Baron's Birthday

They all retuned back to the castle just as the other guests started arriving.
"That was a lovely ceremony."

"And I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday. It's been quite the year for you."

"First that terrible attack and the lengthy recovery, and then finding your father, and learning about where you really came from."

"And now you're a Father, with a family of your own, and with an extended family you never knew existed.
Monica and I are both very happy for you."

Introductions

Two strangers arrived...

Dominic took the young man over to Miho. "This is my son Matias. And this is Miho, my partner."

"My Lady, it's good to finally meet you."

"I'm so happy that my Father has been able to find love again."

"Thank you. He's told me a lot about you, and I look forward to getting to know you as well."

"And this is my daughter-in-law, " continued Dominic, "the Lady Agnes."

Miho was a little surprised, "It's so lovely to see you again."

"Yes, who knew back when we were at the baby shower a while back, that we were actually related."

Baron and Naomi had been watching Dominic's introductions.

Then Dominic pulled Baron over...

"I want you to meet your brother..."

"This is Matias, your younger brother."

Baron didn't quite know what to say.

"So, you're my big brother."

"It's good to meet you. Father has told me a lot about you."

"I'm hoping in time that we can become close, like real brothers."

"As do I."

"I'd like that."

Then Matias introduced Agnes.

"This is my beautiful wife, the Lady Agnes."

"It's so lovely to meet you, my Lady."

"It's so nice to meet you again," added Naomi.

"Yes, who knew at your baby shower that our husbands were brothers? And now here we are sisters-in-law"

Baron introduced Matias to Lawrence. "My good friend, his Majesty, the King."

"Your Majesty."

"I'd like you to meet Matias, my half brother."

Everyone was watching Lawrence's reaction. He and Baron had been like brothers since they were young, and now there was suddenly a real brother on the scene.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Sir."

"I'm looking forward to getting to know you."

Then Baron introduced Matias to the Queen...

the Party

With all the introductions taken care of, it was time to just relax and enjoy the time together.

Naomi and Agnes

While the menfolk mingled, getting to know each other, Naomi sat down. It had been a long day, and she was tired.

Agnes joined her...

Not only had they discovered that they were sisters-in-law,

....they had clicked immediately and were looking forward to becoming good friends.

Bianca couldn't keep her eyes off the twins, and had taken every opportunity to hold one of them when she could.

She and Rex had one daughter, and her heart ached for another baby, but it just wasn't happening.

Paige was playing with Fiona...

"She's so cute."

"if you'll excuse me, it's getting well past the children's nap time.
So I think I'll take them somewhere quiet and hope they can fall asleep."

On the Terrace

Naomi took her twins out on the terrace, where it was nice and quiet. Bianca came with her.

"This is an interesting thing you have here. It's like a baby bed on wheels. I've never seen anything like it."

"Where I come from many mothers have something like this. It's called a carriage. I drew up the design and the local blacksmith made the bottom for me, and the basket maker created the bed for the top.

"It's a wonderful way to take the children with you without having to carry them. And the babies get lots of fresh air, which tends to make them sleep better. "

Yvette came out to find her sister.

"Isn't this carriage wonderful?"

"I think I should put Fiona down with Daniel now. They could both really use a nap."

"Sweet dreams, little one."

Baron's Birthday

Introductions

the Party

Naomi and Agnes

On the Terrace

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