Jekyll searched the main room of his house frantically. He knew his journal was there last. Should anyone else find it...Just then there was a knock on the door, but he ignored it. He had more pressing matters than a visitor. Poole answered the door. "Mr. Utterson to see you sir." Jekyll, still distracted just nodded "yes, yes" moments later Utterson came into the room "Henry?" he asked then seeming to change his mind said "Henry, there is something I need to tell you." Jekyll, still searching for the book asked. "What is it John?" Then he spied the book under the couch and scooped it up. "Henry, there is someone...new, staying with me. I would like you to meet her." Utterson said. Jekyll nodded, "How about later, this evening, I have other obligations this moment" Jekyll said Utterson agreed and then asked "Henry, what's wrong? This is not like you. You've never been this way before. Please, tell me what it is and I swear I will do my best to get you out of it." Jekyll smiled weakly. "You're too kind to me John. I do believe you, but you must believe me when I say this is something only I can get myself out of. Please do not doubt our friendship if my door is closed, even to you..." Jekyll said gently "But Henry..." Jekyll cut Utterson off as he continued. "Don't worry my dear friend. This shall not last much longer. I'll see you tonight." Utterson left, he seemed quite reluctant to do so but he left either way. Jekyll quickly opened the book and was starting to write when he noticed the writing in the book was not his. He skimmed through the pages catching glimpses of his name, then the last entry:
Hyde found me. I am here at Dr. Jekyll's who, in his kindness, saved my life this evening. Oh what a good man he is! Anyway for the account of Hyde. I was writing in my room and there was a knock on the door.I told them to open the door because I thought it was Uncle John. The door opened but when I looked back no one was there! So I figured Uncle John was just checking on me, or had a busy day at work. So I got up, closed the door and went back to the story I was writing. but then...No I can't write it. But I remember he stabbed me, and before I passed out I heard him laugh! Oh it was terrible! but then I started to dream...or at least I think it was a dream. but I won't write about that now. I need to write down the facts as they make sense. Utterson must have found me and took me to Jekyll's for that's where I was, and am now, when I woke. Jekyll explained how he had transfused his blood into me to save me. He's asleep on the chair next to me now...

Jekyll read the page again. It couldn't be! Cristy's journal in his house?

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Casey put on one of her nicer gowns. Utterson was having a friend over for dinner and he asked her to make a good impression. She did her hair up in simple elegance and wore the necklace Jekyll had bought her. Her dress was burgundy with gold trim. She heard talking down stairs and decided it must be time to go down. When she did she found she new this mysterious friend of Utterson's. It was Jekyll! Utterson smiled as she came down the stairs. Jekyll bowed. "Good evening Cassandra." Casey smiled and curtsied "Good evening Doctor Jekyll" she replied. Utterson looked at them oddly. "Have you already met?" he asked. "Henry, is there anyone I meet that you have not met first?" he laughed. The dinner was uneventful. After Jekyll left Casey went back to her room and was just starting to take her hair out when a voice behind her spoke. "So you like this Jekyll do you?" it asked. Casey knew who it was with out having to turn around. "he's a nice man." she said plainly continuing to take her hair out. Hyde's hands were placed on her shoulders, and she put her arms down. "I'm guessing you're not fond of 'nice men'?" he asked massaging her shoulders. Casey tilted her head back and closed her eyes. "Cassandra." He whispered in her ear. He turned her towards him. He took a pin out of her hair and she felt it tumble down her shoulders. Suddenly she froze coming to her senses. "What do you want Hyde?" she asked coldly. Hyde just stared at her. "How did you get here?" she asked instead. He grabbed her hand and placed it against his chest. She felt his heart beat. He continued to stare. "When we spoke last night." she said suddenly. You said we were alike..." She stared at the ground. "Yes." Hyde answered. "At first I couldn't understand what you meant." He cupped her chin in his free hand and tilted her head up. A single tear fell down her face. "I understand now, and though I hate to admit it you were right." Hyde kissed her gently. "I knew you would see it my dear." he said. She cut him off. "But I can't love you." she said between tears. "not as long as I remember Cristy..." She saw Hyde's jaw clench tightly together. she slowly stepped way "I'm sorry" she whispered

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Hyde burned with anger. His hands clenched into tight fists. How could she do this to him?! "please, just go." she said in a sad voice. She turned away from him. He grabbed her pulling her tightly against him. his hand grasped her neck. She tried to pull it away but she was too weak. "I'm not going anywhere my pet" He growled. if she wouldn't have him he would have her. "please" Cassandra gasped in a strangled voice. "please don't do this." She continued to pull his hand way. He could tell she was weakening. "please Edward." she whispered before slipping into unconsciousness. He laid her down gently on the ground and kissed her passionately. When he started to leave he realized he couldn't just leave her there on the cold ground he carefully scooped her back up and placed her gingerly on the bed. He bushed a hair from her face. He watched her for a moment. She looked so calm, and peaceful. He quickly left her there alone.