After - The Society Fanfic.

7.

Becca isn't Gwen's biggest fan. So, when she sees her stride through the doors with a, what is essentially stolen, pram, she can't help but groan. When she had visited yesterday with Grizz, she'd been nice and polite, but Becca knows that this girl has two faces, and one of those faces did not like her. She stops by the front desk, chatting to Gordie who gathers up documents and sprints out the building. Becca frowns.

Sam pops into her view and all worries melt away as she sees Eden. From the clothes given to them yesterday, Sam had put on an enormous snowsuit on her. She's swamped in it, arms sticking out like a starfish. A hat falls over her eyes and Sam proudly hands her to Becca. She laughs softly. Sam cocks his head, confused. He'd personally thought he'd done a good job. It's a bit big but she'll grow into it. Becca holds Eden against her chest, gently kissing her forehead. She's nervous about today. She's nervous she'll be too cold and die on their walk home. She's nervous that she'll fall out the pram and die. She's nervous that she'll be taken by an eagle and die. Sam and Kelly had told her she was overreacting. Yes, the eagle scenario is unlikely but the others? What if someone is drunk and driving recklessly? They'll be squished, she'll be dead. Although, with the padding from this outfit, maybe she'd survive. What on earth was Sam thinking? There had been better outfits to put her in. Nevertheless, she tells him it's fine.

Sam had surprised her in this short amount of time how dedicated he was to this family. Something is up with him but he's pushing it all aside for them. She feels a bit of guilt that she'd been so selfish recently but once they get home, once Eden is settled, she'll ask him what's going on. He's been with her through this whole pregnancy, kept her secret, lied to everyone, the least she can do is ask him what's up. She should have asked him sooner, but she'd wanted privacy. Kelly or Gordie had always been around them and as much as signing gave them some privacy, she felt as he held back when others were around.

Kelly pulls back the mint green curtains, revealing an overenthusiastic Gwen. Her arms are outstretched, and Becca immediately knows what she wants. Sighing, she hands Eden over, her stomach tightening as she does it. "Be careful." It's her go-to phrase at this moment in time. She's petrified people will drop her. Gwen, however, holds her with each, resting on the best as Becca and Sam sort out their stuff. Becca keeps one eye trained on them at all times. Kelly brings over clothes she'd taken home and cleaned for them. "Thank you." Becca gives her a hug and squeezes her tight. "And not just for these, for everything. You delivered a fucking baby. I don't feel like anyone is talking about it enough. You delivered a baby." She holds Kelly at arm's length, staring deep into her eyes. Kelly goes red, shuffling her feet. She'd never been thought of as much but Becca's right. She delivered a baby. A baby. "Thank you." They embrace once more and Becca packs up the clothes.

"I'll be round in a couple of days to see how everything is going. I've been reading some books and stuff and there are a few reflex checks and weighing I need to do at some point but not until a couple of weeks from now." She smiles as Becca signs to Sam, informing him of the plan. Kelly hands a notebook to Becca. "Just try and keep track of feeding and nappy changes. It's fine if you can't get everything all the time but it'll help us with health checks." They nod at her. Sam and Becca's face mirror each other with slight surprise at how on top of things Kelly is. Originally, she'd intended to accompany them home but a couple from the kitchens burned themselves on boiling water during breakfast, so she needs to stay and check them out. There isn't much she can do but the book gives her a few helpful tips to make them feel better. Plus, it's handy to take note of the injuries and illnesses each person has in the town.

Sam holds out Becca's jacket and she stares at it. As soon as she has that jacket on, she'll have to leave. This place had felt safe. She doesn't want to leave safe. Gwen gently places and straps Eden into the pram, she barely stirs. In the back or Becca's mind, she's impressed by how easily she manages it. Gwen may be the new babysitter.