kid !!

A/N: Baran...my beloved. Also, Trinity is a DIVA. Also, a TW for ED, Self Harm, Bed Wetting and CSA references that will be hidden under "keep reading" that are drawn from personal experience! Take care of yourself.

- Baran is just the most loving mama to a little girl who just so desperately needs it!

- Trinity's been through so much that she just needs to catch a break, for once, and Baran is more than thrilled to provide it.

- Trinity is one of those very active littles who loves to run around and play. They spend a lot of time at the park and outside for her to get her energy out! - Trinity likes being chased. Baran will mostly entertain it when they're at the park. Trinity also likes hide and seek, so they play that a lot. - Tiny Trin is absolutely a biter when she gets overstimulated or excited. Baran learns very quickly to redirect her toward safe chewables before Trinity can sink her teeth into sleeves, blankets, or occasionally Baran herself.

- When Trinity is upset or sleepy, Baran LOVES to rock her little girl. Baran eventually buys a rocking chair specifically because Trinity falls asleep so much more easily when she’s being held and rocked. More than once, both of them accidentally end up asleep there together.

- Baran is also a singer - she will sing to help Trinity fall asleep or to calm her down. - Both big and little Trinity cannot tie their shoes for the life of them. This has led to Trinity almost always wearing either Velcro shoes or Crocs. - Little Trinity loves the rain! She'll beg Baran to let her go splash out in the puddles, and Baran will at first be very reluctant about it before letting her do it. Trinity has the time of her life, every single time. Baran has had to carry a giggling Trinity out of puddles more than once. - Trinity loves to draw! Baran's house is just chock full of little things Trinity drew for her when she was little. - Trinity is incredibly clingy in little space and absolutely thrives on physical affection. Baran indulges her constantly because, truthfully, she adores how attached Trinity gets to her. - Baran will always kiss every single one of Trinity's boo-boos, real or fake. This usually ends up with a very giggly Tiny Trin! - Baran loves packing bento boxes for Trinity - and it makes Trinity so excited to see what mama made for her this week! - Trinity LOVEEES piggyback rides. She's always super shy about asking for one, though. - Trinity loves bathtime once she trusts Baran fully. Warm water, the feeling of hands in her hair washing it, and the soft singing that usually accompanies bath time relaxes her almost instantly. This leads to Trinity bolting towards the bathroom immediately after Baran says the words "Bath time". - Trinity will climb onto things that she should have no business climbing onto, like kitchen counters and, somehow, fridges - Baran's lap is prime free real estate for Trinity - she will climb into it with little to no warning.

- I have to imagine that at first, Trinity tried to hide her age regression from everyone around her, too embarrassed to admit her little side. She was forced to grow up so quick as an actual child that the concept of being childish is so embarrassing for her.

- Baran, once she becomes Trinity's caregiver after finding out by pure accident, sets out to show Trinity that it's not embarrassing at all. It takes Trinity a while to start slowly trusting her and letting Baran show her that she's not going to leave Trinity because of it.

robby is well aware that he's got the cutest baby in the world, and he takes every opportunity to show dennis off to as many people as possible- dennis, for his part, loves the attention. there's nothing better for the baby than having people cooing at him and loving on him and it never fails to make him giggle or squeal.

one day after a shift, robby realises that he's left some things behind at the hospital in his locker, like his phone charger and a jacket he wanted, so he has to go back and get them. dennis is already little however, and can't be left in the house alone under any circumstance. robby's not worried though, it was still early on in the evening, only 8pm or so, and dennis wasn't tired yet.

before they'd left dennis had been happily playing in the living room, content to bang wooden blocks together and marvel at the noise they made, so the baby would likely have no problem with taking a little trip. besides, if he did get tired, nightshift would be more than happy to give him a cuddle while robby nipped in and out.

in the car, robby looked in the rearview mirror as he drove to see dennis fixated on his own socked foot, still in high spirits and apparently discovering that it was in fact attached to his body. robby smiled. his baby was better than everyone else's and he didn't think it was remotely close.

when he parked the car, he made sure that dennis's pacifier was firmly between his lips and clipped to his shirt to stop it from falling out and bouncing onto the floor, since this would've caused a bout of tears and a tantrum that they really didn't need. after that, he swaddled dennis in his soft blue blanket to keep out the chill of the evening, and then hoisted the baby into his arms. he knew his back would suffer later on, but he didn't care. dennis was worth it.

as he walked into the hospital, dennis was happy and alert, looking around with wide eyes, golden curls and pacifier both bobbing in time with his daddy's steps.

jack was the first one to spot them from where he stood at the nursing station, and he broke into a smile and walked towards the pair, arms already outstretched for the baby so he could have a cuddle.

"ohhhh denny look! there's uncle jack! do you want to have a snuggle with uncle jack while daddy goes and picks up his things? yeah?"

dennis was letting out excited babbles behind his pacifier and squirmed in his swaddle until his arms broke out and flailed in jack's general direction.

"awww hi buddy! how are you, sweet boy? has your daddy taken you for a little trip? look at you, such a sweet and happy baby."

dennis was passed between the men and jack took the baby with a massive grin. it was always lovely to have the charming bundle of joy that was regressed dennis turn up for a visit, and he knew his cuddle would soon be interrupted by other staff members wanting time with him too.

"hmmm... hmmmg!"

jack gasped theatrically.

"ohhh no way! is that so, little one? that's fascinating, baby. you're so smart!"

he bounced dennis up and down in his arms slightly, as robby took one of dennis's outstretched arms and gave him a little squeeze.

"okay baby, you stay nice and safe with uncle jack here, and daddy is gonna go and get our things. i'll only be gone a few minutes, so don't worry. daddy loves you."

"mmmmgg hmm."

dennis was distracted carefully from his daddy hurrying off to the locker room by an influx of other staff wanting to coo and fuss over him, and he squirmed in delight and suckled harder on the pacifier.

"oh hello hello! look at this little one, hi dennis, how are you today precious thing?"

that was lena who'd marched over with ellis and shen in tow, and the older woman gave his golden curls a little muss and a pat that made him giggle and preen. all of the adults laughed and cooed at him more, and dennis basked in the attention. he didn't understand what they were saying, but they were smiling and using the same voice that daddy used, so it must be good. shen moved forward to tap him gently on the front of his pacifier which made dennis let out a sudden screech of laughter at the feeling.

"ba! baaaaaa!"

the pacifier fell from his mouth and dangled on it's clasp from his shirt as he giggled some more and tested out his voice. his admiring posse of adults all cooed again and dennis grinned, knowing he was the star of whatever this show was.

"talkative today i see, mr whitaker. does your daddy know you speak so well?"

ellis shook one of the baby's hands like he was a business associate rather than a giggly little being passed around like a trophy.

"gah! gah gah bbrmmmg!"

"oh he must know, listen to how many words you know!"

robby had come back from the locker room by now and was standing a few feet away, face overflowing with pride, smugness and love. people could call him gloating all the wanted, but the truth was right in front of his eyes- his baby boy was so cute that it took less than two minutes for four of the most senior night shift staff to be all over him, praising and playing with him and making him giggle and squeal.

jack saw him first, and turned towards robby to point out to the baby that his daddy had returned.

"hey little one, look who's back! who is it? is it your daddy? i think it might be!"

dennis's face broke into an even bigger smile at the sight of daddy, and threw his arms towards robby.

"GAH! DA!"

all the adults laughed at the volume such a small boy had managed to produce at the sight of his favourite person, and robby soon had his baby back in his arms, lifting him from jack. he held dennis with one arm for a few moments, grateful for the muscles he'd gained from being the baby's caregiver, and used his free arm to offer the dangling pacifier back to dennis, who happily accepted it and went back to suckling on it calmly.

dennis let his head flop down on his daddy's chest, a little tired out from all the attention, but basking in it nonetheless.

"well, i think it's time for us to go now, thank you for keeping an eye on him while i popped back, but as you can see i think the baby might like bedtime soon."

"always a pleasure, brother. though it's equally a pleasure for you, wanting to show off dennis whenever you get the chance, don't try to deny it."

jack laughed as he spoke and robby shrugged his shoulders lightly, careful of dennis, who had taken a dozy interest in his ear and was trying to pull at it. shen and ellis, still watching, were trying to cover up their laughter at the scene and failing badly.

"not the ear, please baby. it hurts daddy, it makes him go ow. kind hands, please. and well, brother, i can't deny because i don't want to. look at him. he loves the attention and you know none of us are ever going to deny him."

"you're not wrong. you better take the baby home before he tries to pull another one of your facial features off!"

ellis and shen were outright snickering now, delighted by dennis's antics.

"say bye-bye, denny! say bye bye to uncle jack, and shen and ellis and lena! let's wave, baby."

dennis let his daddy move his hand from his ear and wave it back and forth to the other staff and he babbled behind the pacifier.

Trinity glanced over at him, worried, and seemed to come to a realization.

"You feeling little, buddy?"

Dennis pouted, still trying to pretend that he was big.

"Not, lil, Trin, 'm big." He denied.

She smirked at him and continued driving. She turned the radio over to a Disney station.

...

"Maybe a lil" Dennis said defeated.

She smiled and parked the car. She reached over and unbuckled him. She left the car, walking to his side, opening the door, and helping him out.

He wobbled, but stayed upright, and she grabbed his hand, leading him up to their apartment. She tugs him to his room and directs him to pick his pj's. He decides on a Bluey onesie and she helps him zip it up, when he tells her to turn around.

She sits him on the couch, and pulls up Disney+ where he starts an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. She heads into the kitchen and sets up a little snack board with the little stuff they have.

They sit together and watch cartoons while snacking.

She looks over when he doesn't laugh at a joke in the show to see him sleeping.

She smiles, and guides him to lay down on the couch before covering him with the living room blanket.

it’s not their fault that they both love the same blue color! and they both press a little too hard when they’re get hyperfocused! and yes, they have broken on purpose during fights (if they can’t have that color immediately, no one can have it!!)