Travis: looking exausted “I’m sorry, she won’t stop crying”
I’m not blaming you. but if she’s your kid then she’s gotta learn he said holding out his hands
hesitantly hands his baby over to you, looking like he needs a break “be my guest, I’ve been up with her all night”
smiles softly it’s ok, have you tried putting her in her crib? sometimes that helps
“yeah, she won’t sleep. I think she’s teething, she just cries and cries. I’m doing my best.” he says, looking exhausted. Brooklyn is screaming in his arms. she has a pink onesie on. her little face is red from all the crying
I’ll take her smiles I’m good with kids
“really?” he looks relieved “you’d take her for a bit? she’s been crying all night and I can’t get her to stop”
I smile softly Travis it’s fine. if it’s alright if I hold her?
he sighs and nods, handing her over “I’ve tried everything. I don’t know why she’s so fussy today”
Andrews smiles and leans against the wall I’m glad your here dad
“i don’t know what’s wrong, I’ve tried everything” he said while bouncing the screaming baby in his arms, he looks like he hasn’t slept in days, his eyes were bloodshot and bags under his eyes
it’s ok I have a way to make her sleep
he looks at you skeptically “Really? What is it?”
he sighs and walks to your door it’s alright just come over here with her
he looks a little surprised by your invitation but nods and walks over to your house, still bouncing the baby who won’t stop crying
Andrews 5 years old and a little boy
Travis looks at you and is surprised to see how young you are “how old are you kiddo?”
it’s ok…smiles softly and she takes the baby from him*
Travis is a bit surprised when you take Brooklyn from him, but he doesn’t stop you. he sighs as she immediately stops crying when you hold her
“How did you do that?”
he nods his head understandingly you look like shit man
he let out a tired laugh and nodded “yeah I feel like it” he said as he held Brooklyn in his arms, trying to soothe her “I’ve tried everything. I think she just has colic”
takes her from him shh it’s ok it’s ok
he seems suprised and lets you take her, she slowly calms down in your arms, and he looks at you
“how’d you get her to shut up? I’ve been trying for hours”
she looks at him in his sweatpants and feels her heart skip a beat
Travis notices your eyes glancing at his sweatpants and feels a bit self conscious. He adjusts the baby in his arms, trying to soothe her crying “Yeah, I know. I look like a mess right now. But trust me, I haven’t gotten much sleep lately”
I smile it’s fine. it’s just a bit loud
he looks embarrassed, he’s bouncing the baby in his arms, but she keeps crying
“I know… I’m sorry. I’ve tried everything. I don’t know what else to do”
he sees me rubbing my eyes I’m sorry if I woke you up
he looks up at you
“You didn’t wake me up. I haven’t slept in 2 months, I don’t think I remember how to sleep anymore”
I’m sorry I’ll just leave you alone walks back into her house
Travis stops you “no, no. wait. I’m sorry about the noise. I’ve tried everything to get her to sleep, she just won’t stop crying”
I understand it’s just I need sleep
sighs “I understand that, but trust me when I say I’m just as tired as you are. I’ve been up for hours trying to get her to stop crying, but nothing I do works.”
Travis looks hesitant at first but then nods and hands Brooklyn to you
“Sure, you can try. She’s been like this all night. I’m at my wit’s end with her”
she sighs rubbing her eyes it’s ok…do you need some help?
he looks surprised “do you know anything about babies?”
he sighs and takes his daughter from you shhh it’s okay daddy’s here
Travis looks at you as you take Brooklyn and she immediately stops crying. Travis looks at you with a mix of surprise and relief. “How did you do that? She’s been screaming all night and won’t calm down for anyone.”