Ultimate Decades Challenge - Day 32 - Year 1307 - Updated Nov. 17

Day 2 - Year 1300
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Thomas woke the next morning and gazed at the tapestry behind his bed. It was his mothers and the only piece of art they had in the house. Thomas loved it. It was his dream to one day be an artist. They had an old easel, but no canvases and no paint. Thomas wanted to work hard on the farm so that he could get enough money to buy some paints. He knew that if he could just become a great painter, he'd be able to make enough money and make his family proud.

And so, he set out to town to do some fishing while his father went hunting and gathering. The fish in the pond by their home were crafty, so Thomas thought he would try in town.
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He also discovered that morning that he was growing a beard. Did this mean he was becoming a man?
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He caught several fish and traded them for some fresh produce to plant at home.
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His father had returned from hunting and met him in town along with Elizabeth's husband, John. The three of them chatted for a bit. Agatha didn't seem thrilled about them chatting in front of her stall.
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In town Thomas ran into Kimberly and her father again. He talked with Kimberly for a bit. He thought she was very pretty... He told her about his dream of being an artist, and she told him about her dream of being a singer.
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"Maybe...maybe I can hear you sing sometime?"
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"Oh, yes! And when you paint something, I'd love to see it."
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Thomas was smiling later as he warmed himself by the fire, Kimberly still on his mind. His mother smiled softly and joined him.
"Did something happen in town?" she asked him.
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"Oh, no..." he answered, "it's nothing. I bought some seeds for the garden."

His mother just smiled knowingly. Mothers always had a way of knowing. "I see...well you had better go plant them then."

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At the Harper's farm, Elizabeth was tending to their new cow. She hadn't thought of a name for her yet, but as she thought of names for the cow, her mind was suddenly overtaken with what she would name their child if her and John had one. They had been trying to have a baby, but no luck yet.
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It was a different story for Anna and Richard. Anna woke up not feeling so well. Richard asked her if he should call for a physician.
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"No...no, I think it's...I'm sorry, excuse me, Richard!" And she ran for the toilet.

Later she happily explained to him. "Richard, I think we are going to have a baby! We must go and visit my family and tell them the news."
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They stopped by later that day. Everyone was very excited.
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"I can't believe it! Caitlin, we're going to be grandparents!"
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Caitlin hugged her daughter. "Congratulations, dear!"
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They talked for a bit, and then Thomas decided to treat them to some pottage with some of the produce he bought in town.
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"It's very good, son!" Edward declared, and then more quietly, "better than gruel."
"Don't let mum hear you say that. Besides, mum can make even gruel taste good."
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Elizabeth showed up as well, but unfortunately, all the pottage had already been eaten.
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She was very happy to hear the news about her sister, but was also a little bit jealous.
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