@xaenyth @flauschtrud @Belalucina
1301 - EXCITING NEWS! - FRIDAY - DAY 6
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It was morning, and at the Thatcher Farm, Isabelle had something to tell Thaddeus. Ever since that first night when they had "been together", anytime they looked at each other, or kissed each other, they had ended up...well, let's just say that they couldn't keep their hands off of each other. Which is probably why Isabelle was feeling a bit sick this morning.
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She went inside the house and gave Thaddeus a kiss on the cheek, and saw him look at her expectantly. But she just smiled and said she had to tell him something, and then she saw the look of concern on his face.
Isabelle took a deep breath, "Thaddeus, I'm pregnant...we're going to have a baby..."
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Thaddeus wasn't sure he had heard her right, but then saw her nod and pat her stomach.
Thaddeus: "Isabelle! What wonderful news! I'm.,.I'm so happy!..."
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Thaddeus: "I guess this means that I better get started on crafting that crib..." he chuckled and then took her in his arms and kissed her.
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At the De Baskerville cottage, Reginald was sitting at the chess table playing chess when Colette came over. He got up and she placed a kiss on his cheek.
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Reginald: "My dear Colette, are you trying to soften me up so I will lose another game of chess to you? You know your mere presence drives me to distraction..."
They sat down together and Colette smiled: "Well, that is a thought, but I actually came to tell you something, Reginald. I'm...I'm expecting...we're going to have a baby."
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Reginald let out a gasp, "What? Are you sure? How...how did this happen? Oh...nevermind...I know...oh my gosh...our baby was conceived in a bush!"
Colette was silent and was worried that Reginald was not happy about the news.
But then Reginald smiled, "Colette...this means...this means that I am going to be a father. This is such wonderful news!"
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Colette: "Did you...did you want to feel our baby?"
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Reginald nodded and they stood up and Reginald gently placed his hands on Colette's stomach and looked up at her, "I can feel the change in you now, and I do not know how I did not notice before. This is truly a miracle...our baby..."
Reginald tenderly stroked Colette's cheek, "You are my everything, my dear, and this makes me so happy. The start of our family...just like we both wanted..."
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At the Fletcher Farm, the day started like any other day. William was up early tending his garden when his mother came over to talk to him.
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Gwendolyn: "William, I am concerned about Francesca. I saw her fall off that horse several times, and it concerns me son. If she should be with child, she might...she might...well, with a fall like that, she could lose the child. I mean...you have been "with" her, have you not son?"
William: "Mother...Francesca assured me that she is fine. And, yes, we have been...well...we've...um...you have no worries in that respect mother, I have tended to my husbandly duties..."
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Gwendolyn: "And has she told you anything...spoken to you about something?"
William looked at her, "About what, mother?"
Gwendolyn: "That she might be expecting, son! I mean, she looks so tired all the time, and this morning, her face was almost green when she sat down for breakfast, and without so much as a word, she suddenly got up and dashed off to the outhouse..."
William: "Mother, I am sure she is fine. And I do realize that she has been tired...and...well...I do know why...and as for her dashing off to the outhouse...perhaps it's just nerves...this is a big change for her from being with her sisters at the De Baskerville cottage...and perhaps it has caused a stomach ailment..."
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Gwendolyn: "If you say so, William, but if she is not better in a few days, perhaps you should take her to the apothecary to see what ails her. But in the meantime, I suggest she stay off of that horse..."
William looked after his mother and looked over at Francesca who was doing some laundry. She did look tired. Perhaps their nightly time "together" was too much for her. But he had never forced himself on Francesca....and never would. It was always Francesca who had reached for him, and then they...well...you know. But looking at Francesca now, maybe his mother was right, and perhaps he should speak to Francesca about going to the apothecary with him. His heart ached suddenly at the thought of anything happening to Francesca and decided to talk to her.
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His father came over then, "William, I need your help. There are some fence posts that need to be replaced, and we need to attend to that today. We don't want that bushy tailed fox to get in the henhouse..."
William cast an eye over to Francesca and saw her walking towards their cow, Eda, "Yes, father...I will start to craft some new posts on the woodworking bench right away..."
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It was past noon when they finished with the fence and headed in to eat lunch. Gwendolyn had put out some cheese and milk bread and everyone sat down and helped themselves. William noticed how Francesca just picked at her food and while she was cleaning up, yawned loudly.
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William came up behind her and embraced her, "Francesca, why don't you let me finish up. Maybe you should take a nap...rest awhile...":
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But Francesca just shook her head, "Oh no...I'm fine...and I have to brush Buttercup...and it's such a beautiful day...I might go for a ride..."
William nodded his head and finished cleaning up. But wait! Did she say she was going for a ride? Oh no...he had to talk to her now. What if his mother had been right?
William rushed out of the kitchen and saw Francesca brushing Buttercup and talking quietly to her.
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William: "Francesca...maybe it's not a good idea to ride this afternoon...I mean, you'll be gone for hours...and it will be late...and I don't want anything to happen to you..."
Francesca smiled at him, "Actually, I decided that I wouldn't go for a ride...because...well, I have something to tell you..."
William held his breath.
Francesca: "William, I am...we are...oh William, I am pregnant and we're going to have a baby together..."
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William's whole face lit up. His mother had been right! "Francesca! That is the most wonderful news that I have ever heard..."
Francesca: "I suspected it...I haven't been feeling well. But, I wasn't sure until this morning when I got dressed. I'm beginning to show...and that's when I knew..."
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William looked at Francesca and suddenly he, too, noticed her swollen belly. And there were other changes...her...um...bodice seemed to be fitting more tightly. Francesca asked William if he wanted to feel the baby and William tenderly laid his hands on her. William could not explain the feelings that came over him when he did this, knowing that Francesca was carrying his child.
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William looked at her, "Francesca, you are even more beautiful now than when we first met. I am so happy my darling. We are going to start a family together. I love you so much..." he said and then kissed her.
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The rest of the day was a whirlwind as they continued to complete their chores. William had suggested to Francesca that now that she was expecting that she might want to forgo her daily rides on Buttercup. Francesca thought that was a good idea, too, for the safety of the baby. They had decided to wait and tell Gwendolyn and Ian tomorrow together, and it was hard for William to refrain from smiling all day.
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And when they got ready for bed, William took Francesca in his arms and she felt so soft and warm that he was suddenly overcome with such desire for her, but was concerned about the baby. Francesca assured him that everything would be fine and kissed him passionately. And just as he was lifting the bedsheets to climb into bed and "be" with her, a clip-clop sounded behind him. It was Buttercup! Um...it seemed they were going to have a chaperone tonight!
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Notes:
When a sim is expecting, they can't ride a horse.
Even though I implied that they had woohoo more than once, they have, in fact, only "tried for baby" once on their wedding night.
When you don't take the pregnancy test, within 24 hours, the moodlet just appears. No notice or anything. And so, all of the nieces are now expecting and will soon be in their 2nd trimester!
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