And baby makes two...

[have_no_mercy]

It was a long night - very long - but it's over now. At least, this part of it is. The truly hard part has only just begun. That isn't going to stop Tess from attempting to enjoy the relative quiet time she has these couple of days in the hospital, even if she feels like she's just been hit by a mack truck. Repeatedly.

The baby is finally here. A little girl; her daughter and isn't that incredibly weird to get used to. Everything had gone well and as expected. Of course Ryan had been there, Tess knows she has George to thank for that, but they'll chat about it later. He'd been... helpful, she supposes, and appeared happy with the result.

For now, Tess is alone, resting in her wonderfully private room, the baby asleep barely a few feet away. She can't help but glance over every few minutes, half out of an innate paranoia that the girl may no longer be there and half out of surprise that she is. It's a good thing she's already used to not getting enough sleep.


[[OOC: Open visiting post! Anyone and everyone who might conceivably want to see Tess and the new baby are welcome to tag, Twitter and BNW verses alike.]]

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[have_no_mercy]

"Like I've been ripped in half." But she hasn't lost her edge, apparently. "They tell me it'll get better. Eventually."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Somehow Oliver isn't surprised by this. He nods a little, holding up the small dolphin. "It's for Alice," he admits, glancing toward the portable bassinet.

[have_no_mercy]

"I don't get one, too?" She's teasing! Tess motions toward the small table beside her bed, already laden with flowers and teddy bears. "You can leave it here. I'll make sure she sees it when she wakes up."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He grins at her and sets it on the table, peeking over and into the bassinet. "Wow," he whispers, his expression softening.

[have_no_mercy]

Alice looks like your average newborn, swaddled in a warm blanket and wearing the requisite pink hat. Although there may be hints of reddish coloured hair sticking out.

"That's about the general reaction," Tess remarks quietly, though her own expression remains somewhat conflicted.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

Oliver glances back at her, studying her for a moment. "You did good, Tess." His voice is quiet. "She's perfect."

[have_no_mercy]

She sighs and offers a small shrug of silent resignation. "You haven't heard her screaming yet."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

That earns her a small smile. "I'd be willing to bet I know what side she gets that from." His voice is light and teasing.

[have_no_mercy]

"And here I didn't think you knew Ryan that well," she replies smoothly, but he'll still get a Look for the comment regardless.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

He chuckles lightly and reaches out, giving her arm a quick, gentle squeeze before letting go. "Do you need anything?" he asks.

[have_no_mercy]

She shakes her head and manages a small smile to reassure him. "George has everyone on their toes. We're being well taken care of."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"Good." He smiles back softly and looks toward the bassinet once more before glancing at Tess again. "I should let you rest. Just wanted to come by and see how you two were doing."

[have_no_mercy]

"Check back in a week when we're at home." Tess sounds like she might not mind what things will be like in a week, however.

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"I will," he agrees, smiling and ducking his head as he moves toward the door. "And if you would need anything..." He lets his voice trail off.

[have_no_mercy]

"I'll let you know," she finishes for him. "Thank you. For coming."

[dl-greenarrow.livejournal.com]

"You're welcome," he says softly, turning and giving her one last smile before heading out of the room.