2 years Later
Jan. 17th, 1964

The smell of cinnamon and cookies filled the air as I sat infront of the oven, waiting for the ding of the timer. Liam in my arms, playing with my hair until the timer made us jump. I giggled and stood up, setting him on the counter and opening the oven.

"Ooo what do we have here!" I smiled as Liam giggled happily. I pulled the tray out and set the cookies to cool.

"Can cookie now??" Liam asked. I shook my head.

"A little more time to cool off baby. But you can have a kissie." I tickled and kissed him until there was a knock on the door. I picked Liam in my arms and opened up.

"I could smell cookies all the way down the hall I had to visit." Meg clapped. I laughed and moved aside.

"Come in. We made enough to spare." I shut the door. Liam mumbled until I handed him a warm cookie which he began devouring.

"Easy little buddha." Meg laughed, taking him in her arms. "How are you?" She asked as we sat at the table. I shrugged.

"I'm fine. Just dealing with everything." I sighed.

"Molly....how are you really? I mean you know with everything going on I just...I heard about the eviction letter. I wish you would let us help.."

I just smiled. "Don't worry about any of it Meg. Everything's been sorted out."

She sighed. "I just don't want you going away and leaving me behind. You're my only friend. I can't see you go." She grabbed my hand.

"I'm not going anywhere Meg. Neither is Liam here." I kissed his cheek as he munched and got chocolate all over himself.

Meg stood up and put on a record as I set Liam down and cleared off the coffee table covered with tubes of paints and dirty brushes.

"I hear Liam's grown quite chatty." She sat back down and watched me bring the tray of cookies into the room. Liam happily grabbing another.

"He's still learning but, he's catching on quite well. A fast learner like his father." I sighed.

"You miss Stuart don't you?" Meg watched me. I laughed a little.

"It's silly I know but, I feel like I can't do anything without him near me. Liam's been fussy whenever his daddy is mentioned. I'm going through all of this alone right now." I shook my head. "I want him back."

"Don't think about it too much Molly. It's not healthy to be sulking around. Only a little bit longer." She kissed my cheek. "I think I know what we can do to rid some time." She pulled out a joint and lit it. I laughed.

"Megan not with Liam in the room!"

"Little buddha will understand mommy needs some relief. C'mon Moll. We'll open a window then."

I nodded. "Alright then."
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By the time the afternoon passed, Liam's sugar high crashed, sending him in a deep sleep on the sofa while Megan and I were completely out of it, listening to radio and giggling about nonsense.

"And in just a few short weeks we'll be welcoming the newest sensation from England. The Beatles will be arriving with what we can all assume will create an outbreak of girls for their welcome here in the big city."

I blinked and listened in as the radio announcer finished.

"The Beatles. The Beatles!!" I squeeked and giggled. Meg sat up on the floor.

"Who are The Beatles?"

"My friends from Liverpool! John....I wonder if John knows...." I trailed off.

"John who??" Meg asked completely out of the situation. I laughed.

"John Lennon! He always told me everyone will know his name one day. John...George! Paul...Richard." I smiled. "Richard made it."

"Molly you're freaking out!!" Meg watched me stand up and run to the kitchen where I grabbed the phone only to find out the electricity was out. I pouted.

"The phone is dead!" I shouted.

Meg laughed and walked over to me. "Molly hun I think you've had enough pot for the day."

I pouted and looked over at Liam sleeping with his teddy bear Stuart bought him when he was born.

"I want Stuart." I began to cry. Meg sighed and hugged me.

"You poor thing. What's really bothering you huh? I know its much more than Stu being gone." She pulled me to sit on the mattress.

I sighed. "I'm pregnant Meg."

She blinked before letting her eyes widen. "Wha...when?? I mean how long..."

"A month and a half." I rested a hand on my stomach. "I wanted to say something sooner and I thought maybe waiting would be a better choice but now, I'm wishing I choose to speak up."

Meg just laughed and hugged me. I sniffled.

"Molly hun you should be celebrating and excited! I know you miss Stuart but it'll be over soon. Just a few more...."

I nodded. "I know. I'm just anxious you know? I mean what if..."

She pressed her finger over my lips. "It'll be alright Molly. I'll be here to protect you, Liam and the new baby. I just don't understand why you won't let Tony and I help with rent."

"Stu and I always promised eachother not to accept handouts. If we got in a mess we'd find a way out of it on our own. That's what Stu wanted to teach Liam." I looked at our little boy sleeping soundly.

"I understand. Tony and I just live in such a modern world and you and Stu....you two just enjoy the moment. It's refteshing." She smiled.

"You have to promise me you won't tell Tony yet." I pointed to my stomach. She pressed a finger over her lips.

"I won't tell a soul."
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After Meg left, leaving me a few joints, I cleaned up, lit some candles, took Liam a bath and settled to reading Alice in Wonderland to him as he laid in my arms on the mattress.

"When daddy come 'ome?"

I yawned and brushed his hair away from his eyes. "Baby we talked about this."

"I want daddy." He mumbled. I kissed his cheek and sighed.

"Me too baby. Me too."
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We must have fallen asleep since my eyes fluttered open to darkness and the feel of a hand on my shoulder. I looked up and felt my heart race with excitement. But he pressed a finger over his lips and set Liam in his own bed. I sat up and rubbed my eyes, enjoying his presence as all focus was on me now.

"I thought you had a few more days in London??" I asked, as he shrugged out of his coat.

"The trip was cut due to weather issues and the plane would only fly out yesterday. Next flight would've been after the blizzard settled which would take weeks. I couldn't be away from ye anymore longer. Especially Liam."

I wrapped my arms around his shoulders and smiled. "I've missed you."

"I missed ye too." He leaned in and kissed me. I giggled and moved my lips with his. It's definitely been awhile since I've felt his touch. So familiar and exciting. Our kissing became heavier the more it lingered. Then without any guidance, we began undressing. His hands all over my body as I laid back, enjoying his quick advances at undressing. My nude body underneath his as we got under the covers and made love. All the lonely nights and loss now gone. My heart skipping beats at his touch. Our lips reuniting for the hundredth time as his body grew exhausted. I leaned up and he rolled on his back, allowing me on top. My moans and whispers were soft as he hummed, kissing my neck. His body was soft and hot from all the work. His hands on my breasts, I bit my lip to keep silent as I pulled his hair.

"Oh Stuart."

"Molly I'm gonna lose it." He panted. I couldn't help smiling and kissed him hungrily as I let it all go. His thrusting up into me decreased as he finished. Our bodies limp and gasping for air. My smile never left my face as he held me, kissing the top of my head.

"I missed you."

I looked up at him. "I missed you too. So much."

He smiled and played with my hair. "How is he?"

I caught my breath and shrugged. "Like his daddy. Always making a mess with those paints and making me clean up after him."

"Aye." He laughed.

"How was London?"

"Lonesome. We all stayed in this hotel that was posh and full of bloody snobs with their jewelry and little dogs. I couldn't find a place to wank over those photos you sent me." He shook his head. "Just another month and I'll be a proud graduate."

I rubbed his arm. "I'm glad you're here. I don't want to let you go again."

"You wont 'ave to." He tightened his arms around me.

"Did you see him?"

"Who?"

"You know who. They're coming in a few weeks. It was on the radio. It looks like Lennon's going places."

He chuckled. "That's for sure. Lennon's fine. Still the same attitude but it's nice to see 'im serious about somethin long lasting. I always believed in him. He says hi by the way."

I smiled and kissed his cheek. "I'm just so glad you're home. Where you belong."

"Me too love."

I shut my eyes and snuggled. "I have something for you."

"What is it?" He yawned.

"A baby."

It was silent for awhile until he stuttered.

"A b-baby? When??..."

"Before you left I found out. I wanted to tell you but, I figured it'd stop you from going on the trip with your class. I know this is important to you."

"You're all that matters to me Molly. You and Liam. And the new baby." He rested a hand on my stomach. "Are you sure??"

I giggled. "I have an appointment in the afternoon you're welcome to come."

"I'll be there." He yawned again.

"Also, we got an eviction letter. And we lost electricity.."

"Oh Molly you're killing me." He laughed. "I'll take care of it don't worry. The show sold out and I made a few. We're quite well off for awhile."

"I'm just so glad you're home baby. We have so much to look forward to."

"So much great things love. C'mon let's get some sleep. Tomorrow's another day."

"Another day." I smiled, closing my eyes in content.
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The End.

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