They were alone in their world. Just the two of them and their music. A violin duet that Edward thought he would never get to have the pleasure of doing in his life. He smiled as the song finished, looking to his son who had a content expression on his face.
"You still have it." Edward chuckled. "Even after all this time."
"You can blame Mother for that." Wilson said.
"Guilty as charged."
Both men smiled, looking to Cecelia who was sitting on a blanket with the twins curled up beside her, both fast asleep.
"I'd expect nothing less." Edward looked to Wilson. "I'm just glad you didn't wind up hating music because of me."
"Hard to hate it when it's everywhere." Wilson shrugged. "You just can't escape it, even in a lab."
"Very true. Music, if you ask me, is part of life."
"I could agree."
It had been a few months since Edward had been freed from Cato's grasp. It was still bizaare to Wilson to have him back in his life again but… he couldn't be happier.
"Alright, if you two are done playing how about some lunch hm? I don't want my meatball sandwiches going to waste."
"Yes, Dear."
"Yes, Mum."
They sat down on the blanket with her as she pulled the sandwiches out of the basket, handing them over.
"So, you wanted to tell us something, Wilson?" Cecelia asked as the men dug into their food.
Wilson nodded.
"Just waiting for Willow to get here. I'd rather she be here when I tell you what I want to tell you."
"I see." Edward chuckled. "Where is she?"
"With Woodie. He had something for her that she wanted to pick up before coming over. She shouldn't be long."
"Very well." Cecelia giggled. "Is it something big?"
"The news? I suppose." Wilson said between bites. "To me, it's certainly big and was honestly hard not to talk about."
"Oh?"
"Well… Mainly because we wanted to wait at least… three months to be sure it was actually happening."
"Three months?" The two exchanged a look.
Wilson chuckled, a grin on his face, keeping quiet.
Soon enough, they saw Willow hurrying over to their spot, wearing a new dress that was red and pink in color, an excited look on her face. She looked to Edward and Cecelia, giving them a nod.
"Hi, sorry I'm late. Had to make sure it fit."
"It's fine dear." Cecelia smiled. "Wilson was just telling us you had some news you wanted to share."
"I hope he didn't share too much." She elbowed her husband lightly. "I know he was super excited."
"Aww Willow have more faith in me." Wilson gave her a mock pout. Willow hummed in thought before she smirked, kissing his cheek.
"Alright."
He chuckled, bringing his arms around her, pulling her down in front of him.
"You look beautiful in that dress by the way."
"Thank you. Not… showing too badly?"
"Willow, you know that doesn't matter to me."
She giggled, huddling closer.
"Oh, you."
Wilson smiled, bringing his hands around her stomach… that Edward and Cecilia couldn't help but notice was bulging a bit.
"So… the news?" Cecelia asked.
Are they…?
Willow and Wilson grinned.
"We're going to have a baby." Willow said giggling a bit.
"So, in six months, you'll have another grandchild." Wilson continued, kissing Willow's head. "We've been so excited."
Cecelia brought a hand over her mouth.
"Oh… My… Goodness! Wilson, that's wonderful!"
"Congratulations, Son." Edward smiled.
"WHAT!?"
The twins were wide awake now, having clearly heard the news.
"We're gonna have a sibling!?"
Wilson nodded.
"That's right." Wilson rubbed Willow's belly. "They're right here."
The girls hurried over, huddling on either side of Willow, trying to get a listen.
"So cool!" Wendy squealed. "We're gonna be big sisters!"
"Eee! Another baby!" Abigail giggled. "We'll help a lot!"
"I know you two will." Willow brought her arms around them, sighing happily.
Edward smiled softly, squeezing Wilson's shoulder.
"I'm so glad for you both. Congrats Wilson."
Wilson had a touched look in his eyes.
"T-Thank you."
Cecelia leaned over, kissing Wilson the forehead before kissing his cheeks.
"You're going to be a great father. I mean, you already are to the twins but with this new baby you most certainly will be as well."
Wilson chuckled, getting a sheepish grin.
"I'll do my best."
"You'll do just fine."
"Well… There is something I will need help with." Wilson looked over to Edward. "I'd love to have the sheet music for The Scientific Symphony… If you could write it down and show me."
"Of course." Edward smiled. "I'd be honored, my boy."
"Thank you."
"Awww I can't feel any kicking." Wendy pouted.
Willow giggled.
"Not yet. Have to wait another month or so for that."
"Aww. Can't you use magic to make it happen faster?"
"Some things magic can't do." Wilson laughed. "But it's plenty of time to help make up the nursery… and some help decorating it."
"Ooo!"
"We wanna help!"
"By all means."
Edward chuckled, bringing his arm around Cecelia.
"Reminding you of anything, Cece?"
Cecelia nodded, tucking her head under his.
"It does. Reminds me of when I was pregnant with Wilson." She smiled, a nostalgic look coming to her eyes. "Remember how you kept listening for him those first few months?"
"I remember, just waiting to hear him… and scrambling to write a song for him."
"I think that's the craziest I ever saw a song make you."
"I just wanted it to be perfect. For my Little Wil."
Cecelia nuzzled him.
"And now look at him."
Edward kissed her head, looking to their son and his own little family.
"He's really turned into an amazing young man."
"He really has."
And we couldn't be prouder.
