In the morning, I awake to screams. Poor Sarah, she is probably in Labor now. Just as I was expecting, she didn't show up for brunch. Sam didn't either; I wandered the mansion, hearing:

"Good Morning Miss, can I help you with anything?" I always had to recline the offer gracefully and curtseyed.

After an hour, I found him on the top balcony. He looks remarkably better from yesterday in the Study. Good thing too, Sarah didn't know he was drunk.

"Sarah," I started.

"No," Sam said. "Don't, I know. She is in a lot of pain, and I should be in her room right now. I just can't."

"You can't what?" I asked

"I can't have a kid. What am I gonna do? Im not even married to her."

"Not yet," I say "you will, and she will be yours forever."

"Sometimes I wonder if she loved me because she knew I had money." He says

"No, she didn't know that" I commented. "She started dating you before mom and dad died. She really loves you; don't you see her eyes sparkle when someone says your name? She stops what she is doing, whenever she sees you. Can't you tell she can't breathe when you're around? She thinks you're flawless."

"Really?" he asks "yes, and she needs you right now. She is about to give birth!"

"Let's go see her, I heard the doctor say the baby has a seventy-five chance of being a girl?" I said. Unsure about how he would react.

"Sarah I think already picked out a name." I say.

It all happened too fast, the baby came. I was right, the baby was a girl. Why can time be as slow as a snail pulling a cinder block across a football field, but as fast as anything can happen in a blink? I think. My brother hugs Sarah, he kisses her. He comes over and hugged me.

"We named the baby, her name is Serenity. She had small, brown curls and she is perfect in every single way." He told me.

He grinned. "We did a good job, Sarah", she beamed.

"I love you Sam." I said as I walked out of the room, got my pen and went to the study. I had to think about it for a second. My letters, how many have I sent out? Good thing I dated them all, they could be delivered in weeks.

April 28, 1897

Dear Newsies,

Today, I saw the miracle of birth. Sam and Sarah's baby name is Serenity and she is perfect. I made it to Santa Fe and I really miss you guys. I still don't know why my brother wants me here; I guess I'll never know. I am determined to find out though. Adjusting to life in Santa Fe is hard. My brother didn't know my newsie name and doesn't call me Hype. I have to answer to my real name, Laura. Wearing dresses, instead of skirts, and having chipped nail polish is something that is unthinkable. Anyways, I hope you received my letters. Don't forget I will come back. Yes, things may be different, but I am still me, and I will always answer to the nickname of Hype. I really miss you guys. Say Hi to my friends at the harbor for me. Tell Ike I said Hi. I haven't forgotten our circulation. I will maybe bring some newspapers home from Santa Fe for everyone.

Laura (aka Hype)

I seal the letter in a crisp white envelope. I hear a bell. It's almost Dinner. I missed the mail carrier; I'll just send it tomorrow. I think, I love you Santa Fe, but New York is my home. I miss it so much. I went to dinner, to find out there is steak, rice, and veggies. There was also a luscious vanilla cake for desert. Sam and Sarah ate the meal, but declined the cake. Sarah still looked sore from her baby, but did make it for dinner.