(Chapter Five)
Names
The magnificent mountains sparkled in the early morning sun as Elizabeth made breakfast for Jack.
Jack nearly jumped down the stairs just as the pancakes were finished.
Elizabeth was serving fresh fruit, and Jack sat in his usual spot.
"So, I've been thinking," Jack announced energetically.
Elizabeth finished with the food and set it in front of Jack. She then sat down and gave him her full attention.
"Yes?" She knew he didn't need as answer to continue, but she felt the need to express her interest this time.
"We need to name our baby," Jack continued. "He – or she can't very well go without a name, now can he?"
"Jack, it's still months away," she reminded him.
"I know. I just want to be ready."
"We will be," she assured him.
"Well, can we at least go over a few names?" he pleaded.
"Very well," she obliged. "Let's see what ideas you have."
"Well if it's a boy, I thought of William," he began.
"Or Thomas," Elizabeth interrupted.
Jack nodded. "Have you been thinking about it too?" he asked her teasingly.
She gave a sheepish grin and a slight nod.
"So do you have a list of girl names too?" he added.
"Well not exactly a 'list'," Elizabeth protested.
"Let's see what you came up with," Jack enthused.
"Well, there's always Charlotte," Elizabeth started but was cut short.
"Or Grace," Jack offered.
There was silence as the two thought. "Well, we will have to agree on one eventually. Let's keep searching," Elizabeth said, and Jack agreed.