Title: Unexpected
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one
Lucy had been woken by Tim when he and Ellie had arrived back from their run. He had already placed their daughter in her room. Now she turned and stretched in bed linking her arms around Tim's neck pulling him back down for another kiss. Her injured arm twinged but Lucy ignored it.
"Not that I'm complaining,"Tim responded with a grin. "But what was that for?"
"Just appreciating what I have."Lucy said returning his smile. "I'll never get tired of waking up like this."
Tim kissed her deeply once more and then reluctantly stepped back and straightened.
"I'm going to grab a shower and change. Are you up for a picnic lunch later?"Tim asked as he moved to the door.
"Sounds wonderful."Lucy replied as she got out of bed.
Tim left and disappeared into the bathroom. A few minutes later Lucy heard the shower turn on. A wicked smile crossed Lucy's face as an idea struck. She quickly checked on Ellie and then joined Tim in the shower. There were perks to married life.
Around noon she and Tim headed to a nearby park about a mile away. They loaded a medium sized dark blue cooler on wheels with food and drink. Packed Ellie's things also into the car and they left. The day had warmed and it was partly cloudy but it wasn't too hot Lucy noted as she rolled down the passenger window. They arrived at the park and Lucy was happy to see they practically had it to themselves. There was a handful of other people most with dogs. Tim and Lucy quickly gathered their things. Lucy put Ellie in the stroller and they entered the park.
"Hungry, baby girl?"Lucy asked Ellie a few minutes later as they sat at a table.
"From that smile I'd say yes she is."Tim stated as he plucked a container of applesauce out of a bag and a baby proof spoon and set it on the table.
Lucy watched as Tim sat with Ellie in his lap deftly balancing his daughter as he maneuvered the applesauce to her and began to get other things out of the bags. He really was a wonderful father. A few minutes later lunch was assembled. They sat contently enjoying the park and the sunshine and each other.
"Ellie and I were talking on our walk this morning."Tim began breaking the silence.
"You were?"Lucy asked with a grin.
"I asked if she wanted a treehouse or a playset if we get a new house."Tim stated as he took a drink from a bottle of water. "She wants a playset."
"New house?"Lucy asked in surprise.
"With the new baby we'll be nearly out of room in the condo."Tim pointed out.
"You know how crazy the southern California real estate market is."Lucy replied with a slight shake of her head. "Everything's so expensive."
"I think we can find something, babe."Tim commented. "Can't hurt to start looking."
"True, okay I'll start looking for a realtor."Lucy said with a smile.
Tim leaned across and kissed her briefly. Lucy reached over and took his right hand with her good one. She interlaced their fingers and squeezed his hand.
"Lots to look forward to in this new chapter of our lives."Lucy stated softly. "New baby and a new house."
"Can't wait."Tim agreed.
Lucy couldn't imagine trying to move while being pregnant and working. She knew they'd get through it and be better for it. Life was certainly going to be hectic but Lucy wouldn't trade it for anything.
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