A few weeks went by and Emma began to get those cravings that women got. Weatherby was out of the house at the moment trying to find something to soothe his wife with. Emma was currently knitting when there was a knock on the door. She opened it to find the same woman from a few weeks earlier except she had a small baby in her arms now. She smiled a rather weak smile.
"Hello, you're new to the area aren't you?"
"Umm, yes I am. I'm Emma Swann."
"Madelyn. And this is my little boy William. We live just down the street."
Both Elizabeth and Jack looked at Will.
"Madelyn was my mother's name," he whispered looking down at his hands.
"Well it's nice to meet the both of you," Emma said. "Won't you come inside?"
"What a lovely home you have here," Madelyn said walking in.
"Thank you."
The two women made their way over to two chairs and sat down. Right away, little William began to stir but he went right back to sleep. Emma made a pot of tea for them to drink.
"So, how long have you lived here," Emma asked trying to make conversation.
"Oh, all of my life. I was born here, bred here and married here."
Emma lightly touched the boy and he grabbed her finger and wouldn't let go. "Where's the babe's father," Emma asked carefully.
For some reason, Madelyn looked a bit uneasy. "He's away at the moment. You know how merchant sailors can be."
Emma nodded and looked down at the boy again and smiled.
"He's going to be a right looker one day," she whispered.
"Yes, young William takes after his father. Looks just like him already," Madelyn whispered.
Emma looked down at herself. "We're going to be having a young one ourselves soon."
"Oh you are. Simply splendid. I wish you and your husband well," Madelyn said jovially.
Suddenly, their door opened and Weatherby came back.
"Here you are sweetheart. Some bread and jam for you."
"Oh, I see you're getting the cravings already. Mine was for goat cheese."
"Weatherby, this is Madelyn and William. They live just up the street," Emma introduced.
"Well, its a pleasure to meet the both of you," he said shaking her hand.
"I really must be going. It was nice to meet the both of you but I think William is ready to try and sleep tonight. Isn't that right Will."
They said their good-byes and she left.
Everyday for weeks Madelyn would come by and the two women would gossip and watch the boy. Weatherby got a small job at a local government office. Months went by and Emma would get bigger and bigger. She would take weekly treks with Madelyn to Ms. Cameron's to get a check over.
"You're in excellent health ma'am and your baby too," Cameron would say and they'd walk back home.
"It's only a few weeks away now," Emma said during their walk while looking down at her stomach.
"Emma, can I ask for a favor," Madelyn asked slowly.
"Sure."
"Can you watch William for me tonight? My husband is coming home today and I'd really like it if we can have an evening alone together."
"Weatherby and I would love to. It'll be a great practice for when we have our own little one."
So, that night, Madelyn left the baby in their care.
"He should be asleep rather quickly and he'll sleep through the night now without needing a feeding. I'm also leaving you a few cloths for nappies and the little toy his father brought for him for when he's sleeping." She took a deep breath and smiled. "Good bye little man. Don't make too much trouble for these nice people okay son," she said kissing his forehead.
The three of them had a very peaceful night. William was the perfect gentleman, he fell asleep in Weatherby's arms when he held him. Early the next morning, a knocking woke Emma up. Weatherby began to stir but she made him stay where he was and she answered the door. There stood a man.
"How may I help you sir," she asked.
"I'm here to pick up my son, William. My wife told me I would find him here with her friend."
Emma smiled and put a strand of hair behind her ear. "Yes, he's right over here with my husband."
She motioned to the man sitting in the chair and the child in his arms. Emma carefully picked him up and handed him to him. The man smiled at the baby in his arms.
"This is the first time I'm seeing him since he was born," he said.
He began to walk away before turning back again. "My name is Bill," he said carefully extending his arm.
"I'm Emma Swann and this is my husband Weatherby."
"Well, it was a pleasure to meet you both."
Emma nodded and Bill began to walk to the door. Emma opened it and they were splashed with the morning sunlight. Bill turned to thank them again when he got a good look at her and she him.
"Have we met before," Bill asked.
"No, but I feel the same way sir. Please tell Madelyn I send her my best," Emma said very quickly.
Bill nodded and left. Emma shut the door and went over to her husband. That couldn't have been who she thought it was, right?
"Is something the matter dear," Weatherby asked.
She was about to answer when she felt a horrible pain in her midsection.
"What's wrong?"
"The baby, I think its coming."
"Can you move?" She shook her head no before he nodded.
"I'm going to go get your doctor then. Please try to stay calm and I'll be right back."
He literally ran out the door and Emma was left alone with her contractions.
I think Emma was right in saying that young Will would be handsome someday. Tomorrow is the big day. I have a random question for today, does anyone actually like Gillette from the first one? I know I don't. Hope you all liked it. I'd really like some reviews this time as well okay. Hope to update more soon. Later :-)