Chapter Five
“Mum, we have some news,” Timothy said at dinner on Friday. He and Lucy were sitting across from Diane, eating the shepherd’s pie she had prepared.
He had unexpectedly called Diane a few days earlier to ask if they could come over and spend the night. Usually she had to plead and beg for Tim and Lucy to make it down to Tynebury for a visit. Not that she blamed them; they had a full and exciting life in London.
Diane’s heart started beating a little faster at Timothy’s words. Could it be…?
“We’re expecting a baby,” he continued. “It’s a little earlier than we had planned, but hey ho, these things happen.” The smile he sent Lucy as he was talking belied the reluctance of his words.
“Oh Tim, Lucy,” Diane said, her heart bursting with joy. “I’m so happy for you both.” She sto
