A Day to Remember - Part 2. Livy awoke at some point during the night to find herself feeling very hot. The fire Ray had stoked before they fell asleep was still burning and underneath the blanket together, Ray had his body pressed up against hers, his arm thrown around her. Her enjoyment turned to concern as she noted a large bruise on his abdomen and she reached out to gently touch it.

The Allied forces had pushed the Germans back and liberated Holland and France. It was the beginning of the end of the Second World War. Livy had just put Daniel to bed for the night. Ray was sitting on the bench out on the veranda reading, so Livy decided to come out and enjoy the pleasant evening with Ray and read a book, too. They kissed and each read their book.

Monday, November 27, 1944. It was nearly supper time, and Ray opened the kitchen door just in time to hear Livy gasp. Her knees buckled as she gripped the edge of the sink to keep from falling to the floor. He reached her before either of them believed it possible, scooping her up in his arms. He was alarmed to see how pale she was. He held her close, his heart thudding against his ribs in fright, as she slowly focused her eyes on his. What happened, Liv, is it-? .

Livy thought back to earlier in the evening. Really, to think about Ray, and her, and the baby. Where to start, she thought. She on the other hand, had always tried to have a contingency plan. Ray stared into the dark and tired to stop thinking.

TMoOD History, Our History 0106. Just Passing time waiting for GG.