In Duffs We Trust

Chapter 31 House?

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"Tom?" Claire called from the kitchen.

"Yes love?" She heard him answer.

"I've been thinking about something" she said as she emerged from the kitchen with popcorn.

"And what's that?" Tom asked wrapping them in a blanket on the sofa.

"I've been thinking, that maybe we should buy a house near your mom in the country."

Tom looked at her stunned.

"Any reason?" He asked curious.

"Truth is, I don't have family. I adore your mother and another thing, these steps are going to be a bit difficult as I grow bigger and even after the baby comes home."

"I see" he smiled.

"Why are you smiling at me like that?" Claire asked smiling back.

"It's funny, I was just discussing that with my mother a few days ago."

"Really?"

"Yes. I love the city, I do. But I enjoyed the countryside when I was young. I would love for our children to have the same experience as I did."

"Oh thank god" Claire laughed.

"What?" He chuckled.

"I didn't know how you would take it" Claire met his eyes.

"You thought I would be against the idea?"

"A bit, yes. I know it's great being in the city but I do miss the country. Wait, did you say children?" Claire spoke her head reeling at his words.

"Yes, at least three."

"Oh."

"With space in between of course" he grinned wickedly at her.

"Three is a good number" she agreed rubbing her belly.

"So what kind of home should we look for?" Tom asked moving to grab his computer.

"Well, a big kitchen so I can bake and cook, a large office. Four or five bedrooms, same baths I believe. A large family room, fireplace, oh and a garden" Claire smiled softly.

"I believe that is doable. How about a pond for swimming?"

"You mean a pool right" Claire asked.

"Yes love" Tom laughed.

"Absolutely."

"Okay, well there are several to look at" Tom moved closer to Claire so she could see the computer.

"How far is that from your mum?" Claire asked.

"About 40 minutes away."

"Anything a little closer?"

"Let's see" Tom said scrolling through the computer.

"Oh love, this one is beautiful. It has a few pieces of land with it as well. Very private and it's about 20 minutes from mum."

"When could we go see it?" Claire asked excited.

"I'll call first thing in the morning. We could also look at a few others as well."