Gaston, completely ignorant of Belle's unwillingness to cooperate, began to speak his thoughts after wrapping his arm around Belle's shoulders. "Think of it; I come home after a long day of hunting. My little wife" At this, he shook her a little to emphasize the point. "rubbing my feet. The children are on the floor playing with the hunting dogs. We WILL have five or six." Gerard, who couldn't stand to see this ignorant buffoon continue with his thought process, intervened. "Now, Gaston, Belle just woke up. How about you give her some time to think about her answer?"<br/><br/>The larger man paused, but only for a moment before he let go of Belle and grinned widely. "Alright Belle, I had a great idea! I'll come by tomorrow and see what your answer is!" Gerard silently sipped his coffee, ignoring the fact that he had his idea stolen. Gaston strutted out the door without another word, and as soon as he was out of sight, Gerard sighed. "I know you don't like the thought of it, but he would take good care of you Belle. He is better off than I am, that's for certain. You wouldn't have to go without."