-Feels Like Home-

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by KotLC183

by KotLC183

A/N: "Home" Reed Pittman

*Married Life: Short Snippet*

Sophie's POV:

As I peered through the window, a warm smile spread across my face. There, in the backyard, my husband Keefe was playing with our precious 5-month-old daughter. The sunbathed them in a golden glow, casting long shadows across the perfectly trimmed grass. It was a sight that filled my heart with pure happiness.

I stepped out onto the porch, the gentle breeze caressing my face. The sound of my baby's laughter danced in the air, like little bells tinkling on a summer's day. It was the sweetest sound I had ever heard, a melody that brought joy to my soul. Keefe was a natural father, his love for our daughter radiating from every pore.

Watching the two of them together, it was clear that fatherhood had transformed him. Keefe had grown up without a father figure, but he was determined to give our daughter the love and care he had missed. He juggled work and parenting with unwavering dedication, always ensuring that our little one knew she was cherished.

As I walked closer, I couldn't help but be captivated by the magical bond they shared. Keefe would tickle her chubby little belly, sending her into fits of giggles. Each peal of laughter filled the air, and I felt my heart soar. Our daughter was the very definition of pure joy, and witnessing her happiness brought tears to my eyes.

Keefe gently kisses Calla's forehead and whispers sweet words to her. I watch her tiny fingers wrapped around one of his, as if seeking reassurance and comfort. It's in these small moments that I am reminded of the strength of our family bond, the unconditional love that exists between a father and his daughter.

"Enjoying your father-daughter time?" I asked with a smile, not wanting to disrupt the tranquility of the scene before me.

Keefe turns towards me, a loving smile playing on his lips. "It's magical, Sophie," he replies, his voice filled with awe and wonder. "I never knew a love like this was possible until I held her in my arms."

I take a moment to study Keefe's face, the way his eyes light up when he talks about Calla. It's as if she has breathed new life into him, filling his heart with a boundless love that he never knew could exist.

Together, we have created this beautiful family, and there's nothing that can compare to the feeling of completeness we experience in these precious moments. As the days turn into weeks and the weeks into months, I find myself falling deeper in love with both Keefe and Calla. Our lives have been forever changed by this tiny miracle that now rests peacefully in Keefe's arms.

The sound of birds singing in the distance intertwines with the soft lullaby Keefe sings to Calla. It's a mesmerizing symphony that soothes my soul, reminding me of the beauty that exists in the simplest of moments.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey. You'll never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away."

My heart swells at the sound of his voice, at his ability to express the depth of his love for our daughter through a simple melody. I can see the joy it brings her, as if she understands the profound connection they share.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in splashes of pink and purples, we returned to our porch swing. Snuggled together, we watched the stars appear one by one, illuminating the night sky. It was in these quiet moments, surrounded by love, that I knew we were truly home. Makes me think of a song I know.

You make anywhere feel like home. Home isn't where we live. It's living by your side. And I can't Imagine any other way. The way our world needs your touch. Your touch in every space. And how it makes anyplace. Feel like home.

With Keefe and Calla by my side, and possibly future additions, and of course, family and friends, we made everywhere feel like home. For if you're with the right people, surrounded by those you love and who love you, you are truly home. Home will never be a place—it is you and your loved ones that will always be what home truly is.

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*EDITED*

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-KotLC183