They looked so perfect together like that, and Nana took a moment to just watch as he held her. Rose was so comfortable around him, and she was sleeping peacefully. She was a calm baby to begin with, but she settled into John as if he'd been there her whole life... And, well, he had, even when she was in the hospital.
Nana fed rose, then made sure her diaper bag was packed full and that her mother had enough bottles of milk to feed Rose through the night, then kissed her parents and Rose before they left. Rose was fast asleep when she left, but Nana felt herself get a little choked up. A night without Rosie! What was she going to do?
After her mother's car disappeared down the street, Nana turned and gave John a smile. "That went well," she said. "I almost can't believe..."