Still no reviews! I think this'll be the end, then. A few more chapters and I'll stick in a half-assed ending, because nobody's reading this anyways. However, one damn reviewer will change my mind. Its up to you guys… just don't go telling me I've created a bunch of Mary-Sues because I know for a fact that I haven't.
Whew, my life is getting so hectic… I have a dress rehearsal for our musical tonight, then a stagger-through and tech check tomorrow. And no classes for the entire week because I'll be at the theatre singing the part of Yocheved in The Prophet. Its so hard, my voice is strained. Oh crap, I have a Christmas Cabaret to sing at on Thursday! This sucks. Oh well, you probably don't give jack shit about my complaints so on with the story…
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Will sat on the swan bearing of his boat, his head in his hands, wishing God would be better than to torment him like this. Aletté or Elizabeth. Even removing guilt from the equation, he couldn't decide which he loved more. Staying at sea was a punishment for his dear wife, but leaving was too great a torment for poor Aletté.
He needed a plan.
Down on the deck below, he heard a baby cry. His son.
Suddenly he knew what to do. The most brilliant plan had struck him. He leapt down the bearing and rushed to find his wife. Her face lit up as he explained to her that in Port Crowne they would be in need of a nursemaid. He told her that Meryl, Amber, and Morgan were all great family friends but none would consent to leave Jack. But Aletté, he explained, had been looking for a way out. A job in port might be just what she was after.
Elizabeth nodded, cradling baby Jack in her arms affectionately. "We do need a nurse for him. Perhaps Aletté would be interested… Oh Will, would you ask her for me? I cant leave baby Jack alone."
He smiled. "Anything for you, my love."
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Well, that's that for now, because I have to go to rehearsal in fifteen minutes and I still need to get my costume from the drycleaners. Please review, I promise I'll reply. Ouch, my throat is sore… I hope I'm not getting sick for the performances, I have a really bad understudy who's practically tone-deaf. Please Review!
