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Jun 11, 2012 11:17:45 GMT -5
Post by laurenne on Jun 11, 2012 11:17:45 GMT -5
I'm glad that they've reached an understanding. I can't wait for more.
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Jun 11, 2012 17:36:23 GMT -5
Post by onyxfyrefly on Jun 11, 2012 17:36:23 GMT -5
Yay! So glad they can be together!
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Post by celticbear on Jun 11, 2012 20:32:43 GMT -5
Glad Abbie's family came around! Now get Ryan out of the hospital and give us that Wedding!
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Jun 25, 2012 11:42:39 GMT -5
Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 25, 2012 11:42:39 GMT -5
War raged between the North and South until 1865. The Union had declared victory of the Confederacy and much of the South had been burned in the wake of Sherman's March. The O'Sullivan family that was left in South Carolina had made their way to the North and slowly re-established themselves among the high society. Not many spoke of the youngest O'Sullivan daughter and her soldier husband, few knew the entire story, but there was nothing they loved more than gossip
Abbie could have cared less about the war or that her family had lost almost everything. She was living her married bliss with Ryan. Due to his injury he had been unable to re-enlist in the army and his wife was just as happy. They had a quaint home on a large piece of land that they tended to happily. They did have hired help and due to Abbie's new condition, the help was needed more than ever.
"Is that husband of your excited about being a father?", Melinda asked as she sat rocking the newest addition to her family, a rosey cheek little girl named Joyce.
"He is", Abbie smiled rubbing the rounded bump that was her growing child,"He can hardly stand it sometimes. He keeps after me about laying down and not over working myself."
"Carrying a child is not easy work", she kissed the down soft head of her sleeping daughter,"I am thankful that Paul took Donnie for the day", she spoke of her three year old son.
"I am worried about one and you have two," she laughed,"How are momma and Papa? I haven't been able to see them recently."
"They're fine, momma is planning on being here for the birth. You know she gets caught up in all her little circles and womens' groups."
"Ever the socialite", she smiled feeling the baby give a kick in her belly,"This little one has some fight."
"Wonder where he or she gets that from?"
"No idea", she looked out the window towards the land that was hers and Ryan's. Land that he worked every day, side by side with their help. The horses that grazed lazily in the bright, Spring afternoon. The vegetable gardens were coming along and showing their signs of life, the cherry blossoms were opening and filling the air with their sweet fragrance. Bees buzzed happily around all the blossoms, collecting the nectar for their honey.
"You are so happy Abbie", Melinda said studying her little sister.
"More than I could ever tell you, Mel. Every battle, every horrible thing that happened in the past was all for this. For this perfect home and for my marriage and now for my baby. It was all worth it, everything."
"Who would have thought these few years later we would both be mothers and wives?"
"I never thought I would", she said feeling a twinge of pain in her back,"That was odd."
"What was?", Melinda quickly handed the baby off to the nurse that stayed with her.
"I felt something, in my back," she sat straighter as she felt it again,"The doctor did say it could be any day now."
"How exciting!", Melinda gushed,"I'll get Ryan, you just sit and relax."
Abbie did as her sister instructed, sitting back and relaxing. Paying close attention to her body and what she was feeling. The pain wasn't bad, but she knew from her sister's two births that it was only the beginning,"Guess you're ready to say hello", she said softly as she gently patted her belly.
"Abigail!", Ryan rushed in breathless, tossing his hat to the side,"Are you all right love?"
"I'm fine, yes", she answered,"We're going to have a baby."
"Indeed we are", he smiled,"Sarah, will you take Mrs. Kelly to bed please?"
"Yes sir", she nodded and helped Abbie to her feet.
"I will take Melinda to fetch your mother and the doctor," He said kissing Abbie's cheek,"I'll be back soon as I can."
"No worries, darling," she said holding Sarah's hand,"Right now, it's just nature that has to take its course."
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Jun 25, 2012 17:04:36 GMT -5
Post by laurenne on Jun 25, 2012 17:04:36 GMT -5
I loved it. I can't wait to find out if it is a boy or a girl.
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Jun 25, 2012 19:48:16 GMT -5
Post by onyxfyrefly on Jun 25, 2012 19:48:16 GMT -5
Yay! A little Kelly is on its way!
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Post by celticbear on Jun 25, 2012 20:58:17 GMT -5
Glad Ryan and Abbie did get married and stayed in America! And now a Little Kelly is about to come into the world!
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Jun 26, 2012 12:29:41 GMT -5
Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 26, 2012 12:29:41 GMT -5
"What's happening in there?", Ryan said as he heard another low moan come from behind the closed bedroom door.
"A woman giving birth", Paul clapped him on the shoulder,"Trust me, it's a long process. But the women have things under control."
It had been almost fifteen excruciating hours since Abbie had first experienced the beginning pangs of labor and Ryan was nearly pacing a hole in the floor outside the room where his wife was laboring to bring their child into the world. He knew it was something that the women did and oversaw along with the doctor, but it didn't stop him from worrying. He had been looking to Paul, a father of two for guidance and noticed the man's calm. But he had been through this twice, Ryan could barely stand what was happening now, he couldn't imagine two of them. He sank into a chair against the wall, rubbing his brow,"Do you think it will be much longer?", he looked at Paul.
"First babies take their time", he said lighting a pipe,"The doctor will come out and talk to you", as the words left Paul's mouth they suddenly heard soft wails coming from the room.
"Is that?", Ryan's eyes welled,"Is that my........my......child?"
"Yes it is!", Paul hugged his friend,"You're a Dad mate!"
"I'm......I'm a father!", he laughed with exuberance as the door opened.
"Would you like to come meet your son?", the doctor opened the door.
"I would" Ryan stepped inside and went quickly to Abbie's side,"Hello love," he stroked her cheek gently.
"Hi", she smiled tiredly,"Ryan, this is your son", she looked down at the bundle in her arms.
"Certainly is a handsome lad", he felt his eyes build with tears,"What shall we name him?"
"I thought possibly of Sean, after his grandfather," she brought her eyes level with his,"And Ryan as his middle name after his father."
"Sean Ryan Kelly," he smiled, kissing her softly,"It's perfect." The new family was wrapped in their own world and hadn't noticed that the room had emptied. A fire was glowing brightly in the dark room, shadows threw themselves across the floor and ceiling. The baby in Abbie's arms drifted to sleep after nursing hungrily and the new mother allowed her eyes to drift closed. Ryan stayed awake simply watching them. Marveling at the strength his wife posessed and the new life that had been brought forth. As a couple they had been to the depths of despair and back, but had never given up. They had fought for their love and at times been nearly torn apart by one force or another and now here they were. A solid marriage, home, and now the beginnings of a family. His life had never felt more perfect or at peace. He let out a contented sigh as he settled next to his wife wrapping an arm protectively around her and their new son.
****************THE END**********************
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Jun 26, 2012 17:38:30 GMT -5
Post by laurenne on Jun 26, 2012 17:38:30 GMT -5
I loved the ending.
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Jun 26, 2012 18:36:48 GMT -5
Post by onyxfyrefly on Jun 26, 2012 18:36:48 GMT -5
Sad to see the story end but it was a perfect ending to a perfect story!
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Post by celticbear on Jun 26, 2012 20:11:32 GMT -5
I hated to see this story end! But you ended it with a wonderful new family for Ryan and Abbie, happy the baby turned out to be a boy, the name you chose was PERFECT!
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Jun 26, 2012 21:22:37 GMT -5
Post by DaughterofOphelia on Jun 26, 2012 21:22:37 GMT -5
I hate to see the story end, but loved the ending!!!!
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Jun 27, 2012 7:19:35 GMT -5
Post by fallingn2ct on Jun 27, 2012 7:19:35 GMT -5
Thanks all!!!! So happy that everyone enjoyed it & I appreciate every single one you! You all are why I keep writing <3
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Jul 8, 2012 21:14:36 GMT -5
Post by orinocoflow on Jul 8, 2012 21:14:36 GMT -5
great story! and XD to Paul's response at the beginning of the last update. "A woman giving birth."
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