Baby looks good on you

Alexithymiaa: -Steph was sitting at her desk trying to get some work done. She'd been answering some interview questions to be featured in an upcoming article and had been making good progress on getting those emails down from the vacation. Unfortunately she was having trouble staying awake so this was an uphill battle.-
Covet: Everyone was just kind of hanging out in the office, getting things done. Felix was at his desk working on setting up some stuff for the studio. He had Trick on his lap who was playing with some toy that was attached to his hand with velcro because babies like throwing things. // Cadence was asleep on the couch having dozed off earlier after they did the dinner things.
Alexithymiaa: -She took a deep breath, sending off another email before looking over her computer to Felix and Trick giving them a soft smile. "You know... it's a good look for you."-
Covet: Felix looked up at her and gave a smile. " I'm not even doing anything, just holding him here. He's just chilling doing his own thing. " He said with a laugh.
Alexithymiaa: "Who says you have to be doing anything to look good?" She asked with a smile, her heart skipping a beat as she watched him. She felt the tightness in her chest immediately after, giving a little wince.-
Covet: Felix felt the change of what she was feeling on his ring, and looked over at her, seeing the slight wince, "What was that?" He said curious but wasn't sure if that was supposed to be something serious.
Alexithymiaa: -She gave a little shrug, feeling the tenseness in her chest start to loosen almost as fast as it came on. "I dont know, I think I pulled a muscle in my chest because depending on what I do, it just feels kind of uncomfortable and tight. I'm reconsidering the Airplane game Trick likes."-
Covet: "Yeah I don't think a pulled muscle would make the ring go off like that though." Felix said furrowing his brow. "Let me stick to airplanes for now...But I have to be honest and say that it does concern me a little."
Alexithymiaa: "I don't think you have anything to be concerned about, but I promise I'm making an appointment for the eccho in a couple of weeks after everything settles down and I've got my anxiety in check. I don't think I'd be doing myself any favors if I scheduled it now." She moved her hand to run her fingers back through her hair, returning her attention to her email.-
Covet: "I need to set up my Physical therapy still. My arm is going to be fucking weak and I'm really going to have to work at my shooting to get it back up to par." Felix said, looking over at her. "I dunno, it could help to keep some of that anxiety in check too. There might be something that could be done, at least... semi preventitively?"
Alexithymiaa: "Well if you want I could practice with you. We'll be closer to the same skill level now." She said with a chuckle because that must be bitter for Felix. "What exactly am I supposed to do to prevent it? It's not like I elect to feel this way."-
Covet: "Hey, don't be an ass. I'll bounce back quick." He said with a glare, then spoke again, "Look at me, I know you don't elect to feel that way. But I'd much rather exhaust all resources trying to figure out something that doesn't make you feel that way, than to let you suffer, and hoping nothing worse happens. It's a valid concern, I love you." He told her in a serious but calm tone.
Alexithymiaa: -She returned her attention to him, leaning on the desk. "I thought I had exhausted all resources. Trust me, I'm exhausted. Most of the time you're a good distraction from the craziness in my head, but right now it's just... it's not working. Nothing is working. I hear your concerns and I appreciate them, but I don't know what else I can do."-
Covet: "Okay, well, I'm not ready to give up. So I'm sorry you're feeling exhausted, I know it can't be easy, but if I'm expected to give you everything I can and am more than happy to for you, Then I kind of need you there to fullfil that promise, right?" He said Trick chiming in with a coo. " You've got lots of great things to look forward to, so when shit's bothering you bad, just think about that."
Alexithymiaa: "I wish it were that easy." She forced a smile, watching them. "Sometimes there's too much darkness to let even the brightest light shine through. The sun has to rise eventually though, right?" She asked, trying to be hopeful at least for his benefit.-
Covet: "I know I didn't mean that in a way that's supposed to seem like that should fix it. I just don't want you to forget the good things you've got going for yourself." He told her with a smile. "You've got a support system. We're here for you just as much as you're here fore everyone else."
Alexithymiaa: "I don't think I could ever forget. You'd never let me." She smiled a bit more genuinely now, toying with the scarf around her neck. "Once everything settles down, do you think you're ready to start making plans?"-
Covet: "You're absolutely right." He said to her. "I don't see why we couldn't start up now. When are our lives ever fully settled down. Plus it might help as an additional distraction?" He suggested.
Alexithymiaa: "That's probably true." She started to laugh, spinning a bit in her chair. "Well... do you know what you want?"-
Covet: "I want a cake that's got three different cakes, A butter rum cake with Vanilla and toasted coconut buttercream frosting, then the second cake will have a raspberry filling and lemon cake. Same frosting, and then the top cake will be something with chocolate, that goes with the coconut frosting." He said, because that's really the only thing the's thought about.
Alexithymiaa: "Okay...." She started, clearly not what she had in mind, but appreciated the fact that he had an opinion. "Well the cake is all your choice. As long as it looks nice, you can have any kind of sponge and filling you want. So write it down and we'll make it happen. Was there anything else you thought about?"-
Covet: "Well, yes, but if you have something better in mind for cake, I'm all ears, because I'll eat it anyways." He said to her. "Some place with good lighting, for the pictures. Intimate?"
Alexithymiaa: "I really didn't. I hadn't thought about the cake at all, really. I was thinking something intimate, yeah." She said with a nod. "And I was considering maybe asking Dean if he would be our photographer. With your approval, of course, but I promise he's the second best photographer I know."-
Covet: "You've mentioned him and since I can't take the pictures myself, I can take second best." He said with a grin. " Do we want. outdoors, or indoors?"
Alexithymiaa: "I don't think I can handle the possibility of the weather ruining our wedding. As much as I would love something outdoors and how adorable that could feel... I'd be a nervous wreck from the moment we book it until the day of the wedding."-
Covet: "I can accept that. It also depends on when we want to do it. Cause I'd like to maybe have the option to have part of the reception outside, weather permitting." Felix said.
Alexithymiaa: "I think that's doable." She said while beaming at him, the talk of wedding stuff becoming settling for her. "Are you going to ask Seb to be your best man?"-
Covet: "Hmm, maybe, Probably. The only other person that would even be mildly considered is currently not on good terms with this household." Felix said in reference to Remy.
Alexithymiaa: -She instantly shot him a look for even saying the words out lout, narrowing her eyes. "There is no way in hell he is going to be in our wedding. Not after all of this crap. If he wants to be selfish, he can go be selfish in New Jersey by himself." Because Cadence was her sister and she would be on her side regardless.-
Covet: "I know, I know. I've already crossed that one off the list." He told her, shifting Trick in his arms, because the kid was starting to doze off.
Alexithymiaa: "Good. And we have plenty of time to sort that out anyway." Watching Trick begin to doze in his arms, she got up from her desk and walked around to him, putting her arms out to take him. "I should put him down. Are you going to finish up in here and head to bed?"-
Covet: "Yeah, I've got a bit to finish up. I'll nudge Cadence when I head out of here" Felix told her, leaning up to give Steph a kiss. "It's not a bad look on you too, you know." He told her.
Alexithymiaa: -She hointed Trick up onto her shoulder, giving a little bounce and rock as she stammered, clearly flustered and taken back, but in a good way because this is like her goal right now for some reason. "I... well... thank you. Hopefully it won't be as far off as the doctor thinks it will be." She leaned in to return the kiss, unable to battle the wide grin off her face. See, just tell her she'll be a mom and you can have whatever you want, Felix.-