Chapter 45 Bill and Julia

Bill gets to Cape Fullerton and Maura meets him at the train with a carriage. Bill kisses Maura on the cheek and thanks her for the ride. "Bill" she says "I thought this would give us some time to talk. My brother was a quiet man who only wanted to do well in the world. His success surprised him. At heart Julia is a simple person and can do very well in a simple life. I saw her happier when we were in Hope Valley than I have seen her in months. She is taking steps to get out of the headaches of Regan Industries. I don't think she knew how much she could use her help". Bill replies "Maura thanks for those kind words, but I don't know how things are really between Julia and me. Nathan surprised me before in talking with me and me how I should let Julia know what I think and feel. I should at least be honest with her Maura, Nathan is an amazing man, I don't think you know how much we respect and love both him and Allie".

Maura replies, Nathan has not always had an easy life. He feels deeply, but often keeps it hidden. I know things with his father, Colleen and me have impacted him greatly. However, I believe we are all turning a corner and it will be easier on all of us. I am so glad he and Elizabeth found each other. They seem to bring out the best in both of them. I am overjoyed for Allie and Little Jack as they will both have the loving family they need." At this point they arrived at the house.

Bill was surprised at the size of the house, but Maura ushered him into the den which was warm and cozy. After having a snack he sat down in front of the fire with a drink. Bill was just drifting off when something alerted him that he was not the only one in the room. He opened his eyes and saw Julia looking at him.

"Julia" he said" I think we need to talk." "Well this is a surprise, but yes maybe we should talk" she agrees. Usually Bill has no trouble with words or stating his thoughts. However, he wanted this to be right so he gathered his thoughts and walked over to Julia and gathered her hands saying "Julia, I don't think I understood that I could play a part in the legal issues of selling the company and establishing the foundation. I guess I though there were more qualified people to advise you legally. However, after thinking everything over I am left with the feeling that you wanted my support as well as my knowledge. If that is true I have left you down and it was never my intention. I don't think either of us spoke honestly to each other so I will try now. Julia I am drawn to you and I will admit that I am interested in developing a relationship with you. I now realize I was a little intimated, which happens to me very infrequently, when faced with the Regan fortune. I am a simple Judge and I guess I did not think or feel I had anything to offer or you would really be interested in me."

Julia has listened quietly and then says "Bill, I was wrong too. Meeting a new man is new for me and somewhat scary as well. I thought you should be better at relationships and know what I meant even though I don't think I knew. Bill the Regan money is just that and soon I won't have all those worries. Nate and I never wanted a lifestyle of money; I realized when I was in Hope Valley that I liked a simpler life better. I like being a part of a town and helping with that town and the people that live there. I know I didn't share that with you. So yes, I want to explore these feelings we have and yes I would like your support in all of these legal issues. Can you help?"

Bill says "I have cleared my schedule for the week so I can help if you want me. Let's decide now that we will see where this relationship will go and we will be honest with each other." Bill leans in and kisses Julia and she sighs and kisses him back. This is nice let's trust each other, they both agree.