Christopher was packing his briefcase on a beautiful September morning. It was Monday and he had a hard time getting ready. He always seem to dread Mondays. The weekend with his family was wonderful. Even though he was going to be home by 4pm he still missed Marianne and Alexandra. Just as he zipped his bag he heard the hurried footsteps of an energetic 19 month old. He smiled as he saw Alexandra running towards him. She practically ran into his leg wrapping her arms around him. She looked at him with a grin. "Please no go Daddy. Stay here." Alex pleaded trying to put on a sad face but still hold back a giggle. Christopher was a goner when he would see that gorgeous adorable face. "I wish I could darling. Daddy has to go to work. But I will be home later. You will have fun with Mummy today." He explained as he picked her up. Just then Marianne was coming from the kitchen towards the front door. "Madam you still have to eat your breakfast. I am going to miss Daddy too though. He will be home later. We are going to see cousin Jonathan today too darling." Marianne explained. Christopher leaned down and gave Marianne a kiss. "I will be back by 4pm. I have to drive up to Rickmansworth for a meeting. So it is okay that I take the car right?" He asked. "Of course darling. I won't need it. I just have a meeting a bit at work. It is only a little over an hour. I was going to take her with me. I will just take the tube. She needs some fresh air since she is all better from her ear infection." Marianne said to him as she rubbed Alex's back. Christopher smiled. "Ok, just be careful darlings." Marianne smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek. "We will." She then leaned to whisper in his ear. "Just so you know I can't stop thinking of last night. Hopefully she will go down well for the night again so we can maybe reenact it." Christopher felt warmth and arousal pulse through him as he thought back.
Marianne had put Alexandra down for the night. The little girl was getting over being ill for the last half of the week. She was finally able to sleep well and through the night again. Marianne freshened up and went down stairs to sneak up on her husband. He was cleaning the kitchen and at the sink when she wrapped her arms around his waist while standing behind him. She informed him of Alex sleeping peacefully for the night. He turned around and they shared a kiss. Soon it starting getting more and more passionate. Roaming hands were all over their bodies. Soon they raced up the stairs shedding clothing as they went and exchanging kisses. They fell to their bed and shared a very passionate evening of lovemaking after the few days they spent taking care of a ill toddler.
Christopher came to his senses and grinned at her. "I will make sure I am home on time and well rested." He then kissed her leaving her wanting more and a preview of what was to come. He kissed Alexandra goodbye. She began to whimper and reach for him as he walked out the door. Marianne stayed by the front door so they could wave goodbye. It always broke Christopher's heart when she would do that. Marianne took her back inside and served her breakfast then got her dressed and ready for the day.
Alexandra was happily playing while Marianne was finishing up a cover sheet for her project she was going to bring to the client she was working with. She took on a few more projects now that Alexandra was older and more able to entertain herself a bit. She was such a easy child so far. She did begin to test some boundaries but that was normal. She was so Christopher's child. Marianne would laugh at herself and think the next one will be fiery like her. Marianne was thinking more and more about adding child number two soon. Christopher was on board months ago but Marianne wanted to wait until Alex was closer to two in the winter. She figured she would stop her birth control at the beginning of the new year. They were devastated by the miscarriage last Christmas. They managed to move on together from it. Marianne was also feeling more of the urge for another baby now that Elinor was three months months pregnant with her second baby. She was due at the end of March.
Marianne was chatting with her Mum and Adele at the flower shop. Alexandra and Jonathan were happily playing at the small child's table that was set up in the corner by the counter. Since it was Monday it was usually a slow day at the shop. Adele had insisted Edward to leave Jonathan with them while he ran some errands on his day off. Adele and Anne were trying to convince Marianne to do the same with Alexandra. Marianne had just came back and was going to pick her up to take her home. It was mid afternoon and Christopher should be home soon.
The group of women were happily chatting about what was going on with everyone. Comparing on how Elinor was feeling. Marianne and Anne mentioned how she was feeling a lot better now in her second trimester. Marianne remembered how much better she felt when she entered that stage of her pregnancy. "That reminds me Marianne. When are you and Christopher going to get to work and provide a younger brother or sister for the little darling over there?" Adele asked with a smirk. Anne looked shocked at the question and Marianne blushed as well. "Well, we are thinking of trying soon." Marianne whispered trying not to look at her mother. Even though Marianne was a grown women and married she still didn't feel comfortable about discussing her reproduction with her. Even though Anne knew full well how in love and keen on each other her daughter and son in law were. "Splendid!" Adele said with excitement. Anne smiled as well. "Would you like a boy this time?" Anne asked as she sorted a flower arrangement. Marianne smiled. "It doesn't really matter. I will be happy with either. I know Christopher would not mind another girl. Two daughters that worship him, he will be in heaven." They all had a laugh. "However, I am sure he would still love a son. We do need a more boys on the Dashwood side. I thought Alexandra was going to be a boy. Christopher comes from a family of boys and his brother has sons." They all had a laugh.
"So, Christopher should be home soon then?" Anne asked. "Yes, he should be back around 4pm. We should head home soon. He arranged for this meeting to be today and not tomorrow. Alexandra has her swim class tomorrow. He would never want to miss it." Marianne explained. "That is so sweet that he takes her." Adele chimed in. "Oh you should see it. They are so cute together. Christopher looks at her with such pride." Anne explained. "Yes, it is sweet. It is their one on one time together. He makes sure to keep his schedule clear on Tuesdays and Fridays for it. Christopher is convinced though that Alexandra will be in the Olympics in 15 years." Marianne said smiling. The ladies continued to chat for a bit. Marianne then gathered Alexandra up and headed home.
Christopher was driving home on a back road because the traffic from Rickmansworth was a bit congested this time of day. The rain started to fall at a good speed. Christopher tried to keep his speed slow in case the roads were slippery. Just then for some reason the wipers on the car had stopped. Christopher began to panic a bit and went to slow down. Not seeing clearly through the windshield that brief moment caused him to hit a pothole he did not notice. It happened at the speed of light. All of a sudden the vehicle spun and was in mid air rotating upside down and then landed down a slope into the brush.
Christopher came to in a slightly upside down position. The car was nearly completely upside down resting at an angle on a tree. It took him a few minutes to realize where he was. He felt pain in his knee and ribs. Blood was running down his face. He was afraid to move not knowing how injured he was. All he could think of was how to get out and get help. He reached for his phone. His right arm was pinned between his body and driver's side door. He felt like his shoulder might have been dislocated. He grabbed his phone out of his pocket but felt hope rush out as he noticed that he was not getting a signal on his mobile. He looked around and could tell he was down the hill on the side of the road. Anyone passing by would not see the car. Along with that, it was going to get dark soon. He tried to figure out how to get help. All he could think of was his wife and daughter that were waiting at home for him.