April 26, 1916

On Wednesday after school, Cassandra handed a wedding invitation to Elizabeth.

Elizabeth grinned. "So have you two set the big day yet?"

Cassandra smiled. "June 18."

"I know if feels like a long time from now but it really will fly by and be here before you know it."

Cassandra smiled. "I know it will go fast. I have school for the next 3 weeks and then it will be full-time wedding prep."

Elizabeth smiled.

"Elizabeth, would you be one of my bridesmaids?"

Elizabeth smiled. "Cassandra, I would love to." She hugged her young friend. "Thank you for asking me."

"My sister Abby is going to be my maid of honor and you, Clara, and my sister Eliza will be bridesmaids. Miles is going to be the best man. And Gabe was going to ask Jack, Bill, and my brother Stephen to be groomsmen. We're not having a flower girl or ring bearer."

Elizabeth hugged Cassandra once again. "I'm so happy for you."

May 1, 1916

The next Monday was Jack and Elizabeth's first anniversary.

Jack got up early and went to the café. He asked Abigail ahead of time if he could come over to the kitchen and cook to have breakfast ready for Elizabeth.

When Elizabeth woke up, Jack had just walked in the door.

"What's all this?"

"Happy anniversary Honey!"

Elizabeth kissed her husband. "What a first year it has been! A year ago today, we were just starting out. Now we have a wonderful little boy and so much happiness ahead of us."

"This has been the best year of my life."

"If the first year has been this good, imagine how good it is going to be in the years to come."

"I can't wait." Jack grinned.

"Neither can I."

May 2, 1916

"You and the baby are doing wonderfully Rosemary. It's hard to believe you're 39 weeks."

"I can hardly wait." Rosemary beamed.

May 9, 1916

A week later, Rosemary went for her last scheduled appointment with Carson.

"40 weeks." Carson grinned.

"This is it." Rosemary was ecstatic.

"Just so you know, your baby has dropped. That means labor is not too far around the corner."

"Do you think I'll go on my due date?"

"Right now, I kind of a have a gut feeling you're going to be about a week late."

Rosemary's smile fell a little but she still managed to smile. "As long as he or she is healthy, Lee and I will be thrilled."

May 14, 1916

On Sunday, Rosemary thought she might be going into labor. However, after being at the Infirmary with Carson and Faith for a few hours and no progress being made, it was determined that Rosemary was in a false labor.

After they walked in the door back at home, Rosemary sat on the couch and started to cry. Lee came and sat by her.

"Aww, Sweetie." he hugged her.

"I'm so tired of this Lee." Rosemary sobbed.

"I know you are. I'm sorry."

"I feel bad for saying that because the baby is safe and healthy, but I'm so tired of being pregnant and waiting on them to show up."

Lee held her. "One day you will look back on this and smile. But until you can look back at this and smile, I'm here to comfort you."

"Thank you."

May 17, 1916

Around 4:00 on Wednesday morning, Rosemary felt labor pains similar to what she felt on Sunday.

"Lee," she whispered, tapping her husband's shoulder.

He woke up. "Hi Sweetheart," he looked at her. "Are you in labor?"

"I think so." She doubled over in pain. "Ohh!"

"Yes you are. Let's get you over to Carson."

Lee went next door knocked on Jack and Elizabeth's door.

"Jack, can you help me take Rosemary over to the Infirmary?"

Jack suppressed a smile but he knew what that meant. "Sure thing!"