Generation One - Chapter Five - Friends and Foes

As soon as they returned from France, Edwin invited Constance to move to his lot.

They both agreed to focus on building their new home before making any wedding plans.

Edwin spent most of his days finding inspiration for his next masterpiece.

Constance left her job in journalism to focus on a new career path.

After registering at town hall, she began her new career as a writer.

While the house remained unfinished, Constance spent her days at the library working on her first novel. She titled it “Crossing Paths.”

While not writing, Constance would take the opportunity to spend time with her good friend Heather Crosby.

After selling countless paintings and receiving royalties from Constance's novels, Edwin was finally able to build his dream home.

Many rooms still needed to be finished, but Edwin was able to furnish the main hall, dining room, study and living room.

Edwin and Constance made plans to be married in the garden behind their new home. The night before the wedding, Edwin, Don and Heather's husband Odin enjoyed an evening of fun and games in town.

The big day had arrived, Heather brought Constance to the local salon for her bridal makeover. Constance was pleased with how she looked in her wedding gown.

A small group of friends gathered for the ceremony behind the couple's new home.

Edwin and Constance exchanged their vows...

...and sealed them with a kiss.

The next morning Constance was awoken by the ringing of the doorbell. Edwin had left early to deliver paintings to the consignment store.

She was surprised to see that it was Heather at the front door. Heather seemed to be quite upset.

Constance brought Heather into the dining room. Once seated, Heather began to explain the situation.

“Earlier this morning I found out that I am pregnant!” Heather cried, “Don't get me wrong, I am every bit thankful for this miracle, but it's Odin! When I told him the news, he freaked out! He never wanted to have children and I knew that. We didn't expect this to happen. He told me that he doesn't want anything to do with this baby, so I left! I'm alone and have no place to go.”

“Don't be silly, your not alone!” Constance reassured, “Your welcome to stay with Edwin and I as long as you need too. There's plenty of room in this house.”

“No.” Heather replied, “I can't do that. You and Edwin wouldn't mind?”

Constance nodded and Heather finally smiled. Perhaps things were turning around.

Later that day, Edwin returned home from delivering his paintings.

Edwin asked Constance why Heather was upstairs with luggage.

Constance explained everything to Edwin. He agreed with her decision to invite Heather to live with them.

Edwin still couldn't believe what had happened. Just as quickly as he came home, he was once again out the door.

He found his way to the restaurant in town.

Odin was on break from work as Edwin approached.

“How can you do such a thing!” Edwin began to yell at Odin, “Your wife is expecting a child and your selfish enough to renounce everything to do with them!”

“This doesn't concern you Ed,” Odin angrily replied. “I never wanted to have children, and Heather knew that. You're in no position to understand something like this!”

They both glared at each other and nothing more was said.

As he walked away, Edwin knew that he would be a much better father than Odin, Constance was also expecting.