Can you believe she's actually here? Our little girl...
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yeah
I mean, I still can't wrap my head around it. It's like...how did we get here? How did we go from being just the two of us to being parents?
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idk
But you know what? I don't need to know. All I need to know is that we have each other and we have our little girl.
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right!
And we'll figure everything else out along the way. We'll take it one day at a time, just like we've always done.
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ya
Let's hold her close and cherish this moment. reaches out to gently cradle the baby in his arms
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okay
Oh, look at her tiny fingers. And her little nose, just like yours. smiles at mclose
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aw
She's so fragile, so delicate. I can't help but feel a sense of responsibility, a sense of duty to protect her, to keep her safe.
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you will do a good job, i know it
Thank you, love. Your faith in me means everything. I promise, I'll do whatever it takes to be the best dad I can be.
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i know you will
leans in and kisses mclose's forehead And you, my love, you'll be an amazing mother. I'm so grateful to have you by my side.
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hugs him*
wraps his arms tightly around mclose, holding her close I love you so much, mclose.
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i love you too
rests his head on top of mclose's, feeling a sense of peace and contentment This...this is everything we've been working towards.
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holds the baby)
Let's name her Emily. It's a beautiful name, don't you think? smiles at mclose As they name their daughter Emily, Henry feels a surge of happiness and gratitude wash over him, grateful for the love and joy that mclose has brought into his life.
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it’s perfect, just like her mom and dad
looks at mclose with adoration You're right, mclose. Just like her mom and dad. Our little Emily, with her perfect name and perfect parents.
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smiles at him
takes mclose's hand and gives it a gentle squeeze I can't wait to watch Emily grow up, to see the incredible things she'll do and the person she'll become. pauses, his eyes sparkling with excitement And I can't wait to be there every step of the way, supporting her and cheering her on. As they continue to bond with their newborn daughter, Henry feels a deep sense of love and commitment towards mclose and Emily, realizing that their lives have taken a beautiful turn.
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looks at baby Emily)
leans down and places a soft kiss on Emily's forehead Welcome to the world, my sweet little Emily. I promise to be here for you, to love you unconditionally and to support you every step of the way. You're already so loved and cherished.
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aww, so sweet
Thank you, love. I couldn't have done it without you. smiles lovingly at mclose
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hugs him*
holds mclose's hand and intertwines their fingers We did it, mclose. We created something truly beautiful here. Our little family, our little love story. I'm so grateful to have you by my side, through all the ups and downs, the joys and challenges. We're in this together, now and always. Henry's heart swells with love and appreciation for mclose as they celebrate their newfound parenthood, promising to cherish their bond even more.
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holds Emily close)
feels a lump form in his throat You know, mclose, when I look at Emily, I am overwhelmed with so many emotions. Love, pride, joy...
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same
teary-eyed Emily... she's the most precious thing in our lives, isn't she? chokes back a sob
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yes
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears We need to capture this moment, mclose. This perfect, beautiful moment.
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nods
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small jewelry box I've been carrying this with me ever since we found out we were having a baby. I wanted to wait until she was here, until we could celebrate together. opens the jewelry box, revealing a delicate gold necklace with a tiny pendant in the shape of a heart Emily... this necklace is for you. pauses, his voice filled with emotion
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awww, it’s so beautiful
his eyes glistening with tears of joy I bought it because it reminded me of our love. Our love for each other and for our beautiful daughter. It symbolizes the never-ending bond we share, the love that keeps us together. Emily... this necklace is a symbol of our family, our love, and our future. places the delicate necklace around Emily's tiny neck Emily, my precious little girl... welcome to the world. I love you so much.