It was really easy for Mandy to get lost in the moment. Watching Roger with a baby was a bit surreal. She watched the emotions play across his face as he played with the little boy. There was sadness and regret and what looked like a touch of relief. She worried her lower lip between her teeth, hoping that he'd be okay. She knew, that while he might not want to be with Lavender, he'd always regret the way things ended and the things that were said between them. A knot of tension and her own guilt welled up inside of her. She'd played a downfall in that and she really hated herself for it. The idea that she could've contributed to the loss of Roger's child? It literally made her ache and she couldn't wrap her mind around it. It was too much. Her hands went to settle on her abdomen but she quickly crossed them over her chest, trying to keep from making Roger too suspicious. She wasn't ready for the conversation and she wasn't even sure. No sense in both of them worrying.
Smiling Mandy tilted her head, watching them together. It was different, to say the least. "I think he'll get around to having some hair," she said, watching the baby wave Roger's finger back and forth. The little boy reached for her hair, tugging on a stray strand and began to fuss. Reaching out, Mandy took the baby back and rubbed soothing circles, quieting the baby. She gave Roger a small smile, really wanting to ask him what he'd like to have when he had children but she was afraid it'd be too painful to discuss. "It's nothing," she said, looking at Roger. "Really... it was just strange seeing you with a baby. I've never seen you with one and you were surprisingly good with him."
"Oh thank you!" the woman said, pulling the two little girls behind her, taking the baby out of Mandy's arms. Mandy had a momentary sense of loss but she smiled and moved closer to Roger. "Three can be a handful," she said, looking down at her daughters. "Twins and a baby? It's exhausting! But thank you so much!" The young woman smiled at Roger while the little girls stared and whispered at each other. One was dressed in a Katie Bell jersey and the other was wearing a Roger Davies one.
Mandy smiled and nudged Roger. "You've got a fan," she murmured, sliding her arm around his waist.