In the bedroom she glanced into the mirror and brushed her chestnut brown hair. When she changed clothes, she slipped into the sexiest nightgown she owned. The satin material clung to her figure and barely covered her hips. The lacy top and matching panties were certain to please her husband and she was even happier that she'd bought it on a whim. She'd been waiting for the perfect moment to wear it for the first time and what better occasion than the night of their son's first birthday? It was unconventional, perhaps but certainly an occasion to celebrate. However, when she emerged from the bathroom, she was disappointed to find that the bedroom was empty.
Curious, she crept into the hallway and made her way to the nursery. Opening the door just a crack, she smiled at the sight. Her heart warmed at the image of Niles sitting in the rocking chair sound asleep, holding their sleeping son in his arms. She walked into the room and carefully lifted David from Niles arms and then carried him to the crib.
"Goodnight sweetheart." She whispered, kissing his cheek once again. "Happy birthday."
She glanced at Niles and realized that she couldn't bear to wake him. And so she covered him with one of David's baby blankets and softly kissed his cheek. "Goodnight, Niles."
Back in their bedroom she climbed into bed and before long, her eyes closed.