Small things.

[dr_blake]

Blake had kept his space as Jim rested. Occasionally he would peak in to see Leonard sleeping in the room, surrounded by the other two, and then he would leave to take care of the rest of sickbay. They were slowly shaking off the injuries from the attack; hopefully everyone would be on their feet by the time they got to the colony

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[genius_level]

He'd slept for two days, and yet he was still exhausted. Jim had been relieved when M'Benga had agreed to Bones' plan and had released him and Olivia from Sickbay. Granted, Olivia still needed the incubator, at least while she was sleeping, but Jim was able to relax once they were all in their familiar rooms in a way he hadn't since he woke up that first day. They were home

[dr_blake]

Blake was busy right up until the end of shift, taking care of people who thought they were above simple antibiotics in this day and age, but Loki was still lurking. "Your boy sent his reply," Loki said, PADD balanced against his hip, coffee cup in his other hand. "We can go over as soon as you're done laboring."

So they did. Blake grabbed his cane from his office, and they walked down to the captain's quarters, Loki musing the entire time on what he should get for Darcy when they finally got to the colony.

"Perhaps she could join us for leave," Blake finally said before he reached out to press the buzzer at the door, and Loki said nothing, adjusting one of the leather straps over his arm.

[genius_level]

He heard the first quiet whimper right after he sent the message and walked over to the open nursery door. Olivia was squirming in the incubator, and when he reached her he looked down and saw wide blue eyes blinking up at him, tears threatening. "Sssh," he murmured, reaching down to pick her up. "I'm here." He still felt awkward as he scooped her against his chest and walked over to the changing table. "Let's see if we can let your Daddy sleep a little while, yeah? He's been so busy, taking care of both of us." He knew there was a baby monitor in the bedroom, but he hoped Bones was sleeping soundly this time

[dr_blake]

He saw Jim first, and then the tiny bundle in his arms, and Blake smiled. "It looks like you know what you're doing," he said as he walked over. "How long has she been awake?"

Loki rushed out ahead of him, sweeping around Jim so he could get a good look at the baby. Blake watched as Loki leveled one long, appraising stare at the girl before he smiled, something small and enigmatic, and stepped back.