Lydia wrapped her arms carefully round Rebecca, settling her down against her, in the covers, between the two of them. She tucked the blanket lightly around her, sensing a potential chill to the newborn, before she snuggled down in the bed herself. The hand not tucked around the baby reached for his other hand as she let her eyes close, exhaustion wiping over her.

"I love you..." It was meant for him, but the words encompassed them both.