Creatures of the Dark

"I've not heard from them yet, but they have to take the long way." She looked to Lily as she started to whimper.

Ana nodded. "They'll be alright."

She nodded just as Lily started to cry.

"Aaww poor thing, what's the matter little Lily?"

"She's been restless for a few hours." Alice told them.

"May I try holding her?"

"Yeah sure." Alice smiled, holding her out to her.

She took the baby into her arms cradling her gently.

Alice smiled as she watched. "She loves cuddles with her Auntie Ana." She told her with a smile as Lily started to calm down.

She began to rock her gently smiling softly as she looked up at them.

Lily soon fell asleep against her.

"You know, you two would make great parents." Alice told them, looking to both her and Stephan.

Ana smiled softly glancing at Stephan. "Maybe someday."

Stephan smiled softly.

She was sort of hoping he would say something but the smile was good enough for her.

"One day it will be out turn." Stephan told her.

Ana smiled at that leaning over just a little to give him a quick kiss whispering, "I hope so."

He kissed her back.

She passed the baby back now that she was calm and asleep.

Alice smiled, holding her daughter. "Anytime that you two want to babysit, you're more than welcome."

"I doubt Frankie would appreciate that." Stephan told her playfully, sliding his arm around Ana.

"We're all family here, I'm sure Frankie would like to spend some time with Alice once again..." she whispered leaning into Stephan. "Where's everyone else, asleep?"

Stephan nodded to her.

"Yeah."

She smiled leaning against him.

He held her close.

She nuzzled her head against his neck.

He kept as close as he could, enjoying this little thing.