“I have to come ask for a pregnancy and amniocentesis test to determine the sex of my unborn child.” Karissa explains.
“Don’t tell me who the father is. I already have a good idea and you are carrying my second cousin as we will both share the same great-grandfather, Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior.” Lord David William tells her.
“You do realize what kind of family you are getting involved with?” Lord David tells her.
“I know Lord David.” Karissa tells her.
“I told Lord Andrew Charles it is his albatross around his neck and I want no part of it.”Karissa states, “The only way I would marry him is if this child is a daughter.”
“I am surprised he agreed to those terms.” Lord David William tells him.
“I will be glad to give you both tests, but if you have missed three periods I have no doubt that you are pregnant.” Lord David explains, “I will give you a urine test and an amniocentesis test.” Lord David tells him.
Lord David performs both tests along with an ultrasound test on Karissa and she is three months pregnant and the amniocentesis test comes back that the child is a daughter and so does the ultrasound test.
Karissa smiles, “Lord Preppy is good for something.” Karissa says to Lord David Beck.
Lord David gives Karissa her test results and Lord David tells her “One thing I know is that my great Uncle will be very happy to hear that his first grandchild is on her way and he will thank you.”
“I am not doing it for Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR or any of his family. This child is mine and I will raise her the way I see fit.” Karissa states.
“SHe may be born into the Howard, but she will become no man’s chattel and she won’t be placed into their damm marriage. I will take this child to Star Base 10.” Karissa states.
“I do know that Lord Richard William Carey will give you a safe place within Bedford Territory as he is the Duke of that territory and he won’t let anyone touch you or his cousin.” Lord David explains.
“Lord Charles Andrew JR doesn’t want any war with his cousin, Lord Richard William as he is the great-great-grandson of Lord Frederick William through his Aunt, Lady Sophia Charlotte Howard who his father adored.” Lord David explains.
Karissa takes the ultrasound and test results in her hands and walks out the door and she walks down the sidewalk of StarFleet Academy and she walks down the walk and Lt Kevin Thomas Riley walks up to her and says, “ Hi Karissa . Long time no see.”
“Hi Kevin. What is new?” Karissa asks.
“I have been busy trying to catch up with all the classes I missed.” Kevin tells her.
“I see Kevin.” Karissa tells him “ I just came from seeing Lt. Commander Beck.”
“Are you sick, Karissa ?” Kevin asks.
“No, I don’t think so, I am pregnant.” Karissa explains.
“Who is the father?” Kevin asks.
“Lord Andrew Charles Howard.” Karissa tells him.
“What Lord Andrew Charles and you started to see each other and all he wants is a child that will help him to procure the Dukedom of Norfolk Territory.” Kevin states.
“Don’t worry Kevin. If I don’t marry him. This child won’t be legitimate and she can’t inherit the title.” Karissa tells him.
“The child he has. Has to be legitimate.” Karissa explains. “I have to agree to marry him.”
“You know he will insist upon it.” Kevin tells her.
“He may insist upon it all he wants and that doesn’t mean I will do it.” Karissa explains.
“Lord Preppy is for a rude awakening.” Karissa says with a laugh.
“I mean don’t get wrong. He has some redeemable qualities.” Karissa explains, “He likes music, literature, art, and you can hold a conversation with him but it is very limited.” Karissa explains.
While they are talking Kevin looks up and says “ Look who is driving up, Karissa.”
Lord Andrew Charles carriage stops and he climbs out and says, “ I thought I would find you here, Karissa. Hello Kevin, how have you been?” Lord Andrew Charles asks.
“I am fine Andrew Charles. “ Kevin tells him, “How is your father?”
“My father is well.” Lord Andrew Charles states.
“How is Lord Richard William Carey?” Kevin asks.
“I guess my cousin is fine. I rarely see him.” Lord Andrew Charles states, “he is busy governing his territory.”
“I drove out to Madame’s and she told me that you had walked to StarFleet to see my cousin, Lord David Beck.” Lord Andrew Charles tells her.
Karissa hands Lord Andrew Charles the test results in front of Kevin and he looks at them and “What is the child?”
“Our child is a daughter and I will give her the name Elizabeth after Queen Elizabeth I of England, Victoria after Queen Victoria of England and Anne after Queen Anne and Beltane after the Pagan Sabbat of Beltane.” Karissa tells him.
“When is our daughter due? Lord Andrew Charles asks.
“Lord David said late April or Early May.” Karissa tells him.
“Alright, Karissa . You agreed to marry me if I gave you a daughter, and furthermore this child will become the first Duchess of Norfolk Territory on Star Base 12.” Lord Andrew Charles states.
“You haven’t asked me yet? Karissa tells him in front of Kevin.
“What do you want for a formal marriage proposal?” Lord Andrew Charles asks her.
“I do indeed.” Karissa explains, “Then I will give you my answer.”
Lord Andrew Charles gets down on one knee and he takes her hand in his and asks “Will you marry me, Karissa ?”
Karissa in front of Kevin looks at Lord Andrew Charles and she tells him “ I made you a promise that I would and I am a woman of my word.”
“When?” Lord Andrew Charles asks.
“I have chosen the date of March 21, which is Ostara.” Karissa states.
Lord Andrew Charles tells her “ We have to go tell my dad. He will be so happy.”
“Do you know how long my poor dad has been waiting for his first grandchild?” Lord Andrew Charles tells Karissa..
Karissa bids Kevin a fond farewell and promises to talk to him later and Lord Andrew Charles and Karissa climb back into Howard carriage and they set off for Norfolk Territory to give his father and mother the good news that their first granddaughter is on her way.
When the carriage pulls up Lord Charles Andrew JR and Lady Patricia are standing outside of Norfolk Territory
Lord Andrew Charles walks up with Karissa and they bow and curtsy to them “ Father, mother. Karissa and I have good news to share with you.” Lord Andrew Charles tells him.
Lord Charles Andrew and Lady Patricia look at their son and Lord Charles Andrew JR asks, “What is this good news?”
“Karissa and I are expecting your first granddaughter in late April or May, and we are to be married on March 21, 2275.” Lord Andrew Charles tells his father.
Lord Charles Andrew JR smiles with tears rolling down his eyes and Lady Patricia smiles and Lord Charles Andrew JR tells Karissa “Please Karissa.I would like to bestow upon you the Marchioness of Pembroke territory and my great-aunt, Lady Elizabeth Ann was the last woman to hold the position.”
Karissa doesn’t have the heart to turn it down and she accepts the title of Marchioness of Pembroke Territory and becomes Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann Lowell.
Lord Charles Andrew Howard orders the bells to ring throughout Norfolk Territory declaring the impending birth of Lord Patrick William Howard first great-great-great-grandchild through his son, Lord Frederick William Howard, and his second son, Lord Charles Andrew Howard Senior.
Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR walks over to his youngest son, Lord Andrew Charles and he embraces him “ How can I ever thank Lady Karissa and you for saving what my great-grandfather started back in 2159.” Lord Charles Andrew JR asks.
Lady Karissa speaks up “ Let's see now. Let start with reforming the ancient laws whereas only sons may inherit the titles and property from their fathers.”
“I want to establish the rule of absolute primogeniture.” Lady Karissa states “If women want to only ensure that their daughters inherit their property that they may enact matrilineal primogeniture.” Lady Karissa tells him.
“I want it to end, whereas a son may replace his older sister if he is born after her.” Lady Karissa states.
“It won’t happen not with my late father’s Last Will and Testament as it was iron-clad when he wrote it.” Lord Charles Andrew JR explains.” My father said that his first great-grandchild would inherit the Dukedom after the first grandson that gave him his first great-grandchild.” Lord Charles Andrew JR states.
“What will you name my first granddaughter?” Lord Charles Andrew JR asks.
“Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane Howard.” Lady Karissa tells him.
“I love those names.” Lord Andrew Charles states “I had an ancestress named Lady Elizabeth, Lady Anne, but I think Victoria came in with the Hanovers and Beltane is different” Lord Charles Andrew JR tells her.
“Queen Victoria was named after her mother, Princess Victoria.” Karissa tells him.
“Queen Victoria was the daughter of Prince Edward of Kent and he was the fourth son of King George III who was the son of Prince Frederick of Wales who was the eldest son of King George I of England who was the great-grandson of King James I of England through his daughter, Queen Elizabeth who married King Frederick of Bohemia and their daughter, Princess Sophia Dorothea.” Karissa explains.
The bells sound out through the territory of Norfolk that the first great-great-great-granddaughter of Lord Patrick William Howard is on her way.
Lord Richard William Carey hears the news from Bedford Territory as does Lord Thomas William Howard and they order the bells to ring out as well that the birth of the third cousin is on her way.
They will all share the same great-great-grandfather, Lord Frederick William Howard and great-great-great-grandfather, Lord Patrick William Howard.
Lord Charles Andrew Howard III and Lord Patrick William Howard II hear the news at Norfolk Estate and when they walk out Lady Karissa looks at them “ I see you have carried your sorry faces out here to congratulate your brother and I for giving your father his first grandchild.”
“I don’t want to hear your sorry lame excuses for not having a child for all the years you have been married to your wives.” Lady Karissa states.
“I don’t care if they are pretty or ugly. “ Lady Karissa tells them “ It is mundane.”
“The fact remains you passed the buck onto your youngest brother when the responsibility was yours.” Lady Karissa states.
“Listen to me well, I want neither of you to have anything done with my daughter.” Lady Karissa states, “If Lord Andrew Charles wants you to see her. You may see her at Norfolk Estate but he has promised me a new home.” Lady Karissa states.
Lord Charles Andrew III and Lord Patrick William II look at their brother, “I am sorry bros, but Lady Karissa doesn’t want you around.” Lord Andrew Charles states “I will let you see your niece here at Norfolk Estate.”
“I have contacted Lord Richard William Carey and he has agreed to help me find a new home for us, but in the meantime we will reside at Balmoral Manor.” Lord Andrew Charles tells everyone.
“I am fine with Balmoral Manor, but keep your sorry brothers off it.” Lady Karissa tells him.
“We will tango.” Lady Karissa warns “ Lord Richard Edward II, Lord Frederick Willliam III, Lord Richard William Carey, and Lord Thomas William are welcome.”
“So is Lord David William Beck, and Kevin Riley.” Lady Karissa states.
“I expect Lady Elizabeth will be born at Balmoral Manor.” Lady Karissa states, “Any other children will be born at our new home.”
“Lord Andrew Charles wants five children, and I will be happy to give them to him but not immediately.” Lady Karissa states, “ We will wait for 4.5 years before we try for our second child.”
Lord Charles Andrew JR smiles and he says, “ I am happy that I will at least have one grandchild.”
Norfolk Territory prepares to welcome the first great-great-great-grandchild of Lord Patrick William Howard through the paternal line.
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