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Chapter 1- Lilly

Silas said a quick goodbye to Father Nibel. He'd better hurry up if he wanted to pick up Anna from work.

But first he had to get someone else.

It was a quite cold October afternoon and the streets of London were filled with people on their way back home or busy with shopping. Silas didn't like crowded streets but since he lived here, he got used to them.

He smiled as he ringed at Julia's door. From inside came an excited squeal. Silas chuckled as Julia answered the door.

"Hi Silas!" the woman said and smiled. Julia was taller then Anna and her skin always tanned. Today her short black hair was a bit messed up. Silas gave her a small smile as she made place to let him step inside.

He never made it through the door though.

"Daddy!" squealed a small girl and threw herself into Silas' arms. Giggling she gave her father a small kiss as he picked her up. Hugging his daughter tightly he gave her a kiss on the forehead.

"Have you been a good girl, Lilly?" he asked her as he placed her on the floor again. The now 3 year old girl nodded.

"We have been painting and I played with my doll… and we made cookies daddy!" she told him proudly. Silas messed up her blonde hair and she giggled again.

"Would you get me a cookie Lilly? I bet Mommy would like one, too." He told her and kneed down in front of her.

A smile light up the cute, little face and she ran off to get some cookies. Silas stood and looked down at Julia who had watched the scene smiling.

"She has been good, right?" he asked. The woman nodded.

"An angel, Silas. As always. She has been painting in silence… I always said I can't stand loud kids… but sometimes I'd wish Lilly was more… outgoing."

Silas chuckled.

Lilly had always been quite curious and she kept asking everyone she knew questions about… well… everything. But there were moments one wouldn't have thought she was there. She could sit in her room for hours, playing with her puppets, painting or telling stories to her beloved stuffed animals.

She had one favourite game though… and it couldn't be compared to the silent hours in her bedroom.

Her favourite game explained itself by its name:

Tickling daddy!

Very often Anna was no real help, because she had been the one teaching their daughter this game.

"When will you bring her tomorrow?" Julia asked.

"Around 12… Father Nibel only needs me to clean up a bit… He's getting old…" Silas said knowing that the Father would have loved to do it all alone but was too weak to do so.

"Okay then… Is Anna happy to have vacations?"

Silas nodded and Lilly returned. In her right arm she carried a puppet and in the left one a plastic back filled with cookies.

"Done, Miss?" Julia asked and bent down to kiss Lilly on the forehead.

"Yeah… See you tomorrow, Julia." the 3 year old said smiling. Her father helped her into her jacket and they left.

Lilly looked up at Silas who was holding her hand in his.

"What will we do when Mommy has her vacation, Daddy?" she asked. He looked down at her as he answered.

"Don't know… what would you like to do, dear?"

The 3 year old seemed to think for a while. Silas saw how a plan formed in her small head, because on her face appeared a smile.

"We could go somewhere and have a picnic… or we all can go to the playground…"

Lilly kept telling Silas about her ideas for their free week. As they finally arrived at Dr. Malcolm's house the small creature had made up her mind and came to her final and probably favourite idea.

"Or we could stay at home all week… Mommy and I could tickle you, Daddy." She said and gave him a motivated look.

Silas glanced down at her again.

"I don't think so, Lilly." He said trying to hide a smile. She hugged his leg tightly and giggled. As she looked up at him he recognized Anna's eyes. Lilly's eyes not only had the same shade of crystal blue, they were twinkling when she smiled, as well. Just like the ones of her mother. "Let's see if your mother is conscientious, shall we?"

The kid nodded.

Silas opened the door. They were greeted by Dr. Malcolm himself who looked up as he heard them coming in.

"Ah, it's you two. Hello Lilly, my dear." He said, kneeing down in front of the small child. She shook his hand and said a shy "Hello!"

"How are you, Silas?" the doctor asked him, shaking Silas hand as well. The albino gave a polite nod.

"Everything is fine. What about you?"

The other grinned.

"Can't complain… Lilly what are you looking for?" he asked as the girl looked into several directions.

"Where's Mommy?" she asked, looking up at the doctor.

In this very moment a door opened and in came a slim woman with long light-brown hair. As her eyes fell on Silas and the child a wide smile appeared on her face.

Anna went over to where her husband and daughter stood to greet them. She picked Lilly up and was embraced by Silas who kissed her gently. In Anna's arms her daughter giggled. When she and Silas separated Anna kissed her daughter on the tip of her nose and hugged her tightly.

"Have you been a good girl, flower?" she asked as Silas stood behind her and laid his hands on her shoulders, caressing them with his thumbs.

"Yes Mommy."

Anna felt happy that she'd have a vacation. She needed time for Silas and Lilly… As they were having supper together the angel told Silas and Anna about her day with Julia and how they had been at the playground.

"…and there was a girl named Jackie… she had a puppy. Daddy may I have a puppy, too? It was so cute…" she asked and looked at Silas with her puppy-dog like eyes. Anna smiled to herself. She knew that once in a while he was weakened by those eyes. But not this time… Not really!

"Maybe one day… When you are a bit older." He said and looked at his wife. Smiling at him she reached out for his hand, gently caressing it. Lilly seemed happy.

"Mommy can you help me to write a letter to Father Christmas when you stay at home?" she asked after a while. Anna and Silas exchanged a look.

"Isn't that a bit soon, flower?" the young mother asked. Her daughter shook her head.

"No! I want Father Christmas to receive my letter soon, so my wish can be fulfilled. I think he might need some time to get the present." She explained to her mother who nodded.

Anna saw the loving look she earned from Silas and smiled at him.

"What shall Father Christmas bring you this year, love?" Silas asked innocently. Anna knew that he'd do nearly anything to fulfil Lilly's or her wishes. He gently squeezed her hand.

Lilly smiled up at her father.

"I want a baby sister or a baby brother, daddy. Do you think he will bring one to me if I'll be a good girl?"

Anna nearly laughed out loud. Silas expression had been priceless. He gave her a look that clearly said: Very funny! Ha ha!

He cleared his throat though.

"I don't think Father Christmas will make it in time… But you could ask him anyway…"

If Anna wasn't mistaken her husband was fighting down a blush. They wanted another child… but they intended to wait until next year or so. Now a 3 year old took over the planning of their family.

One hour later it was time for bed and Anna read a tale for her daughter. Today they read "The beauty and the beast" and Anna finished the story as Silas entered the room. He sat beside his daughter so he and Anna were both sitting on one side of the bed.

She gave Silas a look that was filled with love.

"Good night flower. Sweet dreams." Anna said and gave her daughter a soft kiss.

"Good night, Mommy. I love you" The small girl said and hugged her mother.

"Love you, too!" Anna said and smiled at Silas as she left the room. She pretended to close the door behind her but left it a bit open to watch Silas and Lilly.

He knew Anna was watching. She told him numerous times that she loved to watch him and Lilly. Silas embraced Lilly, who cuddled against his chest.

"I love you, dear…" he said, gently kissing her forehead.

"I love you, too." She said cheerfully.

He smiled at her.

"Do you already know what you want to pray for, Lilly?"

Some months ago Lilly had come up into her parents' bedroom and had found Silas kneeing beside the bed saying a prayer. She had asked him what he was doing and he had explained it to her. Since then she insisted that they prayed together.

"Yes!" she said and folded her small hands. "Dear God, thank you for the wonderful day. Please watch over Mommy and Daddy, because I love them so much. Let there be good weather next week, so they can go to the playground with me. Thanks for watching over us, God. Amen!"

Silas smiled down at her.

"Was that good daddy?" she asked. He nodded and kissed her forehead. "Now it's your turn, daddy."

Anna had gone into the bathroom after Lilly had finished her prayer. She felt so happy… Her heart was all warm and the smile on her face would not fade.

Stripping off her clothes she took a quick shower.

As she washed her hair she thought she heard the door being opened and closed again but wasn't sure about it. Anna turned out the water and wanted to step out of the shower. She let out a surprised and silent yelp.

Silas stood in front of her, his arms were outstretched and held the towel, ready to embrace her with it. She smiled and stepped into his arms as he started to dry her with the towel.

"I love you so much…" she breathed as she laid her head on his shoulder, making his shirt become wet. Silas took her face into both hands and kissed his wife gently. The towel lay on the floor and was forgotten.

I'd kill to be Anna now… I wouldn't kill her though… I like her too much :) Stay tuned for Chapter 2.

Kisses from Jenny aka LaRosa