Grandson

By:jawsoxz3

Classification: MSR, ???

Spoilers: Hollywood A.D.

Category: Maggie POV, set in 8th season, but also during events of Hollywood A.D. (does that make sense?)

Rating: G

Distribution: Anywhere, just let me know.

Summary: A grandmother's reflections.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of them. Hell, if I did, I would have put them on HBO where some adult nudity is allowed.

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I watch him sleeping, his even, unlabored breaths expelled in little puffs against the side of crib. He's **beautiful**; cherubic, really, with his rosy, chubby cheeks and those dark curls framing his head. In sleep, he reminds me of all that is pure and sacred in this world. Notice, I did say, "in sleep." In waking, that's a whole other matter entirely.

He had not fallen asleep easily. He fights it constantly, and when he's tired... look out. Some may not fear the wrath of an exhausted infant, but I am wise enough to. I have great experience with such matters, after all, having raised four hot-tempered children. I think this one fears missing something - **anything** - if he sleeps. He **is** his father's son - just as my daughter tells me. His quick temper tells me that she may be correct, but also implies that he is very much his mother's son. Oh, he looks like Fox, more so than any of us would have imagined. His dark hair, the shape and look of his face, the smoldering, yet inquisitive gaze that he bears - they are all his father's. The only thing that so boldly claims him as Dana's are those beautiful blue eyes. He has some of her expressions and mannerisms, even at such a young age, but all that one really sees in him of Dana is his eyes. And where in the world he got those adorable little curls is still up in the air, though I suspect his father may have had them as a baby as well.

As I watch him sleeping, I am struck by what a miracle this little boy is. My daughter was not supposed to be able to conceive - and yet, here lies the evidence of the love she and Fox have shared. It came as such a shock to all of us, especially Dana, but we all recognized it for the miracle it was. Well, Uncle Bill took a while to come around on this one, but it did eventually happen...

Oh, I remember the day you came into this world, precious Nicholas. That is when your Uncle Bill did a complete about-face. One look at the love and wonder so evident in your parents' eyes as they held you, and he was done for. After threatening your father with bodily harm if he did not protect you, tears poured down his strong face, as he smiled and softly whispered to you as he too held you. I think he was surprised, really, by the way that you so enraptured your father. I was not surprised, nor I think was your mother, but that was the first time that Uncle Bill was able to look at your father in a different light. And you a have a wonderful father, wonderful parents. They love you, and are so very protective of you.

But now, today, I have you all to myself. Your parents barely made it out of the house when they came to drop you off, and even then only at my insistence. I know the horror and guilt they felt, for this is the first time they have ever left you for more than an hour. But, they have that movie premier in California - hardly the place for an infant. I recognized the fear, sadness and reluctance in their teary eyes as they kissed you goodbye and promised their weekend return. You are fine. You will be fine, for I am here with you.

So, here I sit, watching over your sleeping form, watching my precious little angel rest. I wait, too, for the phone call I know will come - parents inevitably worry about their children, especially **your** parents.

You are so loved, my sweet Nicholas, so loved. You were borne of love and have brought with you into this world nothing but love and joy. These thoughts and emotions consume me as I watch you sleep, my beautiful Grandson.

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