The World Was Wide Enough (Eliza vs. Theodosia)
The following morning arrive as the sun slowly began rising in the skies where both ladies wearing a black cloak in order to keep their identity a secret. Crossing on a small boat on the Hudson River as they arrive Weehawken, New Jersey. The two women that strip their cloak off in order to reveal that the two women who are dueling against each other are Eliza Hamilton and Theodosia Burr, these ladies were once best of friends but now they became the worst enemies anyone could've imagined. Aaron and Alexander attempted to stop the two ladies from doing something that they'll both regret. Though that was almost a month ago where Aaron Burr died from an illness, living Theodosia Jr having a fatherless life for the rest of her future. Alexander tried talking Eliza out of this duel but the young women gave her ex-husband, the man she still loves one last kiss despite the fact that Alex won't kiss back.
Both women know that one of them may die while the other will survive the duel and return to their family. This was something that was unexpected in society since it was rare for women to be dueling against each other. Since dueling was something commonly knowns as a male-dominated role but with women becoming more independent for their choices, this isn't something old but still rare for two women that knew how to use pistols as if they were using it for their entire life. Theodosia shot Eliza a cruel glare that express her entire hatred for the other women. The time has come where both women friendship that became hatred that shall be tested.
One, Two, Three, Four
FIve, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine
Theodosia:
There are ten things you need to know
Number one!
We rowed across the Hudson at dawn
Aaron friend, Anne M. Van Ness signed as my
Number two!
Eliza arrives with her crew:
The wife of Lafayette and a doctor that she knew
Number three!
I watched Eliza examine the terrain
I wish I could tell you what was happening in her brain
This woman has poisoned our orphanage pursuits!
Most disputes died and no one shoots!
Eliza and Theodosia took one glance at each other for a second before looking away from each other. They both shared the idea of opening the first private orphan in New York City but wasn't approve given the fact that Eliza has a tainted reputation for insulting for one Congress members in public. Let's just say that the ex-wife of Alexander Hamilton has said a few colorful words to one of the Congress Members. Which resulted that the private orphanage opening is automatically put on hold. Theodosia dream of helping to raise hundreds of children that are parentless. In order to create a wonderful future for the young kids when all people have doubted them, Theodosia wanted to be a mother once again for the newer generation but it'll never come true.
Eliza felt a string of regret for ever agreeing to duel against one of an old friend. This is the same women that instantly became her best friend when they first met. Somehow through the years of their lives, their friendship was put to the test where they began disagreeing with each other and having heated debate that turns into a rough argument. There are times where Alexander has tried to separate the two women from killing each other in public. Eliza didn't like how her friendship with Theodosia has suddenly fallen apart in their lives but that how life works in real life.
Number four!
Eliza threw the first position
Looking to the world
As if the world was ending
This is an ex-wife of a man with marksman's ability
The doctor turns around so she can have deniability
Five!
Now I didn't know at the time
But we were
Theodosia/ Eliza
Near the same spot
Your (My) daughter died
Is that why?
Six!
Theodosia
Eliza examined her pistol witch such rigor?
I watched her as she fidgety fiddle with the trigger
Seven!
Confession time: Here's what I got:
My fellow friends will tell you
I'm a terrible shot
Number eight!
Theodosia/Eliza:
Your last chance to negotiate
Send in your seconds,
See if they can set the record straight
Eliza and Theodosia's seconds soon began discussing with each other for what seems to be forever. The young women slowly tied her black silk lock up into a ponytail. A small of locks framed her face as Eliza held the pistol tightly in his hand. Tears desperately wanted to fall off her tears but she harshly wiped them away before taking a glance at Theodosia. Though she knew that her ex-best friend was completely ignoring her. The seconds return to their first mate as letting them know that the dueling is still on. It didn't bother for both women since they knew that the duel will continue since the second would disagree about a certain reason why the two women are dueling.
Theodosia:
They won't teach you this in your classes
But look it up, Eliza's hair was tied up
Why? If not to take death like a man?
It's her or me, the world will never be the same!
I had only one thought before the slaughter
This witch will not make an orphan of my daughter
Number nine!
Theodosia:
Look her in the eye, aim no higher
Summon all the courage you require
Then count:
One two three four
Five six seven eight nine
Number ten paces!
Fire!
Soon the sound of the first gunfire was heard across the Hudson where many people looked up in the air. They all knew it was a duel but the people in town didn't know who was dueling and one poor soul who was bound to die. Eliza aimed her pistol in the air but stare Theodosia in the eyes with a pitiful look on her face. She didn't know that she was shaking at the moment when noticing when Theo took the first shot. Everything freeze at the moment realizing as Eliza long life began flashing right before her eyes. She hasn't realized all the things she has done so much for society and damage as well for her family. Where the affair cost her marriage but she and Alexander remain as a friend despite the young woman still in love with the Caribbean immigrant. She knew that John would be a wonderful husband and significant other to Alexander.
Eliza:
I use to imagine death so much it feels more like a memory
Is this the end of me, on my feet several feet ahead of me?
I see it coming, do I run or fire my gun or let it be?
There is no beat, no melody
Theodosia, my first friend, my enemy
Maybe the last face I ever see
If I drop my pistol right now, is this how you'll remember me?
What if this bullet is my legacy?
"We don't need a legacy" is the quote where she once sang to Alexander when he returns home for a short amount of time. When Alexander first learn he was going to be a father to their first child where they're excited but also worried. Alexander wonders if he'll ever be a wonderful father, husband, and a care provider for the entire family. Soon the Caribbean became worth more than the Immigrant doubted himself. After resigning his position as treasury, Alexander Hamilton became an amazing teacher to the young orphans in Virginia. Eliza began wondering what did the word Legacy actual meant not only to Alexander, her sisters, Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and most of all herself
Eliza:
Legacy. What is a legacy?
It's planting seeds in a garden we'll never get to see
Alexander wrote some notes at the beginning of a song someone will sing for him
America, you great unfinished symphony, you sent for him
You let us make a difference
A place where even orphan immigrants
Can leave their fingerprints and rise up
I'm running out of time. I'm running, and my time's up
Wise up. Eyes up
I catch a glimpse of the other side
Peggy leads a children choir on the other side
My daughter is on the other side
She's with my father on the other side
Martha is watching from the other side
Teach me how to say goodbye
Rise up!
Rise up!
Rise up!
Alexander!
My love, take your time
I'll see you on the other side
Raise a glass to freedom...
Eliza felt tears running down her face as she felt and saw the spirits of Peggy, Angie, her father, and Martha Washington as they held hands together. The young woman knew that her time while living on earth has come to an end. Even it meant dying by a gunshot that may hit anywhere through her body. The spirits of her relative and closest friend raise their hands into the air as Eliza aims her pistol at the skies. Soon the young woman dropped the pistol just letting death to come and take her to the other side. Eliza took one last glance at Theodosia with a soft sad smile on his face before letting the pistol drop from her hand. Eliza Schuyler Hamilton dropped the pistol to the ground as the bullet came close to her.
Theodosia/Eliza:
He (I) aims his (my) pistol at the sky
Theodosia
Wait!
I strike Eliza right between her ribs
I rush towards her, but I am ushered away
They row her back across the Hudson
I get a drink
Theodosia was shaking without even knowing it herself as she chugs the large glass of alcohol. She shivers in disgust as the alcohol burn not only her throat but her heart as tears stream down her face. Theo couldn't believe that she actually her own enemy that was her old friend. Afraid that she may shot her to death in which she did. After a couple hours later Alexander and Lafayette rush toward the mansion of Angelica Schuyler. The Irish male glare at Theodosia as they made their way toward to the mansion. Though hours later the wailing of Alexander Hamilton breaking once seeing his ex-wife died. Eliza died with a smile on her face with tears that were streaming down her face.
Theodosia:
I hear wailing in the streets
Somebody tells me, "You'd better hide."
Alexander and Lafayette
Were both at her side when she died
Death doesn't discriminate
Between the sinners and the saints
It takes and it takes and it takes
History obliterates
In every picture, it paints
It paints me and all my mistakes
When Eliza aimed
At the sky
She may have been the first one to die
But I'm the one who paid for it
I survived, but I paid for it
Theodosia soon began remembering the wonderful memories of her friendship with Eliza. The two young women have been the best of friends since the began. Both of their husbands were great friends despite their differences, their friendship was put to the test as well but they work their differences aside. That could've been the same for Eliza and Theodosia but it never happens since Lady Burr was often jealous of Lady Hamilton who was always praise for her hard work and charms as well. She let the jealous consume over her friendship with Eliza causing them to be bitter rivals till the very ends. Once words got around about duel between Theodosia and Eliza.
When they learn that Theo has killed Eliza, many people began scolding her and mocking her for being a murderer. They even attempted to go after her daughter but Hamilton and the rest of the Hamilsquad protected Theo Jr from harm ways. Alexanders' forgives for Theo Sr. despite the fact that the women didn't feel that she deserve forgiveness. Grateful that Hamilton was protecting her daughter since Theo Jr and Philip are engaged to be married after a month passed when they buried Eliza at her funeral.
Tears were streaming down her face while touching the carved letters of Eliza name on her tombstone. Her tombstone stands out than most of them since she is the previous wife of one the founding father. Soon Theodosia Sr broke down letting out the anger, the guilt, and the regret about confronting Eliza about the failure of opening up the private orphanage, agree to duel against Eliza, and worst of all is shoot Eliza before seeing that depress smile on her face.
Theodosia
Now I'm the villain in your history
I was too young and blind to see...
I should've known
I should've known
The world was wide enough for both Eliza and me
The world was wide enough for both Eliza and me
