03-27-2023, 12:59 PM
"I love you too," Alex said, stroking his hair. "I'm not really sure how this works with people, so please tell me if there's anything I can do to make you more comfortable," he said. He didn't know how much time they had, so he wasn't sure what level of panic or calm was appropriate.
As of sensing his thoughts, Rosa said, "it's your first child, so it's going to be a long night. What you can best do now is tend to him and help him stay calm and relaxed. I'm going to wake up your dad." She turned on her heel towards their bedroom.
"I'm sure Dad's gonna love you too," Alex said, fussing over Elliot by adjusting pillows, and honestly just being a worried nuisance. He gently massaged Elliot's bump, trying to ease some of the pain.
As of sensing his thoughts, Rosa said, "it's your first child, so it's going to be a long night. What you can best do now is tend to him and help him stay calm and relaxed. I'm going to wake up your dad." She turned on her heel towards their bedroom.
"I'm sure Dad's gonna love you too," Alex said, fussing over Elliot by adjusting pillows, and honestly just being a worried nuisance. He gently massaged Elliot's bump, trying to ease some of the pain.