Author's Notes: Here starts my first fanfiction ever. I am going to say this: I'm not going to make long chapters, and there might be some grammar mistakes or something, because my first language is Dutch. But I'll try and hope you enjoy. I, at least, enjoyed writing it.
Chapter I
Life has its good times and bad times. Good times are bright and filled with sunshine. Bad times are dark and filled with thunder and sadness. Ingrid was one of the good times in Matthew's life. Matthew takes a look in the mirror at himself, and realizes just how lucky he is to be married to the most beautiful woman in the world. Looking to the right, he sees her sitting in their bed. So pure, so beautiful, so flawless.
The day they got married, Matthew knew that he would never leave Ingrid, and do everything in him possible to keep her away from danger. There they were standing, face to face. Ingrid with her beautiful white dress that they are now keeping safe in their closet. And tears in his eyes, Matthew said: "I do." Then, after they put on the rings, Matthew kissed Ingrid. It was a kiss that promised more times filled with sunshine and happiness. Now, two years, seven months, and sixteen days later, Matthew can indeed look back at days of happiness.
Tonight is a cold night, so Matthew goes to bed and uses the sheets to keep him warm. He looks at Ingrid, and when he sees her shiver, he puts his strong arms around her. Feeling something move between them, he lets Ingrid go. There, in between them, is lying their 1-year-old daughter, named Hope. They decided to call her Hope, because her mother had most of the time of her childhood days filled with thunder and sadness. Life as an immigrant wasn't always easy. So here's hope that the life of this baby girl would be better. Matthew and Ingrid both promised to do as much as they can to give Hope a lot of better days.
Matthew puts his left hand on Ingrid's belly. He notices that it's growing bigger every day. They are expecting another child. Matthew remembers that the day that Ingrid found out she was pregnant again, he was away with Sully for a week. When he came home, Ingrid told him, and Matthew remembers that as the best homecoming gift ever.
As they are getting warm and cozy under the sheets, Matthew and Ingrid start talking about possible names for the new baby. And the longer they are talking, the more they forget about the cold, dark night outside. Then it gets quiet, and Matthew looks at Ingrid with more love in his eyes than Ingrid could ever wish for. Without words they understand each other. It's like they really have a strong connection. With a tender kiss, their lips find each other. Then they stop, because they know that their daughter is looking at them, smiling. The innocent Hope receives a kiss on her forehead from both her parents. And with the peaceful silence around them, the three, or four of them, fall asleep.
Author's Notes: So, how did I do? Leave a comment! :) I'd rather want you to be honest and critical, then just say that it's good but you don't mean it (haha). :)
Disclaimer: I do not own Dr Quinn Medicine Woman. All characters belong to their rightful owners. I am only using them for entertainment purposes. I only take responsibility for any new characters, if I decide to create them.