'We're home!' called Caroline through the open front door. She then returned back down the steps and opened the passenger door, helping her new wife out 'Welcome home Mrs Elliott-McKenzie' she whispered before kissing the woman.
The newly formed family no longer resided at 'Conway Drive,' instead they had sold both their properties and bought a new residence that was just as grand (if not grander) than the previous family home; a three storey stone house with numerous living areas, a huge open plan kitchen and dining room and five ample sized bedrooms. Not to mention the sprawling bricked driveway and stunning rear garden. There was something about the house that echoed their personalities entirely.
William came running out of the entrance with Laurence on his back, before spinning in several circles and dropping the boy on the floor laughing. 'Hi Mum' he embraced his mother in a warming hug as he kissed her cheek. 'Did you have a good time?' he questioned.
'We'll tell you all about it once we get inside' she replied, lifting their cases out of the boot. Her eldest son, without hesitation, grabbed the cases and carried them inside. On his way he kissed Kate on the cheek, just as he had his mum. 'You're looking well Kate' his words were returned with her beautiful smile as she followed him indoors.
'Muuuuuuum! Did you get us presents?' asked Laurence cheekily as he ran into his mother's arms, nearly knocking her to the floor.
'I missed you too Laurence!' laughed the woman, kissing her sons head.
The newly married couple were curled up on the sofa together with the fire roaring lightly in front of them. The two boys topped and tailed on the opposite sofa whilst watching a film. William, ever the book worm, had his head stuck in a new novel; his ability to watch a film and read a book simultaneously continued to amaze his mother.
'When will we be seeing Roxy again, William?' enquired Kate, her head in Caroline's lap who stroked her Wife's hair softly.
William put the book down on his chest and ran his now spare hand through his ginger curls 'I'm driving to collect her tomorrow morning and then I thought, if it's okay with you both, we could stay here for a few days before heading back to uni'
The four of them knew it would be the last time they would be together before the arrival of the baby. Knowing how important both boys were in their lives they relished anytime they could spend with them. 'Absolutely! We'd love to see her, wouldn't we Caroline?'
Caroline broke her gaze from her beautiful wife to look at Will 'Of course, she's more than welcome here-'
'Ooooo' perked up Laurence 'Mum they'll have s-e-x!' to which his elder brother pulled the pillow from behind his head and lobbed it towards his face.
'Shut up you idiot!' the growing man retaliated. 'Unlike you and your immature friends, we haven't all got sex on the brain'
'Yes well' peering at the clock Caroline intervened 'I think it's time that you went to bed Laurence. As I recall you have a rugby match first thing tomorrow.' Throwing the pillow back at his brother he got up and went to leave the room, surprisingly without resistance. On his way he kissed both his mum and her wife on their cheeks.
'I'm off to bed as well' William headed for his parents and hugged them both 'I've got to be up early to beat the rush hour traffic to get Roxy'
'We'll see you both tomorrow evening then' Caroline stroked her son's cheek and kissed him
'Night William' responded Kate. 'Drive carefully'
As the living room door shut behind the last of the two boys Caroline released a large sigh and smiled at Kate 'I thought they were going to set up camp down here!' she teased. Caroline leant her head down and kissed her lady passionately and with ease. She had one hand behind Kate's head and the other placed carefully where their unborn child lay. Kate clung onto Caroline's arm and responded to the kiss. The older woman's hand wandered up the blossoming pregnant body to her ample breasts, where they sat; caressing every inch of skin.
'There's something about you Kate, something that leaves me wanting more' uttered Elliott in between kissing the other woman 'I've never felt such love or exquisite passion. My whole being tingles when you're near'
Kate traced Caroline's face with the tip of her index finger, biting her lip as she did so. 'And you, Caroline Elliott-McKenzie, are so beautifully magnificent. You make me happier than I can ever remember'
'You're going to be a brilliant mother, Kate' the tone of the conversation quickly changed 'I'll be right beside you through it all.' The pregnant woman had spoken her fears on numerous occasions, worried she wouldn't be good enough for their child. That in some way she would her family down and crumble beyond help.
'I know my beautiful girl' whispered Kate, cuddling each other 'I know'