Christopher entered his home looking through the post as he set his keys down. He heard giggling from Marianne and a contagious giggle coming from a baby. He peaked in the sitting room and saw Elinor sitting on the sofa while Marianne was tickling and speaking to their nephew, Jonathan who just turned six months old. Marianne looked up at him and smiled. "Hi!" She said as she got up and went over to kiss him. "I am well. Happy to be home." He stated as he embraced her. "We miss you at work." Christopher said looking towards Elinor. Elinor giggled. "I miss everyone too but can't bear to go back quite yet." She admitted. "I know, I am just teasing. With this one how you could leave him." Christopher stated as he kneeled down and tickled the boy. Jonathan immediately laughed and smiled at Christopher. He was so good with the baby.
It had been a busy year. Marianne and Christopher had no problem settling into married life. She loved working at Impressions and enjoyed being able to interact with him a bit. They did an excellent job of keeping it professional. New people were surprised to find out they were married because they kept it business like. Of course there was some kissing that would go on in his office when she needed to bring him something or go over a project. That happened a bit more that Elinor was on leave.
Marianne also finished University. She received her degree a week ago. She was relieved that her internship went well. She was also able to do work from home and meet with clients to get them on board with their company. She loved it. Everything was working out perfectly.
Anne was happy still at the flower shop and dotted over her grandson. It was nice to have a boy in the family. Edward and Elinor adored their son. Elinor would bring him over or she would go there. Marianne could not get enough of her nephew. She did not think it would happen this soon but being around the baby started bringing up feelings and a longing in Marianne. She loved her husband to death and loved their life. They did enjoy the freedom to just pick up and go somewhere and spend time with each other. However, she started to desperately want her own baby. She began noticing babies when she would go out shopping and run errands. She just was not sure how Christopher was on starting to try now. She would try to bring up the subject tonight.
Marianne got up to warm Jonathan's bottle for Elinor. Elinor was on the floor playing with the baby. Christopher followed her in the kitchen. He wrapped his arms around her as she waited for the water to heat up. She smiled and reached her arms around him. "You know what is in a few days?" He asked as he kissed her neck. She giggled. "Yes I do. It will be a year since I made the best decision and married you." He giggled at her response. "Yes, that is correct. I arranged for us to stay at the Corinthia again. In the same hotel suite for two days. We check in on Saturday and leave Monday morning. I put in that we will be late into work." Marianne turned around in shock. "Oh that is wonderful. Two days with you. I am sure I won't need to pack much." She stated grinning. He laughed. "No you will not." He said as he leaned down for a kiss.
They were sitting on the sofa together after dinner. "Did you have fun with the baby today?" He asked as she was leaning against him. "Yes, I did. I love him to death." She admitted. Christopher giggled. "Yes, I do to." He confessed. Marianne pulled back to look at him. "There is something I wanted to talk to you about." She said looking in his eyes. Christopher became concerned as he sat his wine glass down. "What is it darling?" She smiled and leaned down to kiss him. "There is nothing wrong love." She said as she pulled back to reassure him. "Well, I have been thinking. I am done with university. I am comfortable in this job and it is flexible to work around since I meet with clients." She started. Christopher had no idea where this was leading. "I have been having strong feelings when I spend time with Jonathan. I have been thinking of what it is going to be like to have our own baby." She said almost in a whisper. Christopher's eyes grew wide as he looked at her. "If you don't think it is the right time we can wait. I just was wondering if you think we can start trying for a baby?" Marianne asked relieved to let it out. She was nervous because there was a shocked look on his face. She started feeling relief when he grinned at her. He reached up and caressed her cheek. "Darling we are on the same page. I came home and saw you with that baby and had a brief dream about coming home and seeing you with our child like that. I was thinking that if you were to get pregnant anytime soon I would be thrilled." He confessed. Marianne was almost in tears. "Really?" She asked moving closer to him and placing her hands on his cheeks. "Yes! After all I think we have had a lot of practice for making a baby." She grinned. She leaned down and kissed him. She pulled away and smiled at him. "Yes, you are right."
They discussed it and would just leave it up to chance from now on. Marianne was due to remove her birth control ring that night for the 7 day break for her menstrual period. She just would not put another one in. She mentioned to him that it would most likely take a few months for the hormones to get back to fully normal for her to conceive. They both giggled as they talked about how much fun they would have making a baby together.