Chapter 47

"That's settled then" said Audrey, relieved. "I think Joey has arranged for the priest to come here tomorrow and see you. What about god parents?"

"You and Joey of course" Penny replied without hesitation.

"Maybe he should have two god fathers" Audrey said with a smile. "Why not ask James. After all, young Howard practically owes him his like. At one moment James thought he might have to operate to save your life and that would have meant no baby"

"Oh Audrey don't say things like that" Penny cried, "I can't imagine such a horrible thing. No Howard. How awful"

"You really do worship that baby, don't you?" Audrey said.

"Well of course" Penny said promptly. "After all, he is mine, a part of me. Part of Jeremy too. I adore him"

"I'm glad" Audrey said. It was odd... And sad, she thought, that this little boy might yet prove to be the one person to stand between Penny and what she wanted most in the world.... Marriage to Jeremy. If she had not grown to