

They were slicing potatoes and onions for home fries. The next morning Ashleigh was up well before Christopher, her grumbling belly sending her into the kitchen for something to snack on before breakfast.Several ladies were already awake, including Mrs. Beast Chapter 59: FAMILY REUNION, Part 3.Christopher stood and sat the little girl on her feet. Still, she had the biggest grin on her face as she ambled towards them. The baby was due in less than two weeks but if she managed two more days it would be a miracle. Her stomach was swollen and so were her ankles. One day his little girl might be an opera singer and break wine glasses with that voice.Ashleigh waddled toward them. "Mommy's there!" she said in the highest pitched voice imaginable. Where's Mommy?"The three year old pointed behind her.

He carefully moved the guitar behind his back just in time to catch his little girl as she flung herself into his arms. A smile fell across his face, replacing the look of sadness that had been there a moment before. Christopher Jameson looked up from where he was playing his guitar. "Daddy daddy daddy!" yelled the little girl as she dashed on tiny legs through the cemetery. Beast Chapter 60: FRIENDS, FAMILY AND HOME.
