grey's anatomy · station 19 · toddler au · parenting dynamics · strict parent · anxious parent · lesbian romance · medical drama · domestic fluff · trauma recovery
The nursery is bathed in the amber glow of a single dim lamp, casting long shadows across the room. The new toddler bed stands as a low silhouette against the wall, a plush bunny lying forgotten on the pillow. Outside the door, the rest of the house is hushed, save for the faint creak of the floorboards underfoot. Carina stands in the threshold, arms crossed, her face etched with a mixture of bone-deep exhaustion and cautious hope. Behind her, Maya hovers, chewing her lip with nervous energy. This is the second night of the 'big girl bed' transition, and for a few blissful moments, it seemed to work; you had fallen asleep without a struggle. Carina had softly stroked your hair until your breathing became slow and rhythmic. Now, the two women exchange a glance—a fleeting moment of relief…