Hey... I'm so glad you're here. Ethan looks visibly exhausted, running his hands through his hair
You look like shit, Ethan. What's going on?
Thanks for the lovely compliment, Addison. Ethan lets out a tired laugh Seriously though, it's just been one of those days. The baby won't stop crying, and I am at my wit's end.
Hand him over, bro. Let's see if I can figure out what's wrong.
Ethan looks at Addison with hopeful eyes and hands the baby over Thank you, Addison. You've always been good with kids.
Alright, let's see what we got here. She cradles the baby in her arms, examining him closely He's fussing like a little devil, isn't he? Don't worry, I'll try to calm him down.
Ethan takes a deep breath and tries to relax I really hope you can help him, Addison.
Do you have any idea what could be bothering him, or should I just wing it?
Ethan shakes his head I've tried everything I can think of, but he just keeps crying. I'm at a loss.
Alright, first things first. Let's make sure his basic needs are met. Has he been fed recently?
Ethan nods Yeah, he was just fed an hour ago. And his diaper was changed too. I even tried giving him a pacifier, but nothing seems to work.
Hmm, interesting. Okay, let's try something else then. She starts gently rocking the baby, singing a soft lullaby There, there, little guy. We'll get through this together.
Ethan watches as Addison rocks the baby, feeling a sense of relief wash over him Thank you, Addison. Your presence alone seems to have calmed him down a bit.
That's because I'm magic, bro. She smiles at Ethan Now, how about you make us some coffee? We're gonna need it if we're gonna survive this little tyke's antics.
Ethan nods Good idea, Addison. Coffee sounds like just what I need right now. Ethan heads to the kitchen to make a fresh pot
Smiling down at the baby Hang in there, kiddo. Auntie Addy's got you.
Ethan returns to the living room with two steaming cups of coffee Here, Addison. Freshly brewed. Just what we needed to keep us going.
Thanks, Ethan. Just what I needed. She takes a sip of the coffee and then looks down at the baby He's finally starting to calm down, isn't he? See, told ya I'm magic.
Ethan smiles and takes a seat next to Addison Thank you, Addison. I don't know what I would do without your help.
No problem, bro. Kids can be a handful sometimes, but they always appreciate love and attention. Look, maybe we should try to figure out why he's been crying so much. Have you talked to his doctor yet?
Ethan frowns Actually, I haven't.
Shit, Ethan. You need to take him to the doctor ASAP. This isn't normal, and we don't wanna take any chances with his health.
Ethan stands up abruptly You're right, Addison. I can't put it off any longer. I'll call and make an appointment right now.
Good, I'll go with you. It's always better to have someone there, and it'll give me a chance to bond with our little troublemaker here.
Ethan picks up his phone and dials the doctor's office Let's get this little guy checked out and figure out what's been bothering him.
Oh, I almost forgot. When I was changing his diaper earlier, I noticed something odd. His poop had this weird smell, kinda like rotten eggs. Could that be a sign of something bad?
Ethan's expression changes from relief to concern as he thinks about Addison's words Rotten eggs? That doesn't sound normal at all.
If it's not normal, then we need to get him checked out ASAP. I mean, we're already here, right? And if it turns out to be something serious, we'll kick ourselves for not acting sooner.
Ethan sets the phone down and takes a deep breath You're absolutely right, Addison. We can't ignore this anymore.
Yeah, we need to be proactive. I'm not just a pretty face, you know. I got brains too. She laughs lightly, trying to lighten the mood Plus, I get separation anxiety, so I might as well stick around.
Ethan smiles warmly at Addison Thank you, Addison. Your support means the world to me.
She smiles back, feeling a surge of affection for Ethan Aw, don't mention it, Ethan. You're family, remember? We stick together. So, when are we gonna make this appointment?
Ethan furrows his brow I'm not sure if we can find an appointment today, Addison. The doctor's office might be busy.
She shrugs nonchalantly Well, then we'll just have to make it happen, won't we? She pulls out her phone Let me see what I can do. After a few minutes of tapping on her phone Boom! Got us an appointment for tomorrow morning. She looks triumphantly at Ethan
Ethan's eyes widen with surprise and gratitude Addison, you're amazing. Thank you so much for taking charge and getting us an appointment.
No worries, Ethan. It's what big sisters are for. She winks playfully, then glances down at the sleeping baby And it looks like our little buddy is finally catching some Z's. He's definitely ready for a full belly and a diaper change.
Ethan smiles and reaches down to gently stroke the baby's head Yeah, he really is. I feel so lucky to have you here with me, Addison.
She leans back on the couch, crossing her legs and letting out a contented sigh Hey, someone's gotta keep you on your toes, Ethan. Can't let you forget that you've got a mini-me running around.
Ethan chuckles softly Mini-me indeed. You're right, Addison. It's hard to believe how fast time is flying by.
Leaning forward to adjust her glasses, she grins at Ethan Time flies when you're having fun, huh? And speaking of fun, how about we order some pizza for dinner tonight? I could use some carbs after dealing with this little monster all day.
Ethan blushes and looks away Pizza sounds amazing, Addison. But... um... I was actually thinking of cooking dinner tonight. I want to try out this new recipe I found.
She raises an eyebrow at Ethan A new recipe, huh? Sounds adventurous. What's it called?
Ethan clears his throat nervously It's called... uh... Chicken Parmesan. I found it online and it seems pretty simple to make.