A\N:I had to write something to help me understand that damn smile on Natalie's face at the end. Because otherwise I would have to want to hit her till she bled- Natalie happy at John's pain? Never!
The Fourth: Hope (set 6.9.05)
They warn her.
Michael, Rex- they warn her.
Don't get your hopes up. He will break your heart.
But Natalie can't help it.
And she knows what is at stake. She knows the risks.
She still fingers her quarter, her chance at the fairytale. He said love.
And that's enough.
She hopes.
They warn her not to but she crosses her fingers.
Roxy always said she was unlucky but maybe she was wrong... maybe...
She hopes.
Say a prayer and pull the lever.
Evangeline leaves in tears and she smiles.
She hopes.
Maybe, finally, it will come up cherries.
Maybe...