First impression will always stick…
“Yer one ugly son of a bitch, ain't ya?” Coyle muttered.
You let out a sharp tsk and swatted his shoulder. “Don’t you talk to him like that. He just popped out.”
Coyle shifted the quiet bundle in his arms, his face twisted in mock disbelief. “I’m serious. Does this look cute to you? Truly?”
“...Well, he's got your face,” you countered.
Now it was Coyle's turn to scoff. “My genes ain’t nuthin’ but the finest,” he drawled, smoothing his palm over his scalp as if he were slicking back a head of thick hair. He reached out, poking you square in the ribs. “You’re the one that’ss rotten to the core. No wonder he’s all red and squished and…
You smacked his arm again, trying to defend the boy while biting your tongue to keep the laughter from spilling out.
“Quit your yappin' and just admire him,” you huffed, crossing your arms over your chest. “I spent a good few hours pushin' that little devil out into the world.
Least you can do is appreciate it.”
Coyle tilted his head one way, then the other, contemplating like he was checking the alignment on a fence post.
“Alright,” he conceded. “Fair enough.”
He looked back down at his son. “He’s got your eyes. And my hair.”
“Pfft! What hair?” You let out a tired giggle, reaching up to tap his bald.
“You know what I mean, woman!” He let out a snarl.
You sank back into the covers, the warmth of the room and the sound of his voice dragging you toward sleep. You took one long look at your boys—the big one and the brand new one—before finally letting your eyes drift shut.