Granddad Richard helped with the potty training and even kept an eye on the little one while he was playing.
Sarah, was very pregnant, and certainly not herself with this pregnancy. She continually set the stove on fire every evening with her cooking skills, and hubby Richard 5 wasnt too impressed. But she was so sensitive these days, he tried to be understanding. He knew she wasnt herself.
She still found time to spend with her young son, Richard 6, but in the evenings her father-in-law and hubby took care of him.
And the day arrived of the birth. Sarah gave birth to another son. She was terribly dissapointed, as she so wanted a girl. She named him Tony.
Richard 5 was very worried about his wife. So as soon as the baby and Sarah were asleep he went outside to talk to his dad."My son," said his father, "You mustnt worry about Sarah. Give yoiurselves some time. You know, your mother and I had your 4 sisters before we had you, and then your little brother, Ryno arrived after you too. So just be patient with her and give it time. She may yet have that little girl she so longs for."
The next day Richard 6 went to get little Richard out of his crib, when Sarah came up to him quietly to show him his new grandson, Tony. She had a sad look on her face, but he didnt say anything. She needed time.
Then little Richard celebrated his birthday. He didnt have a party, but he wasnt too concerned.
And then one morning there was a headline in the local newspapers.
[i]Two young adults die in freak fire accident in residence at Sim State University. The onechild that died was the son of the well known [b]branch of the Featherton family, Stephen and Margaret Featherton. [/b]Neil was in his Freshman year with his twin sister Nancy. They are the [b]cousins of Richard 5 Featherton[/b]. Nancy is in hospital being treated for minor burns and smoke inhalation. She desperately tried to save her brother but to no avail. [/i]
This is the last photo taken of Neil, just before he and his twin sister, Nancy went off to uni.
Next update soon!
