Nick and Charlie 6 years into the future

family visit

Nicks pov:

The hospital room was bathed in soft light, casting a gentle glow over the scene before me. Charlie lay in the bed, his face flushed with exhaustion but a radiant smile gracing his lips as he cradled our newborn daughter in his arms.

I sat beside him with our son in my arms, overcome with emotions as I gazed at the tiny bundle of joy nestled against his chest.

Hours had passed since our babies came into the world, yet it felt like mere moments ago that we had embarked on this incredible journey of parenthood together.

The air was thick with a sense of serenity and awe, as if time itself had slowed down to allow us to savour every precious moment.

Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door, and it swung open to reveal our parents, their faces lit up with excitement and joy.

My heart swelled with happiness at the sight of them, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude for their unwavering support throughout this journey.

"Nick, Charlie, congratulations!" my mum exclaimed, rushing forward to embrace us both.

"Thank you, Mum," I said, my voice choked with emotion.

Charlie's parents followed suit, their eyes shining with pride and happiness.

"Our little boy is now a father," julio remarked, his voice filled with emotion.

"It's a beautiful moment," jane added, her eyes glistening with tears of joy.

We spent the next few hours chatting and sharing stories, revelling in the joy of our new addition to the family. Our parents took turns holding the babies, marvelling at their tiny fingers and adorable features.

As the afternoon wore on, the conversation turned to more practical matters.

"Have you thought about what you're going to name them?" Julio asked, his eyes twinkling with curiosity.

Charlie and I exchanged a glance, silently communicating our thoughts.

"Lily grace nelson," Charlie replied, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

"Thats such a beautiful name," my mum said in awe.

"And for him, we picked Oakley Finn nelson" I say smiles

We continued to chat and laugh, basking in the warmth of our parents' love and support. Despite the exhaustion and the challenges that lay ahead, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the family we had created.

As the sun began to set, our parents reluctantly bid us farewell, promising to visit again soon. Charlie and I watched them go, feeling a deep sense of contentment settle over us.

Alone once again, I turned to Charlie and our daughter, a sense of wonder washing over me. In that moment, I knew that no matter what the future held, our little family was bound together by an unbreakable bond of love.

As I gazed at the two most important people in my life, I couldn't help but feel incredibly blessed.

As the night stretched on, Charlie and I took turns holding our daughter and son, marvelling at the miracle of her existence. We whispered words of love and encouragement to them, promising to always be there for her no matter what.

In the quiet moments between feedings and nappy changes, Charlie and I found ourselves reflecting on the journey that had brought us to this moment.

From the moment we had first met, our lives had been intertwined in ways we could never have imagined. And now, as parents to this precious little girl and boy, our bond had deepened in ways we hadn't thought possible.

"I can't believe there finally here," Charlie murmured, his voice filled with wonder.

"I know," I replied, a smile spreading across my face. "There perfect."

We sat in comfortable silence for a while, lost in our own thoughts as we watched our daughter sleep peacefully in my arms and our son in charlies.

The room was filled with the soft sounds of her breathing, a gentle reminder of the miracle of life that lay before us.

As the hours slipped by, exhaustion began to take its toll on us, and we found ourselves drifting off to sleep in the small hours of the morning.

Despite the fatigue that weighed heavily on our bodies, our hearts were light with the joy and happiness that filled our hearts.

When we awoke, the sun was already high in the sky, casting a warm glow over the room. Charlie stirred beside me, his eyes fluttering open as he looked around the room in confusion.

"Good morning, sleepyhead," I teased, reaching out to gently stroke his cheek.

Charlie smiled sleepily, his eyes still heavy with sleep. "Good morning, Nick. How long have we been asleep?"

I glanced at the clock on the bedside table and chuckled. "Looks like we slept through the entire morning. It's almost noon."

Charlie's eyes widened in surprise. "Wow, I guess we really needed the rest."

I nodded in agreement, feeling a sense of contentment wash over me as I looked at Charlie and our babies. "It's been quite a journey, hasn't it?"

Charlie smiled, his eyes shining with happiness. "Yes, it has. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world."

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door, and it swung open to reveal our parents, their faces filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Nick, Charlie, we're back!" my mum exclaimed, rushing forward to embrace us both.

"It's so good to see you," Charlie's mom added, her eyes sparkling with joy.

We spent the rest of the day surrounded by our families, laughing and chatting as we marvelled at the miracles of life that lay before us.

Our parents took turns holding our daughter and som, their faces glowing with love and happiness as they gazed at their tiny faces.

As the day drew to a close, our parents reluctantly bid us farewell, promising to visit again soon.

Charlie and I watched them go, feeling a sense of gratitude wash over us for the love and support they had shown us throughout this journey.

Alone once again, Charlie and I sat together in the quiet of the hospital room, our babies sleeping peacefully in her cot beside us.

In that moment, surrounded by love and filled with happiness, I knew that our lives would never be the same again.

As I looked at Charlie, our daughter and our son, my heart overflowed with love and gratitude for the family we had created together.