Chapter 5The day before Darren's birthday started out beautifully. Delilah was so happy that she chose Lucky Palms for her immortal challenge. Delilah could not imagine finer sunrises or sunsets.
Delilah was ready to pose for her Young Adult Portrait. While Darren painted, Delilah worked on upgrading their land. She added a track for a tractor, even though she could not yet afford a tractor. She had a greenhouse built with a locking door, for growing those special plants needed for immortality. She said a little prayer that she'd be able to plant those unusual seeds soon and that some of them might grow into what she desired.
Max grew up to be a handsome cat. And at the end of the day, Delilah kept her promise to Darren. With her Young Adult portrait completed, she consented to try for a child.
Darren's birthday had arrived! Instead of dreading it, Darren was looking forward to spending the day having fun instead of working. Delilah felt that it was the least she could do for him, considering all he sacrificed for her.
They started his celebration by having breakfast at the Desert Diner.
Next up was The Boardwalk amusement park. Darren took Delilah's Young Adult picture with his little camera. One day they hoped to have a nicer camera and often checked the consignment shop for one. Immediately after her picture was snapped, Delilah was overcome by a wave of nausea.
Delilah sat her nausea aside long enough to enjoy a roller coaster ride with her man.
They played arcade games as well.
At the end of the day, they returned home and celebrated with a birthday cake.
Delilah confirmed her pregnancy and took maternity leave. She was loathe to take a break in her career, but intended to use the time wisely. Darren was coming along in his ice sculpting but Delilah was having doubts that she'd be immortalized in ice as a Young Adult.
Delilah received a letter from a lawyer. It appears that there was another large check in another life insurance account for her to inherit. Delilah was very grateful for the funds and set about by purchasing a building in town, The Desert Diner that she and Darren had celebrated his birthday at.
Collecting was slow work now that she waddled instead of ran.
Darren doted on her and their unborn babe, helping out as much as he could.
Darren also received an Inheritance from a great-aunt. Delilah put the funds to use immediately by purchasing a piece of property. She added as many upgrades as she could given their funds. She added another room to the house so that they would not be in a separate building from the baby. Darren couldn't help but point out that her mode of adding to the home would mean the baby sleeping in their room for now. Delilah was used to this complaining by now and refused to lose sight of her vision for a grand home for generations of Immortals to share.
Finally the time arrived for the birth of her little Dreamer!
It was a baby girl! They named her Danica. Her newborn traits were: Artistic and Athletic.
The day after Danica's birth, Delilah was exhausted and grateful to see her husband helping with her garden.
Darren helped keep an eye on Danica while Delilah completed opportunities.
And in between feedings, dirty diapers and snuggles, Delilah planted special seeds in hopes they'd be what she needed.
Because not only was she working hard for her own immortality, but also for the immortality of her precious child that she adored.