“And the tree?” Well, that did it. I dabbed at my eyes, but the stupid things wouldn’t stop leaking.
He colored. “All me.”
“Even the woodwork?”
“Yeah.” He gripped the back of his neck. “Sanding is a bitch.”
I went onto my toes, cupped his face, and kissed him.
He dropped his arm and curled me in tight against him. “You like it?”
“Like doesn’t cover it. Everything is so special.” I slipped away from him to trail my fingers over the bassinet that matched the stained glass.
“That can come in our bedroom for the beginning. You know, when you want the baby close to us.”
I sniffled. “It’s perfect.” Then I noticed the rocking chair in front of the window. “You did this too?”
“No. I am not that good with wood.”
I’d bet he could if he really wanted to. He was magic with his hands, as I could attest.
I sat down and rested my forearms on the wide arm rests.
“I did a little research, trying to find some of the old furniture from this house. Most of it had been sold off at auction, but the Barrows family was good at keeping track of certain things. That’s Harriette’s rocking chair.”
“No.” My eyes filled again. “Her chair?”
“Yeah, her husband kept it for a long time. Even after he remarried, he kept it. I contacted his great-grandson and he agreed it should go back to the house.”
I launched myself out of the chair and rushed over to him. “You wonderful man.”
He laughed as he caught me and twirled me around a little. “You weren’t calling me a wonderful man yesterday.”
I laughed. “It’s a daily change of mood, and you better get used to it.”
It was so very perfect for our baby’s room, and for this house.
For the beginning of our family.
“I love every piece of this room.”
“I figured we could talk to August over at Ladybug Treasures about the rest of the furniture, but this is a good start.”
“It’s a perfect start. I love you so much.”
“That’s a good thing, because I’m entirely sure I love you more.”
“Not a chance.” I held onto him for another minute before slipping away. “I think I need to thank you properly.”
“Now that part I can agree with.”
I took his hand and led him to the door. I looked back just before closing the door and saw the rocking chair slowly begin to rock back and forth.
“Have a good night, Harriette.”
And I closed the door.
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