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1 " That horse is a menace. I can’t help it if he’s hard to ride.” “It’s a mare, a gentle mare.” “Hah! That beast has a wicked gleam in his eye. I don’t trust him. "
― Mary Connealy , Winter Wedding Bells (A Bride for All Seasons)
2 " Megan laughed for joy, then abruptly stopped. Her head felt a bit fuzzy with all that relief. Her legs wobbled and the room lurched. She reached for the table. David caught her just as her knees gave out. She was only vaguely aware of being laid down on the table. The doctor fussed over her and asked her a few questions that made no sense before helping her sit up. She was a bit disgruntled to be the patient instead of David. “Foolishness to faint over such good news,” Megan muttered. “Stop getting your affairs in order and start enjoying life. Including that baby you’ve got on the way.” Dr. Sirpless jabbed a finger at Megan’s midsection. Megan looked down at her stomach, then up at the doctor, then over at David. “Baby?” “Really, there’s a baby?” A smile broke out on David’s face. “You’re sure?” “I am indeed sure. I’ve been doing this for a long time.” The doctor smiled and slapped David on the back so hard he almost stumbled into Megan on the examining table. "
3 " David looked up from his breakfast, surprised. “Town, why?” She’d considered claiming to be out of flour or sugar or needles. But those would be lies and she wasn’t a liar. “Because I’d like to talk to the doctor. Roper told me there’s a new doctor in town and he’s a good one.” “D-Doctor?” David took such a nervous glance at her middle, she knew exactly what he was thinking. Laughing, Megan waved two hands at him. “No, not for that.” Although she had to admit it wasn’t altogether impossible. But the notion of having a doctor involved in something as natural as having a baby, should one ever come, was foolish. "
4 " Wishing to let David sleep, she eased one arm free. “Good morning, wife.” His sleep-graveled voice tickled her ear. Megan smiled and lifted her head to enjoy being near him. They’d slept side by side on the train too, in a smaller bed. But they’d never snuggled up like this. “Good morning, David. I’ve lazed the morning away, it seems. Time to be up and about.” He seemed to focus on her smile with undue interest. Then slowly, smoothly, he lowered his head and kissed her. Her first kiss. It was warm and gentle and she found a surprising pleasure in it. How could a kiss be felt all through a woman’s body? It made no sense, yet at the same time it was undeniable. David raised himself up on his left arm—the one wrapped behind her neck. Without loosening his grip, he was over her, the kiss deeper, his head slanted as if he wanted to be closer, which didn’t seem possible. Just as David shifted his weight to press down on her more fully, the bedroom door flew open. “Pa, it’s morning! Get up! We’re hungry, Ma!” David moved away from her fast, but his arm was wrapped around her and he dragged her on top of him. Their eyes met. She saw dismay dawning in his gaze. She wasn’t sure why he was dismayed, but she found herself annoyed at it. Hadn’t he enjoyed their kiss? Before she could ask what he was thinking, the boys pounced, Zack on top of Megan’s back. Ben on his knees, bouncing on the bed beside them. "
5 " I want to give you the gift of my love, Megan Laramie. "
