Elsie felt the built up anxiety and anticipation ebb and she could breathe a little easier. "I had hoped, but didn't want to hope too much." This was a huge relief. They could manage on her savings while she was out of work and then once the baby was home and she was feeling better, she would be able to head back to work and everything would be alright. "I appreciate this opportunity Mr. Ainsworth, I really do." She sighed out, a smile fixed on her lips.

"I'll finish the day at the desk?" She would hate to leave partway through the workday and the desk didn't require too much lifting or bending. "And then I'll be in touch about when I can return." Hopefully it wouldn't be too far into the new year, but she hadn't any idea exactly when the baby was due to arrive and so they would just have to wait and see.