We got two rooms, Tim and Lucien in one, and I in the other one. I had trouble sleeping that night, and walked out to the stables, and started to pet my horse Starlight. She was a white horse with gray spots; her mane and tail were a mix of red and brown. She was gentle horse and was patient with me, even though I practiced with Merlin; I still wasn't that great with horses. I put my head on her neck and stroked her when I heard a branch crack. I turned and saw someone coming towards me. I shank back, but then realized that it was Timothy. "Timothy Tobias Collier! You scared me almost to death! Now what are you doing out here at the dead on night?" I said to him as he walked closer to me. "I should ask you the same think Susan Dobson Chilmark." He said to me, reaching out to hold my hands. I let him take them and he pulled me closer to him. "I couldn't sleep Tim. I'm worried about Lucien. I worry about what will happen to him when I'm away. I'm worried that someone will find out that it was him who killed that soldier on the bank." The clouds parted and the bright full moon shone down on us and I saw Timothy's face looking down at me. I shivered and he wrapped his arms around me, keeping me warm. I buried my face in his chest and heard his heart beating. "Don't worry about Lucien Susan. He'll do fine, he'll always get through messes. No one will pin point him to the crime and that detective has a dept, so he, if he knows Lucien did it, won't say anything. Everything will be just fine Susan. Don't worry anymore." I heard the rumble of the words from his chest and clung tighter, feeling safe. "Will it Tim? Will everything be ok?" I think he understood the double meaning of my words and pulled me slightly away. He looked down at me again and nodded. He lowered his head and I tiptoed to receive his kiss. It was warm and full, soft and gentle, and I loved it. He presses harder and I moved my hand to his neck and put my hands through his hair, while he moved his hands down my back. We were so caught up on the kiss that we didn't notice when Lucien walked up towards us. "Well isn't this a lovely site? My sister and my friend, who knew?" He said sarcastically. Tim pulled me away and I was left there dazed. He ran his hand through his hair and looked sheepishly. I smoothed down my clothing and looked at Lucien. He was angry but not as angry as he sounded. "Lucien, you startled us. If we knew that you were coming we would have never been caught." Tim said smiling. I didn't know how Tim could joke at a time like this with Lucien looking so, but Tim was calm and easy about everything. Lucien glowered at Tim and told Tim to go back to the room. I started to walk, but Lucien held me back. I was getting scared that Lucien was going to yell at me, but he didn't. "Susan" He started and then stopped. He ran his hands through his hair, looking down at the ground. "Yes Lucien?" I asked him, and he looked up at me. He breathed deeply and held out his hand. I took it and he took his other hand and closed it around my hand. "Susan, you really lo. like him don't you?" I gave a weak smile and said yes, I really did love him. He stiffened when I used loved, but he pulled me to him and hugged me. "You're all grown up Susan. I love you, and Tim loves you. That's why I'm giving him permission to court you. Is that ok with you?" I nodded and felt tears spring to my eyes. Lucien loves me and so does Tim. And Tim is going to court me. I guess not everything is awful.