 ¼ of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pls
No? He would? A wonderful father, that is? But, but, see! They were ALL grown up! Even the girls, they didn't cry so much anymore. He didn't even know the right way to hold a baby. But he didn't say it out loud, in the fear that she would change her mind. If she thought he really would be a good father... and maybe she could teach him. He was ready to learn. He would learn. If only it was easy...
It was his turn to squeeze her hand.
"Thank you," he said, because he didn't know what else to say, and also because he did feel grateful that she had faith in him. Thanking her was all he could do while he was still doubting himself. They would see soon anyway, in a year or so.
Well, bummer. He chuckled softly against his fears. "I guess I can wait that much." Yeah. A baby girl, or a baby boy? They would wait and see. In the meantime, they could think of names. What should they call the baby? How did she choose the girls' and Bart's names? Was there a book or something? Hmm. He'd ask later.
Loving the twins, Bart did, and Cosgrach hoped he would love this baby just as much. He nodded. "I'm sure he will be." Cosgrach didn't even think Bart wouldn't, he was that sure.
"Yeah, that's the best way," he said. Big news required big moments, and she would be out of danger zone by then, he hoped.
"I bet you're tired," he said, because HE was after the scare. "Do you need anything?" She wouldn't move so much now, he would do everything for her!
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