Puck: POV

Rae was the perfect early birthday present. It was now the fourth and my birthday was tomorrow but I didn't want anything else. My life was good.

Mama and I had the morning to ourselves because most everyone had things to do during the day but then Mike, Satan, Britt, Kurt and Rachel stopped by. Finn, Q and Mini Mama came after their classes.

Mama got word from Laura that a lot of her relatives were flying in to see Rae. She was excited to see them.

I was excited to introduce her to Jake. Beth has seen him twice and was adorable both times. Now I could show off my new baby.

Who was downright adorable herself. She made these cat sounds and grumbled. She fought all the time. She mastered frowning quick. My baby was a genius!

And I loved seeing Mama breastfeed… I had no idea why but it seemed so sexy. She was giving life to our baby and it was hot.

I'm a freak…

MAP

I hit Mini Mama's arm. "Hey?"

"What up?" She looked up.

"Come here."

"No."

"Come on, Mini Mama."

She made a face before getting up and following me out into the hallway. "What?"

"Would you chill? You act like something bad is going to happen."

"You're about to ask me for a favor." She gave me a you-ain't-slick look.

I raised my shoulders. "I am."

"What is it?"

"I need your help."

"With?"

"I know Mama's expecting a push present. But I don't know what to get her. My cash flow situation ain't the most secure. If you know what I mean."

"You want something cheap that she'll still brag about."

"Yeah."

She shrugged. "When do you want it?"

"You're not going to show me where to go?"

"I can get it. No worries."

I grinned. "Thanks, Mini Mama. You're really saving my ass."

"I'm amazing." She walked off.

She really was modest… I followed her back into the room and sat next to Mama, who was talking to one of her aunts that had made it. Olga or Gretchen or something like that.

MAP

Mercedes: POV

I zipped up my bag.

"Mama!"

I ignored Noah and pulled my coat on.

"Mama! Would you listen to me?!"

"I'm leaving, Noah! It doesn't matter what you say!" I swept by him to grab my hat and gloves from the other side of the bed.

"Why can't you just stay here a few more days?"

"It's been four days! I'm going home!" As helpful as the hospital has been, I was sick of the place and wanted to go home.

"Didn't you get mad at Mini Mama for leaving the hospital so soon?"

"Marcy left two days later! This is not the same! Besides, I don't need to be here. I know how to feed her and change her diaper. I'm fairly confident I can take it from here."

He gave me a look.

"Are you calling me a bad mother?" I stared at him.

He jumped. "No! No! That's not what I'm saying at all!"

"Humph!" I narrowed my eyes before grabbing Rae's coat. I put her in it and made sure she was covered up.

"At least let me get the wheelchair. I don't want you falling out."

"Hurry up, Noah. I'm leaving." I went around the room making sure everything was packed and put away. I know it's a hospital but I cleaned the room.

He came back with the chair quickly and I sat in it. I held my arms out for Rae and he gave her to me. He shouldered my bags and pushed me out to the nurses desk.

"Hi, baby!" The first nurse cooed. "It's been a pleasure having you here, Mercedes Catherine."

I smiled. "Thank you, Clara."

"Sign here and here." She held out a clipboard.

I scrawled my name and waved. "Goodbye!"

"Bye! Bye, little Raven!"

Noah pushed us to the elevator and we got on it. We went down to the entrance of the emergency. I looked up at him. "Is she here?"

"She said she would be here in two shakes of a fig tree. What does that mean?"

I smiled. "Nothing. She'll be here."

As soon as I said that, Travis pulled up. Marcy waved from the front seat.

I waved back.

Noah pushed me to the backseat and opened the door. Rae's car seat was there and ready to go.

Marcy got out and took her from me. "I got her. You concentrate on getting in."

What did that mean?! "What are you trying to say?"

"Get up." She put Rae in.

I stood up and immediately felt like I was being pulled down. I knew it hurt to stand and walk around but this was a trip! To be fair this was the first time I've sat in something that wasn't a bed. Maybe that's what she meant? "Ooh!"

Noah held onto me. "You alright, Mama?"

"Help me." I pleaded.

He grinned and helped me into the car before taking the wheelchair back. He shut me in then got in the front seat.

Marcy drove towards home.

I was enthralled watching Rae sleep. She was sucking on the pacifier the hospital gave us but I would be throwing that away soon. She had so many cute ones at home.

She made faces in her sleep and would reach out every so often to swat at the air. I grabbed her hand and let her grip it. I wish I had a camera! I wanted to record everything!

We made it home and Marcy parked in the driveway. We all got out and Marcy held Rae while Noah helped me get to the front door. I needed it. Walking still hurt!

I opened the door and everyone was standing there. They began cheering.

I perked up. "Yay!"

"Welcome home, Mercy!" They yelled.

I loved my family! "Thank you, guys!"

Gia, Mia and Nia ran up to me. "We wanna see Rae!"

"Back up!" Marcy commanded. "Let her sit down!"

They pouted but moved.

I walked slowly to the living room and sat on a couch. That hurt, too…

Marcy put Rae by my feet.

I undid the buckles on the seat and picked her up. "Come on, guys. You can see her now."

"She's so little!" They chorused.

"Babies are little. Remember how little the twins were?"

"Yeah but they're big now."

Marcy leveled a glare on them.

They grinned.

I laughed. "Where are the twins?"

Mal, who had a camera trained on us (love him!), waved them forward. "Go say hi, guys!"

The twins ran forward and pulled at my arms to see. I leaned down a little to show them. "See Rae? Can you say "Rae"? Say "Rae"."

They made sounds with their mouths but obviously saying my baby's name was too much too soon.

Beth walked over and pointed. "Sissy!"

"Yeah. Wanna hold her hand?" I held out Rae's hand.

Beth grabbed it and shook it. She giggled.

The family cooed.

Mikey broke through and sat next to me. "Alright, let me at my baby."

"With the way she kicked, she should be yours." I let him hold her but still fussed over her.

He moved like he was dancing. "I got it! I got it! Why is she in this coat? She's gonna burn up!"

"It's cold outside! My baby is not about to freeze because you're a vampire!" I wanted to hit him but he held my child. Eek! I have a child!

He made noises as he took off her coat. "We can leave the hat on. It's gangster."

I rolled my eyes at this silly man.

"Mal, get a picture of my niece with her favorite uncle!"

Why was he starting stuff?! Mal lowered his camera with a death glare. "I'm her favorite uncle!"

Marc cleared his throat. "Ahem!"

"I said what I said."

"I will hurt you, pipsqueak! The twins don't need all of you!"

The others laughed over their bickering but I didn't care. I was wrapped up in my daughter.

MAP

Puck: POV

I waited until Mama wanted to go upstairs for a rest for this. I went to the closet and got her push present. I was a little uneasy about giving it to her.

Mini Mama swore she'd love it but I wasn't so sure. She got jewelry for hers. Wouldn't Mama want that, too?

Mama set Rae in her crib and stood looking over her. She turned on the badass mobile I bought.

I went up to her and wrapped my arms around her from behind. "You okay?"

"Yeah. I just love watching her sleep."

"Well you need to sleep. Come on. Let's lie down." I pulled her to the bed.

She climbed in slowly and laid back. She yawned cutely and rubbed her eyes.

I laid next to her. "I want to thank you for giving birth to our child. I know it hurt a lot and you were scared but you were so brave and did so well. Anyway, I just wanted to give you this." I handed it to her.

She took it. "You got me a book?"

That didn't sound promising… "Yeah."

She smiled. "Thank you, Noah."

"Open it."

She opened it. "Gwendolyn B. Bennett."

I had no idea who she was.

"Thank you so much, No-No. I love it." She leaned over and kissed me.

I brightened. I couldn't believe that worked! Mini Mama a genius! I kissed her back.

"Ow! Ow! Ow!" She leaned back.

"What's the matter? What's wrong?"

She pushed against my chest. "It just hurts. I think that's enough of that. Thank you for my present, Noah."

"You're welcome, Mama."

She put the book on the side table and climbed under the covers. She pulled them up to her chin and laid her head on my chest.

I wrapped my arms around her and pretty soon she was asleep. Life was good, ya know? Life was good.