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Father Nathan Brown supposed that if he were 30 years younger he and Eddy Gerard would have been mistaken for twins. The only difference was that Nathan had glasses, while Eddy did not.
The death of Colonel Gerard had been confusing at first (and slightly perilous since Felicity had nearly blew his cover,) but what mostly struck out to Nathan was Eddy and Jai Li Gerard's love for each other. Theirs was an unconventional union, but then so was Nathan and Felicity's.
They were coming it wouldn't be long especially since the birds outside started to flutter.
I looked the devil in the eye night and saw my face staring back at me.
he deserve to die
because he took a life? So did I! Which is why I'm giving myself up…
It was then that Nathan heard Felicity's voice in his head
I'm sorry Father... I didn't mean to- I couldn't bear to let you throw your life away for me... to take on my punishment...perhaps he should've killed me when he had the chance…
Odd, why did that particular memory come to mind?
Jia-Li, you can't.
They'll hang you.
Then that's what I deserve.
Don't say that.
We can still run.
I can never run from what I did.
You're not like him.
You'll never be like him.
Jia-Li, please.
I need you.
I'm sorry.
Eddie turned to Nathan.
From his vantage point Nathan saw himself and Felicity in the same position, but running from what? Xander Montague was already dead...
Father, tell her not to do this.
That's a decision only Jia-Li can make.
But if I were her, I'd ask myself if I felt true remorse for my sin? Yes.
And I'd ask myself if I acted selflessly out of love for another human being? Yes.
Then if you truly repent before God, He will know what is in your heart.
Here.
Come on Well, I'd hate a good forgery to go to waste.
There isn't much time
After a brief moment, Jai Li nodded her head, and she and Eddie ran out the door, Nathan closing the curtain behind them, then walking briskly to meet the Inspector, Sid on his heels.
Inspector, what brings you here?
Mrs McCarthy called us. She saw Jia-Li entering the church.
Really? Well, she's not here now.
Eddie and Jai Li soon vanished without a trace…
After the Party…
That night, two adults were up drinking a glass of wine together, toasting the new young couple.
So we'll go no more a'roving so late into the night Lissie hummed.
Nathan chuckled and joined in
Where the heart be still as loving and the moon be still as bright
They laughed together about that particular memory.
"Love at first sight is so cliché" Felicity drawled.
Nathan raised in eyebrow.
"Certainly there is attraction if two people look the part, but love is so much deeper than that…"
Nathan raise this glass "Here Here"
She studied him.
"I remember the first moment I did fall for you"
Nathan raised eyebrow again.
"Oh? And when was that?"
"That night on the bridge over the water. you mentioned holding onto my engagement ring because it could be used as a King's ransom"
Nathan threw his head back and laughed.
"You remember that?!"
Lissie nodded, content.
"I remember wondering if a promise was made even as an equally yoked as we were, did I still have to go through with it?"
Nathan became somber, taking her face in his hands as Eddie had Jai Li that afternoon.
"No, you shouldn't have. Knowing what I know now... if I've had the gumption and the courage…" he faltered.
"Shhh" she whispered. "It's still a part of us, yes, but let's try to forget at least for tonight, shall we?"
Nathan grinned and kissed her nose.
She humphed, and settled herself.
"Lissie," he said after a moment, "before we started all of this, the night of Olivia Quinton's burial ceremony, you mentioned your father."
Felicity seemed to be sobering. "Did I?" she asked quietly.
"Yes" Nathan said, not noticing her attempt to recall what she'd said.
"You said 'I'm sorry Father I didn't mean to- I couldn't bear to let you throw your life away for me… to take on my punishment... perhaps he should've killed me when he had the chance…' What would make you say something like that?"
Felicity sighed and stood, preparing to go inside. It had been a long day, and she and the boys had to get up early in the morning.
"It was a long time ago."
Nathan grasped her hand. "I know, but why would you say something like that? You know you can talk to me about anything."
She nodded and kissed him, slowly, lovingly…
"It's because I'm responsible" she sighed.
"It's my fault he died…" she went inside, leaving the door open for him, in case he decided to stay the night in his room.
Nathan sat there pondering her words, knowing it wasn't true.
He knew her. She didn't have a violent bone in her body. There was no way she was responsible for her father's death…
If it was the last thing he did, he'd prove it...
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