{Hello my lovelies! I do not own the Tudors or the song in this, the credit goes to Anne Bonny who sing The Parting Glass. I only own my own character(s) and nothing else.}

The last hour had been extremely chaotic. I had tried my hardest to save the life of her unborn son but, no matter what I was able to do in this era, was enough to save her son. Anne's ladies wandered in as I left to change Anne and I wandered off to clean myself up and change. Anne demanded that I come back so, I ran to my chambers and cleaned off the blood that stained my skin and changed into a royal blue gown that was slimming with a little poof instead of a larger one. I placed my hair into a quick bun and gathered my dress as I ran back to Anne's chambers. The whole time all I could think about is how this was going to destroy both Anne and Henry. Once Henry finds out that he was suppose to have a son...well even I know what happens shortly after that. And Anne...to lose another child no matter the cause, I can't even imagine the pain she is going through. As I opened up her chamber doors, I could hear Anne crying alone once more. I looked at her ladies and asked, "Why is no one with her?"

"She wanted to be alone until you arrived." Jane said from the table in the corner.

I watched her carefully for a moment wondering if it would be a good thing that she was even here. "Lady Chaisty?" Anne cried out for me

My heart tore when I heard her call for me, her voice breaking part way as she spoke. I gave no more attention to Jane as I turned around and walked into Anne's bedroom, closing the door behind me. Anne was sitting on her bed, clutching her new blanket to her chest and was sobbing into them. When she looked up to rest her eyes on me she reached her hand out to me. I allowed her to pull me onto her bed so I was sitting beside her. Once I was sat down, she turned and wrapped her arms around my neck and continued to sob. This was a side of Anne that I never thought I would ever see. She was so vulnerable in this moment. I cradled her in my arms and started to hum a comforting song for her. After about twenty minutes she calmed down enough that her crying turned into light sobbing. "Samantha, do you know any songs?" Anne whispered to me

If she wasn't as close as she was to me I swear I would not have heard her. I thought for a minute before I nodded my head, "Yes your highness."

Anne shifted in my arms until her head rested in my lap, "Can you sing to me?"

I gave an a warm smile and started to run my fingers through her knotted hair. I continued to hum the tune I was previously before the lyrics started to flow out of my lips, "Of all the money that e'er I had

I spent it in good company

And all the harm I've ever done

Alas it was to none but me

And all I've done for want of wit

To mem'ry now I can't recall

So fill to me the parting glass

Good night and joy be to you all

So fill to me the parting glass

And drink a health whate'er befalls

And gently rise and softly call

Good night and joy be to you all

Of all the comrades that e'er I had

They're sorry for my going away

And all the sweethearts that e'er I had

They'd wish me one more day to stay

But since it fell unto my lot

That I should rise and you should not

I gently rise and softly call

Good night and joy be to you all

Good night and joy be to you all."

Once I had finished singing, Anne's sobs turned into sniffles. We were both startled when Henry burst through the door. I stood up from Anne and curtsied to Henry. His eyes landed on mine before he turned to Anne, a look of pure shock and anger on his face. "You've lost my boy? I cannot speak of it. The loss is to great. But I see now that god will not grant me any male children! When you are up I will speak to you. Lady Chaisty I wish to speak to you when you have the chance."

"Yes your Majesty." I mumbled

Henry turned his back to signal that the conversation was over. Though Anne being as feisty and defiant as she can prove to be spoke up, "It is not all my fault. You have no one to blame but yourself for this. I was distressed to see you with that wench Jane Seymour. Because the love I bear you is so great! It broke my heart to see you loved others."

Henry throughout her speech, not once did he turn around to face her. It was quiet for a few minutes more as Henry let out a slow and unsteady sigh. "I said that I will speak with you when you are well."

Anne let out a painful strangled cry and my face fell into a sad frown. What Anne spoke of was true, it was not all her fault. The stress and pain she had to endure today was probably too much for the baby to handle. Anne continued to cry and sob to herself not allowing anyone to come near her as she fell onto the bed in her tears. Before long, I was being escorted to the king along with Sir Thomas Cromwell. When we entered the room, Henry was standing by the window. Thomas ushered me in and I stood awkwardly in the back of the room as Henry spoke to Thomas, "Its true what they have whispered. I shut my ears to them but, now I know it to be true. I made this marriage seduced by witchcraft. And for that reason consider it null and void and the evidence is that god will not permit us male issue. Would you not agree Lady Chaisty?"

Henry turned slightly to look me in the eye. I only had two options here, I could tell him my opinion as a medical personnel or I could lie like everyone else and say only what he wants to hear. Even though one option weighed heavily more than the other, I choose to explain at least part of the truth. "I do believe in my medical opinion that for her to witness something she viewed in the manner she did may have played a part."

"So, you see it as my fault to?" Henry asked a little more angry than before

I looked over to Thomas who watched me with weary eyes. "No, your Majesty. I am simply stating that the Queen in the event of how distraught she was this last day...that, that may have had a part to play."

Henry nodded his head again and faced the window once more. "So now, I believe with all my heart that I will take another wife."

I looked over to Thomas who face now bore a grim one at the news Henry just shared. Unfortunately due to the history I knew, I knew that this was coming but it still came as a shock to hear it out of his own mouth. "Mr. Cromwell, I would like a moment alone with Lady Chaisty." Henry said as he walked away from the window to greet us

Thomas bowed his head to Henry and after a fleeting look at me, he left. I grew slightly nervous now being left alone in this room with Henry. Henry stood in front of me for a moment before he raised his hand to my face. He brushed away a strand piece of hair, "Thank you for attempting to save my sons life."

"No need to thank me your Majesty. I simply did what I was brought here to do."

"And singing to my wife?"

I looked down at my feet, I felt a child waiting for the scolding to come. A blush appeared on my cheeks, "She asked me to sing her a song. I sung her one my mother use to sing to me when I was upset."

His finger tilted my chin to look up at him once more. He was slightly closer than before, "And if I asked you to sing for me one night would you?"

"Of course your Majesty."

"I saw how you looked at me and Jane yesterday..." Henry trailed off

My eyes grew and I tried to hide it with an excuse, "I apologize your Majesty. I-I do not know what you are speaking of."

"I like that about you Samantha, you are kind and think of the people around you before yourself. Have you ever thought of putting yourself first."

His hand now lightly trailed down my arm and to my hand. I wasn't sure how to reply to this so instead I stood still and watched his hand travel down my arm. His fingers grabbed my hand and he stepped back slightly and raised my hand to meet his lips. I bit my bottom lip as I watched him carefully. "When will I see you next Lady Chaisty?"

"In a few days time, we must give your leg time to heal first."

I pulled my hand from his and gave a curtsy before I took off from the room. As the door closed, I leaned against it, willing my heart to slow down. I could not fall in love with Henry, not if I valued my life. Not only that but, I was growing an attachment to Anne and while she is still present on this earth, I could not hurt her like that. Not after witnessing what she experienced with Jane.

~~TUDORS~~

It was the next day when I was called to accompany Sir Keith to make the diagnosis to the king about his unborn son. Today I had placed myself into an royal blue gown that cross laced at my chest, underneath my first layer was a deep red fabric with a flower pattern embroidered into it. It had a square neckline and long open sleeves. I left my hair down in long waves but braided the front of my hair back and over my ear, to keep it out of my face. I walked down the halls after I quickly checked on Anne, who I found to be sleeping. I went straight to meet up with Sir Keith. We had meet up outside of where Henry was and one of the men with Sir Keith was carrying a bowl and a bundle that was covered in the basket. I could only assume that it was the unborn child inside. I held back the urge to vomit at the thought and followed Sir Keith into the room. The man that accompanied us set the bowl in front of Henry, who was sitting at the head of the table and did not look to terribly happy. "The child had the appearance of a male, about four months old. However the fetus there were signs of deformity, of abnormality. Perhaps, after all the Queens miscarriage was a blessing in disguise."

I looked over at Sir Keith shocked. I know that this was a different time and what people thought were different than what I was raised to believe. But, still saying that you would not love this child and that it was a blessing for the miscarriage was just inhuman and unkind. Henry looked down at the bundle sadly before he gently pushed away the fabric to look at his son. His jaw clenched and he let out a sigh of disgust as he released the fabric again and signaled for the unborn child to be taken away. We all bowed to him and mumbled your Majesty before we went to take our leave. Once I reached the door, I looked back worried. Henry was sitting there still with his hands in front of his face, a worried and thoughtful look on his face. I looked down at my hands and back at him once more before I took my leave.

As I was walking down the hall I couldn't help but, listen to the whispers throughout the hall. It was rumored that Thomas Cromwell had given the Seymour's his privy chambers and that the King no longer shared favor to the Boleyn's. As much as I knew that this is the course that history took, I couldn't imagine being Anne and hearing these rumors. I knew in my heart that there was something between me and Henry. Something that I had never felt before and that scared me. Though it was something that as long as Queen Anne lived, I would never venture into nor act upon. I arrived at Anne's chambers just as Norris was leaving. I offered him a warm smile and a nod of my head as I rounded the corner into her chambers. "Ah, Lady Chaisty. Just the woman I wanted to see." Anne remarked as she stood up and grabbed onto my hands

I gave a small curtsy without removing my hands from hers and offered her a comforting smile. "I had come by earlier but, you were still asleep and I just want to make sure that you are alright after the early birth."

I choose to use my words carefully so I did not upset Anne. "Thank you Lady Chaisty but, I am alright. A little sore but, that is to be expected is it not?"

"Yes your highness. I will still continue to check up on you until you are no longer sore. Just to make sure that no infection follows."

She gave me a smile but as her eyes wandered over into the other room, her smile fell and her hands tightened around mine. My smile fell into a worried frown as I followed her eyesight. Jane was standing in a corner, off in her own world playing with what looked like a locket. Jane had a very joyful smile on her face and when I felt Anne rip her hands from mine, I grew worried. "What is that?" Anne asked as she walked up to Jane

Jane looked down at what was in her hand. "It's a locket your Majesty."

Anne face still showed no emotion as she asked, "Let me see it."

Jane looked down hesitantly before she pulled it away from her chest. Anne looked at her furious at how Jane avoided her question, "Let me see it." Anne repeated

Jane walked slowly around the bed, her and Anne's eyes never leaving one another. Anne reached forward and ripped the locket from Jane's hand and held it up to her face. Anne opened up the locket and judging by the enraged look on Anne's face, the picture that was inside was one of Henry. Anne ripped it from Jane's neck and Jane's hand flew to her neck, letting out a gasp in pain. After a few moments Jane bowed and walked away from Anne. Anne threw the locket away from her and to the floor. Anne looked behind her towards me and the ladies that stood staring behind me. I gave Anne a sympathetic look and walked up to her. Anne held her hand out to me and I saw the blood that came from her hand. I place a hand on her back and lead her towards a seat to sit down. "Go get me some dressing, a clean cloth and a wet one please." I told Madge

The women dispersed to collect what I had asked. I crouched down in front of her. Anne was stewing in front of me and I called out to her, "Your Majesty?"

"Hmm."

"Are you alright?"

Her eyes met mine and she whispered, "Why does he do these things? These things that can so easily hurt me. He knows that she is in my company why would he do this? Does he despise me so much."

I let out a small sigh and searched her eyes for any anger. "I am sorry your highness that I do not have the answers you are looking for. I do know of the pain you talk about and I know that hurt that you feel. Unfortunately sometimes we fall in love with people who hurt us without realizing it."

Anne nodded her head and looked away from me again. The items I asked for were placed in front of me and I worked about fixing her hand. "I am going to go see Mr. Cromwell, would you mind staying here for now. I would like you to spend the day in my company please."

"Of course your Majesty."

I stood up to move out of her way and bowed with the rest of her ladies.

~~TUDORS~~

Anne was hosting a party throughout one of private chambers and everyone was mingling about happily. That was until Lady Rochefort came in and she looked completely distraught. Anne walked straight over to her and asked, "Lady Rochefort what can I do for you?"

"You could ask your brother to be kind to me. He is cruel in every way." she stated mater of factly

I rose my eyebrows at her demanding but respectful tone. I took a sip of my glass of wine as I watched their interaction and paid little attention to the man that was clearly trying to get my attention. It wasn't that I was not interested, he was a good looking man but, he did not make my heart race and the butterflies rise in my stomach like someone else. "Come now I don't believe you." Anne denied

Lady Rochefort looked behind her to the prying eyes around her and Anne continued to look her in the eyes. "There are others he prefers to me."

This time when Lady Rochefort looked behind her once more, Anne followed her line of eyesight and so did I. I realized that Lady Rochefort was looking at the musician that was not far from me. "Hush. Shh." Anne tried to calm her down

"You don't understand. He does not treat me like his proper wife. As the King treats you."

Great, that was the one thing she shouldn't have brought up. Anne's eyes sparked with jealousy and anger once more and she talked loud enough that the whole room went quiet and listened to what she had to say. "Let me tell you something Lady Rochefort. The king cannot satisfy a woman, he has neither the skill nor the virility."

Anne left the conversation at that and walked past everyone. We all bowed and waited for her to walk past us. I watched as Anne left and I couldn't help but, worry.

~~TUDORS~~

It was night time and court was in full swing. Diner had been finished and everyone was dancing and drinking. I stood off in a corner, this was the first celebration that I had attended and I felt unsure of what I should even do. Not many people surrounded me which I was thankful for. I could stand off and view my surroundings. Study and figure how it is I should act in this setting without upsetting others or the balance. I was in a bubbly happy mood. That was until I felt someone press up against my back and his sweet smell surround me. My heart started to race and went to pull away but, his arms entrapped me against him and he spoke into my ear, "Why may I ask Lady Chaisty are you standing all by yourself in this corner? Are you not enjoying yourself?"

"Of course I am your Majesty, I was just enjoying watching everyone mingle about around me."

"Mmm." Henry hummed into my ear

He pressed his face further into my hair, his lips resting against my neck. I bit my lip in an attempt to stifle the moan that threatened to escape. I needed to get out of this situation before someone spotted us, especially Anne. That was the last thing neither myself nor her needed, "Why are you not with your Queen this evening?"

"She is pre occupied with others and a different jewel tonight has caught my eye."

I felt a blush creep up onto my cheeks. His one hand brushed my hair away and the other rested on my hip. This increased my heart rate and I pulled sharply from his grip. When I turned to face him, he looked amused but not angry. I curtsied and immediately apologized, "I am so sorry your Majesty. I tripped over my dress."

Henry nodded his head and he opened his mouth to say something when Cromwell walked up to us. He looked suspiciously between us before he whispered something into Henry's ear. Henry's smile fell and he nodded his head. "Well Lady Chaisty we will have to continue this at a later date. I have a meeting to get to."

I curtsied once more before I tried to escape the room and retreat back to my chambers. This was enough excitement for one night.

~~TUDORS~~

It was the next day and I choose to keep to my chambers for the day. To many people were gossiping about Henry blow out last night and now how some people are being brought for questioning by Cromwell. I decided that today would be a day I kept to myself. I sat in my room reading a book but, my mind was continually running back to what had happened between myself and Henry last night. That was until two men came to my room, "Lady Chaisty, you are summoned to a meeting with Sir Thomas Cromwell. We must insist that you come with us."

I stood while I was playing with my necklace. A nervous tick I had developed over the years, what could Thomas want with me? I wondered down the halls, passing the Lady Rochefort as I did so. I watched her snicker as I walked by and I felt the pit of my stomach drop. I prayed that this was not what I was thinking it was. I was seated in the room with Cromwell who was walking around me and the table for a bit. I placed my hands in my lap and sat up straighter, "Lady Chaisty. I warn you not to repeat to anyone what passes between us today."

"Alright."

"You have been around the Queen for a few weeks now have you not? She has kept you closer than most from what I understand."

"Yes, I have. Only in the purpose of comfort and medical care."

"But, it is more than that is it not? She looks to you as a friend?"

"I guess you could say that but, that should be a question you ask her Majesty not me, as she could view our relationship differently."

Cromwell's eyes studied mine and my emotionless face before he asked the question I was waiting for, "Have you ever seen her Majesty entertain a male guest alone."

"No."

"Are you being honest with me?"

"Yes, anytime that I have seen her, there is very rarely a man around her. Or at least alone."

Thomas leaned over the table to get closer to me. I held a defiant face as I continued to stare at him, "I think you know more than you are letting on."

"I do not know what you are insinuating Mr. Cromwell but, I do not like it. I know no more than what I have told you and if I knew more I would not risk my life in keeping it to myself. Now what is this about?"

I narrowed my eyes at him when he did to mine. Thomas pushed himself from the table and walked around to stand beside me. "If I find that you are hiding any bit of truth from me it will be at your life that you pay. Do you understand me?"

"I understand perfectly well."

Cromwell motioned me away with his hand. And I stood up, I knew I could feel his eyes boring into me. Thomas grabbed onto my wrist right before I left the door and spoke up, "I feel that I need your opinion on a matter. Will you accompany me?"

My curiosity got the better of me and I allowed him to bring me down the halls. The new halls we had entered were not well lit and did not sound very pleasant from the moans of pain I could hear echoing the halls. I twiddled with my fingers as my nerves started to get the better of me. As we reached a big closed door at the end I finally spoke up, "Mr. Cromwell may I inquire as to what you require me for?"

Thomas stopped in front of the door and looked back at me, his hand resting on the door. "Remember what you see and hear cannot be repeated elsewhere. On penalty of death."

The serious look Thomas shot me caused me to second guess my actions. Before I had a say in the matter, Thomas opened the door to what looked to me like a torture chamber. I let out a gasp as I realized that the musician that I always saw in the company of Anne was strapped to it. I placed a hand over my mouth as I tried to stop the tears from falling. I hated seeing people in pain and for another to inflict pain needlessly on another always caused me to feel panic and pain. Thomas walked over to the man and started to speak over his cries for help, "Sooner or later Mr. Smeaton, you will tell us the truth. So."

"It-It." Mr. Smeaton tried to get out through painful gasps

"What?" Thomas asked

"It's not true." Mr. Smeaton gasped out

He kept repeating his sentence and I shut my eyes tight as I watched the men start to tighten his binds once more. I could hear Mr. Smeaton crying out in pain and it was all I could do not to run out of there screaming. The sounds of the creaking as the rope strained against the wood. Until I heard a painful scream and a loud painful snap come from over there. I couldn't take it anymore and I shouted, "Just stop it! I cannot bare this anymore!"

"Do you see this man Lady Chaisty?" Thomas suddenly asked me

I blinked away the tears and looked back at him, "Yes, I do. Why have you brought me here?" I asked rather harshly

"Medical reasons. He is the first of many we will be bring here and I would like to ask for your help."

I looked at him as if he was absolutely stupid for insisting such a thing. "I would never in my life assist you in harming another."

"But, you must. According to the King-"

"No! I will not help you in this! The King brought me here to help and heal people if you assume that I will help with this then you are sorely wrong Mr. Cromwell. Has this man even been brought to a proper trial?" I demanded

"No, this is his trial, he will tell us of his treachery soon enough and with your assista-"

"I said no Mr. Cromwell. I am leaving now, I will not speak to no one of what I have heard nor saw here today. If you have a further issue with this then you are more than welcome to bring it to his Majesty attention."

I turned around and stormed out of the room. Not giving Thomas even a moment to respond. No matter what he did to me, I would not help him in what he was attempting to do. It was wrong and it made my skin crawl.

~~TUDORS~~

It was bright and early in the morning when I crawled out of my bed. I placed myself into a full yellow silk gown that was cross laced in the back. It had a square neckline that fell off onto the corner of my shoulders. I pulled my hair back into a braid that eventually I tied off and allowed my curls to spill down my back and shoulders. Once I was sure no one would be up, I slipped outside to the gardens. I hadn't been out here in a long while and as I breathed in the nice smell of the fresh air, I couldn't help the wide smile that creped across my face. I was breathing in the fresh air when a voice coaxed me out of my dream like state, "You look beautiful this morning."

My eyes snapped open to face Henry. He stood in front of me with his arms crossed behind his back. I gave a rushed curtsy once my brain caught up with me, "Your Majesty."

When I stood back up, he had a puzzled look on his face. "Would you walk with me this morning?"

"If your Majesty would like, yes."

He gave me a warm smile and walked beside me. "What seems to trouble you this morning Lady Chaisty."

I chewed on my lip as I thought it over. I needed to speak my mind, "Your Majesty forgive me for being frank but, if you would allow it may I consult in you."

"Of course."

We continued to walk around the yard, "Do you honestly believe that Anne has done these things as the rumors so state."

Henry seemed to mull this over before he spoke, "You do not?"

"I am sorry your Majesty but, I do not. I have spent much time with her Majesty and she holds such admiration and love for you."

"Yes, well the facts still prove to be true."

I looked over at him shocked, "Mr. Smeaton has confessed to the adulterous accusation pointed towards him." Henry told me

I was becoming angry with his choice to not see this as how it truly was, "Forgive me your Majesty but, Mr. Smeaton only said as he did because of the pain and torture he forced to endure. In my medical opinion, one can only handle so much pain before he will say or do anything to make it stop."

Henry stopped us from walking to address me or scold me but Anne's appearance from behind me drowned out whatever he was going to say. I turned to see Anne holding her daughter Elizabeth in her arms as she chased after us. Henry just scoffed and continued to walk away from her. "Henry please!" Anne called out for him

"Henry please. For the love you bear our child. For the love of Elizabeth-"

"You lied to me, you have always lied to me." Henry shouted back

"No!"

I gathered the bottom of my dress and tried to run after Henry. But, Henry stopped and pointed an angry finger at Anne, "You were not a virgin when I met you. You were not what you seemed! Your father and brother arranged everything!"

"No, I loved you!" Anne called out to him, running up to stand in front of Henry. "I loved you, and I love you still. Please after everything we have been to each other, after everything that we were, please."

My heart broke hearing Anne confess her love to him, to see her falling apart in front of him. Henry shoved her hand away and tried to walk past her. Anne continued to run ahead up the stairs with their daughter. "One more chance. One more" Anne begged

Henry seemed to contemplate this, even for a short period of time before he pushed past her once more. "Henry!" Anne called once more

As I saw that Anne was not getting anywhere with him. I tried once more to help. I gave her a pleading look before I tried to stop Henry myself, "Henry please listen to her."

Henry gave me a look that told me to stay out before he whispered, "If you know what is good for you, you will leave her behind as I have now."

I gave him a confused yet angry look as I watched him leave. "Your Majesty! Your Majesty I beseech you!" Anne called from behind me

I looked back to Anne and as she fell to her knees with Elizabeth, I ran to her to help her. She leaned into my chest once more for help and I hummed the song I did earlier, as I stroked her hair once more. My heart was bleeding after seeing this. Tears streaked my face, for even though I believed there was more to the relationship I could possibly hold with Henry. I hated to see Anne in pain and especially after throwing herself under his misery. I helped Anne and Elizabeth up and took them back to Anne's chambers, all the while whispering soothing words to her. It was apparent to me that no matter what I said, Henry was not going to listen. Though that did not mean that I would leave Anne's side like this nor would I give up. Not until the very end and that was vow I intended to keep.