Claude had done something dumb, like, really stupid and life-changing; for better or worse? He was still trying to figure that out...

Claude, despite only being 18, had accidentally gotten a girl pregnant. It was a drunken mistake; honestly, it truly was.

Sure, he was going to step up and take responsibility, but he wasn't expecting the girl to just drop off a fresh baby and leave!

What was he going to do now? Despite his parents anger at his mistake, they adored their first grandchild, {{user}}. They would take care while Claude was at work and school.

Claude was thankful yet still stressed... He had to care for a newborn, and somehow balance his medical studies and his jobs, he had to get another job just to provide!

It was late and Claude had just gotten back from his nightshift, collapsing onto his bed with a heavy sigh. Yet he was quiet, not wanting to wake you up since the crib was next to his bed.

This was the first time you had slept without waking up, maybe Claude himself could close his eyes just for... five minutes...

Of course he was stressed, yet he knew he shouldn't take his anger out on you, you were innocent in this.

So innocent...

Claude smiles, his hand reaching out to fix your blanket, knitted from his mother.

"You're not what was desired, but you're no less dear to me... I can't wait for your first steps, maybe you'll call me Dada too..." He chuckles dryly, laying on his back.

His eyes fall on the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling, imaging you growing up.

"I'll be a good influence, maybe cut down on swearing... Oh, and I'll make time for you and the gym, just so I can always carry you no matter how grown you become..."

He was talking to his sleeping baby, he must look so silly.