There can't be an unequivocal 'yes' for that. She's grown up far too measured and calculating.
But, as she shifts to get a better grip around her cousin for coddling close, she can certainly affirm at least part of the sentiment. "--around him, at least."
It's always difficult to surrender possession, so she'll press a firm cheek against each of Edgar's cheeks before shifting to offer him back to his mother.
Edgar is going to squirm to press a kiss against his cousin's cheek in response before Rachel claims him, pulling him in close to let her nose rest against his hair. She can't help the absolutely serene smile that touches her lips.
"We can do it."
And it's nice, for both Rachel and Elliot, really, to hear her being so positive about these things.
Clearly Edgar will need to keep being fussed over even when back in his mother's arms. Clearly his cheeks need more kisses and his fingers need to be squeezed.
The giggling is wonderful. Her aunt's smile is wonderful. The sense of calm hearing Elliot and Aidan chatting cheerfully just beyond her peripherals is wonderful.
Her head bumps affectionately against Rachel's shoulder, still squeezing Edgar's hand. "Good motivation."
Followed, of course, by a ruffle of Eileen's hair that gets the Club huffing while Aidan leans across to kiss Rachel on the cheek and Edgar on top of the head.
This, hopefully, is the sort of thing that will stick with Edgar's bones.
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Date: 2016-03-24 04:33 am (UTC)The young man certainly was someone she trusted with the little boy enough for that to be an option if it truly needed to be.
"I like to think we've been-- doing better at happy, though, don't you?"
Rachel certainly had found that space. She truly hoped the same for her niece.
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Date: 2016-03-24 09:25 pm (UTC)But, as she shifts to get a better grip around her cousin for coddling close, she can certainly affirm at least part of the sentiment. "--around him, at least."
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Date: 2016-03-24 09:32 pm (UTC)"Better than not at all."
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Date: 2016-03-25 11:22 am (UTC)It's always difficult to surrender possession, so she'll press a firm cheek against each of Edgar's cheeks before shifting to offer him back to his mother.
"Guess we'll have to keep trying with the rest."
.......Rach is so happy and I'm cry ;3;
Date: 2016-03-25 11:34 am (UTC)"We can do it."
And it's nice, for both Rachel and Elliot, really, to hear her being so positive about these things.
SHE DESERVES NICE THINGS
Date: 2016-03-25 09:06 pm (UTC)"You think?"
INDEED
Date: 2016-03-25 11:57 pm (UTC)And she's absolutely going to smile at Edgar's giggle.
LET'S KEEP IT UP
Date: 2016-03-26 11:55 am (UTC)Her head bumps affectionately against Rachel's shoulder, still squeezing Edgar's hand. "Good motivation."
PLEASE
Date: 2016-03-26 03:46 pm (UTC)\o/ ♥
Date: 2016-03-26 10:31 pm (UTC)This, hopefully, is the sort of thing that will stick with Edgar's bones.
♥♥♥
Date: 2016-03-26 11:05 pm (UTC)Of course it's the kind of love that will settle deep into his soul; have him grow up know exactly how cared for he is and how much he matters.