The one where Quinn doesn't get screwed by the writers

by FlyersGirl1

AU Homeland/Season 5. Canon until Season 5, except Quinn doesn't have a child since it never moved the plot. AU from the point after Quinn gets shot/held by terror cell. Story starts with aftermath of Quinn escaping that cell. Tried to write for Quinn & Carrie, but Quinn can't possibly have the love story he deserves with Carrie, so I had to create a new, less awful, woman for him.

41. Chapter 41

Epilogue

"Mommy, can we just trade him?"

"No, Charlotte, you can't trade your baby brother."

"For something really good?"

"Like what, baby girl?"

"Do not indulge her, Daddy," Lily shakes her head sternly, though her smile betrays her.

Quinn grins at Lily before turning back to their daughter.

"A doll," Charlotte pouts. "A good doll."

"He's definitely worth more than a doll," Quinn says thoughtfully, scooping Charlotte onto his lap. "Maybe an ice cream sundae, too?"

"Quinn!" Lily frowns.

"Okay," Quinn laughs. "Mommy says no ice cream sundae, Charlie. Maybe we just keep him."

Lily shakes her head and laughs, lifting the baby off the floor, where he's busy sucking on his toe and shaking a rattle. "Do you hear that, Mikey, your dad says maybe we'll keep you around."

"What we could do," Quinn offers Charlotte, "is have another baby, and maybe trade that one…."

Charlotte's eyes light up with the possibility. "Okay! Can we trade it for a good doll?"

Lily shakes her head, trying to suppress another laugh. "You're not trading any of our children, Quinn."

"Well, you heard your mom, Charlie. I tried," Quinn grins, his heart full, as he pulls them all close.