The March Cousin! ➼︎ [Little Women]

Chapter 11 ➼︎ Baby Blessings!

"Things are going well with Laurie and myself. And I am happy. I was only curious. Because I know once a man asks to start seeing you he has marriage in mind" I point out.

"Do you think you are ready for marriage?" questions Marmee.

I nod. "I have saw how wonderful it can be for you both as well as for Meg. I want my own family. I never had much of a family. I would want a family just as this" I say with a smile.

"I know Laurie has wanted to marry into the March's but let's hope he wants your heart and not just your family as well" says Hannah.

"We never thought he would get over our Jo. But they were not a match. I knew it right from the start. We know why now" says Marmee. "because something much better came along for him" she says as she hugs me.

"Oh Marmee thank you" I giggle.

"Marmee do you mind one more for dinner? John is working a little late in the city" Meg suddenly comes in.

"Oh sweetheart of course! Father will be happy to see you!" Marmee says as she greets her warmly with a hug.

"I bring dessert! I made a pie! Well two. Strawberry and apple" says Meg.

"You must teach me! I love to bake these days" I tell her. "they smell divine" I point out to her. She smiles then carries them to the table.

"Will Laurie be joining us tonight?" asks Meg with a wink.

"I am not certain" I tell her.

"Marmee? Fiona I have the best news for you both. I wanted to tell you first. After I had told John dear. And I had written my sisters of course" she laughs.

"Tell us what Meg?' asks Marmee.

"John and I are expecting!" she announces.

We all squeal with joy.

"Oh what blessings!" Marmee exclaims.

"Meg how wonderful!" I tell her.

We all hug Meg.

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"I am rather nervous to become a mother. But John is going to be a wonderful father" says Meg. "the baby is due in nine months. There is so much to be done" says Meg.

"Anything you need I am here for you sweet Meg" I promise her.

"Oh, I am going to be a grandmother!" exclaims a happy Marmee.

"This is a wonderful day indeed" I agree.

Marmee and Meg went into the kitchen to talk about babies more. I smiled. Our family was growing larger. I was sure that Jo was going to be thrilled to be an aunt.

Jo would make a fantastic aunt. Amy to. I glance out the window. It was a bright sunny day out. I wondered if one day I might become a mother myself. I might. Only god knew.

Someone knocked on the door. I glance out the window. It was Laurie! My heart skipped a happy beat. I let him come in. He hands me flowers. He had some others in his hand.

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"For you and these are for Meg. John told me the news earlier today. Isn't it wonderful?" asks Laurie.

"Very! These are so lovely thank you Laurie!" I exclaim with joy.

"Laurie what a nice surprise! Joining us for dinner?" asks Meg as she comes in.