Hard Times

12

"He's adorable." Chloe cooed as she looked down at the baby in her arms. She had Beca, Brooke, and Haley looking over her shoulders at the small boy.

"I don't get why you guys are all so obsessed with kids." Peyton said from where she sat next to Hayley beside the window.

The baby released a soft grunt, his blue-green eyes wide open as he stared up at Chloe.

"Awe." Chloe cooed, a smile on her lips.

"What's his name?" Brooke asked, they hadn't been told his name yet.

"Alexander. Or Alex for short." Stacie said, a proud smile on her face.

Lucas moved over to Chloe and reached for the baby. "Alexander Keith Scott." He said happily.

Chloe didn't want to hand the baby over. "My turn isn't over yet." She pouted.

"I haven't seen him all day." Lucas said, frowning softly.

"Another five minutes." Chloe said, pouting.

Sighing, Lucas nodded his head and moved back over to the other couch.

Chloe smiled. "You can have him in five minutes."

Lucas chuckled and looked over at Stacie. "I told you, Chloe will hog him."

Chloe stuck her tongue out at Lucas playfully.

Stacie shifted and leaned against Aubrey, laying her head on the blonde's shoulder. "Take turns." She said softly.

"He's my son. I should get the longest turn." Lucas complained.

The leggy brunette rolled her eyes playfully. "Chloe, let Lucas see Alex." She said calmly, trying to get comfortable in Aubrey's arms.

Chloe sighed and stood up, crossing to Lucas and placing the little boy in his arms again.

Alex released a soft grunt and squirmed slightly to get comfortable.

Lucas smiled softly at his little boy. The boy had his hair and nose and Stacie's lips and eyes.

"I'll be right back." Stacie said softly before getting up and making her way upstairs.

Aubrey frowned as she watched Stacie leave.

"You should probably follow her." Beca said quietly, moving to sit beside Chloe on the couch.

Taking Beca's advice, Aubrey got up and followed the taller girl out of the room.

Stacie was grabbing some extra diapers spit up cloths, and a baby blanket from Alex's dresser and changing table.

"Stacie, is everything okay?" Aubrey asked softly from the doorway.

The brunette turned and smiled warmly. "I'm okay, I just thought I would grab some things. Alex is going to be hungry soon."

"Okay." Aubrey said with a soft nod of her head.

Stacie moved over to Aubrey, still smiling softly. "Are you okay?"

Aubrey nodded her head coolly. "Yeah. I'm good."

"I love you." Stacie whispered, leaning forward to kiss Aubrey.

"I love you too." Aubrey whispered back with a soft smile.

Pulling back, Stacie moved around Aubrey. "We should get down there. I think Alex is crying." She said, even though she couldn't hear him.

"Alex is okay, I can't hear him crying." Aubrey said softly.