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Erik

You hear crying from the new baby.
"Don't worry dear I got it" your husband Erik said to you. You could not help but nod, cuz you just where Abel to fall asleep after the oldest got scared of the earth quake that just hit a few hours ago.

You felt the strong arms leave your side.

"Come here, stinker." He said picking up the small bundle wrapped in a pink blanket. "Shhhhh, did you have a nightmare?" He said petting her brown hair back. "I have nightmares too." He puts her on he's shoulder, and pats her bum.

This snapped me out of my sleepy fog. Yes I know of his nightmares but this is the only time he really ever talks about them.

"Maybe some day when your much older and will understand I will tell you about them. Why they came, why I know they won't ever go away. But with that information I will tell you how I manage them. I remember your mommy and uncle Charles, and Nina, and so many other who have made my life worth living. I remember any good thing that they do, anything that made me smile, every little thing. Look kid it is  a pain after all these years, but it helps."