He was thankful that his wife had become more and more like herself with time. And it seemed the new baby, growing inside her, helped in her healing process.
He also felt a change in him when he learned that he would have a chance to be a father again. The pain in his heart after losing his first child did not go away, but he believed it had lessened.
"What about dinner tonight?" Marcus asked while his wife sat in his lap. "I can reserve a table at your favorite restaurant." Picking up her hand and peppering her fingers with gentle kisses.
"That sounds romantic," Jacky answered while her other hand created a circular pattern around her belly.
"I can also hire a quartet to play your favorite song." He teased her, knowing that she never liked classical kinds of music.
"I will love that." She ironically agreed with him. Then, she picked up her phone and started doodling on the screen. After a few seconds, she played something on the speaker.