~Sunday, March 22, 1936~
BM: ::the doctor insisted that she stay there overnight, which she didn't really like, but she slept through the night anyway, most likely still exhausted from the spell cast on her. She wakes early in the morning though, and instantly looks around for Ben and Toby::
TY: ::had fallen asleep in a chair he dragged over to Becky's bedside::
: ::Ben is swaddled in a small elevated hospital crib, near Becky's bedside; the boy cried almost half the night::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::tries to get out of bed quietly, so she doesn't wake Toby::
Julie
TY: ::is so tired from trying to comfort Ben half the night, he stays asleep::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::stands by the crib, looking down at Ben; not saying anything in case he wakes up; is still feeling rather awed by the fact that they're both alive and healthy::
Julie
BN: ::stirs just slightly, as if he's having a bad dream::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::reaches down to touch his cheek::
Julie
BN: :opens his eyes, almost starting a cry, but he relaxes when he seems to recognize his mother; Becky can already might make out a tiny fleck of red in his deep blue eyes::
Quantum Catz
BM: :icks him up; softly:: Huh, Dominick and I are hardly related now except for our powers and you still get his eyes
Julie
: ::the baby just looks up at Becky mutely::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::looks around the room, rather wishing that she could leave, but instead sits back down on the bed with Ben::
Julie
TY: ::finally wakes, yawning:: Hey...
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles:: Hey
Julie
TY: ::yawns again; quietly:: What do you say I see if I can take you home?
Quantum Catz
BM: ::looks grateful:: Anywhere but here would be great
Julie
TY: ::nods, quickly walking off to do so, and after a few minutes of cajoling, Becky and Toby are on their way home with their new bundle of...well, fussiness::
Quantum Catz
BM: We should go see Maeve and Isaac
Julie
TY: ::nods, frowning:: Can't imagine they'll be too pleased to see me.
Quantum Catz
BM: I'm sure they'll be fine once you apologize
Julie
TY: Hope so...you didn't want to stop at home first?
Quantum Catz
BM: I'm sure Maeve's seen me looking worse and Isaac expected to see me dead, so I can get cleaned up later. Besides, Peanut's being reasonably well behaved just now
Julie
TY: ::laughs softly:: I wouldn't count on that to last.
: ::but he heads over to Maeve and Isaac's house anyway::
Quantum Catz
BM: You'll behave for a wee while, won't you, Peanut? ::taps his nose lightly with her finger::
Julie
BN: ::goes cross-eyed trying to look at Becky's finger, then his nose::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::chuckles::
Julie
TY: ::smiles a little, but he's more nervous than anything; knocks on Isaac's door::
Quantum Catz
EK: ::answers the door and mutters, on seeing Toby:: You've got nerve
TY: ::narrows his eyes at Eli:: I'm here to apologize.
Quantum Catz
EK: Doubt an apology would work if Isaac had done the same to Becky, not that he would
Julie
TY: ::frowns:: Someday you'll have a kid, you know.
Quantum Catz
EK: ::snarls:: Anything could've happened to Maeve out there
Julie
TY: And she has fire! Becky couldn't even teleport herself!
MV: ::she is in the living room, resting in what is becoming "her chair". She frowns at the noise and tries to lean over as far as she can to see what's going on; tiredly:: Eli? Whose there?
Quantum Catz
EK: ::took a step towards Toby, looking more annoyed,but stops and turns away, leaving the door open for them:: It's the guy who abandoned you in the forest
Julie
TY: ::cringes:: Maeve...
Maeve
MV: ::she almost laughs at Eli's comment; worriedly:: Is Becky okay?
Julie
TY: ::manages a tiny smile:: Ask her yourself. :puts his hand on Becky's back and heads towards the living room::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles at Maeve:: Hey
Maeve
MV: ::her eyes widen, and she starts to struggle to get up:: Oh, hello. You brought the baby by? ::she takes a deep breath, urging her tired body to get up. She holds on to the chair a moment before she slowly approaches them:: Awe, he's adorable Becky. ::she smiles::
Julie
TY: ::almost reaches out to help Maeve, but realizes it may not be welcome; quietly:: Thanks to you and Isaac. Well, not the adorable part...just the healthy part.
Maeve
MV: ::smirks:: I didn't do anything but get lost in the woods. Save your thanks for Isaac.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::Smiles:: I brought Toby by to make amends, i hear he wasn't exactly the nicest guy while i was unconscious
Julie
TY: ::looks down:: You came with me at a moment's notice, Maeve...you risked everything for Becky and Ben...and I just left you. Didn't even tell Isaac. And I'm sorry. ::glances up at Maeve guiltily:: You deserved better.
Maeve
MV: ::she looks up, a little surprised.:: It's fine Toby. ::she looks away and starts to make her way back over to the chair; quietly:: Sorry guys, I have to sit down again. ::she makes a face, hating how tired she is::
Quantum Catz
BM: Hey, it'll be over soon. Then you'll just have to put up with the crying - won't she Ben?
Julie
BN: ::is still behaving well, half-asleep::
Maeve
MV: ::she smirks:: You need to work on you "encouragement" skills.
Julie
TY: ::laughs softly:: Well, we'll be around to babysit.
Maeve
MV: Careful, I might take advantage of that offer
Julie
TY: ::smirks:: Or you can just pawn the kid off on Eli.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::comes down the stairs just then, grinning when he sees Becky:: You look a lot better than the last time i saw you awake
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles:: All healthy now as far as i can tell
Julie
TY: ::bows his head deeply:: Isaac, I'm sorry. I owe you more than I can repay, just for what you did for Becky...and I only repayed you with evil.
Maeve
MV: ::is still getting a kick out of pawning the kid off on Eli but she sobers up when Toby apologizes for the second time. She glances up at Isaac and then back at Toby.::
Quantum Catz
IS: You were worried, I can understand that. I was worried about her too
Julie
TY: ::quietly:: Still...if there's anything I can do for you or Maeve...
Quantum Catz
EK: ::mutters:: Not dragging Maeve out into the forest and leaving her there again would be a start
Maeve
MV: ::she closes her eyes; tiredly:: It's all right Toby. We know you're a little single minded when it comes to Becky anyway. And I'm alive. It's fine. ::she yawns::
Julie
TY: ::cringes at Eli's words, but doesn't answer, glancing at Isaac::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::sighs, to Isaac:: I shouldn't have made you keep everything secret. It seemed like the right thing to do. ::smiles a bit:: But we're naming him Ben
IS: ::hesitates for a moment and then smiles:: You don't have to do that
Julie
TY: It's a nice name, though. ::smiles::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smirks:: And you're too late anyway, cos we've already told him that's what he's called. Wouldn't want to confuse the poor kid
Maeve
MV: ::she smiles:: I think it's sweet.
Julie
BN: :opens his eyes and lets out a little cry::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::laughs:: I guess he knows we're talking about him
Julie
TY: ::smiles proudly:: I hope he doesn't give his parents as much trouble as his daddy did.
Maeve
MV: ::she starts to laugh but stops, suddenly looking very pale.::
Julie
TY: ::frowns, glancing over at Maeve::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::moves towards Maeve:: Are you okay?
Maeve
MV: ::she nods; absently:: I just feel a little... faint. It'll pass.
Quantum Catz
IS: Want some water? Food?
Julie
TY: Hot water bottle? ::almost instantly makes one::
Maeve
MV: ::starts to slowly shake her head no but stops when the room continues to spin. She looks up at Toby, frowning:: Hot water?
Julie
TY: Or an ice pack; neither's very hard.
Maeve
MV: ::smiles weakly:: My head hasn't been bashed in...
Julie
TY: Well, if you need smelling salts, Josh is better at that than I am. ::smiles slightly::
Maeve
MV: ::she leans back, and tries closing her eyes. She winces:: I think they only use smelling salts if you're completely out.
Quantum Catz
BM: How bout chocolate to cheer you up? Not that i'd recommend letting Toby make that for you
Julie
TY: ::laughs:: No, but I'd be happy to go buy some.
Maeve
MV: ::she opens one eye to look at him; quietly:: Don't tempt me.
Julie
TY: ::grins:: I'll leave...::glances at Isaac:: Unless it doesn't agree with her anymore.
Quantum Catz
IS: Even if it didn't she'd still try to eat it, i'm sure
Maeve
MV: ::she relaxes against the chair again; softly:: Chocolate is always good.
Julie
TY: ::smiles:: Well, then. ::looks at Becky:: You want anything?
Quantum Catz
BM: ::shakes her head, going to sit down:: I'm good
Julie
TY: Be back in a few then. ::smiles and heads out::
Maeve
MV: ::she weakly lifts a hand up to her pounding head, murmuring something, and then just seems to go to sleep::
Julie
BN: :opens his eyes and starts crying, this time in earnest::
Quantum Catz
BM: Hey, shhh. Didn't we talk about being quiet for a while?
Julie
BN: ::still wails::
Maeve
MV: ::doesn't even flinch::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::looks at Isaac:: Sorry, I'll take him out of here for a bit so he doesn't wake Maeve
IS: Thanks, she could probably do with the sleep while she gets it
Maeve
MV: ::she still looks pale, but continues to sleep right through the noise which is rather unusual for Maeve to begin with::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::leans down to stroke back Maeve's hair as Becky goes to settle the baby::
Julie
BN: ::keeps crying and protesting until Becky gets the idea to feed him::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::figures Ben's probably hungry, so feeds him once she's got him away from Maeve::
Julie
BN: ::instantly calms down::
Maeve
MV: ::she feels a little cold and doesn't stir right away. When she does, she groans slightly, grimacing::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::softly:: Maeve, you sure you're okay?
Maeve
MV: ::murmurs:: I just feel... so awful... ::she blinks rapidly, trying to get rid of the fuzzy feeling in her head::
Quantum Catz
IS: You feel a bit cold ::tries his powers on her, in case she's caught something::
Maeve
MV: ::she doesn't look as pale anymore but she still looks awfully tired; quietly:: Thanks, my head at least cleared up.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::smiles:: Always glad to help
Maeve
MV: ::notices that the others are gone, frowns:: Where'd everyone go?
Quantum Catz
IS: The baby...Ben...was crying pretty loudly, Becky went to quiet him down so he didn't wake you
Maeve
MV: ::she frowns:: I was asleep?
Quantum Catz
IS: Yeah, not for long though
Maeve
MV: ::she smiles slightly at him, and then yawns again::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::comes back in with Ben:: He certainly likes people to know when he isn't happy. He didn't wake you, did he?
Julie
BN: ::is fast asleep again::
Maeve
MV: ::she shakes her head, slowly:: No. I didn't even hear him.
Quantum Catz
BM: Must have been a deep sleep then
Maeve
MV: ::frowns:: I guess so....»
TY: ::comes back in the front door without knocking, carrying a rather tall chocolate cake::
Quantum Catz
BM: Can't offer much advice with that part, i slept through the whole thing
MV: ::smiles weakly at Becky but she comes a little more alert when she spots Toby:: Wow, while I appreciate it, you didn't need to get a whole cake.
Julie
TY: ::laughs:: Well, I wanted some, and I didn't know about Becky.
Maeve
MV: :pouts; teasingly:: You mean I have to share?
Julie
TY: ::grins:: Well, if you want it all, it's yours.
Maeve
MV: ::smiles slightly:: That's okay. I'd likely make myself sick.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::laughs:: You can always have the biggest piece though
Maeve
MV: I'll settle for that.
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