Robert was visiting his mother at the dower house, she had moved in last week. Robert felt as if his life was almost complete. He was living at Downton again with his beautiful wife, and now his mother was also here. In about 2 months, he would know if Cora was carrying a boy. He prayed for it everyday. What a wonderful thing that would be. He would have an heir.

"If you have come here to just stare in front of you, you better leave." Violet snapped at Robert, what shook him out of his thoughts.

"I am sorry Mama. I was just thinking about the baby and him being a possible heir."

"I told you at the beginning of this pregnancy, you should have figured out the sex of this baby. You would have known by now."

"Mama, we are not having this discussion again. I will love our little one, boy or girl. And yes, I admit, of course, I would love for it to be a boy. It would make things so much easier."

"You know your cousin Patrick has a son."

"Yes, I know." Robert sighed, he remembered his mother's words very clearly about ending this pregnancy. It hurts him still. He loved his mother, but she could be very cold.

"Did Cora already answer about that flower show? Will she be able to arrange everything, now she is getting closer to her due date?" Violet changed the subject.

"Cora is a strong woman, she can handle it. In fact, she already started. She asked Mr. Molesley to attend."

"Is he still working?"

"He is, I heard his son is looking for a job." Robert said.

"Why do you tell me?" Violet raised her eyebrows.

Robert stuttered. "You, well, you couldn't take your butler. So, I was thinking. Maybe…. maybe Mr. Molesley could work for you?"

"Does he have experience?"

"He worked several jobs at the big house. I could ask Carson to train him?"

"Let's see what Carson says about it." Violet got up. "And now it is time for you to leave." She worked Robert out of the door.

Robert walked back home. He loved walking up the driveway and seeing his home appearing over the hill. When he got close, he saw Cora walking outside with Mary in her stroller.

It was a sunny winter day, and it wasn't really cold outside. He walked a little faster to catch up with Cora and Mary. When he reached them, he wrapped his arm around Cora's waist he startled her.

"I am sorry, I didn't want to scare you." He said apologetic. He bent down and brushed Mary's cheek. "Are you out for a nice walk with mummy."

Cora chuckled. "She was fussing, nanny said, so I decided to take her outside."

"Were you giving Nanny a hard time today." Robert smiled and pinched Mary's cheek. Is it alright, if I walk with you ladies?" He looked up at Cora with a big smile on his face.

Cora smiled back at him. "Always, darling."

Robert took over the stroller and Cora hooked her arm in his. Soon Mary fell asleep, and they walked until Cora said, she was getting tired.

Cora had gone up with Mary. Robert was amazed how she could carry her still, with her big bump." He followed them and looked how Cora put Mary to bed.

"Cora?"

"Yes, darling." Cora kissed Mary's forehead and started to leave her room.

"I know you are pregnant and almost at the end, but I want to take you on a trip."

Cora looked at him in surprise. She took his hand. "Can we first go down, before we talk more, I need to sit down."

"Of course, darling. But isn't it better if you lay down?"

She smiled at him. "Sitting is enough, I don't want to fall asleep."

Downstairs in the library, Robert helped Cora on the chaise longue. He took of her shoes and started rubbing her feet.

"We have our anniversary next week, and I booked a hotel for us. I want to take you to the Highlands in Scotland. We will stay at 'The Five Arms' in Braemar. I booked some spa treatments already." He looked up, because Cora didn't say anything. "Not a good idea?" He asked with a frown on his forehead.

"It will be the first time we leave Mary alone." Cora said.

Robert moved and sat closer to Cora on the chaise longue , he put his hand on her belly. "It is also the last time, we can go away, with just Mary as our child."

Cora rested her hand on Robert's. "You are a sweetheart."

Robert leaned in and kissed her. "I love you, you know."

Cora moved her hand to Robert's neck and kissed him again. "I am blessed with you as my husband." Robert leaned in and kissed her with more passion this time. They were interrupted by Carson scraping his throat.

Robert jerked up and Cora blushed. She still felt like a naughty schoolgirl, every time, Carson caught them kissing.

"Milady, Mrs. Patmore wants to talk to you. Can I send her in?"

Robert helped Cora up and move to the sofa. He put on her shoes and left the library.

"Will you be good to Nanny?" Cora said to Mary who was sitting on Robert's lap and kissed the top of her head.

"Mary is always good." Robert said semi offended.

Cora didn't say anything, just smiled at them.

Robert got up and gave Mary to Nanny. He kissed her cheek. "See you soon, darling." He wrapped his arm around Cora. "Are you ready to go?"

Andy had already put the suitcases in the car. Cora stopped walking when they stepped outside. "Robert!" She exclaimed. "We didn't need a new car."

Robert pulled her a little bit closer. "I know, but this car is so much easier to get in for you."

They were looking at a brand-new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid.

"Oh Robert, you just needed an excuse to get a new car." She said it in a teasing way.

It was a 5-hour drive, and Robert made regular stops. Cora enjoyed the time with just Robert. No staff, no family, just them.

Robert parked the car in front of the hotel. Cora had fallen asleep. He loved looking at her sleeping face. He got out and walked to her side, he softly kissed her cheek. "Welcome in Scotland, darling."

Cora looked around. "What a magical place." She said ecstatic. Robert helped her out the car.

They had a wonderful two-week holiday. The spa treatments were wonderful. They had a special program for pregnant women, with massages designed for a pregnant body. Robert enjoyed all the different whiskey's he could try.

They visited a lot of places, Robert drove to Loch Lomond, they went to Fort William and many more places. With everything they did Robert checked if it wasn't to much for Cora.

Cora was only feeling freedom and enjoyed everything to the fullest. No Carson, watching if she did things in the right order. No staff waiting to do something for her. She loved Robert with everything she had, but did she make a mistake by agreeing to move to Downton. It made Robert very, very happy, but was it making her happy? She wasn't sure about it, maybe it would change once the baby is born. Her hormones weren't helping.

Robert put his nose in Cora's neck. "Did you enjoy your time here." He put his hand on her belly.

Cora turned towards Robert. "I had a wonderful time, thank you very much. I am fully relaxed for the arrival of this little one."

"Oh my, keep that little one in, for a little while longer, alright?"

Cora chuckled and put her hand on top of Robert's. "About two more months, you are right. I will be stressed out, towards that time. We will have Mary's birthday soon."

"Let go of these thoughts, and let's enjoy this last day together." He scooted closer and put his hand on Cora's lower back, he kissed her intense. "Are you up to it?" He murmured.

Cora moved her hand to his manhood in her answer.