Chexton: Wounded Hearts & Battle Scars

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*Kelly's pov*

[Christmas morning Cece runs in our room and starts jumping on our bed saying:]

"Wake up Mommy and Daddy. It's Christmas! We have to open up our presents."

"Cec come on baby let's go get dressed and let Mommy sleep in okay?"[I get out of bed and kiss Leslie's head wrapping the covers around her I pick Cece up and take her downstairs I set her on the counter and get out all the ingredients for Leslie's favorite breakfast. Cece is playing with her doll she says:]

"Can we have chocolate chip waffles for breakfast today Daddy?"

"I think we can do that. But maybe we can do blueberry instead."

"Daddy only Mommy likes blueberry waffles and she's not awake yet."

"I know but we're going to make her some breakfast too. You wanna help?"

"Really? I love getting to help."

"Perfect. Go grab the step stool for me."[I mix the batter in a bowl Cece gets the step stool and asks:]

"Daddy can I put the chocolate chips in?"

"Yea but remember what I said about the waffle maker?"

"It's hot and I shouldn't touch it without an adult."

"That's right. High five baby girl."[9:30 I have all of breakfast cooked I'm giving Cece a bath downstairs I ask:]"What is your name?"

"Cecelia Elaine Severide."

"Good job. Can you spell your name?"

"C-e-c-e-l-i-a E-l-a-i-n-e S-e-v-e-r-i-d-e."

"Very good. I swear you got your mother's brains. How old are you and when is your birthday?"

"I am four years old and my birthday is December the eleventh."

"What is Mommy's full name?"

"Leslie Elizabeth Shay. Daddy."

"Yea princess?"

"How come Mommy doesn't have the same last name as you and I?"

"Mommy and I aren't married yet but I'm hoping that will change."

"Do you love Mommy?"

"More than I ever thought I would. Okay come on time to get out."[Cece gets out of the bathtub I wrap her up in a towel and wrap her hair in a towel she says:]

"Can you put my hair in a braid like uncle Mark does?"

"Sure baby girl. Go get dressed and don't wake Mommy up. I have a surprise for you."

"Okay daddy."

[Cece goes upstairs quietly twenty minutes later I'm reading the paper when she comes back downstairs wearing a green sweater and black tights with her boots with a thin black belt she has her hair in a ponytail she says:]

"I don't think I woke Mommy up."

"Good job. You look beautiful baby girl. Come here."[Cece comes over with a brush and comb I hug her and say:]"Thank you for being so good this morning. I want you to hold onto this for me. Do you think you can do that?"

"Yep. What is it?"

"It's Mommy's engagement ring. I'm gonna ask her to marry me but you can't lose it and you can't say anything. Daddy will not be happy if you lose it."

"I won't."[I put the box in the pocket of my tights Daddy does my hair and says:]

"Okay I'm done go look."[Cece runs in the bathroom squeals and comes back she kisses my cheek and says:]