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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 2, 2012 15:02:56 GMT -6
ch 6
Tony, feeling guilty, stopped off at the store and picked up a lovely bouquet of flowers for his wife. It was only a simple gesture, but he was trying to make amends for the lousy way he'd treated Jeannie. Sure, the pregnancy was a shock, but he knew how much she loved him and would love this baby. So if swallowing his pride would help to soothe things over between him and Jeannie, so be it.
When he arrived at his home, he looked around for her. Now that they were married he'd “given” her free range of the house, so there was only one place he knew she would be. She was upset and had retreated to her bottle.
“Jeannie, come out please. I have something for you.”
No response.
“Jeannie, come on, you can't stay mad at your husband forever can you? I mean, I know I left things on a sour note but I've come around and got to thinking...maybe you're right about this baby.”
Tony looked up and realized how ridiculous he looked, talking to a bottle. “Come on, Jeannie. I really want to talk to you.”
She appeared with her arms folded tightly across her chest. “Are you still upset about the baby? I talked to my mother and she said I am welcome home at any time. Just give me the word and all of your problems will be solved,” she sulked.
He put the flowers down and pulled her close to him. “Come on, honey. You're not still mad about the baby issue, are you? Surely you know I just needed a minute to calm down.”
“Does this mean you are no longer displeased about my condition?”
“Displeased? On the contrary. Nothing could make me happier. The woman I love more than anything in the world is carrying my child. How could I be angry with you?”
She started to smile, albeit reluctantly. “Oh, master, I mean, husband, are you sure? I do not want to displease you. I only wanted to make you happy.”
He smiled in return. “And that you have, Jeannie. Why, Roger says this is one of the happiest days of his life. And if he feels like that, how do you think I feel?” he chuckled.
“You told Major Healy?”
“I kind of had to, Jeannie. I needed to blow off some steam.”
Suddenly a cloud of steam appeared in the living room. “Now you are free to blow off whatever steam you wish to, Anthony!”
He coughed. “No, no, make it go away.”
She obeyed. “I do not understand what you mean by blowing off some steam, then.”
“It means I just had to let out my frustrations. I couldn't very well take them out on the genie I love, now could I?”
She smiled again, even though she tried not to. “And Major Healy is happy about our child?”
“He's over the moon.”
He read her mind. “Now don't send him anywhere. That was just another expression.”
Jeannie sighed. “Sometimes I think I will never understand your expressions.”
He pulled her even closer, and kissed his wife. “You may never, and that's all right. I love you just the way you are, baby and all.”
“You love our child?”
“Of course I do. Our child is bound to be a special one, that's going to take me some getting used to. But honey, I promise I will do everything I can to make you feel special during these next few months.”
Jeannie lit up and wrapped her arms tightly around Tony's neck. “Oh, Anthony, you have no idea of how happy you have made me.”
He pressed his cheek against hers. “You know what? I think I know what you mean.”
TBC+
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Post by jessie on Dec 2, 2012 20:02:15 GMT -6
Wonderful update, I am glad Tony made up with Jeannie, and told her how he felt. I love this story it is one of my favourites of yours. Hope you update again soon .
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Post by Sanda on Dec 2, 2012 20:39:57 GMT -6
Cute update Melinda. Tony and Jeannie are so cute and adorable together in this story. I am so happy that Tony and Jeannie made up. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 5, 2012 12:20:24 GMT -6
ch 7
It was business as usual the next day at the office, except for the fact that Tony seemed to have a spring in his step. Roger noticed, and he would smile to himself for he was the only one who knew his friend's secret. But Dr. Bellows also noticed, and he was suspicious. That Tony Nelson was a strange one, all right, and as usual, he was going to get to the bottom of his colleague’s s mood swing.
“You wanted to see me, Dr. Bellows?”
“Yes, come in and close the door. Have a seat,” he nodded at the couch. “Tell me, Major, how have you been feeling lately?”
“I've been feeling pretty good. Great, actually!”
“Major, is there something that you're not telling me?”
“Now what would make you think that?”
“Because I've been observing you closely all day. You're smiling to yourself for no reason , I do believe I've caught you humming along to some song, and you haven't complained once about any of the menial tasks I've asked of you.”
“And for you that signals that something is wrong?” Tony couldn't stop smiling.
“Rather, for you that signals that something is indeed wrong. Would you mind explaining yourself, or shall I have you tested for some mind-altering drug?”
“Wow, Dr. Bellows. You sure are suspicious of a happy guy. Would you rather I come in carrying my problems around and taking it out on my coworkers?”
“That,” Dr. Bellows interjected, “I would understand. Now I called my wife, and she seems to think it's a honeymoon syndrome.”
“I beg your pardon?”
“I consult my wife about everything, and she seems to think it's the fact that you just came back from your honeymoon about a month ago that you're so upbeat. I don't like to disagree with Mrs. Bellows. Can you confirm her theory?”
Tony chuckled. “I suppose the cat is almost out of the bag.”
“Go on.”
“Well, sir, last night I received the most unusual news.”
“And?”
“And, sir, I found out that my wife is expecting! We're going to have a baby, Dr. Bellows.”
His boss found his enthusiasm contagious. “Well, Major, that is wonderful news indeed. I for one have the inside scoop rather than my wife. Imagine that! Well it seems that congratulations are in order.”
He stuck out his hand, which Tony gladly shook. “Thank you sir. I admit it was a bit of a shock, but rest assured that Jeannie is going to make a marvelous mother. She's already become the best wife a man could have. With of course, the possible exception of Mrs. Bellows.”
Dr. Bellows nodded. “Very well, Major. Go along your way. Just remember to mind your duties, that's all I ask of you.”
“Of course. Thank you, sir.”
For the rest of the day Tony found himself daydreaming about what a child of his and Jeannie's would be like. Would it make it's own baby food, change it's own diapers? The thought made him laugh to himself, before he would straighten himself out. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have another genie around. After all, the one he had now had made him the happiest man in the world, so two of them could be the best thing to ever happen to him.
Jeannie. Never in his wildest dreams could he imagine himself with a woman who appeared out of a bottle, but so it had happened that way, and life was crazy. There was no other way to put it. She kept things interesting, she challenged him, but he knew that he was loved and accepted for who he was. Just the thought of being adored by a child of hers made him happy. He hadn't counted on this, but who knew, it could be the biggest blessing of his life! He fought the urge to call off sick and go home and surprise Jeannie, but tonight he would make sure he let her know just how much she had come to mean to him. He could hardly wait.
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Post by jessie on Dec 5, 2012 20:10:04 GMT -6
Cute update, I loved it. I know they will make great parents, I love this story, you are writing it beautifully. Please update again soon.
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Post by Sanda on Dec 5, 2012 20:17:51 GMT -6
Cute update Jessie. I loved the talk between Major Nelson and Dr. Bellows in this chapter. I agree with Jessie that Tony and Jeannie will make great parents. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.
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Post by melindajo2000 on Dec 6, 2012 7:46:30 GMT -6
ch 8
Tony came home with a special surprise for his wife. It wasn't much, but it was a peace symbol of sorts, one that would mean a great deal to the both of them. He couldn't wait to give it to her.
“Oh husband, you are home!” Jeannie exclaimed as she finished her cleaning by the shutting of her eyes and folding of her arms. “You are late. I was beginning to worry about you.”
Tony chuckled. “Now, Jeannie, don't go getting your arms twisted up over something that you know cannot be helped. I can't always be on time, but I promise you this- I will always come home to you.”
She beamed. “Oh Anthony, I always knew our life together would be perfect. You have been the best husband I could have ever wanted.”
“Now, Jeannie, don't go idolizing me. I'm stubborn and can have a temper and like things my way. You ought to know that by now.”
“It does not matter. You are still perfect.”
“I am not perfect. But what I am is your husband, and I do love you. Maybe I haven't always told you that, but it's true. It's taken this marriage and now this baby to make me realize what you've known all along. We belong together, and that's the truth.”
Jeannie's eyes filled with tears. Could this be happening? Her husband was affectionate, making it clear that he finally loved her as much as she did him. This was unusual, but she was not about to complain. She lived for these moments that made her feel so treasured, so safe.
“Anthony, I see that you have a package. Is that for work?”
“Actually, it's for you. It's not much but I hope you like it,” Tony grinned as he presented her with the wrapped box.
“Oh, it is not my birthday! Is this a holiday that I do not know about?”
“Can't a husband bring home a wife a simple token of his affection?”
“Oh Anthony, you do not have to buy me anything! I have everything I have ever desired here with you. Oh no,” she started to frown.
“What's wrong? I thought you'd be happy to be given a gift.”
“You're leaving me, are you not? You have been called upon a mission. This is just your way to keep me from stopping you.”
He laughed. “No, honey, I haven't been called away on a mission. I'm here with you, and this is just a simple token of my affection. Can't you believe that?”
“Of course I believe you. You would never lie to me.”
“Okay enough with the mushy stuff. Just open your gift!” Tony ordered.
She opened it and was surprised. Inside the box was a bottle. It was much smaller than her own, so what was he trying to tell her?
“Is this...is this my new home?”
He laughed again. “No, Jeannie. Don't you know what this is? It's a baby bottle. A bottle, get it? We're going to need plenty of these before too long. I thought you of anyone should know what a bottle is for.”
She lit up then wrapped her arms around her husband. “It is not only a gift for me, but for our child? What was I thinking? Of course you would not be so cruel as to sentence me to life in ...in...this,” she looked at the bottle curiously.
“It's for feeding the baby. I figured that it, being a bottle, would be perfect for our first purchase for our child. Are you happy, Jeannie?”
She jumped up and down in delight. “Oh Anthony, you are so clever. Giving me a bottle so that I can pass it on to my own child. It is no wonder you are an astronaut, you are so smart!”
He chuckled. “Now Jeannie, don't be giving me a big head. I just wanted to let you know that, just as I welcomed you into my life, I welcome our child. I hope you like it.”
“Like it? I love it. And I love you, Anthony Nelson.”
“Oh it only gets better from here.”
“How is that possible?”
“I have it on good authority that in a few more months, as the time grows closer, you will be given a baby shower. Would you like that?”
“I know how to clean a baby, do you not trust me?”
He smiled at her guilelessness. “No, Jeannie. A baby shower is when a bunch of women get together and present the expecting mother with presents for the baby! I do believe Mrs. Bellows will be in charge of it. Now isn't that good news?”
“How much will this cost me?”
“Nothing. It's for free. They get together, how can I put this? They get together to celebrate the upcoming birth of a new life. It's one of the happiest moments in a woman's life, or so I've been told.”
“They would really do that for me? That is so thoughtful and kind. I can hardly wait.”
She closed her eyes and crossed her arms and suddenly Mrs. Bellows and a room full of women appeared.
“Make them go away,” Tony warned his wife as the women looked around in confusion. “It is not time. I will let you know when it is time. Just make them go away.”
“As you wish, Husband.” And just as quickly as they appeared, the women disappeared.
“Oh, Jeannie, you have so much to learn,” Tony sighed as he sat down on the couch.
Jeannie crawled up beside him, resting her head on his broad shoulder, and closed her eyes. Yes, he was correct. She had a lot to learn about becoming a mother. Thank goodness she had her Anthony to show her the way.
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Post by Sanda on Dec 6, 2012 11:07:58 GMT -6
Cute update Melinda. Tony and Jeannie are so cute and adorable together in this chapter. They are going to make wonderful parents to their baby.
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Post by jessie on Dec 6, 2012 20:57:08 GMT -6
Cute update Melinda you wrtie them so well. I love Tony's gift, and how she reacted to it. I love this story, I hope you update again soon. I have to buy this series again, I loved the show, I need to watch it again, and remember the good times with Larry.
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