He’d hung it by the window when they first married, all smiles and laughter as he joked about children.
“A big house needs filling with children and a bell to tell them all dinner is ready.”
She’d smiled back. Five years away from doctor’s waiting rooms and grave-faced test results they were happy. They were in love and staying together didn’t seem like a question.
“Just you watch.” she’d told him. “This place won’t feel so big once little ones start comin’, you’ll think there’s nowhere left to escape to.”
She was half right.
Carol J Forrester - Writing and Works 
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janet
This story reminds me of Cheaper By The Dozen.
Oh,this is heart breaking!To be childless not out of choice but ‘cos one could not,is terrible-that last line is a killer! Excellent writing:-)
Thank you, I’m glad this piece worked.
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O.. this is heartbreaking..
Very tender, and as ATRM61 says, a killer last line.
Thank you.
So sad that this is tearing them apart when it need to be bring them together.
Indeed.
a very sad story. i agree with Dawn’s comment. a great last line.
Glad you think so.
So short, but so powerful. Great job conveying that much emotion in so few words.
Thank you.
Is this “flash fiction”? What a bloody brilliant concept. Little micro stories. 😀
Indeed it is. If you’re interested I would definitely recommend the prompt, even if you just go in for the community side of it. It can be quite interesting seeing all the different directions people fly off in when given the same prompt.
Well-written though very sad story. I agree that the last line was great. I felt that it kind of summed up the story.
Thank you. I’m glad the last line is having such an impact.
Heartfelt yet always hopeful.
I’m glad you found hope in this piece.
So sad. We never know what fate will befall us. I hope they find a way to bring youngsters into their lives somehow. A sad but well-written story.
All my best,
Marie Gail
Thank you very much.
Dear Carol,
Subtle and tenderly well done. Perhaps they can adopt. They sound like the kind of people who could give orphans a home, fulfilling two needs at once.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Indeed, adoption does seem like the best option for the couple. I do wonder if the effects of noting being able to have children of your own every really leaves a couple though.
A poignant, well-written tale
Thank you.
A very sad and effective story. Excellent job!
Thank you very much.