Just a very short piece I stumbled upon. I saw no need to stretch it out into a longer chapter :)

Enjoy!

Summary: In which Belle smoothly announces their impending bundle.
Number of years married:
15
Sons:
5
Daughters:
2


~:~ An Interlude: Announcing Amelia ~:~

"What about a magnificent trip to Verona?" Gaston tempted, one foot on the grass and the other on the first step. He echoed his eldest daughter's words when he heard her speaking to her friend Ruby.

"Verona," she repeated with a light chuckle. She folded her arms across her chest – teasing in her eyes. "Tempting, my soldier. But we'll have to do it later in the year, whenever your daughter decides she wants out."

"My daughter," he snorted, an amused grin on his face. Julia was nearly thirteen, what could she possibly- Then his smile faded a little to a look of surprise. He paused on the doorstep when she walked inside. "My daughter?" he repeated.

She nodded. "Yes, though I hope she takes pity on her father and does not wear me down too much. We're getting old, Gaston." She smiled – watching his features settle into a look of awe for a long moment.

Then his mouth turned upward in a wide smile. He stepped closer and kissed her then gave her a stern look. "How can you possibly know it's going to be girl?"

"I just do," she grinned. She draped her arms over his shoulders.

He chuckled, "Oh, don't give my genes ideas, Belle."

She playfully rolled her eyes and kissed him.


On a much serious note, I do hope all of you are keeping well and staying safe during these times! *hugs electronically - because, you know, distance*