Disclaimer: I don't own Tale of Two Cities.
"Lucie," Sydney said, "Come sit by me a moment. I have a question for you."
"Certainly Mr. Carton," Lucie (who was nine months pregnant) said smiling.
She sat across from him.
"You have spoken of the 'inner circle'. What does that mean and am I part of it?"
Lucie smiled.
"Mr. Carton of course you are," Lucie said, "The inner circle refers to people in my life who have become my family. We are without question there for each other through not only the good times but the bad as well. Had it not been for you my life would not be as blessed as it is right now. I greatly thank you for that"
"Does everyone have an inner circle," Sydney asked
"To some extent," Lucie said, "I consider myself blessed that I have a full inner circle."
"I suppose I do too," Sydney said smiling.
"You do," Lucie said.
She hugged him and at that very moment her water broke and it was time to add another member of the inner circle.