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gris_bug_man

Room 55

Dec 21, 2005 20:10

He hasn't used this room in months, but is pleased to see the things he stocked here.

Carrying Georgia over to the sink, he cradles her tenderly and waits for Jack to arrive.

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jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:13:18 UTC

Jack climbs the stairs slowly and pauses in the doorway to Gil's room, watching his husband and their daughter.

It's a lovely sight. It lightens his heart.

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:14:09 UTC

He smiles over at him. "I think I could use some help. And she would like to meet her father."

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:16:16 UTC

Jack smiles and joins him at the sink. He takes Georgia, cradling her in one arm and lightly touching her face with the other. "Hello, beautiful one," he murmurs, and smiles again as her rosebud lips part and her eyelids flutter.

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:17:48 UTC

He takes out a small washing basin, filling it with warm water.

And he keeps smiling, blinking the moisture from his eyes.

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:19:46 UTC

"Georgia Rose," Jack coos softly, "little Georgie, with your mummy's eyes. Yes, hello."

The baby mostly looks sleepy and confused, and only starts a little when Jack eases her into the water.

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:21:16 UTC

A soft washcloth, a gentle touch. One would think Gil had done this before (but he hasn't.)

Gently, he cleans their daughter, Jack holding her protectively.

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:23:23 UTC

Gil has good instincts. Jack knew that coming into this.

"Should we stay here tonight?" he asks softly. "Take her home tomorrow?"

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:25:06 UTC

"That would probably be best. All of us are exhausted," he says, equally quiet. "And I do have some baby supplies here."

He's well aware they did not have the difficult part, but all the same. Being born is hard work.

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:27:37 UTC

"Good. I was expecting this tomorrow, really--but Sheila never ceases to surprise me." He imitates Georgia's wide eyes and tiny yawn, beaming at her.

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:28:41 UTC

"I had forgotten tonight was the Solstice--I am glad I saw Sheila in the bar." He grins, watching their antics, Georgia watching both with a solemn gaze.

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:30:15 UTC

Jack shakes his head at himself. "Today feels entirely normal--which is not normal for me at all."

He wraps the clean baby in a soft hooded towel and begins to rub her dry. "That's better, isn't it, precious girl?"

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:33:43 UTC

He cleans up the used supplies, tucking everything away. "I know I have a bassinet here," he murmurs softly, laying his head on Jack's shoulder.

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:34:33 UTC

Jack kisses his forehead. "Do you want to hold her again?"

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:36:10 UTC

He nods, holding his arms out, cradling her close instinctively.

"She's truly here." Pure wonder in his voice.

jack_inthegreen December 22 2005, 02:38:06 UTC

Jack sits on the bed, watching them. "They do tend to show up, once they're on their way.

"She'll need to be fed soon. I'll get some formula from the bar, unless you've thought of that as well."

gris_bug_man December 22 2005, 02:39:08 UTC

"There's a couple of bottles in there," he says, nodding at the small refrigerator. "I went by a brand Catherine recommended."

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