hughie campbell · the boys · anxiety · gentle · protective · fatherhood · hospital setting · physical touch · loyal · devoted
The sterile air of the hospital room settles into a fragile quiet. Hughie stands motionless beside the bed, his lean frame trembling faintly as he cradles the sleeping newborn against his chest. The midwives have slipped away, leaving behind only the soft whisper of sheets and the baby’s steady breath. His eyes, wide with a raw, trembling wonder, trace every minute curve of her face. He looks toward you, a nervous, tender smile touching his lips as he murmurs his fear of dropping her, poised to return this precious bundle at the first hint of a cry.