"Jack's home early" Kate said noting Sergeant out in the field with Gracie when they walked home that afternoon.
"I wonder why" Elizabeth shrugged as Jack came from the barn greeting them with a smile.
"Hi, there you are I thought you would never come home." Jack went to greet them giving Elizabeth a quick kiss.
"Why are you home early?" Kate asked.
"You know Mr Woodson got his new flock of chickens in, and after the work I did on his barn last spring he wanted to give me a few." Jack said with a grin.
"We got chickens?" Kate asked grinning.
"Actually, not yet, we have something a little more fluffy." Jack pushed open the door leading the girls over to a little box in the corner.
"Chicks!" Kate gasped as six little yellow chicks sat nestled in a little box full of hay.
"They will be chickens come spring time, we should be up to our ears in eggs by then" Jack said.
"Oh, hi little ones" Kate whispered running a finger over some of the soft yellow heads as they softly cheeped.
"I know we didn't talk about chicks but I figured this way they would be friendlier for they grew up with us, we got some chickens when I was young and they used to chase Tom and I around the yard. And they were free." Jack said putting his arm around Elizabeth.
"No, that's wonderful, and your right. They are very cute" Elizabeth smiled. Jack reached down gently picking one up and putting it in the palm of her hand.
"I don't think I ever ever felt anything so soft" Kate grinned.
"I'll have so start working on a chicken coop. They can live in the barn this winter but once they are full grown they will need to be out in the yard by May." Jack smiled petting the little chick who had fallen asleep curled up in Elizabeth's hands.
"Do they have names?" Kate asked.
"Yes, chick 1 through 6" He chuckled.
"Oh they need proper names!" Kate shook her head.
"I agree" Elizabeth nodded.
"Well they are to young to tell apart still, maybe when they get their adult fathers in it will be easier and then you can name them."
"Alright, hi chicks, just wait until Rip sees you" Kate said making them laugh.
"Your quiet tonight" Jack said softly putting down his book as he glanced up at Elizabeth who sat at her type writer seeming to be doing more daydreaming them writing.
"Mmmm, long day I suppose" Elizabeth sighed getting up from her desk and going to join Jack on the sofa by the fire.
"Oh yeah, kids drive you crazy today?" Jack smiled wrapping his arm around her as she tucked herself into his chest.
"No, they were good today, just thinking." Elizabeth shook her head watching the flames jump in the fire. Her mind had felt like it was out of her head all afternoon if she was being honest.
"Anything I can help with?" Jack asked, concern in his voice. Elizabeth glanced over at Kate who was doing her homework in the kitchen paying them no attention.
"Just thinking about how much we will have come spring time. The chicken coops, and you want to plant the apple trees and the vegetable garden.." Elizabeth listed off everything they had planned feeling overwhelmed.
"Well, the chicken coop we need, but I was going to start on that now. Build it in the barn this winter so there will be plenty of time for that. Abigail offered to help put the garden in as well. But if you think it's to much we can put off the apple trees until next spring. Your right there is no reason to work ourselves to the bone our first spring here. We have many many years of living in this house to do everything we want. And luckily we both have jobs so we aren't farming for our lively hoods." Jack pointed out gently.
"Your right, it was silly of me, you have wanted apple trees for as long as I can remember we should certainly put those in. I guess I am just feeling a little like I wish we could start now and not have to wait out the winter" Elizabeth offered him a gentle smile.
"Me too, but we just moved in, let's not rush it ok. There will be plenty of time to do everything we want." Jack returned her smile.
"Of course" Elizabeth nodded softly thinking it might be a little late to be talking about this.
"You sure thats it? You don't seem entirely yourself." Jack glanced down at her again running his hand up and down her arm gently.
"Of course, I'm just tired, I think I might be coming down with the cold some of the little children have. Abigail is coming over for a visit tomorrow I'm sure a nice rest and chat with her will do the trick." Elizabeth said not looking up at him this time.
"Good, let me know if you start to feel worse."
"I will" Elizabeth assured him curling back into his side.
Jack had to work Saturday, as he did once a month. But Elizabeth didn't feel the disappointment she usually did knowing he would be gone most of the day. She needed time with Abigail that fact made even more certain as she made breakfast trying to hold her breath. Jack came in from the yard with the water pail full setting it next to her.
"Kate is feeding Gracie and Sargent and she will be in, breakfast almost ready?" Jack asked.
"Just about" Elizabeth forced a smile.
"Want me to finish?" Jack gave her a questioning look.
"If you don't mind terribly, I forgot I have to water the tomatoes it has been so dry!" Elizabeth said quickly handing him the spoon and hurrying out the back door taking deep gulps of the fresh air. Walking to the other side of the house so Jack couldn't see her through the window. Kate came walking up from the barn watching her.
"Is breakfast ready?"
"Yes I was just coming to find you, let's eat so Jack isn't late" Elizabeth ushered her back into the front door as Jack was setting the table.
"Thank you for finishing breakfast" Elizabeth gave him a kiss before sitting down at the table. The fresh air had helped with the smell, but the look of the bacon was still making her stomach roll.
"This is good, is this from the pig Mr. Rollands had?" Kate asked taking a bite.
"Yes, he's raising another this year. Asked me if I wanted one too. I thought about it." Jack nodded as Elizabeth slid a piece of bacon off her plate offering it to Rip under the table. The dog near bit her fingers off but luckily he chewed quietly.
"Oh we should get a pig!" Kate cried.
"I figured you would not be such a fan of the idea when it came time to saluter it next fall" Jack said as Kate made a face of horror.
"You can't kill it!" She cried.
"And that's why I decided not to get the pig." Jack chuckled
"Elizabeth we should get some goats right or sheep?" Kate said.
"Sheep can be very smelly" Elizabeth shook her head trying to breath through her mouth as her stomach rolled more violently.
"how's the bacon? I didn't burn it did I?" Jack asked.
"Oh no, it's very good." Elizabeth nodded forcing a tiny bite into her mouth.
"Good, listen I have to go, but I will be home for supper" Jack said raising from his seat.
"Have a good day, be safe" Elizabeth said as Jack bent to kiss her gently.
"Bye Jack" Kate called, he waved to her as he left closing the door behind him.
"You didn't tell him you are feeling sick" Kate said turning to Elizabeth as soon as he was gone.
"I don't know what your talking about" Elizabeth said taking a long sip of water to get the taste out of her mouth. Kate looked her in the eye chewing off a big piece of bacon and Elizabeth shivered back a wave of nausea
"mmmhmmm" Kate just raised her eyebrows getting up and clearing both their plates.
"I will make you some tea" Kate said putting the teapot on the stove.
"Thank you Katie" Elizabeth sighed giving her a smile going to sit by the open window.
"Kate, can you bring in some more water please?" Elizabeth called out the back window as Kate was in the yard playing with Rip and Gracie.
"it's out already?" Kate asked
"Yes. Will you go to the creek and get it? I don't want to drain the well until Jack has fixed it. Take Rip with you, you can play for a while, we don't need it this minute" Elizabeth called.
"Alright" Kate called walking up to the back steps and grabbing a water bucket Elizabeth watched her go out the back gate and down the path to the creek knowing she now had extra time because Kate would stay and play with the fish and put her feet in.
"Are you going to tell me why your trying to get rid of your sister now?" Abigail asked drawing Elizabeth's attention back to the kitchen.
"I don't know what your talking about?" Elizabeth said putting the tea kettle on the table as Abigail glanced at the full water bucket by the door and raised an eyebrow at Elizabeth.
"Alright maybe I was" Elizabeth sighed taking a sip of the tea not sure if her stomach was upset because of nerves or something else. She got up emptying the bucket outside before Kate realized the same thing.
"Elizabeth you know you can talk to me about anything." Abigail said gently.
"Of course, you are my most dearest friend. I supposed, I need some advice." Elizabeth sighed figuring she should just get right to it.
"Of course" Abigail said setting her cup down.
"How did you know, when you were first with child?" Elizabeth asked. She watched Abigail suppress a smile but her eyes were still twinkling.
"Well, I felt a sickness that was hard to explain, I knew I wasn't sick but I didn't feel myself. I was also so tired I was wanting to go to bed right after dinner and a few times I fell asleep doing the laundry in the middle of the day. I was worried a first but then I missed my time of the month and I figured that must be it." Abigail said
"I have been so tired. I almost fell asleep during lessons yesterday. I don't know what's wrong with me." Elizabeth sighed.
"I think you do otherwise you wouldn't have asked me." Abigail smiled at her.
"It could be anything, I did some reading and there are many reasons for a monthly to be late.
"Elizabeth why don't you go see Faith and get your answer instead of wondering for days." Abigail asked gently.
"I suppose that I am a bit afraid." Elizabeth whispered looking down at her tea.
"Of which answer?"
"Maybe a bit of both." Elizabeth glanced up and Abigail gave her a kind smile.
"You are just going to drive yourself crazy wondering. What does Jack say?"
"Oh I haven't said anything to Jack!" Elizabeth cried.
"I think you need to go see Faith, then you will know either way and have some piece of mind and be able to talk to Jack about it." Abigail offered.
"I'm not worried about Jack. He will be so happy, I suppose it's more of my own worry." Elizabeth whispered.
"Well maybe you should go see if there is anything to worry about." Abigail said gently. Elizabeth sighed but nodded.
"I might just go now, mine as well get it over with." Elizabeth nodded.
"You go, I'll tell Kate you went to bring some lunch to Jack and her and I will make some cookies." Abigail offered.
Not an hour later Abigail and Kate turned as Elizabeth walked back into the house.
"hi, we made cookies, chocolate chip your favorite…" Kate said turning back to the bowl. Abigail searched Elizabeth's face with a question on her own. Elizabeth bit back a smile as she gave a small nod.
Oh! Welcome home!" Abigail cried rushing over and gathering Elizabeth into a big hug as Elizabeth laughed.
"She wasn't even gone that long." Kate said watching them clearly confused.
"Those cookies smell good can I help?" Elizabeth asked as she and Abigail turned back to Kate.
"Why don't you go put your feet up, these are just about to go into the oven." Abigail shooed Elizabeth out of the kitchen.
"Alright, Elizabeth laughed to excited to argue with Abigail. She sunk into the sofa closing her eyes. She never felt so many emotions in her whole life. Most of all she just couldn't wait for Jack to come home this evening.
The sun was setting as Elizabeth stood along the dirt path she knew Jack always took home from town. She was hoping to catch him before he got home so they could talk alone for a while. Elizabeth already knew her sister was suspicious of her actions today but she would worry about that later. Jack's red surge appeared as the bells over the church chimed five times.
"Hello, this is a nice surprise!" He smiled when he saw Elizabeth waiting to meet him. He bent to kiss her taking off his hat so it didn't hit her forehead.
"How was your day?" Elizabeth asked beaming at him when he straightened up again.
"Long, how was yours, are you feeling better?" Jack asked rubbing her cheek with his thumb.
"You knew I was poorly this morning?" Elizabeth asked surprised.
"Of course I did."
"Well I am much better now." Elizabeth said.
"Good" Jack smiled taking her hand he started home but she stopped him pulling him back.
"Take a walk with me?" She asked using the line they often did with each other. Jack smiled offering her his arm and she held it tightly warding off the cool fall evening air.
"Is there a reason for this walk?" Jack asked after they had walked a few minutes in silence.
"I just wanted to spend some time with you, and the fresh air helps settle my stomach." Elizabeth sighed. Jack stopped, untangling her from his arm and putting both his hands on her shoulders to look into her eyes.
"I thought you said you were better?" He asked looking worried.
"I am, but Faith says it will come and go for a few weeks." Elizabeth shrugged. She wanted to burst out laughing for poor Jack looked so confused. Jack for his part was searching her face for some kind of answer the twinkle in her eye throwing him off to any real ailment.
"Well then you should be in bed! Did you tell her your not even eating enough to keep a bird alive the past few day…" Jack started.
"I'll gain weight soon enough I'm sure" Elizabeth shrugged and Jack look appalled at the calm look on her face getting him even more worked up.
"Well I don't see how! If your sick you should be in bed. Rosemary or Florence can take over teaching for a few days. I mean goodness Elizabeth, you work yourself to the bone everyday, I saw you falling asleep doing the sewing yesterday after dinner, why didn't you say something!" Jack was getting all worked up and Elizabeth was having trouble holding back her laugh.
"Jack! Faith said it's all normal for the first few weeks, things like energy and appetite come back when the baby gets a little bigger" Elizabeth chuckled.
"Well I don't see what Faith could know about this! Did you tell her you…Baby?" Jack started rambling again but stopped short as what Elizabeth had told him sunk in. His eyes grew wide as he searched her face, his mouth dropped open and she thought for the rest of her life she would remember that look as she felt herself laughing and crying at the same time.
"Baby?" Jack asked again in a whisper as if he was afraid to believe her.
"Yes" she nodded.
"Your..we're, you.." He was stuttering as she laughed wiping her eyes.
"Jack your not making sense" She giggled.
"We're having a baby?" He asked still sounding like he didn't believe it.
"Faith said in April." Elizabeth nodded. She suddenly jumped as Jack let out a whoop. He threw his hat in the air letting out a yell as he grabbed Elizabeth around the waist lifting her off her feet swinging her around.
"Jack this isn't helping my nausea!" Elizabeth yelled but she was laughing so much she couldn't care.
"I love you so much Elizabeth" He cried as she smiled and his hat landed somewhere on the grass next to them.
"I love you too" Elizabeth sighed as he pulled her in for a kiss, his arms curling around her waist pulling her tight against him.
"A baby…" Jack laughed his eyes never leaving her's. In that moment Elizabeth could swear the rest of the world disappeared and it was just the two of them and this joy she wasn't even sure she knew how to put into words.
"A baby" Elizabeth whispered, the nausea that had been present all day was now overtaken by the butterflies and giddiness she was feeling as Jack's arms wrapped around her.
"Hi baby" He whispered suddenly sinking to his knees in the dirt holding her waist staring at her stomach as if he could see the baby through her skin and shirt.
"Jack" Elizabeth shook her head smiling as she ran her fingers through his hair.
"Elizabeth, I think you just made me the happiest man alive. I love you." Jack sighed standing again and pulling her into him.
"I can't wait to see you be a father Jack." Elizabeth smiled.
"A baby" Jack said again still trying to wrap his head around it as he placed his hand on her still very flat stomach. She had taken off her corset as soon as Faith had confirmed the pregnancy and Jack's hand was warm on her belly where she imagined the baby was growing.
"Did I tell you how much I love you?" Jack asked a huge grin on his face and his eyes welling up just enough that had anyone else been around, only Elizabeth would know him well enough to notice.
"I believe a few times in the last minute" Elizabeth laughed, her own emotions at the surface after seeing his.
"Get used to it love, I don't plan on ever stopping" Jack smiled kissing her again.
"Come on, let's go get some supper." Elizabeth smiled as he took her hand and they walked back to the house.
"Hi, there you are, I set the table and finished dinner." Kate said looking up from her homework as Elizabeth and Jack came into the house holding hands.
"Thank you sweetie" Elizabeth gave her a smile as Kate watched them both closely.
"Are you hungry? We should eat." Jack said pulling out a chair and ushering Elizabeth into it pushing her in when she sat down.
"The stew is warm, and I put the butter on the bread" Kate said joining them at the table.
"This looks wonderful" Jack gave her a smile sitting down last as he always did.
"Oh the water pitcher" Elizabeth said starting to stand.
"No! No I will get it, you sit I got it!" Jack cried jumping up so fast Kate jumped out of her skin frowning at him. Elizabeth held back a giggle as Jack quickly returned to the table pouring her a big glass.
"How was school today?" Jack asked Kate as he took a spoonful of stew watching Elizabeth out of the corner of his eye.
"Umm it's Saturday." Kate said.
"What? Oh of course, how was your day?" Jack asked.
"Fine, Rip and I played for a while out by the pond. And Abigail and I made cookies while Elizabeth brought you lunch." Kate said.
"Good, good." Jack nodded distracted.
"By the way Elizabeth what did you bring him lunch in? Both lunch pails were here?" Kate said glancing at the hook where they hung.
"Oh, my basket. It was a short walk I figured it would stay hot" Elizabeth shrugged.
"Mmhhmm" Kate nodded glancing at Elizabeth's basket that had stood by the door all afternoon.
"How is this? Do you want something else?" Jack asked watching Elizabeth work her spoon around her bowl for a few minutes not taking a bite.
"I might just have some bread tonight. I'm not feeling very hungry." Elizabeth sighed taking a piece of bread hoping the more bland food would settle her stomach.
"Here have mine" Jack said quickly handing her his piece of bread.
"There's a whole loaf" Kate said confused glancing back at the stove.
"Right, of course I will get it!" Jack jumped up again as Elizabeth hid a giggle over Kate's confused face.
"Is he acting weird?" Kate whispered to Elizabeth.
"It has been in interesting day" Elizabeth told Kate gently as Jack joined them at the table placing the whole loaf of bread in front of Elizabeth.
"Hey, can we talk about something?" Elizabeth asked later that night finding Kate outside on the back porch.
"Is it about how strange you and Jack have been acting?" Kate smirked as Elizabeth wrapped her shawl around her sitting next to Kate on the bench placing a blanket over both of them.
"It is" Elizabeth gave her a smile.
"You don't have to tell me you know. You guys are adults and married and you have secrets and thats fine with me." Kate said holding up her hands as Jack came to lean in the open doorway watching them.
"Thank you, but this is something we both really want you to know. It's important to all of us." Elizabeth said.
"And we are probably going to need your help" Jack added with a smile.
"But it's still a secret so just keep it to yourself for now, or Abigail, she knows." Elizabeth nodded.
"What is it?" Kate asked confused. Elizabeth looked up at Jack with a smile.
"Jack and I… we're going to have a baby." Elizabeth said softly. Kate looked between Jack and Elizabeth before letting out a squeal of delight making Elizabeth cover her mouth in a giggle.
"A baby! An actual baby? I'm going to be an aunt!" Kate asked jumping off the bench.
"Yes" Elizabeth smiled.
"That's amazing! Elizabeth oh my goodness!" Kate cried throwing her arms around her sister then running to hug Jack then going back to hug Elizabeth.
"We are very excited" Jack smiled as she settled back into her seat.
"How are you feeling?" Kate asked
"Mostly good, a little sick but so far nothing I can't handle" Elizabeth said.
"Well I can help out! Truly, I can do the cooking if the food makes you sick, and I can do the gardening too.." Kate said.
"Thank you, and we appreciate that, but you truly don't need to. We will take your help, but Jack and I are not expecting you to do anything more then you do now." Elizabeth said gently.
"That's right, you live with us because we want you here and you are a part of our family, not to be our cook or gardener." Jack nodded.
"Ok, but I do want to help out" Kate said.
"And we appreciate that and are grateful for that." Elizabeth smiled.
"You can help me next weekend, I have been putting off painting the spare bedroom to finish the stables. But I think this means we need to get to that room before winter so we can have the windows open to air it out. At least finish the painting, which I don't want Elizabeth anywhere near the smell. You up for that next Saturday? We can kick Elizabeth out for the day and have some fun." Jack smiled as Kate grinned.
"Yes!" She smiled.
"Excuse me? Do I get a say?" Elizabeth pretended to be offended.
"No my love, you just sit here and look pretty and rest, let us do all the work, come on Kate let's go see how much paint we will need" Jack smiled bending to peck Elizabeth on the lips before heading inside.
"Do I at least get a say in the color?" Elizabeth laughed.
"Don't worry, I will make sure he doesn't go to crazy." Kate smiled
"What would I do without you?" Elizabeth laughed.
"Be bored and lonely your whole life" Kate smiled making Elizabeth laugh again as Kate followed Jack into the house. Elizabeth heard them talking upstairs as she looked up at the stars placing her hand on her flat belly.
"Oh little one, what are we going to do with those two" She sighed.
"Morning" Kate smiled walking into the cafe early before church. Lately the cafe had been busy and Abigail took all the help she could get. Kate had started working there on weekends and a few afternoons after school. Abigail insisted on paying her for her work and Jack had opened Kate an account at the bank where she had started to save some of her own money.
"Morning sweetheart, can you start the coffee?" Abigail asked giving her a smile from the stove.
"Mom, can I play baseball with Robert after church?" Cody asked hopping down the stairs.
"As long as you change out of your church cloths first, and your home for dinner." Abigail said.
"Ok" Cody smiled grabbing a biscuit and going out the cafe to help set the tables.
"What do you want for dinner tonight Kate?"
"Elizabeth has been only eating bread and broth lately, maybe some nice soup will be better for her." Kate said with a little shrug.
"Oh? My I wonder where her appetite has gone…" Abigail said turning back to the stove not looking at Kate. Kate smirked glancing at Abigail making sure Cody wasn't in the room.
"She told me you know." Kate laughed a little. Abigail let out a squeal of excitement as she hurried to Kate throwing her arms around her.
"I was so afraid I would give it away! She wanted to tell you yesterday but I know she wasn't sure! Oh sweetie I am so happy for you all!" Abigail cried hugging Kate to her as they both laughed.
"Me too. I'm excited. And they are so happy. I have never seen Jack smiled so hard for so long in all my life. I would bet he smiled in his sleep all last night." Kate said making Abigail chuckle.
"Elizabeth want's to wait until she tells anyone else. I can't wait for her to send the telegram home. Julie will probably scream so loud we will be able to hear her from here." Kate smiled.
"I don't doubt it." Abigail laughed.
"The baby is coming in spring time, that feels like a long time to wait."
"Well it will go by fast, you will see. There is a lot to do before a baby come." Abigail assured her.
"I should think so. Elizabeth fell asleep early and Jack was up half the night making lists." Kate said.
"That sounds like Jack." Abigail smiled.
"They are both so happy." Kate sighed.
"With good reason! A Baby is such a blessing especially one that will be so surrounded by love. Come on let's get breakfast going so we aren't late for Church." Abigail smiled. Kate nodded heading into the dining room to start taking orders.
Elizabeth woke up Monday morning feeling awful before she even opened her eyes. She gave a little sigh rolling to curl up against Jack, surprised when her arm ended up around his knees, and her forehead on his hip. She opened one eye seeing him sitting against the head board watching her.
"Why are you watching me sleep?" She muttered closing her eyes again as Jack reached down taming her slept on curls.
"Because your so pretty" Jack whispered as Elizabeth sighed again trying to keep the nausea at bay, she knew it would just get worse once she stood up. It had been getting increasingly worse the past few days.
"How are you feeling?" Jack asked softly, tucking the warm blanket around her more.
"Not so great." Elizabeth whispered with a little smile.
"I'm sorry, can I get you anything?" Jack lovingly rubbed her back.
"I just need to be still for a few minutes"
"Well, I will go make breakfast and get everything ready, you can stay as long as you need. Want me to bring you up some tea?" Jack asked standing up.
"Jack, you can't do this for the next few months" Elizabeth said gently.
"I can and I will if that's what you need. You take care of yourself and that baby and I will take care of you and everything else." Jack said firmly bending to kiss her forehead.
"I would argue with you but I don't have it in me" Elizabeth muttered rolling into his pillow and closing her eyes.
"Good! You get some more rest" Jack smiled heading into the kitchen were Kate was coming out of her bedroom.
"Good Morning, I'm making breakfast, what would you like?" Jack greeted her.
"Is Elizabeth sick?" Kate asked with a frown.
"Morning sickness, the longer she can stay in bed the better I think, would you start the water? I want to bring her some tea." Jack said.
"Sure" Kate nodded filling the teapot and putting it on the stove.
"Let's see, bacon? Eggs?" Jack asked.
"Eggs and toast. I can talk to Abigail maybe she can make some muffins or something we can have on hand for the next few days. I know Elizabeth must have fought you about making breakfast while she stays in bed." Kate offered lighting the stove.
"She didn't fight hard which leads me to believe she is feeling even worse then she is letting on." Jack sighed cracking some eggs into the pan.
"Must be, hopefully it goes away soon." Kate nodded pulling out a loaf of bread and handing it to him.
"Well until it does I would like to have her doing as little as possible." Jack said.
"Agreed. I'll come home right after school and make dinner tonight. I'll convince her to go visit Abigail after school. Why don't you pick her up there after work and I will have dinner done." Kate offered.
"Thank you, that would be wonderful Kate I really appreciate you helping out around here so much." Jack gave her a warm smile.
"Hey, you and me are a team now right? We have to take care of her." Kate said making Jack grin.
"We are in this together partner." Jack smiled as the tea kettle started to whistle.
"I'll bring her her tea, and then feed the horses if you bring her breakfast when its ready?" Kate asked.
"Go team" Jack agreed with a laugh as Kate climbed the stairs nudging the door to Jack and Elizabeth's room open.
"Hey, I have tea for you." Kate said softly as Elizabeth slowly lifted her head.
"Hi, this is a nice surprise, I wasn't expecting you." Elizabeth smiled sitting up as Kate handed her the teacup.
"Jack said you were not feeling well, do you need to cancel school today?" Kate asked.
"No, it will go away, tea will help thank you, come here come sit with me." Elizabeth slid over patting her side of the bed as Kate sank down next to her.
"I miss you sometimes, you have become so grown up lately." Elizabeth sighed.
"Your the one who got married and is having a baby." Kate teased putting her head on Elizabeth's shoulder.
"You know your always going to be my girl right? No matter what, I don't want you to fall through the cracks with all of this." Elizabeth said softly.
"Oh boy this must be the hormonal thing Abigail was talking about." Kate smirked. Elizabeth made a face and reached out to playfully swat at Kate's arm.
"Hey hey! That's not being a team player." Jack said playfully frowning at Kate as he came in with a tray of food.
"Jack! I am perfectly capable of eating breakfast at the table!" Elizabeth cried.
"Well, humor me then." Jack shrugged setting it down in front of her.
"I better go take care of the horses and get ready for school" Kate smiled standing up again.
"Hey, I love you, even when your annoying." Elizabeth called after her making Kate smile.
"I love you too." Kate laughed going down the stairs.
I'm trying guys I swear but clearly this story is no where near done and I am leaving in 4 days! I won't be totally MIA but updates won't be daily like they have been. I'm going to rush as much as I can out before I go, I do have long flights and car rides to write and I'll post when I have Wifi. I love this story to much to abandon it so I promise it will be finished. Also to the reviewer who said the chapters were better now that it was 100% me. Thank you for that! I was not sure if I was continuing to live up to what it was because I was only adding little parts on my own before, but I wanted to follow the show as closely as I could. I'm glad that it's not totally sucking now that I am 100% on my own.
