Flaming Hearts

by Elphaba Thropp of Oz

Barnum's Next Love series, book 1. When P.T. decides to take the circus on tour, Charity realizes that the life she has isn't the one she wanted. Who does P.T. turn to now? Perhaps a certain bearded lady. Thanks to 39CluesFan-Star for co writing.

2. Chapter 2

"Hi Anne! Hi Phillip! Hi Lettie!" Those were the the people Helen said hi to first when she and P.T. arrived at the circus. P.T. watched Helen run around greeting everyone in sight. He sat down and put his head in his hands. The day's events were finally catching up to him. "Phinn? What's wrong?" P.T. looked up and saw Lettie, looking concerned. She say down next to him. "Where's Caroline? And why are you so upset?" P.T. sighed. What else could bee tell her? "Charity left me. She took Caroline with her. She said she didn't like how much I was leaving, so..." He trailed off, unsure of what to say next. He almost expected Lettie to dismiss it as nothing important. But, much to his surprise, Lettie wrapped her arms around him. P.T. felt himself losing control. Finally, he couldn't hold back and began to cry. He felt Lettie hold him even tighter. He knew that the circus was where he belonged. Here, with Helen. Here, with his circus family. Here, where he belonged more than anywhere else. Here, with Lettie.

Thanks to 39CluesFan-Star for co writing.