Birth by Sea
by: Liv-x-Case-Benson & dcmasters
3. Happy Family
Over the next few days, Ashlynn never grew louder than the odd, short cry.
Catherine and Sara often sat just staring at the marvellous being they were now responsible for in wonder.
Now, on their last night at the cabin, having settled their daughter, Catherine pulled Sara close. "Thank you."
"You're welcome," Sara said, wrapping them up, "...but for what exactly?"
"Suggesting we came here, being a wonderful wife and mother, making me feel the most relaxed I have in months, loving me..."
Sara smiled. "It was amazing, And neither of us expected this to happen."
"And for always being there, like you promised."
"I loved it. It was such an amazing, unfoergettable experience."
Catherine smiled, kissing Sara gently.
Sara smiled back, kissing her.
Catherine smirked, moving to kiss Sara's neck.
Sara smiled. "Honey, I don't think what you're trying is a good idea."
"So I can't kiss my wife's neck then snuggle?"
"You can, but I wouldn't attempt sex for a few weeks."
Catherine nodded. "Though you are incredibly sexy with sick on your shoulder."
Sara looked over, groaning. "Looks like somebody ate too much," she said, shedding her shirt to the floor and pulling on another.
"Hey, I liked that shirt on you. You smelt of our daughter."
"Really? I suppose you'd say the same during a diaper change?"
"Perhaps not."
Sara smiled, sitting beside her again.
Catherine smiled widely, resting against her.
Sara kissed her cheek.
"Sara, I..."
"Yes?"
"It's just, what you said... about having another..."
"Yeah?"
"If we did, I'd like it to be yours. I'm quite happy to be the pregnant one, but I would like it to be your baby."
"Mine?"
"Biologically."
"My egg? Or..."
"Yes. Unless you want to carry it."
"I'm happy with you carrying as long as you don't mind."
Catherine smiled, kissing the brunette deeply. "I love you."
"I love you too."
"Are you ok?"
"Other than emotionally exhausted, yes."
Catherine smiled. "Come on, sleep. I want to hold you."
Sara nodded in agreement, sliding into bed beside her.
Catherine pulled Sara close, holding her tight as she dropped kisses to her forehead.
Sara smiled. "Thank you."
"What for?"
"For marrying me, loving me, being amazing and giving me the most wonderful gift you ever could. It's been the best few years of my life."
Sara smiled. "I love you so much."
"I love you too. Forever."
"Now what do you want to do?"'
"Whatever you want."
Sara snuggled into her.
"This is perfect."
Sara nodded. "Is everything ready at the house? I don't remember."
"Yes, but if we're missing anything small, I'm sure we can send Mom out for it. I can't wait for Lindsay to meet her."
Sara smiled. "I know."
Catherine shifted slightly to kiss Sara deeply.
Sara kissed her back, pulling her close.
Catherine moaned softly. "Mmm, so beautiful."
"So are you."
Catherine smiled. "What time would you like to go?"
"I don't know. Not too early."
Catherine nodded. "I've never known a baby so quiet."
Sara nodded.
"Do you think she's ok?"
Sara got up, checking on her.
Ashlynn stared up at Sara.
Sara smiled, picking her up. "What's going on, huh?"
Ashlynn nestled against Sara. "Is she ok?"
Sara nodded, walking back over with her. "Yes, but it is strange."
"Maybe we should get her checked out in a few days."
"My thoughts exactly. We need to check her hearing and response. But she's a good baby other than that."
"Yes, she is," Catherine replied, pulling them closer.
Sara smiled, handing their daughter to Catherine.
Catherine held her securely against her chest as Ashlynn slowly closed her eyes. 'Our family," she said softly.
"Perfect."
Catherine was asleep against Sara's shoulder seconds later, an arm draped over her.
Sara pulled the blankets around them.
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