Timothy
Since Dad and Mum came home nothing had been quite right. Both seemed to be working a lot especially with the rest of the travelers still en route by ship.
They were both very tired. It was not unusual for them to fall asleep in the sitting room at night even before Timothy's bedtime. He understood Dad falling asleep, because he was old, but not Mum.
Mum also had trouble recovering from what she was calling Cape Town tummy. She said they all had it at Hope Mission.
Mum and Dad had just told him that Mum's tummy trouble was something else all together. They called it a miracle and putting aside the fact that he thought it was gross, he was excited about the baby.
At breakfast the following day, he took one look at Mum to see that she was not feeling well again.
"It has been a few week since you've been home. Maybe Angela can go back to Granny's for a night. Then Mum could rest."
Dad responded first, " That might not be a bad idea. What do you think dear?"
Mum who look ready to run to the loo just nodded.
Granny
She was thrilled to get the call from Patrick. She had been keeping busy with bridge and visiting friends, but she had missed Timothy and Angela. An overnight was just what she needed. She would have to thank Timothy for suggesting the visit.
Patrick brought them over on Saturday morning. He stayed briefly explaining he had to go out on his rounds.
The children made themselves at home. She liked that they were so comfortable in her home. Angela was busy coloring, as she and Timothy talked.
"Do you think she thinks she is going to be here a long time?" Timothy asked.
"It is hard to say what goes on in her little head."
"She will probably cry when Dad comes to get us in the morning."
"No, I don't think so...not when she sees her M..um," she said whispering the 'um'.
"She probably won't come unless it is later."
"Will she be working? Your Dad said on his telephone call they were hoping to rest up."
"No she won't be working...I don't know if it is a secret."
"Timothy whatever are you talking about."
"She..she's sick in the morning."
"Sick in the morning, but I thought…"
"They said it is a miracle."
"Well, I supposed it must be...and they are both happy about this."
"Oh yes..you know Dad, he is over the moon...and Mum is too, but she is nervous."
"And you?"
"Aside from it being information that a teenager does NOT want to know about his Dad and Mum, I think it fabulous!"
"Well I think so too. I will be glad for another Grandchild," she smiled.
She really did think it was wonderful. She knew Patrick always wanted more children. Having a child with Shelagh, who he loves so dearly, will make him so happy.
Shelagh did come with Patrick for the children, but it was well past noon. She could not help noticing how radiant she looked.
"Oh Patrick, come give me a hug ," Granny said with a big smile.
Patrick whispered in her ear, " He told you didn't he?"
She responded, "I like miracles."
Shelagh was busy with Angela who had decided that she did not want to leave Granny's house.
"Angela if you want to come back you have to leave like a big girl," Timothy explained, " My mum taught me that when I was little."
"Yes she did," both Patrick and Granny said together.
The goodbye was not as sad. She had plans to make. In the morning she would need to get wool, she had lots of knitting to do.