In Another Time Another Place

by Marie S Zachary

AU: Mary is the first of Lily and Archibald's children. When she has to have her leg amputated at age 11 months before the birth of her little brother she grows bitter and angry. But her friend Martha knows just what will pick her back up

2. The News Gets Worse

Neville did not think that Lily could handle the news. She was like a delicate flower. She was strong but tough times could drain her. Still he supposed she had to know.
"The treatments are not working," Neville explained, "Mary has lost full circulation in both of her legs." Lily gasped.
"What does that mean," Archibald asked.
"It means that I'm afraid her legs may have to be amputated. It may be her only chance to save her"