I feel refreshed

Charlotte woke up finally feeling refreshed!

Even though her extended sleep had scared everyone it had done the world of good for her. She hadn't realised how tired she was and understood why she had been struggling with her energy.

'Twins!' she thought... her mother was right... they can be a handful but they always had each other. She saw that with her siblings who were twins. They had special connections and often knew what the other was thinking. John was the twin to Alison... Charlotte knew Alison missed her twin and it would be interesting when Edward meet John.

She stretched and rubbed her middle... now knowing there was two babies growing inside her.

"How are you feeling? Henry spoke softly... Henry had been woken by her movements. He gently pulled her to him and he spent time looking at her precious face. His hand running down her body and finally resting on her middle. He moved so their foreheads were touching and gave her a good morning kiss.

"I am much better" she shared

"I was terrified... when you wouldn't wake up" his voice broke and he took a deep breath

"I know... I promise to rest when I am tired" she was thankful to see his face relax.

"You are going to have to be careful... maybe going to York was too much?" he shared

"No... it would have happened if we were home... we are together... I am well and our babies are clearly full of energy" Charlotte moving his hands so he could feel the full movements of their children. He moved down and started speaking to his two children.

"I am sorry, my loves... I didn't know there are two of you so please forgive your papa..." he smiled as he watched their movements.

"I need to have my personal needs seen too!" urgently spoke Charlotte who didn't really want to interrupt her children's time with their papa but needed to get up.

She pulled herself up and moved to the edge of the bed and before she knew it Henry was beside her. He gently helped her up and made sure she was steady and safe. Once her personal needs were meet he settled her back into the bed making sure she was comfortable.

He was such a good man... she could tell on his face that he had been concerned and the previous day was still fresh on his mind.

"You are resting today and there will be no arguments!" he firmly stated

"Yes, My Lord!" she teased and was given a warning stare from Henry... he didn't want to see a reoccurrence of yesterday.

"The only activities you are allowed to do today is have a warm bath, eat food and rest... nothing more... Lady Crowe" he informed her

"Nothing more?..." a spark appearing in her eyes

"Nothing more... I will be with you to make sure you follow the instructions" he leaned down and gave her a tender kiss... Charlotte placing her arms around his neck returned it with the same passion.

Henry had thought he was losing her yesterday and he was still getting over the shock. He just needed to be with her and watch over her. They spent a quiet day reading together, talking about their children, plans for the estate. Henry making sure Charlotte ate and was well rested.

Of course Charlotte had visitors but were limited to the adults. The little Heywood's were pacified by the knowledge they would see Charlotte the next day. It didn't stop Lydia or Johanna who snuck in when everyone was busy. Henry had left the room to collect some letters and found the pair snuggled asleep with Charlotte. He would not move them for the world and happily sat on a chair by the bed completing his business.

All three waking up together...the little girls giving Henry their most adorable smiles to avoid getting into trouble.

"We just wanted to be near our sister... we were worried about her and the babies" seriously spoke Lydia

"I am glad you came... even though you were told you could see me tomorrow!" Charlotte drawing her sisters closer to her and they rested a head on her shoulder.

"Well, my love, you better get used to this... we will have our own twins to contend with!" smiled Henry

"Yes... we are blessed" Charlotte kissing the heads of her sisters and relaxed as she thought about the future.

Grace popping in as she was looking for the little girls. The Parker girls had come to her in a panic as they couldn't find Lydia or Johanna. Grace suspected where they would be and was proven correct. When she cast her eye over her oldest and youngest daughters together she smiled.

"I warned you...twins work together... they keep you on your toes... but they can be so cute!" laughing Grace as she left the room.