What happened at night (Thiam)(Rewriting)

Chapter 19

Previously on What happened at night

Liam's Pov

As I closed my eyes, I felt Theo's hand slip into mine, our fingers entwining as we drifted off to sleep. It had been a perfect day—a day full of love, connection, and the quiet moments that made everything worthwhile.

And as I fell asleep, I knew that no matter what challenges came our way, we would face them together, guided by the love that held us all so tightly together. We were a family. 

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Theo's Pov

I could hardly believe that Parker was already three months old. It felt like just yesterday that I was cradling her in my arms for the first time, marveling at her tiny features and the overwhelming love that flooded my heart. But now, as I looked down at her in her play gym, I was in awe of how much she had grown and changed in such a short time.

Parker was sprawled out on her colorful mat, reaching for the dangling toys above her head with newfound strength and coordination. Her blue eyes sparkled with curiosity as she grabbed at a soft giraffe, her little fingers wrapping around it tightly. I couldn't help but smile at her determination.

"Look at you go, Parker!" I exclaimed, clapping my hands gently. "You're getting so strong!"

She turned her head at the sound of my voice, her face breaking into a gummy smile that lit up her entire face. I felt my heart swell with pride. Every day brought new developments and new skills, and it was incredible to witness.

Just then, Liam walked into the room with a sleepy smile as he took in the scene. "What's all this excitement about?" he asked, leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed.

"Parker's reaching for her toys like a pro," I said, gesturing to our daughter with pride. "She's really getting the hang of it!"

Liam stepped closer, kneeling beside Parker and grinning. "Hey, little superstar!" he said, his voice full of warmth. "Look at you, making big strides already!"

Parker turned her attention to Liam, her eyes lighting up as she recognized him. She reached out her tiny hand, trying to grab his finger, and I felt joy at their connection. It was moments like these that made all the challenges of parenthood worthwhile.

"Let's see if we can get her to roll over today," I suggested, moving closer to Parker. "I think she's ready for it."

"Do you think she'll do it?" Liam asked, his eyes wide with excitement. "I can't wait to see her first roll."

I nodded, my heart racing at the thought. "I think so. She's been showing so much strength in her neck and shoulders lately."

We both knelt beside her, encouraging her with our voices as she continued to reach for the toys. I could see the concentration on her little face, her brow furrowing as she focused on the colorful objects hanging above her.

"Come on, Parker! You can do it!" I cheered, clapping my hands softly. "Just a little more!"

Liam joined in, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "You've got this, sweetheart! Just a little push, and you'll be rolling over in no time!"

With one determined movement, Parker pushed herself up slightly, her little body wobbling as she tried to balance. My heart raced as I watched her struggle, knowing that every bit of effort was a step toward mastering this new skill.

"Look at that!" I said, my excitement bubbling over. "You're so close!"

In one swift motion, Parker shifted her weight and rolled onto her side, her eyes wide with surprise. For a moment, she froze, clearly confused by the new position. Then, with a small grunt of effort, she rolled the rest of the way over onto her stomach.