Exton

A bit later Raina was excitedly explaining to Ky the ideas she had for the bathroom and kitchen. Nick had hired someone to do the work in those rooms and Raina assured him they could do the rest of the painting and cleaning.

Nick smiles watching how thrilled Raina is with the house. Gareth joins him, watching the women too.

“You have really made her happy with the house. You can tell how much she loves it already.”

Nodding, Nick says, “Its nowhere near as happy as she makes me. But it is fun to watch her acting like a little kid at Christmas, isnt it?”

Before Gareth can reply Rainas cell phone rings. Well, not exactly rings. It plays “Bad Girlfriend” instead of a ring. Raina pauses for a second before moving towards it.

“Its so late, I wonder whats wrong...” The worry doesnt stop when she sees Eriks number, afraid something had happened to Star or Mera.

“Erik? Whats wrong?

No, you arent interrupting, we were just talking.

Seriously, just talking. Stop giving me a bad time.

What! Already? Is she all right? Are you sure?"

At this last remark, all eyes are on Raina, everyone wondering what has happened. There is a slight edge to her voice that Nick picks up on.

Raina starts to laugh and Nick visibly relaxes. Gareth glances at him, “Must not be bad news if she is laughing...”

Raina continues with Erik, “All right. Tell her I will come see her tomorrow evening so that Nick can come too. How is Star? And Mera?”

After good nights are said Raina hangs up the phone. She turns to see all eyes on her and Gareth saying “Well? What is it?”

Laughing again she tells them, “Its good news. Alise had her baby a little sooner than expected. No one was there except for Stoney. Rowan was with someone else and Star got there after the baby arrived. So with a little coaching Stoney delivered the baby. Its a girl, doesnt look anything like the twins and size-wise is in between what they were at birth, not as big as Tomas but a bit bigger than Tara was. Which is good, that little girl is still pretty tiny. Anyway, she has brown curly hair, brown eyes and her name is Sarah Grace, but they are going to call her Gracie. I think that's it.” Raina takes a deep breath and smiles. “Nick, do you have any wine here?”

“Did you miss the wine cellar on your tour of the house? I had it fully stocked yesterday...”

“Oh, good man. We should open a bottle and have a toast. Do we have any glasses yet?” As Raina heads to the kitchen to look for the glasses Nick asks, “Anyone have a preference?”