Sara was 37 weeks along but was already experiencing discomfort she didn't feel before when she was the same week along with Laurel and it worried her. The pressure on her pelvis was uncomfortable and it prevented her from eating too much or to walk properly which was a problem since she felt like peeing every second. That's why she and Ava decided to come early to the hospital just to be sure.

Normally it would be Ava who would insist on them going but now it was her who made the decision.

She asked for the legends to come and watch Laurel because her nanny was not available. It wasn't like there were many people they could call for help. At first it was just Zari who they asked since she and Laurel get along so well but then Ray wanted to come and so did Wally and Nate and Mick because it would be 'unfair' for their Laurel Scoreboard. They all declared that they would come and didn't wait for her to say no before they left.

So now here they are in the living room with Laurel as she drew, or more like ran her crayons in every direction, on her sketchbook. Sara was leaning against Ava as she rubbed her belly. The unnamed baby girl, because they have been debating over it for months and couldn't agree on anything, decided that it would be amazing to play 'step on mommy's organs'.

The legends arrived with a certain finesse. Everybody had brought their own thing they want to showcase to Laurel. Zari had a little doll with her, Nate and Wally brought absolutely nothing but themselves, Mick had food and Ray was carrying books. The Lances would've been happy for the stories but the books weren't exactly for children, more or less toddlers aged two.

"I'm not even going to ask what those are for" Ava said as she pointed to the heavy books.

"What? The kid's going to learn mathematics soon I'm just giving her a head start. Trust me...you'll be thanking me when she enters kindergarten" Replied Ray who settled the books in the coffee table.

Wally tapped Ray in the shoulders and said "Yeah I'm pretty sure they don't teach calculus and trigonometry in kindergarten" breaking the other man's bubble.   

Everybody greeted Laurel and gave her kisses. The little girl was overjoyed seeing her aunt and uncles. The legends made themselves comfortable around the living room while Sara and Ava double check their bag.

Sara had left them a list of chores and routines for the entire day. It was already past noon and was almost time for Laurel's nap. Ava recited notes and reminders that she made sure the legends remembered in a scary, haunting way. The team couldn't believe how Ava Sharpe could string the words diaper and baby bottle in a sentence with the intent to kill.

"Laurel baby, mommy and mama need you to behave okay?" says Ava who was crouching to match the little girl's height. "I need you to listen to your aunt Zari and Uncle Nate, the rest I'm not pretty sure"  it was then followed by the legends protest.

Ava and Sara kissed the girl goodbye and left for the hospital. Zari then attempted to talk to Laurel who went back on the living room floor to watch cartoons.

"Laur, it's time for your nap sweetheart" she said in the sweetest way possible. Laurel however wasn't paying attention at all. She was dancing with the music in the cartoon. If it were up to Zari she'd let the little girl do whatever she wants but it was on Sara's list specifically for Laurel to nap at this hour. Sara may be pregnant and almost at her due date but she was still pretty scary, not to mention Ava's threatening glare.

Zari had tried everything to get Laurel's attention. The little girl was usually behaved and was good at following orders like her mama, but she was Sara's kid too and she was showing it in full display "okay kiddo, guess we do this the hard way then" She grabbed the remote and turned the TV off.

"Hey I was watching that!" protested Nate. Zari was about to speak when a loud cry pierced through the entire house.

   Everybody looked back to see where it was coming from. Laurel was standing near the television and tapping the black screen, crying. It wasn't a soft crying sound; it was screaming and shouting, like she was getting everyone in the neighborhood's attention.

The legends panicked. Ray was offering different kinds of toys while Wally tried making funny faces to cheer her up. Nate picked up the little girl and tried to rock her gently. The little girl squirmed and wailed. Zari was going through Sara's list to figure out what to do but it didn't contain any information on how to calm the little girl.

Mick who was eating in the kitchen was startled by the sudden cry. He immediately went to the living room to check the toddler. He sees Nate struggling to carry her, Ray and Wally look like idiots cheering her up and Zari was losing it.

He walked slowly until he reached the team. He stood in the most intimidating way possible and hovered over Laurel. The little girl who was screaming and punching Nate looked up. Her wails turned into hushed sobs as she sucked her thumb staring back at Mick.

The big guy took Laurel and settled her on one side of his hips. The little girl immediately latched on to his neck and continued to sob. He gave her a kiss on her head and rubbed her back comfortingly while rocking her gently.

Everyone had their jaws drop to the floors as they watched Mick take the little girl in the bedroom. The entire house was quiet ever since and Laurel finally napped.

"Everybody saw that right?" murmured Ray who still couldn't believe what happened.

Zari held the list closer to her face and sighed. "One chore down and many, many more to go. Fun "she said with sarcasm as she plopped on the sofa.

It was going to be a hell of a day and if Sara were to give birth and Laurel to continue being the moody baby she is right now it could get worse for the legends.

Thankfully, Laurel woke up at the right side of the bed after her nap. She was back to the old sweet and easy going toddler they all know her to be. It wasn't like they were complaining that the kid was happy, it was just that she had so much energy than before.

She was running around and climbing and jumping.   Everything seemed like it was shiny for the little girl including Zari's totem. She sat on her lap admiring the little thing and twiddled with it a little bit. After a while she moved on to her toys and cartoons.

The legends were grateful for the peace until evening rolled in. And they didn't realize how much they missed Gideon. Everybody was in the kitchen trying to cook an edible meal for them and the little girl. It was in Sara's list that they steamed diced vegies for Laurel and prepare her bottle. The kitchen was a mess, ingredients were everywhere and the legends were all over the place.

It was a struggle feeding Laurel the veggies. Clearly she hated them and chose to drink her bottle instead. The legends did their best convincing her but failed. She pushed her plate away and it fell on the floor, the vegies along with it.

They didn't get to feed her the vegetables. They accepted defeat and did their best to do the others on Sara's list.  They divided themselves to do the dishes, clean the kitchen and watch Laurel.

Ray, who was looking out for Laurel thought it was okay to leave the little girl painting to go to the bathroom. He didn't realize how big a mistake it was until he sees the result of his actions. 

Tiny baby handprints were everywhere. In the gray couch, the floor, the white walls.  The color was a mixture of everything she's got on the washable palette. Her toys in the basket were scattered all over the floor like it was dragged. There were paint stains on the carpet too.

"guys? have you seen Laurel?" He shouted to the kitchen.

"I thought she was with..." Nate stopped dead in his tracks "oh boy. What have you done?" The rest of the legends follow through. The horror in their face was indescribable.

Everybody started cleaning up. Mick sat in the couch comfortably eating a sandwich. Ray followed the trails of the handprints that lead to Sara and Ava's room. Laurel was tapping the walls when she was caught. She laughed, screamed and ran thinking that Ray was playing with her.

Laurel's little legs were strong. They carried her swiftly down the stairs. Ray almost had a heart attack thinking that the girl would trip and fall.

The legends tried to clean the paint but it just won't come off. They were too busy scrubbing that the toys were still scattered on the floor. They heard Laurel's footsteps and giggles as she ran down.

When the doorknob started to turn everybody froze. Wally instinctively ran and grabbed Laurel from the stairs. He got back in time in the living room when the door opened.

"Hey guys?" Wally smiled holding up Laurel in his arms. The legends stood up immediately wearing uncomfortable smiles on their faces.

Ava almost dropped the baby bag they were carrying. Sara had her hand crossed on her belly. Still pregnant and very, very angry with the fact that they waited for hours for a false alarm and she wasn't due till next week. She was restless and tired.

She had the deadliest look on her face as soon as she saw the mess that her team has created. Laurel was covered in paint. The walls and the furniture were too. She eyed the trail as it leads to the second floor of the house.

"mommy!" Laurel wiggled out of Wally's grasp and ran to Sara.

The ex-assassin slowly bent and picked up her sticky and colorful daughter without saying a word. She carefully placed Laurel on her hips no matter how uncomfortable it feels.

"When I get back, I want this place spotless." She glared at everybody and took Laurel upstairs.

Ava eyed the legends who were shaking with fear. "You heard the missus"

  True enough when Sara got down after bathing Laurel the place was immaculate. She took out her phone and snapped a photo of the legends sleeping in the couch after a hard day's work.