Chapter 17

After having pulled into the parking lot of the apartment complex, Andrew stopped the car. He went around and, like the gentleman he was,

opened Margaret's door, gingerly took her right hand in his, and helped her out of the car. Afterwards, he opened the back door, unbuckled the

carseat, and gently lifted their son out and into his arms.

He leaned down close, and whispered "Hey Joshua, we're home" before giving him a kiss,and carefully placing him in Margaret's arms.

Just as he closed the door, they heard the sound of another car not too far off. They turned around, and saw his mom, dad, and

grandmother pulling in and getting out.

They chatted for a few minutes before starting to head inside. They opened the door, walked in, and set everything down. Andrew wrapped

an arm around Margaret's right shoulder. "Welcome home" he said, placing a little kiss on her forehead, and then leaning down and doing the

same with Joshua.

After Andrew and Margaret had gotten everything put away, and they all had checked out the new nursery, they headed back into the

livingroom and talked for a little while--before they knew it, 2 hours had passed--it was now was a little past 12:30 pm.

"Well, I really wish we could stay longer and spend more time with all of you, but we really do have to go. Our plane leaves here at 1:30" Joe

said.

"Yes, but we'll be visiting alot more often now because of our new grandson" Grace replied, smiling, looking over at the baby.

"Allright, well it was really great seeing you guys. You know you're free to come visit whenever you can" Margaret said.

As soon as all the goodbyes had been said and hugs had been given, Joe, Grace, and Annie waved one last goodbye, and left.

Andrew and Margaret sat down on the couch, little Joshua, wide awake, in Andrew's arms. Margaret swung both legs up on the couch,

layed her left hand on the baby, and then leaned her head on Andrew's shoulder.

"You know, I never really paid attention to this until now, but your dad and Gammy were right--he does look just like you" she said, looking down

and smiling.

"Yeah, you know, now that I look a little closer, he really does"

"Well, I wouldn't have it any other way"

They looked at each other, and then leaned in for another kiss. After parting, they both looked down and smiled lovingly and adoringly

at Joshua. Life was good--they had each other, they had their son---how could their life possibly get any better?

Note: Sorry this chapter was so short, and if it's not as good as some of the others.. Lately, I've been having trouble figuring out how to go on.

I will try and do better from here on out.