"N&S: John Thornton, Love Lessons", by Gratiana Lovelace (2013-2014) (Done)

Ch. 70 (PG-13): Advent Surprises, Part 1

But the the water tub is Lady Fiona's favorite place to float away her back pain and swollen ankles woes in the afternoons--when she seems to feel at her most swollen.  Her husband finds that he is hard pressed to get her out of her six foot by four foot oblong metal tub that she had specifically made to her specifications--right down to the lovely vine and flower scroll work along the top rim edge of the tub.  Only the enticement of visiting Airlie Village shoppes twice this past week--with all manner of handmade frippery and finery that ladies so appreciate--has Lady Fiona upright and walking short distances with her husband as he assists her in her many purchases of ribbons, linens, under clothes, and of course, copious amounts of baby clothes.  Lord Baird and Lady Fiona make for quite a happy couple as they greet everyone--who blesses them and their coming baby.

However Lady Fiona's mother, Hannah Lady Airlie, is not so sanguine.  As Hannah's December 1st due date approaches, Cameron can tell that Hannah is beginning to feel more anxious about giving birth as a now fifty year old woman.  Truth be told, Cameron is concerned that the strain of child birth might cause her--or him--to have a stroke.  And with John and Margaret set to arrive from Milton by train on Friday, November 28th to spend the Christmas holiays in Scotland, events do not go as planned.  So as every good husband does when his wife is in a delicate condition, Cameron Lord Airlie, is ever solicitous, ever attentive, and ever loving of his beloved wife Hannah Lady Airlie.

Hannah slept quite blissfully this Thursday night just past before John and Margaret's expected arrival on Friday afternoon--due in no small part to her husband's loving attentions.  At first, Hannah blushingly thought their lovemaking might be considered shocking--especially since she is due to give birth in three days time.  But after her husband's second romantic tryst in eight hours with her--this time, this morning--Hannah feels quite content and happy as her husband tenderly  embraces her afterward [(4) right].

Cameron: "Well, me Dearrr. Ye look so rrradiant that the morning sun's brilliant rrrays arrre muted by comparrrison." Cameron lovingly smiles at Hannah.

Hannah:   "If I am glowing, then you are the culprit."  Hannah states primly, but with a small smile curling at the corners of her mouth.

Cameron: "Did ye wish to take brrreakfast in bed today, My Love?"  He asks caringly. "I will join ye." Cameron adds huskily with a wickedly raised eyebrow as he caresses her full round right breast. Her beautiful womanly curves have become even more so as her pregnancy progressed--to his endless admiration. And Cameron's prescription for boosting his wife's spirits--and possibly facilitating an easier childbirth--is much lovemaking.

Hannah: "Cameron!  You are incorrigible!"  Hannah playfully swats at her husbands hand, but does not push him away from caressing her. For the first time in her life, Hannah is a much loved woman--the center of her adoring husband's attentions.  And she glows with happiness.  "Breakfast in bed will be lovely!"

Cameron: "I will be right back after requesting it."  He kisses her tenderly and rubs noses with her, then he kisses her again.

Reluctantly, Cameron rises from their bed to call their servants.  He is like a naked Zeus--all toned muscle and broad shoulders.  And Cameron's sixty year old muscular frame on nude display [(5) right]  is pleasingly appreciated by his wife Hannah before he dons his robe. Cameron strides to the wall and pulls a chord to ring for a servant.  He adds more logs to the fire to warm the room as he waits for a response.  A few minutes later, there is a discreet knock upon their bed chamber door and Cameron opens it. A footman in full livery waits upon his Lord with respect and deference--wearing pants rather than a kilt as a concession to it being Winter time.  Cameron orders a full Scottish breakfast [(6)] two breakfasts with eggs and sausages, pastries, juice, and much tea, before returning to bed.  He is a big muscular man with hearty appetites--obviously.