Orphan Train Brides by Caroline Clemmons & Jacquie Rogers

Author:Caroline Clemmons & Jacquie Rogers [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

Epilogue

Eighteen months later.

Merry cradled baby George. “Lucky we built an extra room for us when we added Ma’s. Calvin’s too old to share a room with babies.”

Standing near the bed, Blake cradled baby Murphy. “Having twins is very efficient, my love, but I wasn’t certain I’d survive their arrival. Are you certain you’re all right?”

“Yes, I am now they’re here and I won’t have to waddle when I walk or feel like an elephant. Having twins will make our lives busier than we ever dreamed but they’re so precious.”

Ma took charge of Murphy. “Everyone out so Merry can rest. Blake, you go rest up, too. You look like a horse stomped you.”

“Thank you, Ma. Actually, I feel like I’m walking on clouds. I’m not abandoning you to look after the children when you were up all night being midwife for Dr. Bushnell.”

Calvin peered at little George. “They sure are red and wrinkled. Never mind, I’ll take Abigail and Tammie to our tree house. I promise I’ll watch ’em real good so you can nap.”

Blake patted the boy’s back. “Thanks, son. I know I can depend on you.”

Calvin ushered Abigail and Tammie out of the room. Ma laid the babies in their cradles. She brought a damp cloth for Merry to use on her face.

Blake took charge of smoothing the wet cloth across Merry’s face and then her arms and hands. When he finished, he leaned down to kiss Merry. “Don’t forget how much I love you. Have sweet dreams of me while you sleep.”

“My good dreams are always of you, dear. Stay here with me? You can nap beside me.” She patted the bed.

He glanced at his mother. “If General Grandma will allow me.” He tentatively stretched out beside her, his feet sticking off the end of the bed several inches.

Ma shook her finger at him. “Don’t you dare wiggle, Blake Woolf. Merry needs a lot of rest.”

He raised his hand. “Solemn vow, Ma. I’ll be still as a statue.”

“See that you are. You’ll have to give our little mother the babies as soon as they’re hungry.”

“I can do that. You know, I remember how to change diapers.”

“Yes, you’ve had practice. I’ll toddle off to bed then and leave you in charge of the babies and their mother.”

When her mother-in-law had gone, Merry rested her head against her husband’s arm. “Thank you for staying with me. I’m really tired, but I need you here.”

“I’ll try always to be available whenever you wish, my lady love. Go to sleep and I’ll stay beside you.”

She turned on her side and rested her hand on his broad chest. “Forever, I hope.”

Gently, he kissed her forehead and held her close. “Count on me, my love. You can count on me.”

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