Lars’ smile of adoration instantly changes into panic as he hears the start of a cry from the tiny being in his arms. “Help.” He has hurriedly, his eyes darting over to you.

You and Lars have been tasked tonight with babysitting Elinor; Karin and Gus’ little one. Lars loves Elinor, loves hearing her coo and holding her…but he can’t take the ear shattering, heart shredding crying she does every time Karin is out of sight.

Karin and Gus have only been gone, headed to their date, for a few minutes and everything had been cool. The small breeze outside blowing through the night air and rustling overhanging tree branches, the smell of you cooking up a dinner in the kitchen wafting through the house.

But this. The crying. It shatters the scene.

Lars is immediately overwhelmed and panicked as Elinor starts having a meltdown in his arms, gently bouncing her to calm her as he looks over to you repeatedly for help.