Rediscovering You

thirty-two

note: I want to start by saying I'm not 100% clued up on the Australian legal system and although I have done as much research as I can, I'm no expert so I apologise if any of the information I have included is wrong. Although for that reason I haven't included too many details.

trigger warning – this chapter contains references to child abuse.

5th September 2023 - one year and thirty-two weeks old.

She can't help but smile as she wakes to the weight of Imogen on her chest as the brunette sleeps soundly, sprawled out across her with her face tucked into her neck. She runs a hand down the brunette's back and presses a kiss to the top of her head. It was late last night when they'd finished moving the final bits of Imogen's into the apartment with the help of some of the girls because there wasn't really much Leah could do to help at the moment. She carefully moves the sleeping brunette off her before slowly climbing out of bed and making her way through to where Rory has pulled herself into a standing position in her cot.

'Morning, baby girl... Did you sleep good, hmm?' Leah says smiling as she lifts the little girl into her arms.

'Mama wake...' Rory babbles and Leah nods her head.

'Yep, mama's awake. Will we go get some breakfast?' Leah asks.

'Food.' Rory replies grinning. She carries the little girl through to the kitchen and settles her in her highchair before beginning to make her some breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs and toast.

'You're going to come with mumma and Immy to training today.' Leah says.

'No nana?' Rory asks causing the blonde to smile.

'Not today, bubba. You're going to come see all the girls and then you're going to have a sleepover with grandma, sound good?' Leah asks.

'Good.' Rory replies.

'Morning...' Imogen mumbles sleepily as she makes her way into the kitchen.

'Mimi!' Rory squeals immediately throwing her arms up towards the other woman causing Leah to smile as she continues making breakfast.

'Morning, beautiful.' Leah says softly as she glances over her shoulder.

'Hello there, beautiful girl.' Imogen says smiling as she leans down to kiss the top of the little girl's head. She gives her a cuddle before making her way over to wrap her arms around Leah's waist from behind, her head settling against the space between her shoulder blades.

'If you're still sleepy you can go back to bed for a bit, babes... We've got some time before we need to leave.' Leah says.

'Mmm... I'm good. I just need a few minutes to waken up.' Imogen replies smiling.

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'Hey... How you doing? Settling in okay?' Leah asks softly as she takes a seat next to the blonde who smiles and nods her head.

'Mm-hmm... It's just an adjustment, you know?' Alessia replies.

'Of course. It's a change from everything you've known; I couldn't even imagine.' Leah says shaking her head.

'It's a bit easier with you, Beth and Lotte around... At least I know some people.' Alessia replies and Leah smiles slightly.

'Well you know mine and Imogen's door is always open for you, Less. I mean it's a little noisy but there's always room for you.' Leah says smiling as suddenly giggles fill the room and she glances over to see Imogen making her way towards them, Rory flung over her shoulder as the little girl giggles.