Chapter 10- Arrivals
Bess was wheeled away and Nancy watched her go with tears in her eyes. Soon, that would be her. She still had a month or so to go. She sat down in the waiting room, and waited with Robert until the nurse told him to go in. George picked up the latest edition of Time magazine, and started to read. After about two minutes, she put it down. "This is impossible!" she cried. They were both growing impatient. Hours ticked by. By 7:00, Nancy and George had fallen asleep. "Girls?" Nancy groggily opened her eyes to see a nurse. She led them in to Bess's room. There, lying in two bassinets, lay Bess's new daughters. Nancy squealed and reached out her arms. Bess laughingly placed Laurie, or "Caramel" into her arms. Nancy snuggled the fresh baby and smiled. "I just don't know if I can wait for this baby!" she patted her enlarging stomach. "Well, you can borrow mine anytime!" Robert had handed George Lucie, and both girls giggled and played with the sleeping babies. Then, Bess's mother knocked on the door. She led in the timid Robin. Bess lifted her into her arms, and gave her a squeeze. "These are your new sisters. Caramel and Cookie." Robin smiled as her father handed her a baby. Bess helped her support her head, and Robin seemed unsure. "Oh, honey, I am so proud of you!" Bess's mother gave her a hug. "Well, I did it! Now, we wait for Nancy to bring us another girl!"
For the rest of the month, everyone was busy. Ned and Nancy were busy finding a new place to live, Bess and Robert adjusted to life with twins, and George struggled to cope with the heartbreak she faced. Lucie and Laurie loved to giggle at their new big sister, Robin. She was getting used to less attention from her mom and dad. Anyway, we shall start out with George.
George and Nancy had planned a lunch date for later that day. George was busy looking around town for a new outfit. She was going to a job interview and she needed to look her best. The job she was trying for was becoming an editor at the local publishing company. Nancy and Bess had helped her get her resume together, and she was almost completely ready to go. She had tried all the malls in the area, and gave up for the time being. She was going to be late for lunch. Maybe Nancy could help her, she thought.
She arrived at the new Mexican restaurant that had opened near the city center. She spotted Nancy in a small booth near the window. Earlier, she had asked if they couldn't go somewhere else. She wasn't a big fan of Mexican food. But Nancy had insisted that they go here. She sure had some pretty bizarre cravings, lately! Nancy waved her over to the table, and George sat down. "So... how's your week going so far?" George asked, starting up the conversation. Nancy replied, "Hectic, trying to sort Ned's promotion out, and looking for a place. But I did find a nice cottagey development not to far from here." George nodded. She was glad her friend hadn't decided to move. "Have you heard anything from the Italian authorities?" Nancy questioned. After Antoine had been arrested, they had transported him back to Italy. "Oh, yes," George remembered, "They said that he was going to court sometime next week. He is also being charged for what went on in the U.S., and might even be tried for attempted kidnapping." Nancy nodded agreement. "He deserves everything that's coming his way."
The waiter came up then, and the girls placed their orders, Nancy's being unusually long. The girls continued their discussion for twenty more minutes, and then the food arrived. Nancy eagerly reached for a slice of the cheese quesadilla. A sharp pain stabbed her side. She gasped in pain. George looked up, and quickly realized what was happening. Calmly, she left some money on the table, and helped Nancy up. Another shooting pain came. And George quickly led her out of the restaurant. As soon as she had started the car, she giggled. "Baby time!"
Sorry this chapter was short. I have been busy for the past few days. I promise to keep updating daily, and I welcome any ideas, especially on George's half. I plan on another man coming into her life! And Please keep the REVIEWS coming!!!