Slightly mature content. I was recently asked to continue embarrassing Tim.

Timothy

He was having trouble falling asleep. He had read some of his book for awhile and then tossed and turned. He blamed his Dad for having him go to bed too early. He was certain that his lack of sleep was not due to excitement about tomorrow being Easter.

He was glad that there would be chocolate eggs in the morning left by the bunny, but he was too old to be kept awake by the thought of sweets. Angela on the other hand couldn't talk of anything but the bunny.

He decided to creep downstairs for a glass of water.

Shelagh

It was getting late. She had finally gotten Teddy settled in his cot for what she hoped would be a decent stretch and then they had put out the eggs for the morning.

"Too bad the Easter Bunny does not do the job himself in this house," Shelagh commented.

"Oh it's fun. I always love all the secrets we have a parents," Patrick responded as he came up behind Shelagh and held her around the waist.

Turning her around he said, "Happy almost Easter Darling." He then kissed her in a way that they have not had a lot of time for lately.

He continued to hold her and his hand ran up and down to take in some of her curves as he continued, "You know the rabbit is a sign of fertility. I think I know how we can celebrate Easter privately."

Shelagh was about to respond that fertility was the last thing that they needed, when they heard…

"Dad! Right here in the sitting room! Mum! You let him...him!"

"Tim. I thought you were in bed," Patrick said.

"I'm sure you did. What would you have done next if I hadn't come down for some water."

"Timothy darling.." Shelagh started, but really had no idea what to say.

"Mum don't say anything that will be more embarrassing than this already is."

"I'm going upstairs then, Goodnight," she attempted to approach Tim with a kiss or pat, but he backed away. She knew he was growing up, but he had always allowed he to be a bit affectionate with him.

Patrick

Patrick was slightly irritated, to be interrupted by his son who most likely ruined the mood that he was working to create. With a newborn, he had to try a lot harder than before. He understood, but he loved and wanted his wife.

"Tim, we really weren't doing anything."

"That's not what it looked like to me. You looked like you were doing what all the boys talk about at school. It is embarrassing to have you acting like teenagers.

"See Tim, that is where you are wrong it is those teenagers that are acting like married adults. You've been to the mother and baby home, you know what happens to kids who have sex."

"Dad! I can't believe you just said that!"

"What? Oh! Well what do the kids call it anyways...They don't say they jumped in the backseat of the car and have 'intercourse' or 'marital relations' do they?"

"It doesn't mean I want to talk about it with you, let alone SEE it!"

"Tim, we're married. Whether you like it or not, it is what people do. Nonnatus House would have no work to do if they didn't. The birth of babies has effected this family for years. I know when it was just me and you, they kept me away from you. They have certainly kept me from sleeping more nights than I care to think about...and I don't mean you, Angela and Teddy. All those babies only get here one way. It is a fact of life. It is meant for married adults and any kids your age should not be bragging about it. It is disrespectful to the girl involved and it is one sure way to ruin your future."

"I know Dad. I just came down for water, not a lecture on virtue from you!" he said with a sour note, which Patrick interpreted as Tim thought his father had no virtue.

Patrick sighed and said, "Goodnight son."

Upstairs Patrick could tell that Shelagh was almost asleep. He thought, that boy owes me for ruining my plans. Then he thought about how much he loved his confused teenager.

Timothy

Tim was determined to forget about what he saw last night. Mum and Dad were back to normal, just a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Chocolate, Timfee, chocolate! Bunny! Bunny chocolate!"

I guess 'it' had affected his life. Some girl when she was his age now had given them Angela and now they had Teddy. A long time ago, his mummy and dad loved each other and they had him. Maybe it wasn't so bad, as long as he doesn't have to see them doing it...and hopefully they are done with having babies, he sighed and smiled at his family.