Ginny turned red. “I’m hoping you don’t consider it a chore. What would be a lifesaver for me is at twelve, you two you could stop by and babysit Freddy for me while I take a nap? That’s the time of day I get the sleepiest, and I won’t have to ask Gavin to stop what he’s doing to come back to the house.”

Alanna’s jaw dropped. Snapping it back, she saw they had taken her shocked reaction the wrong way.

She hastily explained, “I wouldn’t consider babysitting Freddy a chore. I would love to babysit Freddy. I don’t even need to be paid.” She grinned at them. “I would pay you to be able to.”

Ginny’s face broke into a beautiful smile, which reminded her of Freddy. “I wouldn’t go that far if I were you. Even though I am his mother, I think he’s really easy to watch. He’s been a perfect angel since we’ve had him.”

“I can start today.”

Ginny shook her head, bursting Alanna’s bubble of happiness. “Gavin’s off the next two days, and he called dibs on Saturday. Sunday is Silas’ day; he devotes the whole day to Freddy.”

Matthew rose, lifting Freddy into his arms. “If you had said something, Isaac and I would have taken turns coming by at that time.”

Ginny made a face at him. “Which is why I didn’t say anything. You’re having trouble filling your orders now, without me taking part of your day. Besides, it was Silas’ idea to hire someone who can make it easier on all of us. That way, I don’t feel so guilty for hiring someone just for a couple of hours a day.”

“I wouldn’t have been hired either. I would still be in jail if Silas hadn’t been looking to hire someone.” Alanna came from behind the kitchen counter to where Matthew was standing.

“May I?” Holding her arms to Freddy, she lifted the toddler out of Matthew’s hold at his nod. Settling Freddy on her hip, she felt the first peace of mind she had felt all day. “Anytime you feel like you need a break, I wouldn’t mind watching him. Mr. Coleman said you weren’t feeling well this morning.”

Ginny grimaced. “I’ve been having a terrible time with morning sickness.”

“I could come over here after going to Silas’ house and doing the chores he needs done there, get Freddy up, dressed, and feed him breakfast. By then, your morning sickness will be better.”

Neither Gavin nor Ginny seemed opposed to the idea.