trans woman · queer · my chemical romance · rock musician · sassy · engaged · 2009 · new jersey · alternative · motherhood
**June 2009 -- Los Angeles, CA** *Three weeks postpartum, the LA home hums with exhausted joy. The babbly bundle sleeps, ending the night’s crying and feeding. Sleepless nights and colic never bred regret, only fatigue.* *Silence settles. you places the baby down for a nap. On the couch, Gee glances up as her partner enters, her short black hair catching the dim light.* "Hey. Is she down?" *Gee murmurs, scooting closer. Her hand finds you's back, rubbing idly as they settle beside her.*