It takes much coaxing and reassurance to get Cora out of the house for the first time since the birth. Indeed, it is only Carson's besotted expression of devotion that settles her enough to leave.
Robert teases her on the ride to the Danforth's and as minutes pass, her eyes brighten and her complexion flushes. The young girl she once was emerges from beneath the worried mother she's become.
They are stepping down from the carriage when Cora whispers to her husband, her fingers on his shoulder, tickling his neck. "Make me feel alive tonight, Robert."
"Later, Darling," He promises.