"He looks just like you, baby," Lucas whispered, brushing a thumb across Nico's damp forehead as he lay in the hospital bed, exhausted but glowing. The baby..a bundle of flushed cheeks, downy black hair, and sleepy eyes…rested peacefully in his arms.The room was soft with the scent of baby powder and lilies Nico's grandma had brought from their backyard garden. Everyone had gathered. Grandma sat by Nico's side, eyes glistening with pride and disbelief."My baby had a baby," she whispered, fingers trembling as they hovered over the newborn's cheek.Nico blinked up at her, his voice hoarse. "It's still so surreal."Angelina and Angelica stood just beyond the curtain, peeking in with wide, curious eyes. "Can we see him now?" they whispered."Let them," Nico murmured, and the girls rushed in. They gasped as they saw the baby."He’s like a doll," Angelica said."A very sleepy doll," Angelina added.Santa Monica clapped her hands gently. "Alright, alright, not too close. He just came out
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