(A/N: After talking with FrozenCanadian about this last section of the story, I agreed that two extra chapters would be necessary to explore a certain relationship. Including this chapter, we have four chapters left...again. Let's get to it.)
CHAPTER TWENTY: HIS NAME IS DONOVAN
"Elsa!"
Elsa was pulled out of her deep thoughts by the sound of Anna calling her. She turned to see Anna behind her with concern on her face. "What is it, Anna?"
Anna pointed and Elsa noticed that she covered the window with a thin layer of frost. This startled her and she quickly removed it. The fact that she still does this even though Pitch was gone for good, greatly angered her.
"Something's bothering you," Anna said, "Are you still shaken by the people this morning?"
"No, it's nothing like that. I was just-" She couldn't tell Anna, "I was just remembering a day long ago. I'm fine. Really." She smiled for Anna's benefit but Anna didn't look like she was completely fooled. Anna returned to her desk and Elsa sat in a nice chair on the opposite side of the desk.
Elsa glanced at Anna awkwardly a few times before working up the courage to ask her something very important. "Anna? What can you tell me about Donovan?"
Anna looked up at Elsa with a surprised look, "That man you met earlier?"
Elsa nodded eagerly. Anna could see her eyes sparking slightly with excitement, which was very strange. "What would you like to know? I'm surprised you didn't just yank the information out of my head."
"I don't like doing that anymore. It just feels rude to invade a person's mind unless it's absolutely necessary," Elsa confessed. "I would be grateful to know whatever you can share."
Anna liked the new Elsa. She was definitely more polite than when they were on Ahtohallan. It was strange that Elsa was so eager to learn about one of her palace staff members. Anna put her pen back in its holder before thinking for a second, "Well, Donovan is a citizen of Arendelle. His father passed away a few years ago due to sickness. He lives with his little sister, mother and grandmother in a small shack out in the woods. He's a quick learner and a hard worker. He gets along great with others here so he's a sweet and friendly guy. He's the same age as me." Anna dug deep to find ANYTHING she could share to Elsa since Elsa was sitting right there, watching her eagerly and soaking in everything. "When we were looking to rebuild the palace staff, he was among the several new people who came forward for a job. After the passing of his father, he became a provider for his family. His mother sells flowers and herbs."
Elsa thought on what Anna shared. She wanted to know if Donovan was the same boy from long ago who wasn't afraid of her and wanted to be her friend. She felt compelled to find that boy after her interaction with Donovan. So far, what Anna shared didn't confirm it was him. The memory of the boy's mother flashed in her mind, her brown hair and eyes. "Have you met his mother? Do you know what she looks like?"
"Uh…can't say I have or know what she looks like. During those busy three months. Kai, Lord Peterssen and I visited with many businesses to see who needed help. Can't recall if I met his mother. Maybe if you read my memories-?"
Elsa stood, "No, I'd rather not. Thank you, Anna, for your help. I should go." Elsa turned away to leave suddenly, but Anna caught her hand.
"Elsa, wait," Anna smiled before guiding back to the chair and sat her down while she leaned against her desk. "Why are you so interested in Donovan? Your behavior is very strange right now, Elsa."
Elsa looked down and was playing with her fingers nervously and gradually getting upset, plagued with a sense of urgency. "I don't know if he was that boy. I need to find him."
That startled Anna. "What boy? I don't understand."
Elsa's eyes widened, realizing she said too much. She trusted Anna, but didn't feel like she should say more. "It's nothing. I should go familiarize myself with your home if I'm to stay with you. Wouldn't want to get lost now, would I? Wouldn't that be embarrassing!" The last part she said jokingly, looking back at Anna with a smile, but there was only concern on Anna's face. Elsa's smile faded, "I should leave you to your work." Elsa walked out.
Elsa was walking down the hall but began to panic when two maids came around the corner, but they were too busy talking to notice her. She quickly went into a random bedroom to hide. When she turned, she saw she was in Anna's royal chambers. She took the time to stroll around the large and beautiful bedroom. Looked like Anna was bringing her stuff in and storing her parents' things in chests. She went over to one that was locked and knelt by it. With the wave of her hand, the metal padlock unlocked so she could open it. The chest obviously was filled with the late Queen's things. She froze when she saw handcrafted items that looked like they were made by a child.
Gently, Elsa's fingers picked it up. Elsa smiled, realizing it was a gift Anna made for her mother. Using her powers, she taped into the memories affiliated with the object. Projections of the King and Queen appeared in the room. Queen Iduna was writing in a journal at the small desk. King Agnarr was standing nearby. Suddenly, there was a musical knock on the door.
Iduna smiled and turned in her seat, "Come in, sweetheart."
Little Anna ran in with the biggest smile on her face and presented her mother with a gift that was wrapped terribly in wrapping paper and an oversized bow on it. Iduna forced a gasp as if she was surprised, "What's this?"
"Happy Birthday, Mama!" Anna said cheerfully, handing her mother the gift.
"Aw, thank you," Iduna unwrapped the mess of wrapping paper, giggling when she glanced at Agnarr who sat on the edge of the bed to watch. Surprise came on her face when she held up the gift. It was a homemade tie like what Agnarr occasionally wears, but it was enormous and littered with glitter and random colors of paint that Anna just splashed on it. "Umm-"
Agnarr was struggling to contain his laughter.
"Isn't it pretty, Mama?!" Anna asked happily.
Iduna looked at it again, "It's- It's very pretty, but did you intend this for your father?"
"Nope. Papa said you never wear anything that he wears so I made a tie bigger than his," Little Anna explained.
"Oh," Iduna said.
"Will you wear it today?" Anna asked eagerly, jumping up and down with excitement.
"I uh-" Iduna struggled to find the words.
"You don't like it?" Little Anna asked with a sad tone.
Agnarr intervened and kissed Anna on the head after kneeling by her. "Of course, she loves it. Your mother wouldn't miss a once in a lifetime opportunity to wear your beautiful tie. Right Iduna?"
Iduna gave him a look, but for Anna's sake, she went with it. "That's right. I'll wear it today."
Little Anna's face lit up. When she left, Iduna put around her neck and looked at herself in the mirror. She was immediately regretting it. She loved Anna with all her heart, but the thought of wearing this in front of everyone today-
Agnarr hugged her from behind and looked at her in the mirror sensing her distress, "Oh, Iduna. You look so…HANDSOME."
Iduna managed to smile as her husband kissed and nibbled on her neck.
The memory faded and Elsa looked down at the homemade tie. She smirked. "I wonder what else I can learn about Anna. The fun I could have teasing her." She was about to grab something else, but someone entered behind her.
Donovan entered with a vase of Sunflowers which happened to be Anna's favorite flower. He froze seeing one of the late Queen's trunks opened and a child's gift laying on the floor. There was no one in the room. "Could've sworn I locked that." After placing the vase on the nightstand by Anna's bed, he went over to the trunk and put the gift away before relocking the trunk. Suddenly he froze, having this overwhelming feeling that someone was watching him. He looked around, but there was no one. "Hello? Is someone there?"
Elsa was standing as close as she could to the nightstand to avoid Donovan. She was shaking nervously.
He stood and slowly walked over to the Sunflowers, feeling drawn to them. His gentle brown eyes scanned the area. Something was strange. He could feel it in his spirit. It was like when a person could sense danger but there was no danger in what he felt. Instead, he felt compelled to know what was causing this strange feeling. It was a familiar feeling and it enticed him to step closer, hoping the answers would be revealed.
She tried to get away, but the chests were blocking her path one way and him approaching her from the other. She was trapped. If her nervous mind was calm, she would've remembered she was all-powerful and could've just walked through the chests to get away, like a ghost, but she couldn't think straight due to Donovan's proximity. His hair was well kept and his brown eyes didn't harbor any malice. They were compassionate and gentle. She was reminded of that boy long ago, but couldn't be sure if it was him. She wanted him to be. No. She needed him to be in order to calm the raging enigma surrounding him. Elsa was back against the nightstand even further as he got closer to investigate what he was feeling.
Kai entered, "There you are, Donovan. We need to get these other trunks in the attic and get the rest of Queen Anna's things from the other room moved into this room."
Elsa was relieved for Kai unexpected arrival since it distracted Donovan and made him step away and gave her the chance to step away.
Donovan snapped to attention, "Yes, sir. I'll do that right now."
Kai looked annoyed, "No. Donovan, you are being prepared to one day take my position as the palace steward. You will be supervising everyone who works under the Queen. The Maids. The Kitchen staff. Everyone. You must learn to designate authority and delegate menial tasks. People here will respect you more if you are a doormat."
Donovan always tried to stay on everyone's good side, but what Kai was asking of him didn't sit right with him. "I appreciate you mentoring me, Kai, sir, but you mistake my work ethic for being a push over. I don't avoid doing everything I can because I can't say no. I go above and beyond because I don't believe in asking others to do something I was able to do myself. According to my Pa, asking others to do something I could do myself isn't respectful, it's just laziness."
Elsa was amazed by Donovan's sudden fortitude and watched to see what would happen next.
Donovan regretted his words after they came out and he remained silent as he felt dread come over him as Kai just stared at him. Kai then smiled, "Very well. My apologies, Donovan. Queen Anna is a good judge of character. I had my doubts about you. I'll send Peter over to give you a hand regardless. A couple of those trunks are very heavy and I don't want you injuring yourself."
Kai then left. Finally, Donovan finally exhaled with relief, "Oh, thank God. I thought he was going to fire me." Elsa couldn't help but giggle lightly, but he couldn't hear her, only felt joy fill him, oblivious that it was someone else's joy he was feeling. He went over and began toting one of the smaller chests. He was able to store it in the designated spot easily. Elsa followed. Them storing these multiple chests up here reminded her of her own personal dimension where she stored the gifts of her Creation every Winter Solstice.
She quickly followed Donovan as he returned to the Royal Chambers. "Peter's not here yet," he thought out loud. He looked down at a larger chest. "How heavy can it be?"
Elsa suddenly felt worried and was tried to say something, but her mouth failed her as he grabbed an end of the large chest and dragged it to the ladder that led to the attic. He sat the chest down briefly and examined it and the ladder, most likely determining how he was going to get up the ladder with the large heavy chest.
Elsa, still cloaked, shook her head. No, you idiot. Don't try. You'll hurt yourself.
Donovan then strained to place the chest in front of him so he could just keep pushing forward one step at a time. His determination was admirable but stupid. Elsa became anxious and upset, Why must men be so stupid?
Then it happened. Donovan slipped and landed hard on the floor and chest was going to land right on his head. He was going to die. Elsa rushed and pushed the chest so that it would miss his head. She was standing over him protectively. He was clearly in shock as he panted and stared up at her. "You…saved me."
Elsa's eyes widened. She was uncloaked and visible to him. She backed away and spoke calmly yet regally to mask her fear, "I was just looking around. You should be careful. That could've been more serious."
"I will. Thank you," Donovan replied, finally starting to compose himself.
Elsa watched him with concern as he stood. He stared back when he caught her looking at him. She quickly looked away. As he turned away and knelt by the chest to turn it upright, Elsa succumbed to her impatient desire for the truth. She gently invaded his mind to search his early memories. She had to know. The need to find out if he and that boy from long ago were one and the same was too consuming. She hoped that he was, because she didn't know what she was going to do if it wasn't him.
He grabbed his head when he felt something strange which caused Elsa to stop instantly. She vanished and ran in panic and out of guilt since she believed she was hurting him by attempting to reading his mind.
"I must've bumped my head or something. I just felt this strange buzzing sensation," Donovan said as he turned but saw she was gone. Elsa, he recalled her name from his encounter with the Queen. What a strange woman.
Elsa still cloaked, left the palace. She had to put as much distance between herself and Donovan. She weaved through people, careful not to bump into anyone and give herself away or perhaps to avoid ANY contact with everyone.
Kristoff was out at the shops to find the perfect gift to give to Anna at an important upcoming event. Upon rekindling his connection with Anna, his love for her only grew. His status in life meant nothing to her. The Queen of Arendelle came for him, a simple harvester, and still expressed her love to him. What normal woman would wait for him as long as she had? How did I get so lucky? I have to get her something, a meaningful token of my love for her. It has to be special, but she's a Queen. What can I give her that she doesn't already have? What can I give her that would actually MEAN SOMETHING?
As Kristoff window browsed, he ran through obvious ideas. Chocolate? No. She always eats that. Flowers? No. They'd die in time. My token has to stand the test of time. He halted when he came to the jewelry shop and then it suddenly hit him as he noticed the jewelry on display for those passing by. "That's it! I'll get her something from here, but what should I get her?"
A ring? WHOA, KRISTOFF! SLOW DOWN! Kristoff had a panic attack as soon as the idea entered his head. He shook his head to think about other options. What about a necklace? Kristoff then remembered Anna's necklace that she got from Elsa for her 18th birthday. Idiot! You can't do that. Elsa already did that. If you gave her a necklace, it would overshadow Elsa's gift or Elsa's would do the same to mine. It would take away from meaning of the gift. It has to be something different. Something romantic that embodies my love for her. Where am I going to find a gift that does THAT?
He knelt and examined the nice jewelry, hoping one would scream out to him and reveal which one Anna would love the most and would make her happy.
Elsa got clear of the busy market square, feeling calmer. She halted temporarily for a deep breath. When she took a step to start walking again, she stopped seeing Kristoff in front of a jewelry shop, which she found odd. He looks upset. She went over uncloaked but he didn't recognize she was standing right by him. She knelt slightly to closely peer at the jewelry he was staring at. Still, he didn't know she was there. She asked softly, "Whatcha doing, Kristoff?"
Kristoff flinched badly and fell on his back while Elsa stood there laughing. Kristoff looked up, "ELSA?"
Elsa kept laughing, "You should've seen your reaction. You were like a skittish kitten with its back arched and tail fluffed."
"No, I wasn't," Kristoff insisted as he got up.
"Yes, you were," Elsa laughed.
Kristoff gave her an annoyed look.
Elsa quickly stopped laughing and composed herself. "I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist."
Kristoff's expression softened and he smiled lightly.
"What are you doing?" Kristoff looked away, trying to avoid the question, so she pressed, "I didn't take you for a jewelry kind of man. So, I assume you looking to get something for a certain Queen perhaps?" Kristoff blush a lot. Elsa smiled.
"I want to get something for Anna. Something perfect, but…" Kristoff went silent.
"But what?" Elsa asked.
Even if I did, payday isn't until after the banquet Anna is throwing. I can't find the right gift for her and even if I did. I don't think I could afford it right now. She deserves the best, Kristoff thought with frustration, but Elsa heard it. She knew his intentions surrounding the gift and was very moved.
Elsa held out her hand, "Give me your hand, Kristoff." Kristoff hesitantly obeyed and she positioned his hand, palm up in her hand while other hand placed itself over it. She stared into his eyes before instructing, "Close your eyes. Focus on Anna and how much you love her."
Kristoff closed his eyes and focused on everything in his heart that he felt for Anna. Elsa smiled at him when she saw tears run down his cheeks from his closed eyes. She knew his love for her ran very deep and was true and pure. In her eyes, no other man except him was worthy of her Anna. It was why Elsa decided to do this for him.
Kristoff's eyes widened when he felt something appear in his palm. Elsa removed her hand with a smile and watched as Kristoff admired the most beautiful bracelet he had ever seen, "Wow. This looks incredible." As he looked at it, he could literally feel his love infused in it, as if it literally manifested itself as the bracelet in his hand. It was perfect.
Elsa's smile faded into a blank expression, "Kristoff." Kristoff looked up at her. "Anna means EVERYTHING to me. You cannot comprehend the love I have for her for what she has done for me."
Kristoff smiled, "I think I can."
"No, you can't. No human on this world can. Not even Anna," Elsa explained gently, yet firmly as if trying to get her words across to him. "I have seen your love and from your love I made this bracelet."
Kristoff was speechless…almost. "You can do that?"
Elsa nodded before asking, "Kristoff Bjorgman of the Ice Harvesters, do you love my Anna?"
"Yes, I do," he replied. "You have seen my love. You know I do."
"Love my Anna," Elsa commanded, "Love her above all else, including yourself."
Kristoff was quiet.
Elsa asked again, "Kristoff Bjorgman of the Ice Harvesters, do you love my Anna?"
Kristoff was very confused why she was asking again, but he answered anyways, "Yes, Elsa, you know I love her."
"Protect my Anna," Elsa commanded, her eyes were watering but she kept her voice calm and clear. "Protect her from all harm. Protect her from mortal suffering. Protect her from her fears. Protect her from her despair."
A third time, Elsa asked again, "Kristoff Bjorgman of the Ice Harvesters, do you love my Anna?"
"Elsa, I cannot hide anything from you. You already know that I love Anna. I love her with all my heart. I would gladly lay my life down for her."
"Take care of my Anna. In sickness and in health," Elsa commanded. Kristoff then understood perfectly, but before he could say anything, Elsa silenced him by placing her fingers on his lips and smiled before shaking her head. He's supposed to keep it to himself for now.
"When the time is right, you'll know," Elsa assured him, sensing his anxiety. She was about to leave, but Kristoff grabbed her hand. She looked back at him.
"Why?"
"I trust you with her. You make her happy. I know she will be loved by you and…" Elsa's smile faded and she looked away, "I wanted to make it up to you for what I did when I…tossed you around."
Kristoff smiled, "Consider us even. I was planning on giving the gift to her at the open Ball she's throwing in your honor, but I don't think I can wait that long. I'll give it to her at the banquet."
Elsa became confused, "What Ball?"
"Didn't she tell you about the ball yet? She's going to invite everyone and introduce you to the kingdom," Kristoff revealed and immediately wished he hadn't.
An upset scowl appeared on her face before she stormed off, not bothering to cloak herself as she made a bee line for the Royal Palace. Kristoff felt responsible, so he quickly hid the gift for Anna and went after Elsa.
Anna was meeting with three dignitaries. Rather than having the meeting in the Throne Room, Anna suggested a pleasant walk outside since the weather was perfect. Her guests couldn't agree more. The dignitaries of three other close countries were there to help Arendelle be reestablished in the world of politics in order to strength connections and discover more trade partners and other allies. They knew her parents, so they were happy to meet with her when Lord Peterssen reached out to them to advice the new Queen of Arendelle.
Anna was nervous but with Lord Peterssen there, she was able to handle the meeting perfectly which impressed the others immensely. They were sharing ideas and discovering new options to strengthen Arendelle's economy and security.
Anna was startled when Kristoff came out of nowhere, panting as he grabbed her shoulders, "Kristoff?"
"Young Man, we are in a very important meeting," Lord Peterssen chided Kristoff.
"It's okay, Uncle Peterssen. This is Kristoff, the man I told you about," Anna quickly spoke up before taking Kristoff's face in her hands, "Kristoff. What's wrong? Breathe."
"Elsa…pissed…coming…for you," he panted.
"What? You're not making any sense," Anna replied.
"I want to talk to you, Queen of Arendelle," Elsa's angry voice yelled. Anna and the others all saw Elsa walking right for Anna and they all backed away except for Kristoff who placed himself between Anna and Elsa.
"Kristoff…move," Elsa warned.
"No," Kristoff replied as firmly but his shaky voice betrayed his fear of what Elsa was going to do with Anna.
Elsa's demeanor softened when she saw it in his eyes. Her eyes turned to Anna, "I can't come to the banquet or the ball, Anna. I'm sorry."
Anna went after her as soon as she started walking off, "Wait, what?! You said you'd come to the banquet. Everyone in the group during those three months- I was going to introduce you to them." She got in front of her. "Remember?"
Elsa remembered, but she kept a cold face, "I changed my mind."
"You can't change your mind!" Anna yelled.
Elsa laughed mockingly, "I just did. What's the Big Queen going to do about it?! Spank the little goddess?!"
Anna was shocked and Elsa laughed, "No one threatens me without me knowing it."
Both were completely oblivious to the people who were massing to watch the Queen argue with the Goddess, slowly becoming more afraid of what might happen to Anna.
"You know how I feel about this. I said my peace. You'll just have to get over it," Elsa chided Anna as an angry mother would her rebellious teenage daughter.
"Don't tell me to get over it!" Anna yelled back and even pushed Elsa, which made everyone's heart beats drop when Elsa gave her the angriest scowl ever as Anna continued to rant loudly, venting her frustrations. "The whole point of these events was to introduce someone very close to my heart to the kingdom!" That made Elsa's scowl disappear instantly. She now understood. "I just…wanted everyone to know you the way I know you."
Elsa looked to the side, "I'm sorry, Anna…" She looked back up at Anna, "but I'm not strong like you."
Anna took her face in her hands, "How do you expect change to happen if you cling to your old ways by avoiding us?" A moment of silence passed, before a serious, regal expression came across her face and she pulled away from Elsa. "You are ordered to attend the banquet and the ball. Your Queen commands it, Elsa."
Elsa's eyes widened a bit at that. She then hugged Anna, "Okay. I'll come…for you."
Anna smiled, so relieved. As she guided Elsa inside, the dignitaries and civilians. They thought that Elsa's anger in the atmosphere was going to destroy everything right then, but was amazed that their young Queen was able to calm her, let alone command the goddess. The dignitaries and Lord Peterssen hesitantly followed Anna and Elsa inside. Kristoff watched wide eyed at Anna. That was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. What was this feeling in his heart? Pride in Anna asserting herself as the Queen of Arendelle? Admiration of how strong she was? Maybe it was both. It made him smile at the bracelet in his hand.
Elsa was sitting in Anna's throne as Anna finished her meeting with the dignitaries. Lord Peterssen escorted the guests to their ships, leaving Anna and Elsa alone in the Throne Room. Anna turned and smiled at Elsa, who was in her throne. She began to approach Elsa, "Comfortable?"
Elsa moved in the throne with a look that conveyed she was not, "Not really. It's not as nice as my throne on Ahtohallan, though."
"Ha Ha," Anna replied with sarcasm. "I'll have you know that the throne is bade from marble, polished to perfection and pillows for comfort."
Elsa cocked her head and shrugged as if she wasn't impressed, "Meh." She then covered it with ice. Her demeanor then became very happy and satisfied, "There…MUCH BETTER."
Anna smirked at her remark. "Enjoy my throne while you can. I need to begin preparations for the upcoming banquet. The kitchen will have a fun time with the food preparation."
"No need to burden them with such an important task. I can create your feast for you with the wave of my hand, just like those meals I surprised you with on Ahtohallan," Elsa reminded Anna and was about to do so, but Anna halted her.
"I'm grateful for your suggestion, but Olina is extremely passionate and stubborn about cooking and preparing food. Knowing her, she'll take one look at your so-called feast and claim it's not real food since SHE didn't make it herself," Anna smiled. "I'll make a list and present it to her and give her the option. If needed, we'll do it your way."
Elsa smiled and gave her a nod before Anna left the throne room. Elsa's smile faded she examined the room, recalling the last time she was in here several years ago, taunting the King and Queen. The memory of what she did made her shiver with shame and disgust. No. Don't focus on the past, only the future. That was easier said then done. Elsa wasn't sure what the future held for her. Donovan's face popped in her mind and out of curiosity, she used her divine sight to watch him from Anna's throne.
He was in a parlor within the palace and he wasn't alone. There was a maid giving him a ice compress to hold against a sore spot on his head. "I told you, Lila. I'm fine. It was just a little bump."
"Why did you even try? That was dangerous," Lila said.
"I know. I was so close to getting it up. I thought I could save Peter the trouble by at least getting one of the chests up there. Luckily, Elsa was there." Donovan said. Hearing him mention her caught Elsa's attention.
"Elsa? Oh, you mean the witch," Lila insulted through her teeth. "Queen Anna shouldn't allow her in the kingdom." Hearing this made Elsa very angry.
"I bet she did something to Anna to make her friendly towards her," Lila accused.
Donovan laughed and reached from the couch to take her by the hand, "Do you hear yourself? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. I've met her twice already, Lila. She's no witch, she's a goddess!" He said that last part with such warm devotion that it made Elsa blush on Anna's throne.
"Pfft. You're hopeless," Lila laughed.
"Hopeless for you," he pulled her into his arms, making the maid giggle.
"Donovan, stop it," Lila giggled, trying to get out of his arms.
"Where do you think you're going? You're my prisoner," Donovan joked. They looked at each other with such passion that it made Elsa's heart ache. "Lila? Can I keep you?"
Elsa's eyes widened when he said that and shot straight up from the throne to her feet. It WAS him. She now had her answer. Why was her heart full of pain? Elsa decided to turn her eyes away from Donovan. She had no desire to see any more of their intimate moment. Just as her sight turned away from him, he looked in that direction after feeling that strange feeling again, like he was being watched.
"What's wrong?" Lila asked, caressing his face with her hand.
"I just had this strange feeling like we were being watched," he confessed, but she only laughed at his words, which forced him to awkwardly laugh with her. "Boy, do I sound crazy!" His smile faded as he glanced back. What was that?
(A/N: Three more chapters to go.)