Birth by Sea

by: Liv-x-Case-Benson & dcmasters

5. All in One

It was a long, exhausting week for all of them, Sara and Lindsay as they recovered and Catherine all on her own with an unsettled Ashlynn, but finally her mother could drop her wife and daughter home.

Sara walked in with Lindsay. "I can bring you some ice cream if you want."

"Am I hearing things or is that my beautiful wife?" Catherine called from the sofa where she was curled up with Ashlynn.

Sara smiled, sitting beside her. "That depends. How long have you been hearing these things?" she asked, cuddling them close. "Oh, god, I've missed you guys."

"We've missed you so much!" Catherine replied, resting against her wife.

Sara kissed their cheeks. "Hi baby girl. Did you miss Mama, huh?"

"Oh, the answer to that is definitely yes," Catherine replied, handing Ashlynn to her.

Sara snuggled little Ashlynn close, kissing her head.

Ashlynn settled for the first time that day as Catherine gave a happy sigh.

Lindsay ran in seconds later, stopping as she watched Sara, then reached a hand to Ashlynn, who took her finger. "Hi. I'm your big sister."

Sara smiled. "She's sweet."

Lindsay nodded. "How is my big girl feeling now?" Catherine asked.

"Better Mommy. A little sore and sleepy though."

"How about we go snuggle for a while?"

Lindsay nodded, crawling into Catherine's lap. "I like it here."

"In my lap?" Catherine asked, holding her daughter close.

"Mhm," Lindsay said, snuggling into her.

"Because you couldn't when the baby was in my tummy?"

"Yes."

"I've missed you so much!" Catherine said as Lindsay snuggled against her neck.

Sara leaned into Catherine. "You know, I've been thinking. Do you think the reason Ashynn is so calm and quiet around me is because I was the first person she saw after she was born?"

"Probably. Or because you always talked to her, so she's used to your voice. Or maybe it's just because you're completely wonderful."

Sara smiled, kissing Catherine's cheek.

"Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, finally. I have a day left of antobiotics and I'm still tired, but it's nothing like I felt before."

"I can't believe she's asleep," Catherine whispered.

"Bad week?" Sara asked.

Catherine nodded. "She missed you."

"Really? Aww! That's so cute!"

"It wasn't cute when I was up for hours on end whilst she screamed."

Sara nodded, snuggling into Catherine. "I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault. I'd have screamed too if you'd left me."

"I didn't want to."

"I know," Catherine yawned, "Lindsay's asleep."

"Should we put them to bed?" Sara asked.

"As long as we cuddle after."

The brunette nodded, standing and walking to lay their newest member in the nursery.

Catherine gently placed Lindsay in bed, covering her over. She kissed her forehead before watching Sara from the nursery door. "You're brilliant with her," she whispered.

Sara smiled, walking back over. "I hope so."

Catherine took Sara's hand, walking them to their bedroom, then pulled the brunette into bed. "You, Sidle, are an amazing mother. She missed you so much when you were gone. As did I. You're much better with her than I was with Lindsay."

"Why's that?"

"You're just a natural. You know exactly what to do to soothe her. I'm only the way I am with her from experience. I can't believe you've not had a baby around before."

Sara shook her head. "Not once."

Catherine smiled then gave Sara a slow, lingering kiss.

Sara moaned softly, kissing back.

"I love you," Catherine murmured.

"I love you too."

Catherine gave a content sigh. "It's so good to have you in my arms again."

"It feels perfect," Sara agreed.

"You feel perfect," Catherine corrected.

Sara smiled, kissing her slowly with all the passion she could bring forth.

Catherine moaned ever so softly wishing the kiss would never end.

Sara wrapped her arms around Catherine tightly, moaning softly.

Catherine slipped her hands under the back of Sara's top, running her hands lightly along her back.

Sara moaned.

Catherine placed her palms to Sara's lower back, pressing her closer as her tongue teased Sara's.

Sara smiled, pulling back slowly. "Can we sleep now?"

"Absolutely," Catherine smiled.

Sara changed, crawling under the covers, falling asleep instantly.

Catherine was asleep seconds later, completely exhausted.

Sara rolled toward her, wrapping her arms around Catherine.

Catherine sighed happily in her sleep. Her family were finally back together again.

Sara held her tighter. It had been one hell of a week, but all four of them were, happy, healthy, and together.

THE END

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