Little Firefly

[Alex Horan]

Faye Bates

Alex grinned. He grinned very happily. It was the day he was to become a father. They didn't allow him to be with her. There was a virus in the medical tract, one that would not harm Faye. They still had her in a different room while she gave birth. And it was also why he could not be with her. But her friend was, Clarke was with her. It was her who got him, smiling at him and congratulating him. He congratulated her in return. After all, his wife and her were like sisters. She was basically the babies aunt. She didn't tell him what it was. Finally he was given a mask to walk through the med bay towards Faye.

There she was, holding a baby, their little one. The sight of those tiny hands was the cutest sight he ever saw. "Faye... you did so well." He whispered as she went to her. He sat on the bed and reached out to gently cup her face in his hand. "I am so proud of you! You... I can't even begin to thank you for this, what you've been through, what you did." And then he looked down at the baby. "This is our child... it's gorgeous. How exactly did we make something so cute?" He wanted to reach out to touch his baby, but he didn't dare. The kid was so tiny.

[Faye Bates]

Forget dislocating her shoulder. Forget the kidney stone she passed when she was twelve. This was the most painful thing she had ever experienced. Before she had gone into this, she knew the pain would be awful but she knew it would be worth it. But right now she did not feel like it was worth it. She felt like she wanted to go backwards nine months and make this whole thing never happen. God, she was sure everyone in camp could probably hear her screaming. She had done her best at first, she really had. Faye was a strong girl and she had a high pain tolerance, but this was awful. She wondered if this pain was as bad as the pain Raven had felt when Abby had done that surgery on her. Although she supposed she couldn't really know until Raven popped one out of her own.

Luckily, it had only taken four hours. The doctors had told her she was lucky. Labor could last double that, even triple that. Her mother had been in labor with Faye for sixteen hours according to her charts. Four hours had been hell enough. She couldn't imagine what sixteen hours would have been like. But it had been successful. Both parties came out of the event healthy and Faye felt like she wanted to sleep for ten years. Holding the baby in her arms, Faye smiled down softly at him. He was beautiful and worth it. Of course, she was only thinking that because the pain was over.

She heard her name and she looked up to see Alex. God, she was so happy to see him. Faye had been less than pleased when she found out he couldn't be with her during the birth, but Clarke had been there so she didn't feel alone. Seeing Alex, Faye moved over slightly so he could sit on the bed with her and their son. She still couldn't believe they had a son. She chuckled lightly at his words. "I'll remember that when he's screaming at three in the morning," Faye mused. She would just remind him about how it was a good way to thank her. "Hold him," she said. Faye held him out, supporting his head and she put him in Alex's hands. Leaning back, she watched the two with tired eyes.

Tag: Alex Horan

[Alex Horan]

"Oh that is covered." He whispered as he moved to kiss her forehead. "You got him during the day, I got him during the nights - unless he wants to nurse, obviously. I can't give him milk." That was Fayes honor all alone. He would change diapers though and clean them. He could do that and sing the lil kid to sleep if he decided to like his fathers singing voice. He'd do whatever he could to make them both feel loved and valued. For as long as he could do exactly that. Alex ran his hand through her hair again. He was desperate to take both of them home, but the baby boy was so tiny. Was he supposed to be that small? He guessed he was, but he could not be sure. He never saw a baby this close and obviously he never had a child himself. 

Carefully he took the baby in his arms, just like Faye placed him there. He trusted her instincts far more than his own. The tiny warm weight in his arms was extraordinary. It was like nothing he ever felt before. This weight lived, he could feel the babys rythmic breathing. He could feel how he moved his little feet, his hands, experimentally flailing his limbs a bit as he was getting used to having room to move outside of his mom. But they way he scrunched up his little nose - so much like Faye would do - told him how annoyed the little one really was at the thought of being out in the cold. "Hey, baby boy, it's okay. We got you. Your mom and I will keep you warm and safe and happy. I promise you that. You will be the most loved baby there is. Right, Faye?"

Faye Bates

[Faye Bates]

Faye closed her eyes and smiled when she felt his lips press against her forehead. This had never been something Faye wanted, but knowing that she had Alex by her side made her feel ten times better. A chuckle left her lips when she heard Alex begin to talk rapidly about keeping him occupied at night unless he needed to eat. Leave it to Alex to make a comment like that. She knew he was just nervous about the whole thing, but that didn't make him any less adorable. He was a dork, but at least he was her dork. Her eyes watched the two of them interact for the first time. His eyes were closed but she knew he was fairly awake from the way he moved and reacted to certain things. At least he wasn't crying. Faye was more than thankful that he wasn't inconsolable.

A smile appeared on her lips as she heard Alex talk to their son. She nodded her head at his comment, agreeing with what he said. "He still needs a name, officially," Faye pointed out. They had discussed names but they had never really decided on something concrete. They had decided to let the gender be a surprise because it wasn't like they had a nursery to paint or clothes to buy. They would make do with what was available. "I like Jace Alexander," Faye mused after a moment. "It seems to fit him." If Alex had any other ideas she would gladly hear them, as she wanted this to be something they could fully agree on.


Tag: Alex Horan

[Alex Horan]

Alex moved gently, so he could lay heir son on her chest and move to lay half next to her. The bed was not fit for two - well three technically - but they made due. He lifted her upper body - supporting the baby - so he could curl his arm around her and hold them both at the same time. Their son curled his little toes. It was adorable. And finally, or already, Faye mentioned a name. The boy seemed content with that choice. And Alex, well he was happy with her idea, too. It was an honor. Jace Alexander. It felt perfect.

"Well then hello little Jace. You fit right in with us. Faye and Alex and Jace. We fit perfectly." He smiled. He kissed the top of his Fayes head, his hand - gigantic in comparison - on their sons back. He was perfect. "I think the three of us fit just perfectly. Right, Jace?" He asked that baby boy. "And since we're on the ground, I bet we will make you a big brother, too. Agreed?" That was if Faye was up for it.

Faye Bates