Ok short one today guys. Something is better than nothing. I been feeling blah. A lot of sickness going around.

Chapter 26

Thomas wasn't sure if that was really Edith who had appeared in Elena's vision. He helped her go through some books trying to figure out anything on the supernatural. Being alive made him not see as much compared to when he was a ghost. The thought of her being here made him feel very skeptical. He had moved on realizing that she ended up with that Doctor.

Tyler helped as well. He wondered if it was another one of Lucille's tricks. Elena got on the laptop, trying to look up any information to see if it were possible for one who crossed over to return to the real world. She didn't find it to be true, but in this place anything could happen. "This is giving me a headache," Elena said annoyed with everything.

"I can't find anything either," Tyler sighed at that.

"I'm not sure why she would return," Thomas looked at both of them.

"I'm in the same boat. This crap is beyond me." Thomas could hear the frustration in Elena's voice. His hand grabbed hers holding on to it.

"I appreciate everything you are doing." Elena smiled a little at Thomas. She leaned in kissing his cheek.

"Did you ever finish my book?" She asked changing the subject.

"I did actually. You're writing is very impressive. It felt like I was in the story. It had much emotion and meaning," he said impressed.

"Thanks. I wasn't expecting that." Elena appreciated his honesty. Everyone decided to take a break for a while. Both Thomas and Anna decided to head to the kitchen. Lucille was in there as they walked in. She turned to look at them immediately noticing the ring on her finger. Lucille had a hurt look when she looked at Thomas.

"You will fail," Lucille said looking at Thomas.

"I won't. I know not to make the same mistakes again." His tone was calm while he spoke. Elena stayed quiet listening to them.

"How do you know for sure this time?" Lucille questioned him.

"With time you realize what's more important. I had several years to learn that. Every day that I was here, I wished that I could do things over. Now that opportunity has come my way, I will do what I can to keep it. There is nothing that could keep me away from what I love most," he said looking over at Elena.

"I really have lost you," Lucille said upset.

"No, that's why I want you to be free. Live like me," he said coming up to her. His hand rubbed along her face wiping her tears. She closed her eyes a moment taking his hand in hers.

"I love you," she looked at him.

"I love you too my sister," he said nicely.

"It's not the same love that we once had," He sighed at that wanting to forget about what they had. There was more that he wanted than what she could give him.

"You're right it's not." Elena watched carefully as she had something in her hand. It looked like a small knife. Thomas quickly glanced over seeing the knife in her hands taking it from her. "I'm not going to let you take me. Not this time," he said tossing it off to the side. She disappeared in front of him. Thomas sighed at that walking over to Elena.

"You have to let her go," Elena said concerned for him.

"As difficult as this may sound, she was my first lover," he said looking at her.

"Then you need to understand something. I will do what I can to help you. I'll always be there for you. I was maybe planning on living out here anyway having my stuff sent here. I love England. This place is great. If you're not ready to move on from your past, then you're not ready for me." Elena took off the ring handing it to Thomas. He felt hurt seeing she gave him the ring back. His heart felt like it had broken into a million pieces. Thomas could understand why she did this.

He had a difficult time letting Lucille go. It was not fair to Elena by not leaving with her making her wait. His hand held hers as he looked at her holding back tears. "I'm not being fair to you. I'm sorry," he apologized.

"I love you, but just know I'll always be your friend." Elena didn't want to do this, but she had to let him go. There were still things that he needed to sort out. For now, they would just be friends. Thomas loved her and he would do anything he could to be with her.

If they couldn't be together now, then hopefully soon. Elena wouldn't be around forever making Thomas work so much harder. He gave her a soft kiss on the lips. This lasted a while until Elena pulled back to look at him. "I'll still be around to check on you," she said nicely. Thomas smiled at that a little.

"I know."

"I'll see you around. You will know how to find me. Tyler plans on coming back." He wanted to stop her and convince her to stay. Instead, he let her go. They would see each other again. This wasn't a permanent good bye. Elena gave him one last kiss before leaving Alderdale Hall. Thomas watched her carry her stuff out. His heart was breaking, but he would do anything to keep her around. At least he would be seeing her again.

Tyler walked up beside him seeing Thomas standing there. "I'm sure whatever you guys had won't be gone. I don't see her leaving any time soon," he said comforting him.

"I know." Thomas went back to his room fiddling with some things he had. He set down the ring in front of him. Visions of Edith had come to him remembering what he had put her through. The only moment they had together that he cherished was the post office. It was the first time they made love. Then he thought of Elena. Their love making was more passionate and loving. It was something he didn't feel with Edith. He blamed himself for not even giving her a chance. Thomas didn't want to spend time dwelling on the past. All that matter was now and his feelings for Elena. Hopefully, he wouldn't lose her completely