1) Adrianna Hamilton writes to update her friend Anabel about recent events, including the royal wedding she attended with her husband Edward and daughter Emilia. 2) At the wedding, Adrianna works to befriend the new Queen Roth in order to secure her position, which remains precarious if she does not bear a son. 3) Adrianna reveals that she is pregnant again, thrilled and terrified, as Edward hopes for a son this time. She ends by mentioning her daughter Emilia is growing up fast.

1. The Kingdom of Avonlea
Generation 2: Hamilton Family Round 1

2. Dear Anabel,
How have you been? Well I hope. A lot has certainly happened for us as of
late. Edward continues to allow me to be seen in public. After the birth of
our daughter Emilia, I almost feared he might have me sent straight away
to some establishment take a new wife and run the house himself.

3. Mother certainly feared the same. We all walked
on pins and needles for a week. Isabella had to
order my mother to the sweat box something she
hadn’t done in years.

4. We’d be completely lost without her. She took care
of my precious girl while I recovered seeing as
how mother took to fainting the moment she
realized I’d brought another girl into the family.

5. She also looked after my sweet sisters too.
Honestly, for her age Isabella certainly hasn’t lost
a single step. I don’t know how she does it. I can
only hope I have half that energy at her age.

6. However, it turns out all our fears were for naught. Edward came home from his trip
home to see to affairs that had cropped up during his absence. He was absolutely
delighted.
Apparently, his beautiful wife’s friendship with Princess Eowyn got us seats at the
king’s table at the royal wedding. He had to admit our little Emilia would be beautiful
just like her lady mother and no doubt as clever too. Thank goodness for Eowyn!

7. I of course not wanting to disappoint took advantage of the opportunity
and worked to befriend the soon to be Queen Roth. Ganieda and I got
on well enough. No doubt my connections with Eowyn played a part in
her willingness to speak with a woman of my disgraced position.

8. I do realize my position is precarious, and I confess I felt desperate in my attempts to
befriend the king and queen. If I am unable to bear sons? Having the ability to at
least find good matches for our daughters and willingness to raise another woman’s
child (Edward has a few sisters. We could always adopt one of their sons as heir),
may be the only thing that keeps me out of the mad house and ensures the well
being of my three sisters.

9. But enough about my worries. You want to hear
about the wedding don’t you? It was a grand affair.
Lovely. The food was delectable to be sure, but I
dare say between us the queen’s cook cannot rival
Isabella.

10. Sharla is much younger though I
suppose.

11. The wedding did have a slight hiccup when Master Ogden managed
to somehow insult Princess Galadriel upon their first meeting.
Apparently, she had not yet heard that her brother had given his
young sister’s hand in marriage to Master Ogden. It was quite
awkward to be sure. Things quieted down though once Queen Idril
stepped in.

12. Gaineda and Thorin were wed upon the shores of
Avonlea at the stroke of midnight. I must confess it
was quite nippy out. I wish I’d worn something
over my gown.

13. The whole kingdom appears to have been invited including the
peasants, not that I mind of course. I think it’s marvelous our king
thought to invite them, however it does make me worry Edward
might rethink his earlier faith in my ability to make connections.

14. King Thorin, is every bit a lord as the stories tell. I
would be lying if I did not say I did not envy
Ganeida just a tad in her good fortune.

15. The evening ended with Princess Galadriel and
Master Ogden having quite a public display of
affection. Obviously Master James managed to
make up for lost ground quite quickly.

16. I also had the privilege of making the
acquaintance of Lady Pony. She’s apparently from
a land called Silver Bend. Quite charming. Of
course when has Eowyn not had a good taste in
friends?

17. Fran took to crying spells after the wedding I’m afraid. She’s come of age
and due to various circumstances which are entirely not her fault is
regrettably without any prospects for a husband.
As you well know she’s always wanted a family of her own and to be an
old maid would be the worst fate imaginable for her.

18. The other girls are well enough, but then Gertie is lucky enough to have managed to secure a
possible marriage prospect. And even if it falls through, it won’t be the end of the world for her. And
my youngest sister Paulina really doesn’t care much about marriage.
She’d marry of course, if Edward asked her to. Especially to help me and Emilia, but she’d not
recalling in the season the way Gertie is. And poor Fran is locked in her rooms wishing the season
would last just a bit longer in hopes Edward will come through with something for her. Poor dear.

19. I spent my free time spinning, playing the violin,
and tending to my pride and joy Emi wishing
beyond anything there was more I could do.

20. Especially since mother has taken to the bubbles. Graciously it
hasn’t become a habit yet, but all the stress is getting to her at
last. I know she stayed strong though father because of us,
but I don’t know if she can keep it together much longer.

21. Gardiner stopped by the other day out of the blue,
bless him. It was lovely to have him about the manor
again. He’s always been such a good friend, and
always seems to know when I could use his support.

22. In other news, Erec Roth has become a frequent visitor of late.
Edward most certainly is not shying away from making connections
with the heir to such a respected family within our kingdom nor am I
to be honest.
I do find it all quite curious though.

23. Oh Anabel! I left this note half finished. I apologize, but I am with child again!
You are going to want to strangle me to be certain if I don’t get the accounts of
the wedding or the news I’m expecting again to you straight away I know.
Edward is thrilled, naturally, he has his chance at a son. As for me , I’m excited
and terrified all at once.

24. I leave you with the news that my precious girl Emilia is growing up so fast! And she has such an
unruly head of hair. You should see it! But it’s gorgeous when it’s tied back. I can certainly see
Edward in her.
Wishing you all the best,
Adrianna Hamilton