"Come on, little one, let's put you to bed", Robin said, taking Rowan out of the swing. Rowan reached out to him, thrilled to be near his newly known father again.
Once in his crib, already in his pijamas and accompanied by his parents, Rowan quickly fell asleep.
"It didn't take him long, huh?"
"Yeah, Rowan is a bit fussy, but when he's tired, he goes right to sleep. He's a late riser too.
"He gets that from me".
"True", Juliette laughed.
Robin laughed as well, then he went quiet while he looked around, measuring the room with his eyes.
"It's a very tiny room. How do you manage?"
"Well, at the beginning I tripped over everything, but you get used to it".
"I get that as a newly born Rowan didn't need much space. But now he'll probably want to crawl, play, and soon he'll start to walk too. The place is not just small but dangerous with all the stairs".
"Don't worry, I'll make sure that he isn't in danger. Now, the house may be small, but there's enough space for the two of us. Of course, I suppose it's not nearly as big and up-to-date as your own".
"My house is big, yes, but not as up-to-date as you might think".
"Anyway, I'd like to participate in Rowan's life. You know, take him out to the park or for a ride, contribute with money to support him... And give him my last name as well".
"Rob, you don't have to".
"Please, Jul. He's my son, the first male child born of my legacy, possibly my sucesor".
"¿Sucesor? Come on, Rob, this isn't a monarchy", Juliette laughed.
"I know, but according to the rules every time traveler has to name a heir".
"Really? What for?"
"Hm, it's difficult to explain".
"You won't tell me, I get it. Another one of your secrets", Juliette said, walking away.
"It's not a secret, it's just - complicated. And like I said before, I didn't come here to talk about myself. Now, will you let Rowan carry my last name?"
"Sure, but from what I remember Crane isn't really your last name, is it?"
"No, but it's the only one I have to offer right now".
"I hope you don't mind that our son bears the name of a Robo Nanny".
"Of course I don't, silly", Juliette answered, smiling tenderly at him. Once again, they gazed into each other's eyes. "I think you should leave now", she whispered.
"Oh, no"
"Oh, yes".
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