Late Bloomer

Chapter 13- Probably Someday

"Ma. Ma-ma."

Kara grinned as she watched little Geri trying to get Alex's attention, squirming in her hold and obviously wanting something or other. Geri was a little over a year old already and it amazed Kara how much she seemed to change and progress between visits. She had recently picked up her first word, 'mama', and had taken her first steps, though she definitely preferred to crawl as that was much faster, and Geri had things to do and rooms to explore.

"Yes, baby. I know. Auntie Kara's going to feed you dinner soon. Mommy's going away for a bit but I'll be back soon."

Kara loved how soft Alex was with the baby, it was quite the contrast from her usually brusque personality and really affirmed Kara's knowledge that deep inside, Alex was just a big softy. As much as she had been hurt by the breakup with Maggie, Kara was so glad that Alex had stayed true to herself and she had been especially proud when Alex had decided to go through with the adoption. Kelly's open acceptance of it and willingness to be exactly what Alex needed her to be in the moment only affirmed to Kara that she was going to be the much better choice in the end.

Geri babbled very seriously in response to her mom, she was quite the talker already. She resisted only a bit as Alex handed her over to Kara, crying briefly, before restarting her little stream of noises as Kara began to bounce her up and down and hum a little tune.

"If you need anything, call. I made up some dinner for her, it's in the fridge, though she ate a lot for her snack earlier so if she's not that hungry it's okay."

"Sounds good, have a great night Alex. We got this, right Geri? You're gonna have so much fun with Auntie Kara, yes you are! And Auntie Lena is coming too. She'll be here soon."

With a kiss on the check for Kara and Geri, Alex was off to her date. Kara put Geri down in her playpen for a bit while she got her dinner ready, placing the small amounts of the cut up foods on a plastic plate and warming them up just slightly. When it was ready she checked the temperature to make sure nothing was too hot before setting the plate down on the tray of the high chair and going to get Geri.

Despite Kara's best efforts, most of the food ended up on Geri's face, hands, shirt and Kara herself, while very little actually managed to make it into the baby's stomach. She seemed to have a great time though - the best part was definitely mashing up the carrots pieces in her tiny little hands until she had an orange mush that could then be smeared in fun places, like Kara's cheeks.

They were interrupted by a knock on the door to Alex's apartment, which was of course Lena. As Kara swung the door open Lena took one look at her, adorned with baby food, and erupted into a full belly laugh.

"Oh my god, Kara. I have to take a picture of this."

Kara gamely allowed to her to take a snapshot with her phone, though as soon as Lena was done Kara darted forward to kiss her, making sure to transfer some of the gunk from her face to Lena's.

"Eww, Kara!!"

Kara laughed and pulled Lena into the apartment towards the kitchen. Geri was increasing loud in her babbles, having finished playing with her dinner and was ready to move onto the next thing. Kara grabbed a wash cloth and used it to clean up Geri and herself the best she could, though Geri's little outfit was beyond salvation despite the bib Kara had put on her beforehand.

"Here, hold her for a sec? I'm going to find some pjs for her."

Lena took her very gingerly from Kara, imitating the way she had been holding the baby on her hip, but seeming a bit unsure of what to do next. Kara smiled to herself at how gosh darn cute Lena was, furrowing her brows as she tried to figure out the baby talk and decipher what Geri was trying to tell her. She left them together and purposely spent just a bit too long picking the cutest set of pajamas, in order to give Lena a little one on one time with Geri.