It had been quite a bitter sweet visit to London. Following Walker’s funeral on Christmas Eve, they had a bit of a sombre Christmas, but the next day Amanda had been able to meet her kobedaughter face-to-face. Nothing she’d seen in pictures could compare to Maëlys’ beauty. She really was a gorgeous baby. Of course, Emi who absolutely adored babies, had been more than eager to hold her little kobesister. Sitting in the plane en route to Paris, Amanda smiled at the photograph she’d taken of the little baby. She would have to remember to find a frame for it when they arrived in Paris. Emi beamed and leaned closer to Amanda. “Is that Maë?” she inquired excitedly. Amanda nodded, “Yup,” she said. “She’s so cute,” said Emi. "We'll visit again soon?" "We sure will," Amanda replied. Amanda returned the picture to the back of the novel she’d been reading. She glanced at Elia, fast asleep on Niels’ lap. She was constantly praying that Elia would remain asleep. Kobe forbid she awoke and had one of those inconsolable shrieking moments. In those moments, Elia didn't seem to care that her diaper was dry, her belly was full and she was rested. She simply screamed--for no reason it seemed. On the other hand, in sleep, she was such an angel. No demands, no crankiness. Just peaceful stillness.
Amanda smiled at her own baby girl. As much trouble as Elia gave them, she was loved unconditionally. Amanda didn’t want to imagine a life without her, though admittedly a life without her would be well-rested and a tad more sane. Niels glanced questionably at Amanda as she giggled aloud at her own thoughts. He couldn’t help but grin either although he had no idea why she was amused. “What are you laughing at?" he asked, at last. Amanda shook her head. “Nothing,” she said. “Just admiring our peaceful little one.”
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