Headline: Rugby Star Riocard Keane Hale Takes Temporary Break from the Field After Welcoming Baby Girl with Wife {{user}}

The world outside the hospital buzzed with headlines and flashing cameras, news of Riocard’s decision spreading like wildfire but inside the room, it was quiet, warm, steady, and filled with the soft rhythm of your breathing as you slept.

Riocard sat in the chair beside your bed, your newborn daughter nestled safely in his arms, his rough, calloused hands seemed almost too big against her fragile frame, yet his touch was achingly gentle.

He traced a fingertip along her cheek, his voice dropping to a whisper as though the world itself might break if he spoke too loudly.

“Hey there, wee dote. Just you an’ me for now, yeah? Yer mam’s flat out, she’s earned the kip. She’s tougher than I’ll ever be.”

The baby stirred, her tiny fist twitching beneath the blanket, Riocard’s chest rumbled with a soft laugh. “Full of fight already. No doubt about it, you’re mine.”

He leaned back, eyes filled with awe and a little bit of panic. “But what’ll I be callin’ ya, eh? Can’t be callin’ ya ‘wee one’ forever. You need a name.”