1) Marisa Gable, who had been unwell, is feeling better and helping with farm work again. 2) Marisa struggles with parenting and spends more time with the farm animals than her own children. 3) A new baby, Rachel, is born to the family amid concerns about Marisa's health during the pregnancy. 4) The document provides an update on the lives of the extended Gable family and their neighbors in the fictional Kingdom of Avonlea.

1. The Kingdom of
Avonlea
Chapter Chapter 9: Gable Household Round 2

2. We begin the second round at the Gable house to
find resident generation 2 spouse Marisa in better
spirits. Which everyone is most happy about.

3. Better spirits means Marisa is back to
helping the family maintain the fields for
Lord Hamilton.

4. Marisa though does not seem to have taken to parenting
very well. A fact which Anne finds most alarming. What
kind of woman doesn’t know how to care for children?

5. Speaking of Anne, she and Gilbert are still as sweet a
couple as ever and they often spend their evenings
together enjoying what little peace and quiet that can be
found in their busy little home.

6. Matthew Gable Anne and Gilbert’s youngest is still around
and he’s WONDERFUL with his little niece and nephew.
He’s always spending time with both John and Marilla.

7. Little John absolutely adores
the families newest wolf Otis.

8. Actually John loves old Snuggles too. You
know what he just loves to snuggle the
wolves in general.

9. His twin sister Marilla just seems to enjoy
following her Uncle Matthew about the
house begging for hugs and tickles.

10. He doesn’t seem to mind
doing that one bit.

12. If poor Matthew has a flaw it’s that he’s fallen head
over heels in love with Princess Eowyn, a match which
of course he knows can never be. She’s made for a
much better man than him. Perhaps the Prince of
Arkadia. Well if he has sense about him, he’ll choose
his lovely Eowyn the moment he sets eyes on her.

13. “I’m telling you Izzie I don’t know what to do about Marisa.
Matthew and Charlie both spend more time with the babes
than she does.”
“Now don’t fuss Anne. The girl just needs a bit more time to
settle in.”

14. “She’s a fine cook at least. Why poor Diana still burns
almost everything she lays her hands on.”
Anne winced. “I suppose you’re right. It’s just Marisa
worries me. She’s so delicate.”

15. Isabella smiled softly, “Admit it, you’re worried because she’s
expecting again.”
“Well, yes. But you saw what happened the last time she was
with child.”
“Marisa will be just FINE.”
“Anne, she’ll be fine. I promise.”

16. Anne certainly hoped Isabella was right. Perhaps she did
worry too much. Maybe bringing in lemons and making a
nice lemon pie would take her mind off things.

17. After all, Marisa was actually spending
time with Marilla this morning. And it didn’t
seem like the effort was too taxing on her.

18. Gilbert was entertaining John today to help
split the workload. He did seem to love
spending time with his grandson.

19. Of course Anne adored spending time with
Marilla. It was so hard to believe the two
were nearly children!

20. “Well brother, hard to believe these two are going to
be starting to help in the fields huh?”
“Yes, it feels like only yesterday these two were born.”

21. One last look at the twins
before they age. *sniff*

22. Marilla had barely changed into her new
dress before she was clearing the table.

23. Meanwhile John was already starting to
learn all about the family traditions from
his father Charlie.

24. The next day was family day which means
the Shahan family and Isabella were invited
over. Catherine and Anne hit it off right away.

25. With Isabella insisting on watching ALL the
kids and watching over Marisa for the day,
Anne and Gilbert got in a private little date.

26. But really there wasn’t that much to do. Mostly
the cousins spent the day lounging in the grass.
Poor John must have felt so outnumbered.

27. Although he and Emma seemed to strike it off
pretty well. His sister seemed to favor spending
time with cousins Catherine and Maria.

28. Marisa spent the afternoon not lifting a finger. It
couldn’t hurt to leave the children with Isabella one
afternoon did it? Though she did admit she felt guilty at
times about not being of a hardy enough disposition
not to require taking it so easy.

29. Her poor brother in law Matthew had to feel like some kind
of live in servant. She did wonder why he hadn’t found a
home of his own yet. Surely there were nice girls that would
have him.

30. The following day Marisa decided to make it up to everyone
for all the lazying about she did the day before. She invited
Thane Shahan, my he’d done well for himself. Gardiner had
not been able to come the day prior due to obligations at the
palace. But he was here now along with his wife Diana.

31. Sure she felt as big a whale and a little
tired, but she was determined to do at
least some of the work around the place.

32. “Mrs. Shahan? Why didn’t Grandmother Anne want Mama to
cook dinner for us tonight?”
“I suppose because she’s just worried about your Mother
since she’s going to have another baby soon.”
“Should I worry too?”

33. “No, dear. Of course not. Why would you say that?”
“Yes, Ma’am. It’s just everyone seems to worry about
Mama all the time.”

34. “Well, you’re mama got very sick a few years ago. But
she’s much better now. Don’t worry Marilla. She’ll be fine.”
“Mrs. Shahan?”
“Yes?”
“I can see why Grandmother says you are her best friend.”

35. “Thanks for coming over Catherine. Sorry John’s not home.”
“It’s okay Rilla. I know he’s got to help your Papa and Grandfather in the fields
now.”
“Emma doesn’t mind waiting. Knowing her she’s probably already started
chasing butterflies around.”
“Do you think your new brother or sister will be here soon?”
“I hope so.”

36. “Papa is the new baby gonna be here soon?”
“It should be any day now Marilla. Why?”
“I’m just tired of waiting.”
Charlie laughed. “It can be hard to be patient I know, but you’ll
just have to okay?”
“Okay.” And hopefully once the baby was here everyone would
stop worrying so much.

37. As it turned out Rilla didn’t have to wait long at all.
“Mystery this is completely unacceptable. I should be in
there helping with the delivery of the baby! Gilbert and
Charlie aren’t gonna be any help. I’m good luck.”
“Izzie honey this is not even your grandchild.”
“But I’ve been at every birth this Generation!”
“

38. Sorry Lizzie, but thanks to Charlie not moving out of the way
you missed this one. But you were at the house. That counts
right? Right? Anyway,
Everyone say hello to Rachel Lynde Gable. Another red
head. Hooray. I’m sure Anne will love that. *snort*

39. And her birth concludes this rotation at the Gable house.
We’ll end with this pic of Marilla being none too pleased with
her twin John for nearly taking her head off with that softball.
See you next time at the Hamilton residence.