[CLOSED] honestly...

[dallas emery atkins]

Dallas smiled, watching him with the baby. She laid gently on her back, careful of the bandages on her side and her broke fingers. "You have a place. With me." She said quietly, wishing he would stop being so stubborn and finally take up her offer. She reached over, laying her hand on his leg. She closed her eyes, taking in a shaky breath. It caused Duskin to look up from the book he was reading in his chair.

"Dallas?" He asked worriedly.

"Hm?" She opened her eyes, looking down at him.

"Are you okay?"

"Mhm.."

"Dallas, what's wrong?"

"My side just hurts, that's all." She said softly, closing her eyes again.

"Cute baby." He said, looking over at Caine. He moved so he could look at the baby, pushing his blanket back a little. "Aw.."

[caine johnson]

Caine looked over at Dallas as she placed her hand on his leg. "Well, yes, I guess I do." He smiled, but a worried expression crossed his face. He wished she wasn't in so much pain. His eyes turned up to Duskin as he approached. Caine was cautious of the little baby in his arms, but knew Duskin would do no harm. "Wanna hold him?" He asked, handing the baby out slightly, but still close enough in case Duskin didn't take him.

He slid the baby carefully into Duskin's hands. "We named him Beau." He smiled, eyes glistening down at the little infant. Caine's eyes were bright, like they were when he looked at Dallas. "Are you sure you don't need anything?" He asked picking the pink blanket up, and laying it close in Dallas's reach.

[dallas emery atkins]

Dallas yawned, running her fingers over the blanket. She pulled it close again, hugging it tightly. Anything from Caine she cherished. She looked up at Duskin holding Beau, and smiled. He looked so happy with the small infant, smiling down at it. She watched him talk to it, then closed her eyes again, her head starting to throb. She looked at the clock, guessing the nurse wouldn't be in for a few more minutes.

"You're gonna be a mommy now?" He asked her and she nodded. She heard the door open, and the nurse come back in, poking her in the arm again. She talked to the infant for a minute, telling Caine how cute he was before walking back out. Dallas moved onto her side, hugging her blanket close until the pain medicine kicked in. She looked over at Caine with the baby, and smiled.

"Still can't believe you're a dad?" She asked, touching his back gently.

[caine johnson]

Caine held the baby close, rocking it back and forth in his arms. His eyes following the nurses movements as she stuck Dallas wih a needle. At least Dallas would be painless for a few moments. He looked down at the baby, smiling, as Beau nodded off to sleep. He was a quiet baby, and hadn't really cried since being in Dallas's arms. Caine looked back toward Dallas as her hand brushed his back. "I don't even know what to do first.."

"I've never raised anyone." He looked back down at the baby, trying to think of when to feed him. His chest puffed out as he breathed deeply and he looked back at Dallas, wondering how she was feeling about the whole thing. "What about you, mommy?" Caine smirked.

[dallas emery atkins]

She smiled, her hand still tracing up and down his back. "Well, you need a car seat. And a crib. And clothes. And diapers. And formula. And bottles." She turned on her back, then wince and turned back on her side. "I don't know where my purse is. Probably still in my car. You can use my bank card." She ran her hand over her stomach, getting queezy.

"I think he's amazing, and you're amazing and that you're going to be a wonderful father." She said with a smile, running her hand over his leg. "No one could possibly be better."

[caine johnson]

"No, no, no, no. If I'm staying in your apartment, then I will pay for the baby stuff." Caine argued with a gentle voice. He looked up as a nurse rolled in a little bed for baby Beau. "Thank you." The nurse left without a word, and Caine laied the baby gently into the bed before sitting back down and playing with Dallas's hair. His hands ran lightly through her soft locks of hair, making sure not to pull.

"Except for you." Caine leaned over kissing her cheek before picking the blue blanket from the floor and laying it across Beau's little body. He sat back down on the bed, close enough to feel Dallas's body heat, but not so close to where he would cause her pain. "How are you feeling?" His hand brushed her cheek and forehead to see if she was burning up. Chewing on the inside of his cheek, he brushed her bangs back to uncover her eyes.

[dallas emery atkins]

She smiled over at him, resting her hand on the side of his neck. She rubbed the skin there gently, just looking over at him. "I feel fine." She said with a smile, then leaned over, kissing him softly. She laid her head back on the pillow, reaching up to stroke his cheek gently.

"I never would have guessed that something good could come out of such a terrible accident." She said with a laugh. She knew if she hadn't been hurt, they might not have Beau. She smiled over at him. 'It's like I have my own little family.' She thought, glancing over at the sleeping infant. He looked like an angel. No pun intended.

[caine johnson]

Caine picked up the remote from the table next to the bed. He switched on the TV that had been off since he had arrived. "I wish the accident wouldn't have happened.. and that we still could have gotten Beau. Then you wouldn't be hurt or in pain, but you would still be happy." Caine turned the volume down on the TV so he wouldn't have to speak so loud. "Hospital's give me the creeps.." He looked over at Dallas, smiling at how beautiful she looked.

"But you make everything so much better." He looked down at the blanket that Dallas held close to her. The stuffed animals had been placed on a counter along with the chocolate. He readjusted himself to be more comfortable, and began to surf through the channels on the television. Caine's chest lifted as he inhaled deeply. He stretched his arm out behind Dallas, careful not to cause any sudden movements. He wanted her to rest, or eat, but mostly he just wanted her to get better so they could go home and enjoy the company of the new little baby. A big smile crossed his face, and he kissed the top of Dallas's forehead. "I'm sorry for constantly bugging you with asking if you're alright.. it just sucks to see you in pain."

[dallas emery atkins]

"Don't be sorry." She said with a smile, laying her head on his chest. She watched the little baby sleep, amazed at just how small he was. He was perfect in every single way. She wanted to get better so she could play with him, be able to give him his baths and get up with him in the middle of the night. She got butterflies in her stomach at the thought of waking up to Caine every morning, Caine and Beau. She wondered what Christy would think of it. But she knew the only sibling Christy was going to care for was Connor. She almost felt like the was failing, like she wasn't a good enough mother because Christy didn't really have anything to do with her.

"It's gonna be nice.. seeing your face every morning. It's kinda like I got a little family." She said with a smile, kissing his jaw gently.

[caine johnson]

Caine stroked his fingers through Dallas's hair. His mind wishing upon some memories of his mom and dad. He only had a few memories, and some where still kind of blurry. He wondered if this was how his mom and dad felt when they met each other. He pressed his cheek against her head as she laied it down against his chist. His breath was quiet, and his eyes were closed, trying to imgine what it would be like with Dallas after they left the hospital.

Wow, she's amazing Ran through his head as he thought about waking up next to Dallas, seeing her lovely face each morning. His hand brushed againt her cheek lightly as he bent down til his lips met hers. Caine passionatly kissed her for a few seconds, then kissed her cheek, smiling as he laied his back. "I couldn't imagine anything more wonderful than waking up to your beautiful face." His voice was soft, a sweet smile on his face.