Changing Us

Chapter 6: Cheerful Chirp

"You have a baby girl Mrs. Evans!" The doctor announced as a small quiet cry broke the tension in the delivery room.

Kelsi smiled despite her exhaustion. It's been a fairly easier labor compared to the first one, though that may be because she already has experienced it but still exhausting nonetheless. Ryan hovered over her, wiping sweat off her face and tucking her hair behind her ear, a similar smile is mirrored in his face. "We have a little girl. I bet she's just as beautiful as you are", he said kissing her on the forehead. He would've wanted to kiss her on the lips but she's still trying to regain her breathing.

Tears started to flow on her face, unable to hold it back. She loved seeing him happy and knowing that it was her who caused it somehow. Being married to Ryan is the best thing of all. It beats the adrenaline rush she gets when she has her shows and the peace and calm of being behind a piano.

A nurse then approached them, holding the baby wrapped in a fluffy pink blanket. Settling it in Kelsi's arms, the couple looked at the new addition to their family adoringly. She very carefully adjusted the tiny bundle. "She's so tiny."

"Already taking after her mother, huh?" it was again love at first sight for Ryan. Seriously, how many times has he been through that? Twice in his life, those that he was aware of. Although, his and Kelsi's love may have bloomed through the years of being somewhat friends, looking back, he firmly believes he fell in love with her right then at Ms. Darbus' homeroom way back freshman year. He may not have known it but based on what his twin recalled, he didn't know what else to call it but love at first sight, one that a young heart wasn't able to comprehend or put a name to.

And his baby girl really is like her mother, she's quite small, also has brown hair though lighter than Kelsi's, and he's betting that when she opens those tiny eyes, she has the same deep blue eyes that he loved so much.

"She does look like me. She has your lips though." Kelsi said, looking adoringly at the baby then at her husband. "Can we let Jazz in the room?"

"Let me ask the nurse." Ryan left his girls for a while to talk with the nurses, and then retrieved Jazz from the waiting room where he was left with their parents. He came back carrying Jazz who was squirming with excitement in his arms.

"Mommy! You okay? You look tiwred." The little boy said suddenly worried.

"I'm okay, baby but yeah I'm a bit tired." She smiled when she saw him frown. It's amazing how little kids can be so perceptive. "Hey, but guess what?" she tried to cheer him up. "Look what I have here. I know you're excited to meet her." She scooted a bit to the side of the bed so Ryan with Jazz can sit beside her.

Ryan and Kelsi observed Jazz as he carefully, as if scared, peeked into the bundle of blanket to look at his sister. He scrunched up his nose, a habit he does when he's thinking, then looked at his parents. "She's so tiny."

Ryan supplied the answer to his inquisitive son, "That's because she's only a few hours old. But she'll grow up fast just like you did."

Jazz couldn't take his eyes away from the baby, and is trying to look at her from different angles, as if inspecting. "It's ok for you to touch her, duckling, but be gentle, okay?" Kelsi reminded him.

The now three-year old hesitantly reached out to touch the little girl's cheek. She whimpered slightly from the touch and Jazz retrieved his hand in surprise. He turned to Ryan suddenly and exclaimed rather loudly, "Daddy! She sounds like the singing little birdie we saw!"

"You mean the robin?"

"Yeah!" he said excitedly. "She's a robin!"

Ryan and Kelsi chuckled at their son's imagination. He provides enough entertainment for the both of them. Kelsi turned to Ryan, coming up with an idea. "Hey Jazz, I have an idea."

"What is it mommy?"

"Why don't we name her Robyn?"

A huge smile broke into the young boy's face, "Really, mommy?"

"That's a great idea Kels. Jazz, you got to name your sister."

"That is so cool, daddy!"

Ryan, surprised at his son's choice of words, asked, "Where did you learn to say that?"

"I heard Uncle Chad and Uncle Jason say it."

"I should've figured." Ryan shook his head looking at Kelsi who was trying to stifle a laugh.

"Well, we can tell the nurse her name's Robyn."

That was quick and short. Hope it's okay though.