he takes in her expression cautiously, searching for any hesitance or fear in her expression. once upon a time they’d broached the subject of a family, of little nora’s running around, but they hadn’t spoken of them and where they stood since her return and jerry hadn’t wanted to push the issue. the shadowhunter is up the moment she is, a hand reaching out as if to steady her, not quite touching but almost. should he give her space? the eldest wallace gives her a small smile as she walks to the bathroom, half nodding as he moves to stand by the door, listening to the soft click of the latch. he waits a few minutes before gently knocking on the door.
as soon as she was inside the bathroom, she took all three tests out of the boxes, staring at them for a moment before she got to starting the process, her heart beating too fast in her chest and making it harder for her to breathe. then, the waiting began. exactly five minutes later, nora grabbed them, without looking at the results -- that was when she heard the knock and his voice. quickly getting out, she stood before him, too excited that she could feel dizziness kicking in. “ okay... i - i will reveal now... ” she mumbled, looking down at her hand before eventually unclasping her fingers. a plus sign. two clear lines next to each other. and last, the word ‘pregnant’. quickly tilting her head up, nora looked at him, free hand clasping over her mouth. “ i am pregnant... jerry -- we... ” tears brought to her lips, she smiled brightly, the dizziness too much for her so she ended up leaning against his chest, free arm wrapping around and holding onto him as she chuckled happily. “ by the angel... ”
