Exton

The cottage is quiet as Star opens the door a crack and peeks in. Determining that Alise must be in the bedroom she lets herself and Erik in. Handing Mera to Erik she goes to the bedroom door, taps softly and enters.

She smiles broadly as she sees the baby in Alise's arms, the umbilical cord still attached. Stoney looks up from the baby to Star and sighs with relief. “I wasnt sure what to do with it...”

“I'll take care of it, its fine.” and Star gets to work, making sure mom and baby are fine, cutting the cord and cleaning things up. Satisfied that she can tell Rowan everything is fine, Star turns her attention to the baby.

Running a hand gently over the small head and smiling she tells Alise, “She is so pretty. I think her hair is going to be curly. What is her name?”

Alise cant take her eyes off the newest member of their family. “Sarah Grace. But we are going to call her Gracie, that is if Grandmere Grace gives her approval.”

“She will. I think it will make her very happy.”

As Star weighs and measures Gracie, Stoney helps Alise into a soft clean shift and braids her hair.

Star returns with Gracie, hands her to Alise and then gets the twins. She brings them over to the nest of pillows so that they can see their new sister. They cuddle close, fascinated with the baby.

Alise can feel the happiness from her new daughter and she brings her close to her heart. “Only happy times now for you, my little one.”