His arms were laden with bags, bags filled with clothes and possessions. The pain shooting through his arms was beginning to get unbearable. In the dark hallway, he couldn't see the keys well enough to find the correct one, so he was trying them all. He was a tired, stressed, emotional wreck and all he wanted to do was get inside. She stood behind him, quiet as a mouse, not pestering or rushing him as she often would, she was too busy admiring the one possession that she held in her arms. Finally he found it, and the lock clicked and the door cracked open. He turned to push against it with his back, and catching a glimpse of her, he smiled. He dropped his bags the moment he got them through the threshold. He disappeared momentarily to find the light switch, turning it on and dimming it to give the room a soft glow. It had given her enough time to move inside and settle herself on the couch. He joined her there, and for the first time since they'd left the hospital she gave him her attention, the smile on her face was mirrored in her eyes. He kissed her on the cheek, and turned his attention back to the bundle. "Welcome home baby girl" he whispered quietly to the sleeping infant, then turning to his wife again "welcome home Vi."

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I know Violet said she didn't want kids, but I'm going with Coopers idea, that if she met the right guy she'd consider it!...Cooper being the right guy of course!