[Calairiel Mynendil Gil'dae]

Nimavel worried about a great many things…perhaps as his profession dictated. Calairiel had also noticed that her husband tended to be a perfectionist in many things. Marrying the young Gil’dae had shaken his life to the core, but he had taken everything in stride….all for love.

And she loved him even more for that.

His concern for their eldest adopted daughter was mostly valid. However, the young Gil’dae had a plan already in motion to combat the force that was Alassiel.

“ Perhaps, but we have much time to prepare for the birth and I think that if we make special pains to include her as much as possible in the preparation, she will be more comfortable with the baby’s arrival. How do you feel about that?”

Regardless of anything or anyone, Calairiel was devoted to her family and her husband. There was no silly guessing of emotions or odd feelings. They knew where they stood with each other and that was final. They trusted each other beyond all others…but most importantly, they valued each other’s opinions. They truly were partners in all things…especially family matters.

Her lips gently brushed against his nose, smiling softly at him. It –was- a beautiful day…most importantly because she got to spend it alone with the love of her life.