9th August 1938

When Elizabeth woke up on Tuesday morning, she didn't know that this day would change her life forever. When the sunbeams tickled her face through the gap of the curtains, she awoke with a yawn. She had't really been able to sleep well the night.

Lately she would just sit on the windowsill and look at the stars.

As so often, she asked herself what it would be like to have a family. Sure, she had comparatively Mary, Bert and Matthew. However, her best friend hadn't been in London for ages and Mary was away too often. And Bert ... she just did not want to annoy him, so she kept distancing herself from him.

But there was another thing she was thinking about more and more: her future.

Where will she be in five years? What will happen to her?

Sure, she was only 15 years old, yet she was worried; especially since she was the only one from her childhood who was still at the orphanage.

These thoughts plagued her as she woke up. "I 'ave to stop thinkin'" she murmured as she massaged her temples and shortly thereafter went to the bathroom.

—

At the other end of the city, two Londoners were already awake: Mary and Bert.

Because they had a plan with Elizabeth and they hoped that the teenager had not overslept!

The only thing the stubborn girl knew was that they meet at the park around 10 o'clock; but she didn't know why.

The two had an idea some time ago, which they had expanded and organised - now it only needs to please Elizabeth.

Mary Poppins and Bert arrived at the same time as Elizabeth at their meeting place.

"Mornin' you two!"

"Morning, Lizzy ... sleep 'asn't been your best friend lately, 'as it?", in the last sentence Bert was lightly hit Mary's umbrella against the shin.

"No, not really ... So, what are you goin' t' do?" she yawned.

"Follow me," Mary said with a wink and went forward.

The footpath was quiet. However, it was not an uncomfortable silence but a relatively pleasant one. On such a beautiful morning you did not need words.

Liz drifted into her thoughts, not realising how long they were going, let alone where they were going. Mary and Bert, on the other hand, exchanged meaningful glances and looked forward to the reaction of the teenage girl.

—

Elizabeth was catapulted into the here and now when she ran against the adults who had stopped. She looked around and noticed the hospital where she was as a child.

"What do you want 'ere?" She asked with a frown and walked towards the building.

"We noticed that you are very interested in medicine and have already acquired some knowledge. This became clear to us after the incident in the park. In the beginning I ignored your theories but you were right. That's why- "Mary looked to Bert for the sentence to end.

"That's why I asked a friend of mine if it would be possible for you to work 'ere for a few days. I think you'll like it. "

"W..what!?" She stammered, "Thank you! I ... I ... "Elizabeth couldn't help but grin. She embraced the two and could not put her gratitude into words.

The group broke away shortly after and looked at each other for a moment.

"A thin, red-haired woman named Julia Smith is waiting for you inside..."

With a nod, Elizabeth walked prancing toward the hospital as Mary hooked up with Bert and rested her head on his shoulder.

"I think we 'ad a good plan" he said before kissing the top of her head.

—

A few hours later, Mary and Bert lay on the sofa in his apartment, kissing deeply. It was her last day before she had to move to a new family in Scotland. Her hand wandered to his head to deepen the kiss, gently ruffling his hair. She would never admit it openly but she found him incredibly cute with ruffled hair. She even preferred it to a proper hairstyle and suit. He ran one hand through her velvety hair too while the other rested on her waist. Sometimes they felt like two love sick teenagers.

But a knock stopped Mary... only Mary. Because Bert did not get distracted by that and wandered from her lips to her neck.

"Someone knocked at the door."

"I know," he said between kisses, "but I'm busy."

Mary turned her head away and said, "It's rude to leave people outside."

With a groan of annoyance, but not without kissing her one last time affectionately on the lips, the chimney sweep got up and opened the door. In front of him stood a grinning teenage girl.

"'ello Lizzy."

"'ey ...", she looked back and forth between the two, noticing her tousled hair, "Everythin' okay? Am I disturbing? "

"Err...", Bert saw how the sparkle in her eyes was superimposed by the shadow of disappointment. Surely she would want to talk about her day, which was perfectly legitimate. "We don't 'ave tea anymore... But please… sit down."

A broad grin spread across her face and she walked quickly into the kitchen and grabbed one of the two chairs, which she then placed in front of the sofa. When Bert sat down there and Mary addressed her hairstyle, she began, "That was one of the best days of my life! I thought that in the beginnin' I just stupidly stand in the corner and watch as someone put on bandages or somethin' ... But I was allowed to do kinda much! So first everythin' is shown and explained t' me and then they wanted t' show me how t' put on bandages. At first I didn't say anythin' and just did it but then Miss Smith asked if I've learned that already because I'm so good and I said that Bert showed it t' me. And then I was allowed to create and change new bandages at patients! Okay only under supervision but who cares!? But the most surprising thing was when I was allowed to watch an operation! Then I also talked t' the nurses and doctors and they also said that I have already learned a lot of knowledge through my books and still like to read", she pulled a book out of a bag,"They gave me this t' read. "

Elizabeth beamed and during her story, Mary and Bert looked at each other with meaningful glances. The latter almost laid his head on her shoulder but the nanny could stop him at the last moment: Liz's assumption that something was going on between them shouldn't be confirmed.

Even Bert still did not know what that was between them; Mary did not want to overpower him with questions either. One day, there will be clarity and until then, he simply enjoyed their togetherness.

"Sounds like a good day," Mary said with a smile.

"Oh yes!" The teenager looked at the clock and jumped up: "I 'ave t' go! Tomorrow I'll start at 9 o'clock and I want t' be well rested ... Good night!"

With these words she disappeared in the dark corridor and made her way to the orphanage.

And Mary and Bert both felt that Elizabeth had finally found her destiny.

And? How do you like the turn? :)

Lizzy is finally happy xD

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