The crust of sleep from Alistair’s lashes was carefully and gently taken off as he slowly opened his eyes. On a Wednesday morning at five o’clock, he tilted his head back up a bit and let out a little moan as his muscles resented being up so early but he wanted to. He took a day off today, for her. Alistair was determined to be a supportive partner throughout Mallory’s pregnancy, and he made sure to take a day off work every time she had her prenatal check-up. Though his work schedule was often busy and demanding, he saw this as an opportunity to show how much he cared for her and their upcoming baby.
Alistair made sure to accompany her to every appointment, asking questions, and taking in as much information as he could. His presence during these moments served as a constant source of c
