Originally Posted by MadMadamMalfoy

The summer break was doing wonders for Gaston. Trying to balance work and home had been running him ragged, then there was that awful Dufftown trip and the emotionally draining round of goodbyes at the end of the term. But that was all behind him, and now he had two months of uninterrupted time with his girls. For the first time since his daughter was born, he was able to eat, sleep, and take time for himself without worrying that he would miss something.

He shifted the tiny dark-haired girl in his arms to one side as he opened the door to the shop and held it for his wife. Sure they had a stroller, but he would rather hold Desiree instead. He was going to shower her with as much affection as he could, since he wouldn't be around as much when school started back. It was a sad thought, but he was soon distracted by his daughter wiggling and giggling in his arms. "So you like this shop, huh?" he said, and Desiree started kicking excitedly in reply. "I thought as much. Now let's see about getting you some toys."

He glanced over the toy display, wondering which toy she would like best. He picked up a stuffed crup and wiggled it in front of Desiree. She grabbed it by the ear and started slinging it around. Looks like a winner... While she was distracted, he rummaged through the fairy dolls, trying to find one with black hair and blue eyes like his daughter. So far he didn't see any; maybe Rose would help him look.