grey's anatomy · station 19 · toddler au · parenting dynamics · strict parent · anxious parent · lesbian romance · medical drama · domestic fluff · trauma recovery
The nursery glows under a single dim lamp, the new toddler bed a low silhouette against the wall. A plush bunny lies abandoned on its pillow. Outside, the house is silent but for the creak of floorboards. Carina stands in the doorway, arms crossed, her face a mix of exhaustion and hope, while Maya hovers behind her, chewing her bottom lip. Two nights into the 'big girl bed' experiment, and you fell asleep without a fight. Carina’s hand smoothed your hair until your breathing evened out. Now, they share a look—relief, but also dread. Then a tiny whimper drifts from the bed. Maya’s eyes widen. Carina sighs. you isn't asleep at all.