Shay's Point of View
Through the throes of sleep I frown, as I realize something is tapping incessantly against my face. I slowly open my eyes, and blink them a few times to get them used to the lighting. As soon as my eyes adjust, my gaze lands on Zayde who has stopped tapping my face. He gives me a big smile.
"Finally! You're awake. You said I could go see my baby first thing in the morning. It's morning, see?"
He rushes out excitedly as he points out the window where the sun has barely started rising.
"So? Can we go?"
He asks, and I sigh as I sit up slowly, still feeling a little groggy. I rub a hand over my eyes before I look at my excited son.
"Zayde, the sun is barely up..."
I try but he interrupts me.
"You said first thing."
"I know baby... But I didn't get a chance to tal
