Silence… The comfortable, blissful silence. Amanda and Niels lay in bed, simply listening to the sounds of their own breathing. There were no playful screams or cries for attention from their children. No beeping ovens to remind them that dinner was ready. Just them. Amanda chuckled after a moment. “We better get back to our parents and the kids,” she said. “We’ve been away pretty long.”
“Hmm….” Niels wrapped his arms around her. “There’s always traffic in Manhattan.” He gave her a goofy grin, making her laugh. “What do you think about us taking a break from all of this city life? Get some fresh air, spend some time with some wonderful equine friends.” Amanda gasped. “Tuscany?” she asked, beaming from ear to ear. “Can you think of a better way to start the New Year?” Amanda shook her head. “We have a lot to celebrate. My wife getting her official teaching certification, our kids growing nicely, our baby girl…” He let his hand slide over her belly, feeling the baby kick. “See? She approves.” Amanda laughed softly. “Oh gosh… you two ganging up on me already?” She smiled. “Okay, well… let’s get back to our parents’ suite and we’ll see.” She smiled lovingly at him. "Oh and baby? Happy new year..."
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