Disclaimer: I don't own Sweeney Todd OR any of the original characters.
Lucy woke up about 12 o'clock noon. She heard the sound of laughter. "Hey Lucy awake," Nellie called. Lucy groaned and sat up. "What's the point," she sobbed, "look let me sleep a bit longer
"I was having the most wonderful dream. It was about Ben and…" "Well deary I know you want to dream of him but wouldn't you rather see him" "Nellie that's impossible. Of course I want to see him but the only way that would happen is if I get myself sent away too"
"Lucy-" "No, Nellie, if it were only for m'self I would. I love Ben that much… but I can't. What would become of Johanna? She is only a babe"
"Lucy-" "I never thought I could ever love anyone more then I love m'husband but Johanna is my life. She's m'heart and soul. She is the creation of the dearest love I ever knew and she is the dearest love I ever will know. I will not be separated from my baby to be with my husband"
"Lucy-" "That doesn't mean that I don't love Ben. I love him with all my being but he's NOT… it's not the same… you understand. Johanna is a part of me. For GOD sake I birthed her and I even named her"
"LUCY" At that, she finally got Lucy's attention. "Did I say you should get yourself sent away?" "No but that's the only way I can see Ben. Turpin is evil… he'd never release him"
"Strange," Nellie said, "especially since Ben is on a ship home as we speak" Lucy squealed. "But how. Turpin is evil" Nellie nodded.
"Turpin is evil but he's not stupid. Many years ago he did something awful, and I have a friend who works at a paper and will not hesitate to exposes his secret. Once I threatened him he changed his tune" Lucy laughed joyously. Thanks to her dear friend it wouldn't be long before her family was once again complete
