Month 8

Rose was now as she put it as big as a house and on strict bed rest. So much so that only one of the boys went to work now. They switched off every other day so that one of them could be there to take care of Rosie.

Today was Connors day to be with her and though she protested that she felt fine he was sticking to doctors orders and not letting her out of bed unless it was to use the bathroom.

Right now they were cuddled up on the bed. It was still early so neither had moved yet. The twins however inside her were going crazy and Connor was enjoying feeling them kick at his hand. "Goodness gracious I tell ya love theyre gonna be soccer players with a kick like that."

Rosie snorted. "You dont have to tell me Con, theyre kicking me remember?" She made to get up and huffed when he stood and helped her off the bed. She waddled towards the bathroom and with a glare made him sit outside the door.

"You both could go back to work you know? Ma said she would sit with me. Da said he would too." She spoke through the door.

"Nonsense Rosie love we love the time with you, besides those are our wee ones in there." He said back.

"But its got to be driving you both mad helping me to the bathroom and waiting on me hand and foot." She said as she washed her hands.

He opened the door for her. "Now thats just crazy Rosie love, you know we'd do it all day every day and not mind one bit." He guided her back to the bed and she sat down, her back to the headboard. She was already tired of being in bed all day. She could only speculate how her garden looked like right now.

"I know, Im just tired of this bed Connor, Ive been doing nothing but laying here for days. I dont know how the house is fairing, my gardens probably in shambles and the nursery's not done!" She all but sobbed.

He scooted up to her and held her close. "Now now Rosie dont cry love, its not for much longer, just till your next appointment. Doc wants you to be stress free for a few days. You fainted love and your blood pressure was through the roof."

"I know! Im just tired of being this huge Con, I dont know how you and Murphy stand the sight of me." She wiped her eyes with a hankerchief.

He chuckled. "You're beautiful love always are. How about we go down to the living room and you can rest on the couch? Watch some tv and maybe have some biscuts and tea?"

She smiled her eyes shining with tears and love. "That would be lovely Con."

Hours later as Murphy came in from work he found her sleeping soundly against Connor on the couch. He frowned at his brother. "Whats this then? Thought she wasnt supposed to get out of bed?"

Connor made a shushing motion with his hand. He eased himself out from under her and covered her up. He walked into the kitchen and Murphy followed.

"She got upset today, was crying and going stir crazy so I brought her down here. She hasnt left the couch just needed a change of walls." Connor said leaning against the counter.

"She was like that yesterday a bit, went to the bathroom more than usual and kept trying to get things from the hallway closet." His brother replied as he made himself a sandwich.

"Shes also fretting about her garden and the nusery not being done." Connor sat down with a beer for himself and his brother.

"So we both stay home tomorrow and finish it. Have Ma come over and keep company down here while we work on it." Murphy said between bites.

Connor grinned. "Great idea brother of mine."

Murphy snorted. "I do have those occasionally ya know."

A/N: Not a long one but something to tide you over lol. Sorry for the long reprieve but I havent forgotten the story. Much love too all my reviewers and the kind words of encouragement!