'Hey...' Demi says softly as she makes her way downstairs to find Eddie sitting on the sofa, Penelope is curled against his chest fast asleep as he watches tv.
'Hi. Wilmer said he'll be back tomorrow morning, he had to go to work and didn't want to wake you.' Eddie replies and Demi nods her head.
'Okay... Have you eaten?' She asks and he shakes his head.
'I was thinking we could order in a pizza or something?' He suggests causing her to smile.
'Sounds good to me.' She replies settling down on the sofa beside him.
'How you feeling?' He asks and she sighs as her head drops to rest on his shoulder causing him to smile.
'Okay, I think.' She replies.
'It's times like this I wish your mom was here because I really don't know what to say.' He admits and she shakes her head.
'You're doing just fine being here.' She replies and he wraps his free arm around her.
'I'm sorry I can't stay longer but I'll come back as soon as I can.' He says as Penelope stirs on his chest before popping her little thumb back into her mouth and settling down again.
'It's okay. How's Maddie doing?' She asks quietly.
'She's doing better... It's been tough, just like I know it's been for you. How are you doing?' He asks and she shrugs her shoulders.
'I've got a pretty good distraction.' She replies glancing at Penelope.
'Sometimes distraction isn't good for you, you know that more than anyone.' He says and she sighs.
'I know but sometimes it's exactly what I need.' She replies.
'I'm only a phone call or a FaceTime away, Demi. If you ever need to talk when I'm not here.' He says.
'I know, thank you.' She replies.
'You don't have to thank me. I promised your mom from the day I first met you that I'd look after you and Dallas...' He says.
'And you've kept that promise.' She replies quietly causing him to smile.
'I do try.' He says.
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From Wilmer :
Hey, just wanted to check in and see how you're both doing x
To Wilmer :
Hi. We're doing good, sorry I missed you leaving but I was absolutely knackered. How's work?xx
From Wilmer :
It's fine, you must've needed the rest. Work is fine, absolutely freezing though x
To Wilmer :
What time do you finish filming?xx
From Wilmer:
Around 7ish, I think. It's going to be a long night x
To Wilmer :
Why don't you come straight by mine and I'll make you some breakfast? I'll be up with P by then xx
From Wilmer :
You don't have to do that, Demi. I can just grab something on the way home then pop round to yours once I've had a shower and an hours sleep x
To Wilmer :
I want to. You've done so much for me and I meant what I said earlier; I may not be ready to fully jump into this but I do love you xx
From Wilmer :
Okay, I'll come over once I'm finished. You should leave a key somewhere just in case you aren't awake when I get there x
To Wilmer :
It'll be in the usual place xx
Placing her phone down on the coffee table she glances at Eddie who's fast asleep on the sofa beside her.
'Dad, go up to bed...' She says softly.
'D-Do you want me to stay up and do her next feed? You've got some bottles in the fridge.' Eddie asks sleepily and Demi shakes her head.
'No, it's okay. I've got her.' She replies smiling. Leaning down he kisses the top of her head and she smiles.
'Love you, dad.' She says quietly.
'Love you too, sweetheart.' He replies.
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It's a little after 6:30am when Wilmer makes his way into the house with the key Demi had left hidden for him. Kicking off his shoes he hangs his jacket up before making his way into the living room where he finds Demi curled up on the sofa, her hand hanging lazily over the bassinet where Penelope is sleeping peacefully.
'You look sleepy...' Wilmer says softly as Demi lifts her head to look at him.
'Mmm... Lie with me?' She asks and he nods his head. She moves so he can lie down behind her before wrapping his arm around her waist.
'She been okay?' He says.
'Yeah, it's me who's being the nervous wreck that can't sleep.' She admits causing him to sigh.
'Close your eyes... I'm here now and she's got her machine on that'll let us know if anything happens, she's fine.' He says kissing the back of her head.
'I told you I'd make you breakfast.' She mumbles and he shakes his head.
'I'm fine... You get some sleep and then we can have breakfast in the morning before I drop your dad at the airport.' He says tightening his arms around her as she keeps one hand on the bassinet while the other moves to rest on top of Wilmer's.
'I do love you.' She mumbles sleepily causing him to smile.
'I know and I love you, we'll just take things slow.' He replies.
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