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A few days past since Alex was born, and Carly still hadn't been able to see him. Carly was still in the hospital due to difficult labor, and was very anxious to see her son. When Ted walked into Carly's room that Wednesday morning, he chuckled to see Carly look bored. "What's the matter?" he asked as he kissed her forehead.

"I'm bored. There isn't any good shows on in the morning," she whined. "Has Dr. Rodgers said anything about me or Alex being released?"

"Nothing yet babe," he replied as they both heard a knock on the door. Then, Dr. Rodgers poppped her head in through the door. "Good morning."

"Good morning," Carly said smiling. Dr. Rodgers then took a seat on the opposite side of the bed from where Ted was sitting. "I have some very good news to share!" she exclaimed.

"What is it?" Ted asked anxiously.

"Well...first of all, Alex is doing tremendous. We moved him to the regular nursery to see how he would do breathing on his own, and he is doing great. I want to keep him for a few more days, but I think he will be ready to go home by the weekend."

"That is awesome to hear," Ted exclaimed as he glanced at Carly, who had the biggest smile on her face.

"By the way Carly, you will be released the same day as Alex."

"That's good to hear!" Carly exclaimed.

"So, the next question is...would you like to go see your son?" Dr. Rodgers asked.

"Absolutely!" Carly exclaimed. Dr. Rodgers then got a wheelchair while Ted helped Carly out of bed. Carly was a little wobbly as she walked to the chair, mainly because she really hadn't been out of bed since the birth.

Dr. Rodgers then wheeled Carly out of the room and down the hall, Ted following close behind. They all reached the room within moments, and Dr. Rodgers brought Ted and Carly into a small room adjacent to the nursery.

"I will be right back," Dr. Rodgers said as she left Ted and Carly alone.

As the door shut, Ted pulled a chair close to Carly. "So...are you ready to finally hold our son?" Ted asked as he took Carly's hand in his.

"I have been ready since the day he was born! Tell me...who does he look like the most?"

"I think he looks like you," Ted said as he quickly pecked Carly's lips. Just then, they both heard the door open, and Dr. Rodgers walked in. Carly couldn't help but tear up as Dr. Rodgers handed her her infant son.

"Take as much time as you need," Dr. Rodgers said as she walked toward the door.

"Oh my God, he is so beautiful!" Carly exclaimed. Ted smirked as he kissed Carly's cheek. "Thank you," he said.

Carly looked at Ted confused. "What are you thanking me for?"

"For giving me this awesome birthday gift...for making me a dad. I will admit, its the best feeling in the world. I don't think I have loved you more than I do right now."

Carly couldn't help but smile. "I love you too," she said as they quickly kissed, and then Carly turned her attention back to Alex. "You know what Ted. I think your wrong."

"What am I wrong about?" he asked.

"You said earlier that Alex looks like me. I see all of you, especially his eyes."

Ted looked down at his son, and smiled. He could definietly tell Alex had his eyes, and maybe his nose. There was no denying that Alex was his son.

The week seemed to fly by, and before they knew it, Ted and Carly were finally able to bring Alex home. "Do you think Alex will like his safari room?" Carly asked as they turned down the street they lived on.

Ted chuckled. "Yeah, I'm sure he will. Alex is a pretty easy going baby." The last few days they were in the hospital, Alex would stay in Carly's room, and he was an easy going baby, only crying when he is hungry or dirty.

As they pulled into the driveway, Ted and Carly both noticed all the cars in the drivweay. "What's going on?" Carly asked.

"I honestly don't know," he said. "You stay here. I'll be right back."

Carly watched Ted walk into the house, and when he opened the door, he was definietly surprised by all the people waiting for them. "Surprise!"

"What is this?" Ted asked, smiling.

"We wanted to give you a welcome home party," Jan said as she hugged her son. "Where are Carly and Alex?"

"They are still in the Durango. I didn't know what was going on, so I told them to stay outside."

Just then, Carly walked inside with Alex, and was equally surprised. Carly and Ted hugged their family and friends and thanked them while Alex was being passed around like a hot potato. "Now this should have happened at the hospital," Carly giggled as she talked with Randy's wife, Sam.

"Don't worry, it won't slow down. Trust me," she exclaimed. "So, how does it feel to be a mom?"

"The best feeling in the world. It really hasn't set in yet, probably because I didn't get to see him right away in the hospital. But, I'm sure it will all sink in within the next few days."

"How is Ted liking being a dad?"

Before Carly could answer, Ted walked in the kitchen to grab a bottle out of the free case the hospital had given them. He smiled at the both of them and walked out of the room. "He is so good with Alex. They instantly bonded," Carly said proudly.

Several hours later, after all their guests had left, Carly had just gotten out of the shower, and noticed it was pretty quiet. After she got into her pajamas, she walked around, and when she walked into the nursery, she couldn't help but smile. Ted was in the rocker with Alex, both sound asleep. She pulled open the dresser drawer open as quiet as she could, and pulled out a blanket to throw across them. As soon as she got the blanket settled, she kissed the top of Alex's head, and Ted's cheek. "I love you guys," she whispered as she walked out the door.