Thomas and the maid

A Minor Incident

    It had been 6 months since I had given birth to Bella. Thomas went back to work 2 weeks after which had not been pleasant for me. Since he was gone during the day, I made him take the night shift which he was not impressed with. I secretly stayed awake to laugh at his frustration with changing diapers and feeding her. Meanwhile, the staff at the Abbey couldn't imagine Thomas as a father. He had wanted to show everyone the baby but I was being rather cautious with her. I considered her my miracle baby and didn't want to take any risks.
     For the next 10 days, the Crawleys were going to be away at Duneagle. Thomas had arranged to get some time off to be with Bella and I which I was so grateful for.
    On the second night that they were gone,I laid in bed while Thomas got into his pajamas.
     Thomas: You know that some of the servants are planning to go to the fair while the family is away at Duneagle?
     He looked back at me and I gave him the evil eye.
     Kimberly: Are you really considering leaving me all evening with Bella so you can go galavanting with Jimmy and the rest of the servants?
     Thomas: Of course not. I wanted you and Bella to come as well. She's old enough to enjoy it and I thought it would be a great way to introduce her to everyone.
     I paused and thought for a moment. Since Bella had started to finally have a somewhat normal sleeping schedule, I had much more energy lately. Plus I was sick of staring at the walls of our cottage.
    Kimberly: I actually like the idea.
    Thomas climbed into bed and kissed me.
    Thomas: Kimmy I know how hard it's been for you to be left alone with the baby. I would never take advantage and do something on my own.
    I smiled at him and kissed him again.
    Thomas: I guess you're still intrigued by the essence of Thomas Barrow.
    He gave me a wink and I started to laugh.
    Kimberly: And I see that your wit has started to decrease in your old age.
    We turned off the lamp and went to sleep.
    On that Friday, I made sure to select the cutest dress in my possession for Bella. I wanted her to make an adorable first impression which I knew would happen anyway. That evening, Thomas came by and changed into a suit and we headed to the fair. Thomas and I took turns pushing the pram since it was rather heavy to handle for me. When we arrived I saw Daisy and Ivy playing games and Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Patmore at a spice stall with Alfred. I decided to say hello to all of them and introduce them to the baby.
As I was talking with Mrs. Hughes I heard a loud commotion coming from behind me. I turned around and saw people getting ready to play tug of war. I saw Thomas and he motioned for me to come over. I walked over with Bella in my arms. The tug of war started. I pointed out Thomas to her and kept telling her that dada was pulling the rope. After a while, she started yelling out dada which at one point caught his attention. He looked over beaming and then went back to pulling. After a while, the Downton team finally won. Thomas came over. He kissed me and then the baby.
Thomas: I'm going to get some punch with Jimmy and then I'll be back.
Kimberly: Alright. I think I should probably feed the her. I'll be under the tent.
I went and sat down and took out a bottle for the baby. She calmly layed down and I fed her. At the table next to me was Mrs. Crawley and Dr. Clarkson who both said hello to the baby and I.
I was playing with the baby when all of a sudden, I saw Jimmy running towards Dr. Clarkson and Mrs. Crawley.
Jimmy: Dr! Dr. You've got to come quick!
Dr. Clarkson: What's wrong?
Jimmy: It's Thomas just come!
Dr. Clarkson and Mrs. Crawley ran after Jimmy. I found Mrs. Hughes and had her watch Bella. I ran as fast as I could towards where Jimmy was headed. We went under a bridge. As I got closer I saw Thomas sitting under the bridge. He was covered in blood. He already was bruised. He looked up at me. Dr. Clarkson examined him and made sure no bones were broken.
Alfred: How much did they get from you?
Thomas: Every penny I had.
Kimberly: But Thomas why would you get into a fight, it's not like you?
I saw Thomas look up at Jimmy and then he looked at me. Alfred helped him up and went with him in the car to help him get settled. I found Mrs. Hughes and the baby and walked home.
When I arrived back at the house, I immediately put Bella to bed so she wouldn't have to see her father in that state. I walked into our bedroom. Thomas was in his pajamas. His face was covered in scratches and dried blood. He tried to sit himself up but I could tell every movement was agony.
Kimberly: Thomas what could've possibly happened to make you get into a fight?
Thomas: I went with Jimmy because I could tell he had already had too much to drink. He wandered away from the others so I followed. When I got under the bridge a group of men were about to start taking shots at him so I made him leave and they got me instead.
I sat down beside him and kissed him.
Kimberly : You know I don't condone violence but this has made me love you even more. You should stay home for the next few days and then take it easy when you do go back to work.
Thomas: How is the baby?
Kimberly: She's asleep, thank Heaven.
Thomas: I don't mean to brag, but we really are doing this parenting thing well aren't we?
Kimberly: Well that's easy to say now. She can't talk back yet. Wait until we get to just 3 years old or when she attends school.
Thomas: We will have to up our game. Do you think we're up for it?
Kimberly: I think we could do anything we put our minds to.
We kissed.