In the Shadow of the Star: Part 1 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Orual · 03-24-2003, 08:30 PM

"...and you let your mother sleep. She was worn out at the party last night." Sam looked solemnly over his children, all of whom were still a little tired, but eager to tell him everything that had happened at the party. They were all done now, and he was getting ready to meet Frodo and Pippin at the pond. "Ellie, if Hamfast gets hungry--he shouldn't, I've fed him." This was made apparent by the sorry state that the clothes atop the hamper were in, with mashed fruit rubbed in. "Anyway, if he gets hungry, I put some things in this bowl right here that he likes. Just let your mother sleep, and--"

His eldest daughter assured him that she had taken care of her siblings before, and that it would be fine, she could watch them until her mother woke up. Sam told them all that they were the best children any father could hope to have, made one more round to make sure that everything was in order, and finally left for the pond.

Rose had been so tired last night. Sam was sure that she thought she had fooled him, but he was not deceived, and he knew how exhausted she had been. What could he do to ease her load? Elanor, Frodo, and all of the other children did their best to help her, but nonetheless she had a heavy load. Then inspiration struck him, and he quickened his pace.

"Hullo, Frodo! Pippin!" Sam called as he approached the pond. His friends waved cheerfully back at him. He put his gear on the ground, exchanged a few greetings, and then asked Frodo if they could talk for a moment.

"Mr. Frodo, at the party last night, you had asked if there was anything you could do to help," Sam began.

"I did, and I meant it," Frodo said. Sam nodded.

"Well, I was thinking. Rose was exhausted last night, after the party, and she's been wearing herself out recently. It won't be long before she has the baby, and with seven children already here to take care of it hasn't been easy on her. I try to help as much as much as I can, but even two adults isn't always enough. It's just like you said. So, if you're not busy and you're looking for something to do, Rose would appreciate it if you just wanted to come by and help with the children, or errands, or such."

Frodo's face lit up. "Sam, I'd be delighted!"

"That is, if it isn't too much trouble. The children do love spending time with you," Sam added.

"Sam, I'll do anything I can to repay you for all the kindness that you and Rose showed me when I was ill," Frodo said seriously. "I would love to help you now. And your children really are wonderful. I enjoyed our walk. I'll start immediately!"

Sam smiled broadly. "Thank you, Mr. Frodo. We'd appreciate that."

03-24-2003, 08:30 PM	#11
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	"...and you let your mother sleep. She was worn out at the party last night." Sam looked solemnly over his children, all of whom were still a little tired, but eager to tell him everything that had happened at the party. They were all done now, and he was getting ready to meet Frodo and Pippin at the pond. "Ellie, if Hamfast gets hungry--he shouldn't, I've fed him." This was made apparent by the sorry state that the clothes atop the hamper were in, with mashed fruit rubbed in. "Anyway, if he gets hungry, I put some things in this bowl right here that he likes. Just let your mother sleep, and--" His eldest daughter assured him that she had taken care of her siblings before, and that it would be fine, she could watch them until her mother woke up. Sam told them all that they were the best children any father could hope to have, made one more round to make sure that everything was in order, and finally left for the pond. Rose had been so tired last night. Sam was sure that she thought she had fooled him, but he was not deceived, and he knew how exhausted she had been. What could he do to ease her load? Elanor, Frodo, and all of the other children did their best to help her, but nonetheless she had a heavy load. Then inspiration struck him, and he quickened his pace. "Hullo, Frodo! Pippin!" Sam called as he approached the pond. His friends waved cheerfully back at him. He put his gear on the ground, exchanged a few greetings, and then asked Frodo if they could talk for a moment. "Mr. Frodo, at the party last night, you had asked if there was anything you could do to help," Sam began. "I did, and I meant it," Frodo said. Sam nodded. "Well, I was thinking. Rose was exhausted last night, after the party, and she's been wearing herself out recently. It won't be long before she has the baby, and with seven children already here to take care of it hasn't been easy on her. I try to help as much as much as I can, but even two adults isn't always enough. It's just like you said. So, if you're not busy and you're looking for something to do, Rose would appreciate it if you just wanted to come by and help with the children, or errands, or such." Frodo's face lit up. "Sam, I'd be delighted!" "That is, if it isn't too much trouble. The children do love spending time with you," Sam added. "Sam, I'll do anything I can to repay you for all the kindness that you and Rose showed me when I was ill," Frodo said seriously. "I would love to help you now. And your children really are wonderful. I enjoyed our walk. I'll start immediately!" Sam smiled broadly. "Thank you, Mr. Frodo. We'd appreciate that." __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"