more reason for you to come back home."
Alex rolled her eyes, and turned and walked out.
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So, how did you like it? I hope that you liked it a lot? Drop me a review if you did, (or didn't) and also vote on the name that you like best below! See you!
Potential Names For Baby Caffery, Part Two:
*** I took some of your name choices from the suggestions box. ****
These are the ones I LOVE:
-Nicolette Elizabeth Caffery (Nicolette, Cole, Nick)
- Lisabette Kirsten Caffery (Lisabette)
-Annabeth Aimee Caffery (Annabeth)
-Linkin Raina Caffery (Linkin)
-Aspen Elizabeth Caffery (Aspen)
These are the ones I like also:
-Raina Alexandra Caffery
-Elysia Raina Caffery (Elysia)
-Jane Kirsten Caffery (Kirsten)
-Raina Perdu (Tribute to Kate) Caffery (Raina)
-Jennifer Anna Caffery (Jenni)
-Avril Raina Caffery (Avril)
-Hayden Kathleen Caffery (Hayden)
-Elizabeth Massie Caffery (Massie)
-Piper Elizabeth Caffery (Piper)
-Juliette Raina Caffery (Juliette)
-Sarah Rosaline Caffery (Sarah)
-Sadie Elizabeth Caffery (Sadie)
Suggestions? VOTE ON THE ONE YOU LIKE BEST!
