When Love Calls

Chapter 47

"It's been almost two years since my baby boy was born. We're having a birthday party this weekend for him, it's crazy so think that he's already this big. We did end up moving into our house that August which is absolutely perfect. I love living on our land after what felt like forever. The school year was good and I'm already working on this coming year, Gabriel is busy with this Mountie duties."

I walked into town with Timothy walking by my side I was talking to Joe when Timothy said, "Daddy?" I heard him say which made me look over to see Gabriel brushing Apollo. I excused myself from Joe and we walked over to visit as he worked.

"Daddy!" Timothy said as he ran over to see him which made me smile. "Timothy!" Gabriel said happy to see his son. He pulled me in and kissed me.

"Apollo enjoying getting brushed?" I asked as Gabriel grabbed and brush and started to do it with Timothy.

"I think you could say that. How's your morning been, Ad?" He asked as he continued showing his son.

"Very well, Timothy and I were working in the garden for a bit and then decided to come into town," I told him with a smile. "Right, Timmy?" I smiled looking at my growing son. "Right, mama," Timothy said looking at me before going back to helping his father.

"That's good I'm happy to hear that." He said smiling. "I can't believe he's going to be two in just two days, it's crazy how fast it's gone," Gabriel said as they continued to brush Apollo.

"Yes, it is, my baby boy." I smiled as I watched him Timothy brush him. "Well, we should be going," I said as Gabriel put down Timothy, I bent down to pick him up and sighed as I did.

"Everything okay love?" Gabriel asked noticing.

"Yeah it's just my back it's been bothering me the last few days, I'm sure it's nothing probably just been picking too much up." I told him he nodded his head. We kissed goodbye, and Gabriel smiled and waved as we began to walk off.

"Lily,"  Timothy said as he saw Lillian as we walked into the orphanage, I smiled at his attempt.

"Hi Timmy," Lillian smiled and bent down to his size for a hug, he smiled and gave her one. "He's getting so big." Lillian smiled as she stood back up.

"Right, it's crazy," I said to Lillian as we watched him walk off toward the kids.

"Can we play with Timothy?" Sofia asked with a smile he adored him.

"Sure, honey. Just let me know if you go outside." I smiled as she walked off and began playing with him.

Lillian and I were talking in the kitchen talking about random things since Grace left we've grown a lot closer than before it was nice she was like a sister to me.

"I am exhausted, Timothy has not been sleeping well recently. Gabriel and I take turns but I'm still exhausted and I believe that's why I have a headache." I explained to Lillian, and she looked concerned.

"Maybe you should go see Maggie she might have something that will help." She suggested to me as I put my head in my arms.

"Maybe that's not a bad idea, just don't let Gabriel see I don't want him to worry," I told her as I picked my head up as Sofia came in with Timothy.

"Can we go outside?" Sofia asked me with Timothy right beside her.

"Why don't you head into town see Maggie and then go home and rest, I'll bring Timothy home before dinner." Lillian smiled as she suggested a wonderful idea.

"Are you sure?" I said making sure it was really okay.

"Of course. We love having Timothy, don't we Sofia?" Lillian smiled as Sofia nodded her head and smiled.

I thanked Lillian for letting Timothy stay I hugged and kissed him goodbye and I started my walk to town. I was worried that Gabriel would see me but Apollo wasn't out front so he wasn't at his office.

"Adeline, does something trouble you?" Maggie asked as I walked in.

"Do you have something to help a headache and maybe back pain too?" I asked sitting down in a chair nearby. Maggie walked over and started looking at me.

"Have you been tried recently?" She asked I nodded my head before answering, "Yes. Timothy has had a hard time sleeping recently, Gabriel and I take turns but I'm still tired." I explained to her.

"Have you experienced any nashua or feeling hot at random times?" She asked me more questions.

"Actually yes. I do feel quite warm at the most random times now that I think about it." I told her remembering  that.

"Well, Mrs. Kinslow I think I know what you're experiencing." Maggie said smiling, "And what's that?" I asked a little confused. "You're  pregnant, congratulations!" Maggie told me which was the last thing I was expecting it to be.

"Are you sure?" I asked kind of in shock at her news. "Yes. I suspect that within the next week or so that experience moving sickness and cravings." She told me happy I couldn't help but smile at this wonderful news.

"Thank you, Maggie. If you'll excuse me." I said getting up and walking towards the door.

"Of course! Please come back in two to three weeks." She told me as I opened the door I nodded and smiled at her.   The whole walk home was filled with smiling and tears of joy, I couldn't wait to tell Gabriel.

A nap was much needed I really needed that little bit of extra sleep, I was just getting out of bed when the door opened. "Adeline?" I heard Gabriel yell out to see if I was home.

"Gabriel, what are you doing at home? Aren't you still on duty?" I asked as he put his hat down on our table and unbuttoned his top button on his uniform.

"I decided to call it an early day and spend time with you and Timothy. Speaking of where is he?" Gabriel asked as he took his jacket off and sat it down.

"He's with Lillian, she offered to take him so I could rest." I explained to him he nodded his head "Oh, so we could work on baby number 2?" He smirked.

"Actually about that... Baby #2 will hatch in 9 months." I smiled putting my hand on my stomach trying to hold back my tears. A huge smile appeared on his face on he realized, and he picked me up and spun me around.

"We're having a baby and I'll be here to help you!" Gabriel told me as I let out a giggle, I was happy that I'll have Gabriel here this time around.