And so it went on, Quigley was still quiet and distant, Klaus was still upset, and Duncan and Isadora held everything together. Quigley was still staying up late, in his study, and getting up early to feed the triplets. He tried to force himself not to think of Violet, but everything reminded him of her: The garden which she spent months perfecting, the curtains she chose, the carpet, the furniture, even the smells, he just couldn't get away.
He decided to move house.
I'm going to move house.
He looked until he found a small house on the other side of town, then he put his house up for sale.
"Quigley, why is there a 'for sale' sign out the front of your house?" Isadora had come over to help with the triplets.
"Because I'm moving house."
"I figured. Why?"
"I want a smaller house."
"But this is your dream home! You had it built!"
"Things change."
Isadora sighed. "Do you want me to help you pack?"
"No thanks."
"Well, I'll look after the triplets for a day or two whilst you sort everything out then."
Quigley gave in.
"Ok."
Two years ago…"Oh I love it Quigley!" She said. "It's the most perfect house! MANSION I should say! I love it!"
"Guess what Vi? There's a huge inventing room at the end of the hall, that's fit with new tools, books, and everything an inventor like you needs!"
"Oh Quigley! Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you…
There were boxes everywhere. Quigley had packed up every room except one. The inventing room. It was late, but he was used to that.
He took a deep breath, and unlocked the door. He opened it slowly, and quietly walked inside, it was dark, but he walked over to where he knew there was a desk, and turned on a fish-shaped lamp. The desk was covered in papers, and books, all of which meant nothing to Quigley. But one book stood out above the rest, it was a dark red notebook, bound by doubled black wire.
He opened it, and inside the cover it said:
╔The Commonplace book of╗
Violet
╚ Quagmire. ╝
He turned a few pages; inside the old commonplace book were Violet's inventions, diary entries, and other various notes. He saw some things that didn't really catch his attention. But he stopped to read some others.
Sunday.
Quigley asked me to marry him. I said YES! Monday It's Sunny's first day at school, she's so grown up now…
Thursday
Well, I'm pregnant! I can't wait to tell Quigley! I hope he gets home from work soon.
Baby Names.
Girl: Sunny, Isadora, Faith, Rebecca, Ruby.
Boy: Duncan, Klaus, Charles, Daniel, Barnaby.
Saturday
I'm having TRIPLETS! Now I'll have to pick three names! I'm so excited!Dreams for my children.
-That they grow up in a happy home.
-That they are healthy.
-That they go to a good school.
-That they love one another.
Friday
I'm getting big now! Eight months pregnant with triplets! It's almost impossible to stand up! Quigley's a great help, he runs around everywhere for me, I fell like royalty! I'm sure he'll make a great father, and I'm sure the kids will love him. I love him.
Quigley couldn't stand it any longer; he shut the book, and started to cry.
I've failed you Violet, like so many other people in your life.
No you haven't. Said a voice from within…