AN- Ok so I didn't realize that I forgot to upload the actual finale so here it is! 2 comments and I will upload an epilogue!
Shem stroked my hair as I held our new son. My labor was only a few hours and it only took a few pushes for Thaddeus to arrive. He looked just like Shem, and Elijah, dark hair, dark eyes, and strong bone structure.
"Can I hold him mama?" Naomi asked me.
"Yes but you need to hold his head." I replied, handing Naomi her new brother.
"He is so tiny mother." Elijah said, holding Thaddeus's little hand.
"And he looks like you papa." Evi put in.
"You are very quiet Adah, is everything alright?" I asked my eldest daughter.
"I was hoping it would be another sister." She said.
"That would be better but Thaddy is little enough to put a dress on." Naomi commented.
"He will not be called Thaddy nor will he wear a dress." Shem said strictly. "Now children it is time for bed, mother is tired."
Shem took Thaddeus from Naomi and put him in a cradle while mother ushered the other children to bed. Getting into bed, Shem wrapped his arms around me and kissed my forehead.
"You did wonderful today Ila, he is perfect." He whispered into my ear.
"I'm glad you like him because he is the last one I am having." I replied.
"I don't believe that." Shem said. "In a few years you will want more."
"Just because his labor and birth was fast does not mean it was painless Shem. Now I want to get some sleep before Thaddeus needs a feeding." I told him.
"I love you Ila." Shem said with a soft kiss on the lips.
"I love you too Shem." I replied.
Right after we lost Asher, I never thought I could love another child but as soon as I held Thaddeus in my arms and saw his beautiful face, I knew I was wrong. Thaddeus will never replace in any way replace Asher, but he did fill a gap in all of our hearts.
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