Work Text:
Beep......Beep......Beep......
The heart monitor glows a dim green colour, while it does a slow, quiet rhythm, that echoes the dark room; representing Shelly's steady heartbeat as she rests on the hospital bed. Her breathing is slow and relaxed; while she rests in her slumber. She needed the sleep, she DESERVES that sleep. Hours of pain, exhaustion, energy lost. Even to the point she almost was in critical condition. But it was by all means a miracle that didn't happen. All of that, all of that energy, time, strength, love... for just a something that in the embrace of Shelly's arms. More specifically, sometoon.
The little one's breathing is faster, unlike her mother's slower breathing, with her newly exposed body still adapting to this new environment. The newtoon seems to be a little hermit crab. With the shell on her head being as identical to Shelly’s. Although her eyes are closed, her eyes had that gleeful charm of Shelly aswell. Only thing is that she takes the colours of her father.
Speaking of that said father, Shrimpo sits on the chair next to the hospital bed. He's not sleeping or anything, but he just holds his wife's free hand, gently but firm. He caresses it gently, just wanting to feel her heartbeat; just to feel that she's there. His eyes just stare at the floor with no anger in them this time, instead, just lingering worry. Worry that she wouldn't make it. But Shelly is a strong girl -he KNOWS- that Shelly is a strong girl. And look at her, she's safe, the baby's healthy, it's alright... hopefully....
He moves his gaze to the analogue clock that is barely visible. 2:39 AM... Only been 45 minutes now since that excruciating experience of labour for the couple. That possibly explains why Shrimpo has that lingering worry in his mind. Because never has he seen Shelly in such physical pain since they were together. That shook him badly. He then looks at Shelly, how she just peacefully sleeps after experiencing something so scary. But the more he looks at her the more tense he feels, making is breath become more tense. So he shifts his looks to the little baby Shelly work so hard to bring into the world.
As he lays his eyes on the little toon, his mind slowly grows confused. Confused about how he ended up like this in the first place. Because this wasn't his idea. One thing we all know about Shrimpo is how he's not good with kids; at all. He knows how difficult it is for him to be in such a situation with kids. But somehow -somehow- he was convinced by his beloved partner to have a child. Shelly's words always have a way to affect others in a positive way, whether through support, convincing, or just ideas. It's literally a special ability of hers. And the fact she always sticks to her word too. She doesn't just say it, she does it, she STAYS by it. Now as he thinks about it...maybe-
[CREEEEAAAKKK]
Out of nowhere the door slowly opens. This startles Shrimpo out of his deep thought. He turns his head to the door with annoyance just to see the Doctor peep through the opening of the door. A pill-looking toon with a white coat and other doctor uniform stuff.
"Mr Fossilian, correct?" The doctor asks, his voice just above a whisper.
"Yeah it's me, what do you want?!" Shrimpo harshly whispers back, not wanting to wake up the other two sleeping toons
"I awfully apologise for my disruption, I just want to say congratulations for your baby. And to see if I can do anything to support you guys at the moment?" The doctor asks, before giving the crustacean a small smile.
"Yeah, by leaving us alone?!" Shrimpo replies coldly, not so enthusiastic about the unwanted company that disturbed him.
"Sorry, sorry... I'll be on my way" He replies even quieter than before. His head slowly goes back out of the room, and he gently shuts the door.
Shrimpo eyes at the door, after it closes for a few more seconds before muttering something under his breath and turning his sight to the cold hospital floor. Now what was he just thinking about?- Oh, how he's gonna deal with...this now. But, to be honest, why should he worry so much? Shelly is hard-working, optimistic, loving, smart, literally every positive aspect Shrimpo is lacking in. Also, Finn knows a thing or two about young ones. So he could ask for his advice. Maybe this won't be so bad. Sure the new one is gonna be a painbut not impossible. Maybe he isn't gonna regret this. But who knows? He looks back at the sleeping ammonite and the young one in her arms. Looking at her more relaxed, sweet expression, Shrimpo's worry slowly start to fade, finally calming down (Somthing you'll NEVER see with this guy).
As he starts to calm down, his body starts to realise how tired it really is, thanks to the lack of rest they had from the labour, he starts to drift off to his slumber. The shrimp leans into the chair, his hand still holding onto Shelly's. His body finally relaxes as he sleeps fully......
And he smiles
End.