Rediscovering You

forty-one

15th December 2023 – one year and forty-six weeks old.

'So the monthly mortgage payments on this one are definitely do-able but if we look at this one, those payments aren't that much more and we'll be getting a whole other bedroom.' Leah says gesturing between the two different house leaflets on the table in front of them.

'I think the thing is if we look at it like, do we need five bedroom or will four be enough for us?' Imogen replies.

'Well four would be enough, I'm sure. That would give us leeway to have two more children and them all have their own rooms however, if we had five then we could use one as a playroom, gym or just a spare bedroom.' Leah says and Imogen nods her head.

'I did really like the garden when we went to see this one.' Imogen admits.

'We could put an offer down on that one? See what happens?' Leah suggests and Imogen nods her head.

'Yeah. It did have everything we're looking for, didn't it? We're not too far from everyone, still in the area but also it's got that bit of privacy because it's set back a bit and that beautiful garden.' Imogen says.

'Mm-hmm...' Leah replies nodding her head. They'd managed to get bookings to view a few houses earlier this morning giving them enough time to talk it over before heading to London Colney for Imogen's final training session before their final game before international break.

'Are you going to come to the game tomorrow?' Imogen asks and Leah shakes her head.

'Nah, I've got some stuff I need to do so figured I'd just get it all done while you're at the game.' Leah replies and Imogen smiles.

'Okay. Is your mum still having Rory tomorrow night?' Imogen asks.

'Mm-hmm... It's date night.' Leah replies smiling.

****

'There's my little legs.' The strong Irish accent shouts causing Rory to giggle as she immediately wriggles in Leah's arms causing the blonde to put her down.

'She's covered in chocolate, Katie.' Leah says smiling as she watches the Irish defender swing the toddler up in her arms.

'That's alright. We can deal with a bit of chocolate, can't we? What did you have, Rory?' Katie asks settling the little girl on her hip.

'Magic stars.' Rory replies grinning.

'Oh yum. Did you keep me some?' Katie asks and Rory shakes her head.

'You didn't keep me any? Are they all in this little tummy here?' Katie says tickling the little girl causing her to throw her head back as she laughs.

'Hey, you...' Lia says softly as she drapes her arm around the blonde who smiles and glances to look at her.

'Hey...' Leah replies smiling.

'You okay? You look a bit peaky?' Lia asks.

'Mm... I'm just tired, I think. I don't know. I feel a bit funny; we went to view some more houses this morning and I felt absolutely fine but on the journey here I started feeling a bit weird.' Leah admits shrugging her shoulders.

'What do you mean weird?' Lia asks and the blonde sighs.

'I'm not sure. It's probably just lack of sleep and stress from house hunting.' Leah replies.

'Well just take it easy today, yeah?' Lia says and the blonde nods her head.

'Mm-hmm... Ims and I are having date night tonight so hopefully that'll perk me up a bit.' Leah replies smiling.

'Any luck with the houses?' Lia asks.

'We went to see a couple this morning and they were both really night but we've put an offer in on one so hopefully we'll hear back next week.' Leah replies.

'Fingers crossed for this one.' Lia says softly as Rory continues giggling with Katie and now Caitlin who has joined in.

****

The house is oddly quiet as Imogen potters about in the kitchen waiting for the blonde to finish getting ready. They finished their day at training and dropped Rory off at Amanda's before coming home to get ready for their little date night. She finishes putting the dishes away before glancing down at her watch.

'What is taking you so long, Le?' Imogen mumbles almost to herself as she closes the cupboard before beginning to make her way through to the bedroom.

'Le? What's going on?' Imogen asks as she makes her way into the bedroom where the blonde is just sitting on the edge of their bed in her underwear.

'Huh? What? Sorry...' Leah says quietly as she pushes herself to her feet and makes her way towards the wardrobe.

'Hey... Come here. What's going on?' Imogen asks making her way over and taking hold of the blonde's hand, pulling her slightly causing her to turn around to face her.

'Nothing, I'm sorry. I'm just a bit crampy.' Leah replies quietly.

'Mm... You do look a bit pale.' Imogen says softly.

'It's okay. I'm fine, I'll be fine.' Leah replies turning back to grab clothes out of the wardrobe.

'Look, we don't have anywhere booked for dinner... Why don't we get into some comfy clothes, order in some food and just get cosy on the sofa?' Imogen suggests as she follows the blonde over to the wardrobe.

'But what about date night?' Leah asks quietly.

'We can have date night in the house, Le. Date night doesn't have to be out the house, I just want to spend time with you.' Imogen replies as the blonde lets out a small sigh and rests her hand on her stomach.

'D-Do you think you could pop the kettle on for me?' Leah asks.

'Mm-hmm... Is your hot water bottle in the kitchen?' Imogen says and the blonde smiles slightly.

'Yeah.' Leah replies softly.

'Okay, get yourself some comfy clothes on and I'll go make you up a hot water bottle for when you're ready.' Imogen says.

'I love you.' Leah almost whispers, her arms wrapping around the brunette.

'I love you too.' Imogen replies.

****

'How you feeling?' Imogen asks softly, her fingers running through the blonde's hair as Leah lies half on the sofa and half spread across the brunette's upper body.

'I'm okay... I'm sorry I ruined our date night. I'll make it up to you, I promise.' Leah replies quietly as Imogen immediately shakes her head.

'You've got nothing to make up, Le. You didn't ruin anything, like I said earlier I don't care if date night is going out to restaurants or spas or whether it's just me and you on the sofa watching crazy crime documentaries... As long as it's me and you, I'm more than happy.' Imogen says leaning down to kiss the top of the blonde's head.

'What if I end up having a really bad flare-up when you're pregnant and I can't look after you?' Leah asks.

'Firstly, I'll only be pregnant. I'm not going to need you to wait on me hand and foot. Secondly, we'll deal with any flare-ups as and when they happen. There's no point worrying yourself senseless about something that might not actually happen.' Imogen replies continuing to run her fingers through the blonde's hair as her eyes grow heavy.

'You're going to be the most perfect pregnant person.' Leah says softly.

'Mm... Don't think I could ever possibly top you but I can't wait to hopefully have another mini you running around. To watch Rory becoming a big sister and absolutely thriving.' Imogen replies and Leah nods her head.

'She'll be the best big sister.' Leah says.