Finally accepting that her long term relationship with Carina is the best thing yet to happen to her. Captain Maya Bishop comes across the big next challenge in her life on a call to a house fire in the form of a 6 year old girl.
I'm a few hours time I'd be walking down the aisle, moments away from becoming Maya DeLuca-Bishop.
I felt ready.
Nerves from the previous day had evaporated and as I sat here, propped up in bed with Elva fast asleep on top of me, all I felt was ready.
I gently ran my fingers through Elva's messy bed hair as she peacefully lay snuggled into my chest.
"IT'S WEDDING DAY!" Andy screamed, bursting into my bedroom and diving on the bed.
"Shhhhhh," I whispered, wrapping my arms around the sleeping seven year old.
"Sorry," Andy said quietly, holding her hands up defensively.
"I still forget you have a kid sometimes," she laughed.
"That kid you're referring to is your niece," I smirked, raising my eyebrow.
"And I love her dearly," she said, placing her hand over her heart.
"But she needs to wake up so I can get excited and don't have to be quiet," she added.
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"I'd this you trying to be quiet?" I chuckled, feeling Elva begin to stir.
"If she weren't asleep on you, I'd be throwing pillows," Andy joked.
"Shhh she's waking up," I said, turning my attention to Elva who was starting to get restless.
"Good morning Elvie, time to wake up," I whispered softly, stroking her cheek with my finger.
"Let mommy see those big beautiful eyes," I added.
"Mm-mommy," she yawned, stretching out on me a little.
"I'm here bubs, wakey wakey," I smiled, pulling her up a little.
"Buenos dias princessa," Andy said warmly.
Not expecting Andy to be here, Elva pushed herself up more and turned her head. She sleepily rubbed at her eyes before turning back to me.
"Wedding day mommy?" She asked.
"It is Elvie, it's finally here," I grinned, tickling her sides gently.
"Your mami has had snuggles all night. Come here mi mariposa," Andy said, holding her arms wide open.
I pulled the covers back slightly for Elva to crawl out. She happily made her way into Andy's arms and still half asleep, settled quickly with her head on her shoulder.
"Are you excited for a sleepover with me tonight Elvie?" Andy asked, gently kissing her forehead.
