Oh Baby! // [Reggie/Paige Blitz]

Motherhood suits her.

It surprises Paige, at first; how naturally she falls into the role. All her rage and fear has left, the burdens of her girlhood have been lifted from her shoulders. The insecurities are still there, returning in quiet waves when her emotions peak -- but doubt is a stranger who does not often visit. She has learned to lock the door of her heart.

Just the same, she's learned to open it. Her smile is bright, cheeks warm -- and when she laughs, there is no strain to the sound. When she and her sister meet, locking stares across a narrow hall, the anger and hurt and shame has gone from her eyes. There is only love. That's all there is. And when she is told that Reggie plans to throw her baby shower, her excitement is genuine.

Enough so that she arrives early on the date, sharing a kind conversation with Mace as he tries to hide the scent of baked goods that wafts from him. She smirks, a knowing grin, but she doesn't put him in a place to ruin the surprise. He tells her that his sister will be home soon, so she excuses herself to visit Kieran's old room. The memories keep her company until a voice calls out her name.

She descends the stairs with a chuckle and a wave, one hand holding her stomach protectively. "Hey, gorgeous. Sorry that I showed up early." They hug, a warm embrace. "Kieran will be over in the next hour or two. Think Mace can handle us until then?" She leans back as much as her baby bump will allow, teasing the older man with a shout. "We're gonna be crying over tiny shoes all day long! Ooh, and handmade blankets!"

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OOC: i'm on mobile until next week! apologies for the bland format ^^;