Jimmy POV:

The bell tints as the door opens to reveal Little Alice.

She's shrugging her drenched cloak and hat off.

«Hey Dear, how are you today?"

«Fine thanks Jimmy. »

I automatically prepare her usual glass of water and settle it in front of her usual stool.

She seems wary, and a bit tired. But her amber eyes glow in the dimly lit shop and she's smiling to me.

Poor, girl. Orphaned so young, always so nice and hard working. I hope her love will finally come back. She deserves to be happy.

"How was your day?"

"Ok, thanks. I made a little thing for your daughter it is no much but, she'll look adorable in it" She seems so convinced I can't help but laugh.

"Sure Alice, your taste in clothes is undeniable...» I take the package and put it with my things, thanking her.

She seems happier now.

A few minutes fly by while I wash some cups.

She has gone back in la la land... As always...

The bell tints as the door opens to reveal an impressive young man.

He is huge, totally drenched from head to toes; his clothes are stuck to his massive body accentuating the solid muscles. His jaw is set and he seems very determined, nearly in pain from it.

His eyes are a freezing dark, with red shadows dancing that make me uneasy. A nagging sensation warns me that this man is dangerous, lethal.

Little Alice turns her head toward the stranger and her grin is wider than I thought it possible.

No way, it can't be her Jasper. She's so fragile and delicate, he's gonna crush her!!!

She jumps lightly from her stool and takes a step in his direction.

Their eyes meet and everything seems to freeze,

She smiles gently, her clear bell like voice resonating in the sudden silence:

"You've kept me waiting"

The man's eyes are totally captured in Alice's gaze. He bows his head, clearly confused.

"I'm sorry Ma'am"" replies the stranger, in a thick southern drawl. I guess it is really him

She laughs, taking his arm and steering him away from the shop.

I've got a feeling it is the last time I see her.

Just before leaving the shop, she turns towards me and blows me a kiss.

Her look contains so many feelings that no word is needed.

She's leaving for good and I give her my blessing.

Good bye Little Alice and Be Happy.

At last.