Wyatt shot up waking up immediately hearing little whimpers and he immediately pulled the covers off him and stepped over to his daughter’s bassinet seeing Carson whimpering and squirming, something that is very rare for her.
Wyatt delicately picked her up and started gently rocking her, “What’s wrong my little bear?” Wyatt cooed softly his eyes glanced to the clock knowing Carson doesn’t get hungry at this time and she doesn’t need to be changed.
Carson’s sad whimpers slowed down and she seemed to fall back asleep in his arms.
Wyatt kissed her for her softly and started to set her back down in her bassinet and immediately she started whimpering again making Wyatt immediately pick her back up and rock her again in his arms calming her down.
Wyatt furrowed his brows confused why she was getting upset and then to clicked, “Do you want to stay with me?” Wyatt asked softly realizing Carson was fussy when she was in her bassinet and not with him.
Wyatt fixed the pillows on his bed to keep Carson safe in the bed and he laid back in his bed and gently set Carson on the bed next to him keeping his arm over her and she didn’t stir once.
Wyatt hummed softly seeing how peaceful Carson looked laying next to him.
Wyatt rested his head next to hers just starring at her peacefully sleeping, he kissed the side of her little forehead gently, “Goodnight my little bear.”
Wyatt would come to realize that most nights Carson just wants to sleep next to him and wants cuddles.
Carson was lying on her changing table as Wyatt grabbed her outfit for the day, it was just a simple pink floral dress with a ruffle bottom.
Wyatt easily slipped the clothes on his daughter and smiled thinking she just looked adorable but then again he thinks she always looks adorable.
It was his draft day and it didn’t really feel like anything special because he was home for his draft because of Covid.
He picked her up setting her on his hip as her little hand grabbed one of his fingers. He pressed a soft kiss to her head and glanced at the mirror at his suit, he had changed into his suit before he changed her.
Wyatt kept a protective grip on his daughter as they heeded downstairs seeing quite a lot of family and friends, Carson has not been around this many people and it made him a bit uncomfortable to have her around this many people.
“This is a lot of people petit ours.” Wyatt softly mumbled to daughter, calling her little bear in french.
Carson just blinked at him and babbled softly making Wyatt smile softly and press a kiss to her forehead.
Wyatt reluctantly made his rounds around the house letting people meet Carson and he had to bit back a smile every time someone tried to hold her and Carson just hid her face the best she could against her Dad.
“That’s my girl.” Wyatt mumbled smiling as he walked away from someone he didn’t like very much and Carson wouldn’t even look at the woman, he pressed a kiss to her soft cheek.
Wyatt eventually found his way to the couch and sat down still holding his daughter, he had decided he wasn’t going to announce anything about having a kid wanting the privacy but he wasn’t hiding her, he knew most people are gonna assume she’s just his sister.
Wyatt gently played with her little blonde curls as the draft started and he was waiting patiently and hopefully to get called and be drafted.
The twenty third pick was the Dallas Stars and their pick was Wyatt Johnston.
Wyatt smiled standing up and he pressed a kiss to Carson’s head, she was just happily in his arms looking up at him with a gummy smile as Wyatt started hugging the rest of their family celebrating his big moment.
Wyatt had to do something media and recently handed Carson to Quinn.
“Is it Auntie Q and Carson time, yes it is.” Quinn cooed at her niece as she gently rocked Carson as she walked them toward the kitchen to get a bottle for Carson.
Quinn took Carson to her room so Carson could get some quiet, have a bottle and get a bit of sleep.
Wyatt was busy for about an hour and he looked at the draft list and he smiled been more seeing Logan always drafted to the Stars, Carson would her her godfather with her one day when they are all in Dallas.
Wyatt managed to finally get upstairs and let out a sigh of relief seeing his daughter again and he quickly crossed the room and picked her up out of her bassinet and gently rocking his sleeping daughter.
Quinn left the room letting her baby brother have some alone time with Carson.
“Guess we’ll be making a home in Dallas one day baby bear.” Wyatt softly spoke to his girl as he sat down in the rocking chair curling up as he rocked her gently, his finger gently tracing across her face memorizing every new small change.
Wyatt kissed her forehead gently, the draft was great and he was so incredibly happy to be drafted but nothing could or will ever make him happier than his daughter.
Logan walked through the Johnston house leaving his bag in the guest room and heading to Wyatt’s room that he has been in many times but now Wyatt has a daughter.
The door was wide open and Logan peeked into the room and paused seeing Wyatt just holding his daughter Carson in a rocking chair and smiling down at her.
Logan softly knocked on the door making Wyatt look up he continued to smile seeing his best friend, “Hey Stanks.” Wyatt’s voice was soft.
Logan saw how much Wyatt just seemed to be glowing and he looked incredibly happy, Logan has never seen his best friend this happy.
“Hi.” Logan spoke quietly walking in and sitting on the side of the bed closest to the chair where Wyatt was sitting with Carson.
Logan’s breath got caught in his throat seeing Carson in person for the first time, he’s gotten many videos and photos the past few days from Wyatt already but she was even more beautiful in person. Carson looks so much like Wyatt already, “She’s so pretty.” Logan mumbled in awe making Wyatt’s smile widen even more.
“She’s perfect.” Wyatt agreed pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead, “Want to hold her?” Wyatt offered making Logan look nervous but slowly nod.
Wyatt stood up and sat on the bed next to Logan and gently set Carson into Logan’s arms and helped Logan fix his arms correctly, “See not to hard.” Wyatt complimented.
Logan just smiled at the sleeping baby in her arms.
“You’ll be a good godfather for her.” Wyatt nonchalantly told Logan with a mischievous smile as Logan’s head snapped to him.
“What?” Logan’s voice cracked.
“You’re her godfather, Quinn is her godmother.” Wyatt told Logan knowing his sister and his best friend is who he trusts if something ever happened to him.
“Are you sure?” Logan stuttered out looking shocked but touched.
“There’s no one else i would rather it be.” Wyatt just answered honestly.
“Thank you.” Logan’s voice trembled with emotion, “I’ll be the best godfather i promise.” Logan promised to Carson and Wyatt.
“I know.” Wyatt fondly agreed he trusts Logan and knows he will be a good godfather.
Logan continued holding his sleeping goddaughter until his arms were numb and he told Wyatt that making Wyatt laugh.
Wyatt helped Logan set Carson into her bassinet and Carson rested her little head on the teddy bear in her bassinet that was bigger than her.
Wyatt picked out the teddy bear for Carson when he went shopping with his mom and loved it and Carson seems to already love it.
Wyatt pressed a kiss to Carson’s forehead and made sure the blinds in the room were fully closed so Carson could sleep. He turned the baby monitor on and grabbed the other piece and gestured for Logan to follow him.
“Come on let’s hit some pucks.” Wyatt nudged Logan playfully after he shut the door quietly letting his daughter sleep peaceful.
Wyatt was sitting in his room on his birthday when his phone started ringing and he answered the call being told Anna had started labor.
Wyatt eyes widened realizing his child could be born on his birthday.
Wyatt quickly jumped off the bed and grabbed the green backpack diaper bag he had packed with his mom and rushed down out of his room and into his car. He was home alone right now so he didn’t have anyone to tell at the moment and was just rushing to the hospital.
Wyatt drove the short drive to the hospital and quickly hopped out of his car grabbing the back and rushing into the hospital room. He rushed to the front desk and was given the room number and he rushed to the door.
Wyatt knocked on the door and a nurse opened the door and got a nod from Anna that he could come in.
“Just do not hold my hand.” Anna grumbled immediately to Wyatt. The nurses shared a relieved look seeing the father walking in because Anna had only been in labor a few minutes and was already saying disgusting things about the child.
Wyatt just nodded and set the bag onto the chair and walked next to the bed not touching Anna like she asked.
Wyatt watched with wide eyes at all the sounds and how difficult it sounded for Anna as she gave birth to his child. He had a respect that she was able to this but held no more respect for her than that.
Wyatt breath caught as he saw the baby in the nurses arms and the baby made a few little sounds, Wyatt was already in awe.
“You want to hold your daughter Dad?” The nurse asked kindly making Wyatt quickly nod as he blinked and he walked over and paused realizing she said daughter. He has a daughter.
Wyatt gasped softly as his daughter was placed in his arms, Wyatt looked down at his daughter and his whole heart just softened, his whole life changed in just moments and there was nothing more he loved in the world than this special girl in his arms.
She was perfect. He shared a birthday with his little girl, she was the best birthday present he could ever ask for.
“Would you like to cut the umbilical cord?” The other nurse offered. Wyatt blinked out of his daze and looked up from his daughter and nodded.
Wyatt didn’t let go of his daughter still holding her in one arm as he clipped her umbilical cord.
“We will need to clean her up and give her a check up to make sure everything is well.” The nurse told Wyatt.
Wyatt froze his arms tightening slightly not wanting to leave her.
“Don’t worry you can come with us.” The nurse kindly explaining seeing the new Dad’s worry.
“And don’t come back.” Anna grumbled from the bed, she never wanted to see it.
The nurses shared a look and started guiding Wyatt and the baby out of the room and one of them grabbed the bag Wyatt brought.
Wyatt walked into the new room and let out an uncomfortable breath as he had to set his daughter onto the small tables for baby so she could get cleaned up asks checked over.
One of the nurses did that while the other went to Wyatt, “Do you have the papers?” She asked kindly feeling bad she had to ask right than.
Wyatt nodded he washed his hands before grabbing the file out of the diaper bag and handed them to the nurse.
The nurse looked them over and nodded, “Okay so i’ll file these and in a few weeks you should get papers in the mail basically confirming your custody.” She explained, “Now you’ll be able to take her home later today and we will send you home with formula that’s good for newborns and if you have any questions or if anything feels wrong call or come back.”
Wyatt nodded slowly listening to everything she was saying.
“Okay do you have a name for her?” The nurse asked Wyatt.
Wyatt looked over at his daughter and smiled knowing exactly what her name will be, it felt right, “Carson Wren Johnston.” Wyatt said it for the first time and it was perfect.
The nurses smiled and wrote down the name on the birth certificate and Wyatt signed it.
Wyatt walked back over to his daughter when he finished the paperwork and smiled lovingly seeing his daughter.
“If you are comfortable you can take your shirt off and sit in the chair so she can have her first feed.” The nurse told Wyatt knowing it’s important for skin to skin contact with baby’s.
Wyatt easily nodded and took his jacket and shirt off and sat down on the chair as the nurse placed Carson into his arms.
“Hello Carson.” Wyatt mumbled lovingly as his finger softly brushed across her little cheeks.
Wyatt took the bottle from the nurse and softly offered it Carson which quickly took the bottle and started eating immediately, “Good job.” Wyatt softly cooed as he she had his full attention.
Wyatt isn’t sure he has ever seen anything more beautiful than his daughter.
When he found out about Anna’s pregnancy he never really had the time yet to think about what gender he wanted, he would be happy with either but holding his daughter, he couldn’t think of a better choice than what he has now.
The nurses left Wyatt and Carson and gave them some time alone and he just held her for so long just starring at her even when she finished her bottle and she yawned.
“I promise i’ll be the best dad to you and i’ll be whatever else you need. I love you.” Wyatt whispered pressing a kiss to her little forehead.
Wyatt didn’t know how long he stayed there just holding her as she slept and he looked at all of her little features just noticing how much she already looks like him.
Carson stirred slightly and her little eyes fluttered opened and for the first time she looked into someone’s eyes, Her Dad’s.
Wyatt gasped softly seeing her eyes being the exact shade as his eyes, “Hello.” Wyatt grinned down at her, “Happy birthday my love.” Wyatt cooed at his baby.
The nurses came in after a few hours and Wyatt didn’t even realize how long he had been there alone.
Wyatt let the nurses check over Carson once more as he put his shirt and jacket back on. Wyatt grabbed the outfit he picked out for Carson to wear home. He put the diaper bag on and walked over with the little outfit.
The nurses helped Wyatt put the little brown fuzzy us onesie on Carson, it was a little bear onesie and she looked adorable.
Wyatt finished everything and they were allowed to go home. He carried his daughter in his arms as he walked out of the hospital and brought his daughter outside for the first time, the sun was already going down.
Wyatt walked to his car and opened the back door, he had the car seat already all set up in the car for Carson. For the first time he put her in the car set and buckled her up, she barely stirred just continued to sleep.
Wyatt let out a nervous breath as he got in the drivers seat and glanced through the mirror at his baby.
Wyatt went extremely slow and went through the slowest streets as he drove her home.
Wyatt parked in the driveway and got out gently picking her up and grabbing the diaper bag.
Wyatt grimaced realizing he never told his family where he went, “Think it’s a good birthday surprise little bear?” Wyatt asked looking at Carson and she just cooed making him nod and let out a breath.
Quinn looked up as the door opened, “Hey your back-“ She paused seeing the tiny figure in her baby brother’s arm, “No way!” Quinn whispered shouted making their parents turn and looked shocked.
“Everyone meet Carson Wren.” Wyatt proudly introduced his daughter to his family.
“Hello?” Wyatt asked confused as he answered his phone turning and he didn’t recognize the number.
“Hi is this Wyatt Johnston?” A woman asked on the other side of the phone.
“It is?” Wyatt got into his car after skating for a little while, he closed the door of his car.
“We are calling from the Ontario Hospital for Anna Keene.” The woman explained to Wyatt.
Wyatt furrowed his brows, he only knows Anna from going to the same school and they spent a night together, a night Wyatt regretted as he can’t stand Anna, “Anna?”
“Yes. Anna is currently 38 weeks pregnant and she approved for DNA test for the father and we had one done, the child is yours.”
“Pregnant?” Wyatt mumbled to himself running a hand across his hair, he wasn’t even eighteen yet and he could be a father?
“Yes. We are aware that she had not told you. She is currently in the hospital and will be staying here until the baby is born as she has a severe case of preeclampsia.” The women on the phone to Wyatt.
“Is the baby okay?” Wyatt quickly blurted out worriedly as his head is still completely spinning from finding this out.
“Yes the baby is okay right and being constantly monitored.” The woman’s voice softened hearing his worry.
“Ms. Keene wanted to talk about custody if you could stop by.” The woman asked Wyatt.
Wyatt quickly nodded a few times, “Okay i’ll be there soon.”
Wyatt said bye and hung up the phone, he dropped his phone in his lap and let out a long breath, “Pregnant.” Wyatt mumbled to himself shaking his head.
Wyatt is going to become a father and he is only seventeen. He knew technically he could walk away and never see the child but that doesn’t feel right and he is half of the reason the child is being born and that’s his responsibility to make sure the child is okay.
Wyatt let out a long breath rubbing his face before shaking his head and turning the car on and started driving to the hospital.
Wyatt hopped out of his car and put his hands in his pickets as he walked up to the hospital and to the front reception desk and said Anna’s name and he was given a room number.
Wyatt knocked on the door and walked into the room seeing Anna lying in bed with a nine month pregnant belly and her bright blonde hair not perfect for once and in a messy braid.
“Hi.” Anna muttered shortly, before Wyatt could say anything she continued talking, “I do not want this at all and i would have gotten rid of it if i knew i was pregnant in time.” Anna crossed her arms scowling as she found about she was pregnant past the time she could rid of the baby.
Wyatt clenched his jaw slightly not even surprised because this is exactly how Anna always acts, “Of course you don’t,” Wyatt rolled his eyes and let out an annoyed breath, “But do not call my child an it.” Wyatt sternly told her.
“Aw already playing daddy are you?” Anna mockingly cooed with a smug grin.
“The child is mine too and they will have the life they deserve with me.” Wyatt strongly replied making up his mind right then, he may have no idea how to be a father but he was not letting his child be left with Anna or being up for adoption.
“I really don’t care.” Anna snapped back, “I don’t want anything to with it and i sure as hell won’t have my name on the birth certificate it could ruin my career.” Anna has been an upcoming model and had to take the last three months off when she started showing.
“Than your name won’t be on their birth certificate and you will sign over all rights to me and have no custody.” Wyatt spoke firmly. He made his decision right now he wouldn’t let the child grow up alone.
“Deal.” Anna grabbed the packet and tossed it at him, “Bring that back when you come back when i’m in birth. Now leave me alone.”
Wyatt looked at the package seeing it was everything he needed to sign to have full custody and walked out of the room.
Wyatt let out a long sigh realizing he is going to need to tell his family that he was becoming a father.
Wyatt took the short drive back home and found his parents immediately and told them that he got someone pregnant and they would have a grandchild soon.
They took it surprisingly well and Wyatt was a bit surprised at how supportive they were and his mom was immediately talking about designing a nursery next to Wyatt’s room.
Wyatt smiled happy his family accepted everything so easily and supported him.
Wyatt told his older sister later that day and Quinn seemed genuinely excited to have a niece or nephew even if she said it was a bit weird that Wyatt would he having a child first as he is so young but she only teased him.
Wyatt called his brother and told him about little after he told Quinn and Austin took it really well and seemed happy for Wyatt.
The next few days Wyatt spent most of his days with his mom buying everything and anything and because he didn’t know the gender yet they went with things mostly green and he let his mom pick everything out for the nursery and design it out however he wanted.
Quinn helped pick out many toys and stuff animals and was already trying to spoil her niece or nephew.
Wyatt didn’t really tell anyone besides him family but he did tell his best friend Logan, Logan was immediately so ecstatic and was immediately talking about how awesome of an Uncle he is going to be.
Wyatt’s mom Margot had sat down with Wyatt a few times and showed him the important things, like how to make a bottle, how to change diapers and how to burp the baby. The basics but essentials that he needed to know immediately.
Wyatt may be very young and probably have no idea what he was doing but he was becoming a Dad and he already loves his child and he was going to the best Dad and Mom he can be.
Carson Wren Johnston was born on Wyatt’s 18th birthday and she was a complete surprise to Wyatt as he only found out about her barely a week before she was born.
Carson’s birth mother, Anna did not want anything to do with Carson and once Carson was born Anna didn’t want to know anything about Carson and didn’t even look at her.
Wyatt got full custody of his daughter immediately and never looked back, he didn’t care if was young and his life might be more difficult none of it matter when he held his daughter for the first time.
Carson has the exactly eye color as Wyatt and all of her features make her look identical to Wyatt, the onto difference is her hair is lighter than her Dad’s.
Luckily for Wyatt and Carson, Wyatt’s team was in the same city they were already living in so they could live still at his parent’s help and it was easier with Wyatt’s crazy hockey schedule.
Carson was only one and half year olds when she headed with Wyatt to Dallas for Wyatt to join training camp and hopefully make the team and they would officially be staying in Dallas.
Joe offered Wyatt a room at his house and when Wyatt told Joe about his daughter Joe did not take back the offer if anything he encouraged it even more for Wyatt and Carson to live with Joe’s family.
Soon Carson met the starts team and immediately she had everyone wrapped around her finger, even if she definitely has a favorite.
