Next day/evening
Henry and Libby were getting ready for the night on the town. As they were placing on the final touches he then said "Hiversham Hall". His thoughts were he would like to make it an early evening so they could spend some time with each other. They arrived at Hiversham Hall promply at seven o'clock. They were escorted to a table as the orchestra was playing tunes from the "swing era". Tunes from the great bandleaders the Dorseys, Arte Shaw and of course Glen Miller. The evening was drawing to a close, drawing late. Libby said Henry would you mine if we could go ? He then smiled, fine dear, no problem. As they were walking to the carpark a light mist fell. As they were driving home the mist turned into a light dowmpour with hail. Then Libby said that's odd. He commented it may be the global warming.
10PM
Arriving home; they got to to the doorway, between the droplets of rain. Henry went into the den; placing more logs on the existing fire that was glowing in the hearth. Their housekeeper was in the kitchen; preparing a tray of desserts and a pot of tea. As she was entering the den she said excuse me - I thought you would like some tea ? Henry then rose and took the tray from her. Thank you. They did enjoy the tea and desserts. Then before they knew it the grandfather clock was chimming eleven o'clock. Libby then said it's eleven dear - shall we retire ? He then smiled and said yes.
They went up the winding staircase that led to their bedroom. Libby began to undress; as she went to the loo. She decided to relax, draw a bath. She then ran the water and addded lavender flakes. As she was relaxing she heard Henry call her - Libby are you going to be very long dear ? No Henry not. Later on she finally joined him in bed. He then cuddled her close to him taking in the scent of the lavender. It took him back when he was a boy; running through the meadows enlaced with heather. Running through the meadows after a morning rain.
Henry already had the following day planned- sightseeing the London eye, tour the many museums. He was just about to tell her that - then noticing that she had fallen fast asleep. He will tell her in the morning; good plan. As the evening went into the early morning ; sorry to say that Libby had a frightful night. She did not sleep that well; Henry did not either. So goodly part of the night he just lied awake. When it was time to be awake they were both asleep. Then a knock on the door. It startled Libby who's there ? Sorry mum. Right ! come in. Mum you asked me to wake you ? Do you recall asking ? Yes, dear then placing her fingers to her lips; Henry then rolled toward her. Then he opened his eyes slowly seeing Daphne - morning. She nodded; smiled. He was just about to get up; looking round for his robe; it was not in sight. Daphne then left the room. Henry then got up, showered, will dress later. Libby was still awake; he would not disturb her. As he was dressing Libby awoke. He then said perhaps a stroll in the gardens or a drive into the city ? What ever you would like to do ? Then Libby said let me get back to you on that ? His thoughts were he was so glad that she was in his life again. Really, truly it had not been all bad, all these years ? There was something missing, as in a puzzle. He then smiled she was that piece; she completed him; they completed on another.
As the morning passed Henry went down for breakfast. As he was eating, Libby joined him. He looked at her; then her smile turned to a frown. To him, she did not look well at all, not at all. What's wrong ? Don't worry dear just a bit of aches and pains ! It has been some time since I was in this condition ? He just smiled then said yes, it has. He did not mentioned the day's schedule to her again. If she cared to go, she would tell him. She was looking a bit better after she ate breakfast. They did not go into the city - but later they took a stroll in the gardens.
As the months flew by Libby was content in staying put - at home. They were situated about an hour or so from the nearest hospital. Libby had been doing quite well gaining fifteen pounds throughout her pregnancy. Henry's mum and uncle just returned from holiday. The next few days will be a bit of a mismosh; the anticipation of this baby. Their daughter is doing well at university. She had found the time to date a young chap Ian. He is in a band, sings. Time will tell if things will work out for both of them. At this point in time Daphne her main focous are her studies. Ian pops by on occasion mainly on the weekend if he is not busy.