Sister, Sister
Chapter 2
It was Henry's turn to laugh, but he didn't because his senses told him she was being truthful. She smelled like Vicki, but was someone different. He began to circle around her slowly, his body gliding as he took in the sight of her. Her hair, long like Vicki's, was just a shade lighter, her eyes were nearly identical, her mouth, both physically and verbally, identical but her nose was just a little different. Henry's face showed nothing of what he was thinking, which was starting to annoy Maggie. "Getting a good look?" she smirked. Henry smiled that sexy smile and said, " Well, I'm starting to believe more and more that you might be telling the truth." She sighed and walked over to the couch. "I'm sorry, where are my manners." Henry said. "Apparently, non-existent for some reason. Not at all what my Will told me," she replied with the sound of someone who was at the end of their rope. Henry chuckled and shook his head, his soft brown hair moving every so slightly around his face. "Would you care for something to drink, water, soda,..." Henry asked. "Yes, I would love something..got any coffee?" Again, Henry was amazed at the obvious similarities in the two women. "I can whip some up in no time," bowing as he said it. Maggie cocked her head to the side and a small half-grin formed on her face.
When Henry left the room, Maggie glanced around the apartment. "Hm," she said quietly, "not bad for an old man." "I HEARD THAT" Maggie snapped her head around, putting her hand over her mouth and giggling. "Sorry, Henry, forgot about your hearing." As she was finishing her sentence, he was already returning with a hot cup of coffee. "I didn't mean that badly and boy was that quick! Not instant is it? Can't do instant!" "No," Henry said, "Just used to keeping it handy in case..." She interrupted him before he could finish, "In case my sister comes over?" Henry shook his head again. "What?!" she said. "It's just...it's just that it sounds strange to hear that "my sister" knowing you are referring to Vicki Nelson. I guess the obvious question is, does she know?" Maggie looked at Henry and rolled her eyes. "And the answer would be...?" she replied sarcastically "Uh, NO!" He looked at her puzzled. "Is that why you are here, to get me to help you tell Vicki?" She sighed again and sat down on the couch, sipping from her coffee. Henry sat beside her, sensing that she was distraught. Her face softened and Henry thought he could see tears beginning to form. Don't cry, don't cry were the words running through both of their minds.
Henry touched her shoulder lightly. When he did, he felt power. Vampire power but not. He jerked his hand back quickly and with a look of surprise said, "What was THAT?!" She smiled momentarily and said, "Maybe I should start from the beginning." She leaned into the couch, getting as comfortable as she could. She took a big swig of coffee this time and set the mug on the table. "Henry, how long have you known my husband?" That is what was beginning to puzzle Henry, her husband. "At least 300 years. You know he can't come here Maggie, territories." She smiled and it was a Vicki smile, oh no...Henry was suddenly concerned. He furrowed his brows and said again, "Maggie, you do understand don't you..?" She put her hand up and replied, "There will be no territorial feel Henry. My husband no longer feeds." Henry couldn't keep the look of disbelief off of his face. "That's impossible!" She leaned ever so slightly into him, " Not when you are the inventor of a synthetic blood so intense that you can't tell it from the real thing." Henry leaned back, put his hand on his temple and drowned himself deep in thought. How can this be, she emits power, yet she's obviously not a vampire, she's Vicki's sister?, she's married to a vampire...Maggie snapped her fingers bringing Henry back to reality..."Hey! Hello! A little attention here!!" He shook himself into paying attention again. "Okay, okay, one thing at a time. Start with, why are you here. Then we will go step by step." She looked so forlorn that made Henry almost wish he hadn't asked. "I..we, Will and I need your help. He has always spoken of your valor and courage." Henry spoke softly, "If I can help, I will. What is it?" This time, she did tear up, "We need you to help us find our daughter."
