Science and progress

Eric was so excited to finally take their newest family member home. He kept looking back to see him sleeping soundlessly in the backseat, and thanking their lucky stars that Elliot didn’t cry the whole way home. He could still hardly believe he had a kid now. A kid, and a dog, and an amazing husband. Which meant the only thing Eric needed now to make his life perfect was a white picket fence around the yard, but he knew he could live without that.

After the car came to a stop, Eric thought about insisting on being the one to carry Elliot inside, but stopped himself. He’d been, admittedly, a little selfish the past few days, holding Elliot whenever he could and fawning over him. So instead he insisted that Ryan be the one to carry Elliot inside while he grabbed their things. “Let’s try not to get Google too excited when we walk in.” Eric said to Ryan in hushed tones. “I don’t want to wake Elliot up just yet.”

Dorothy: Aww you're very welcome!! You and Ryan have been spoiling Sidney with all your love and the gifts here and there so I'm glad I get to return it all in kind with Elliot here now

Daina: Good, let me know if you find anything you like! So I hear. They say you never really know what love feels like until you become a parent, or at least that kind of love, anyway. Has it been everything you thought it would be? Or are some things surprising you about Elliot? :33 so tiny and so, so perfect. You guys seem to have some visitors every time I stop by! Have they been pretty regular or has that just been a coincidence? That's so awesome! I'm glad that he's not so anxious about it, because that would make your job as a dad so much harder!

Will: You provided half the DNA right? That's doing a lot. He's definitely going to be a heart breaker. And of course! Just let me know when you're free and I'll come by!

Dorothy: Nope no way, if anything he'll just be even more adorable and charming when I get to see him in person (; We're back in town now and I've got plenty of photos and video to show!

Dorothy: I definitely want to and I can't wait to meet him in person! Just listening to the way you and Ryan are already talking about how in love you both are with him makes me that much more happier for you 2

Daina: Lol!! My secret plan all along! I'm gonna sneak an extra pair of clothes for her and her very own labcoat just in case she decides to join in.

Daina: I don't think it's necessary, but it might help you relate to other people or feel not alone. The hospital hosts some groups if you're interested, and there's a few good facebook pages as well. Lol, maybe it never will! they are pretty stinkin cute. Good to know, I was just wondering :3. That makes me sooooo happy. That love kinda sneaks up on you, hmm? Wanna know the best part? You never HAVE to stop holding him. And I never have to stop taking adorable pictures of him!! How's Ryan doing?

Will: Congratulations Eric! Elliott is absolutely beautiful. You two did an amazing job.

Dorothy: That's so good to hear! Isn't it though? I love hearing that. You guys are so cute already! I wish I was there for you all, but I'm so glad that you guys are all doing well

Dorothy: Haha yeah you'll have enough joy and that surreal feeling to last for a while before the sleep deprivation sets in lol. I promise once I'm back I'll come by with some food and I've told Ryan but I've got some non-edible goodies for you 3 as well.

Eric: Don't worry, I'm sure he won't lose his charm while you guys are on vacation. I expect to see some cute photos of you guys when you get back!

Henna: Hey honey! I wanted to congratulate you on your beautiful little boy!! And I hope you're doing okay and I just wanted to text you, because I haven't done that in a while!

Dorothy: Congrats, Daddy!! I saw Ryan's picture on Instagram. Elliot is SO stinking cute! How are you doing? How are you feeling?

Eric: I'm doing great! Better than I ever have! I can't believe how much I love Elliot right now. I'm so over the moon. I can't stop looking at his little face. I want to hold him 24/7.

Daina: I'm not sure she'd want in on the messy explosives, but if she's not busy, she might not be against hanging out, either. I'll have to ask her!

Daina: I completely understand! Are you part of any new and expecting parent groups? Maybe others can relate too. I wonder if the novelty of baby clothes will fade once you're washing them all, you'll have to let me know! Have you spoken to her much since the delivery? Are you guys going to have much contact with her, or will you cut ties now that the most precious nugget I have the pleasure of calling my godchild has been born?

Eric: Good! We might be able to bring her over to the dark side...

Instead of doing what he wanted to do, which was explaining how that worked, Roland refrained, smiling to the other. “It is what it is,” he commented with a light smile. What do you like to do? This question really got to the male, as he paused to think, as he genuinely didn’t know how to answer. “I guess… I like to do a little bit of everything? Like, uh…” he trailed off, finding himself at a loss for words once again, which made him laugh. “I like Math!” He eventually let out. Which was obvious. This was his profession, he had to like it. 

“Wow, math? That’s an answer I almost never hear.” Eric replied, a little surprised by the answer. “But, I like math too! Well, certain math. I love solving algebraic equations. It’s so satisfying, and kinda soothing...“ He continued, and paused for a moment before continuing. “I always found it kinda cool that math is the same in every language.”