Exploring the Past and Living the Present

by mlgummer

Once again I have to add Family as a third Genres because it plays such an important part in this story. Sequel to The Beginning of an Exploration. More information comes out about Miranda's past and how it has shaped her present life. Mirandy grows and we see that the Dragon Lady/Ice Queen does not always rule. She is just what most people expect and hence what they see.

45. The Baptisim

I don not own DWP I have just borrowed the characters for inspiration.

Miranda pulled up to the same small church Emily and Serena had been married in. Serena's family's small Catholic Church. When Miranda, Andy, and the girls walked into the church Serena, Emily and the Baby were already there. Serena's family was just beginning to trickle in. Nigel and John arrived not long after.

Nigel whispered into Six's ear, "I see someone had a good time last night." Andy stared at him. He smiled, "it shows." Andy blushed brightly.

Serena was holding the tiny infant who was dressed in a long silk and French lace baptismal gown. Andy fingered the delicate material. "This is just precious."

Serena smiled, "it is a family gown. I was baptized in it. So was my Mother, and Grandmother."

Andy looked at Serena with wide eyes. "That is so special."

Serena nodded. Miranda closely watch the exchange between the two women. There was so much that she had missed being away from her family and Andréa was bringing it all to her and Miranda was touched.

Miranda handed the small box to Emily. "It is for Isabella Mir. Open it we would like her to have it for the baptism."

Emily pulled an end of the small white ribbon and lifted the lid. "Miranda! It's beautiful." Emily pulled the tiny bracelet out of the box and showed it to Serena. A name bracelet. Isabella's name and the bracelet part was filled with tiny cut diamonds. Serena gasped. Emily placed it on the infant's tiny wrist. Everyone laughed as the child smiled.

"Bloody hell," Emily exclaimed.

Miranda smiled and stroked the infant's tiny arm. "That is my Goddaughter. You know the best."

Andy and Serena laughed.

The ceremony was short and simple just like Serena and Emily's wedding had been. Miranda held the infant while Andy caressed her head with a hand. The baby smiled as Miranda and Andréa confessed their devotion and protection for her. They had a small reception at a nearby restaurant compliments of Miranda.