The Captain's Heart

eighteen

I won't lie, I haven't looked up where international camps etc were held or games that were played during this time so we are just brushing over them which I hope you guys don't mind.

26th January 2022 - three days old.

'Look at you... Fully in mummy mode.' Kim says smiling as Leah leans into the moses basket and lifts Rory into her arms with a muslin cloth thrown over her shoulder.

'Mm... Finding our feet, aren't we?' Leah replies softly as she cradles the baby against her shoulder and makes her way over to the Scot.

'Auntie Kimmy, meet Rory... Rory, meet your Auntie Kimmy.' Leah says softly. She carefully transfers the baby from her arms into Kim's as the other woman stares down at her with a small smile on her face.

'Oh she's a little dot, isn't she? The pictures make her look so much bigger than she actually is.' Kim almost whispers as Leah sits down in the armchair.

'How are you feeling? Is this the first day your mum has been out?' Kim asks and Leah nods her head.

'I'm good, Kim. In fact, I'm more than good actually. She wasn't going to go out but I'm honestly fine. Like I could be back at my own place now.' Leah replies smiling.

'Yeah? You look really good. You would never think you gave birth four days ago, Le.' Kim says.

'I think I'm going to take her on a walk in the pram later... Get some fresh air.' Leah says causing Kim to smile.

'That sounds like a good plan... If you'd rather not go on your own, I can come with you? I've got no plans today so there's no rush.' Kim suggests.

'Are you sure?' Leah asks and Kim nods her head.

'Of course I am... I've got no plans today so I'm yours for as long as you'll have me.' Kim replies smiling before turning her attention back to the baby in her arms; aside from Lia and Imogen, Kim is one of the first people from the team to meet Rory. Most of the girls are away on international camp given the blonde a bit of a reprieve.

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'So who's met her yet? It's both a shame and slightly convenient that she was born just before international camps, ey?' Kim says and Leah nods her head.

'Just you, Wally and Imogen.' Leah replies.

'Oh I didn't realise Imogen had met her.' Kim says and Leah nods her head.

'Yeah, she came over for a little bit before she flew out.' Leah replies smiling.

'That's nice... You two are close, aren't you? You get on well...' Kim says and Leah smiles.

'Yes, Kim. Imogen and I get on well. We're close friends.' Leah replies as she gently rocks the pram with her foot.

'I know. I'm not saying anything, I promise; I just think it's good for both of you that you have each other.' Kim says.

'Sorry... It just feels like everyone is constantly going on about how something must be going on between us because of how much time we spend together.' Leah replies causing the Scot to sigh.

'I'm not prying. If you say you're close friends then I believe you. You know best what's going on in your life and you know what is best for you.' Kim says.

'I'd have jumped right in with both feet if I hadn't been pregnant when she signed and everything hadn't happened the way it did with Jordan.' Leah admits biting her bottom lip.

'Yeah? So you like her then?' Kim asks.

'Mm... What's not to like? She makes me laugh, we get on ridiculously well and she's insanely attractive.' Leah replies shrugging her shoulders.