Scene 9: Cassie's room

Dream Sequence: Cassie is sleeping on her back in her room. Azazeal appears, standing over her. He holds his hands over her. He speaks a chant in a foreign tongue and there is a huge flash of light. We next see him with a newborn swaddled in his arms. Cassie's once pregnant stomach is flat. He turns and slowly walks out of the room.

(Cassie sits upright, screams and looks around the room frantically. She slowly reaches down towards her stomach, afraid of what she may or may not find. A look of pure relief washes over her head as she pushes the covers off and reveals her still pregnant stomach.)

(Troy bursts through the door)

Troy: Cassie, are you OK? I was coming to check on you when I heard you scream. (He sits on her bed and puts his arms around her).

Cassie: No. . . yes . . . I don't know.

Troy: What's the matter?

Cassie: My life is rapidly spinning out of control.

Troy: How?

Cassie: Oh, where do I start . . .? I just had a nightmare where my ex stole the baby while I was sleeping, before it was even born.

Troy: But it was just a dream. Dreams aren't reality.

Cassie: My dreams come true all too often.

Troy: Cassie you're obviously really shaken up. . . Do you want me to call someone?

Cassie: Oh God, you must think I'm absolutely out of my mind.

Troy: Well I think you've had one hell of a nightmare.

Cassie: I wish that were true.

Troy: Then what is it? Cassie, I meant what I said, I'm your friend and you can trust me.

Cassie: It's not that I don't trust you; it's that I sincerely doubt that you'll believe what I'm going to tell you.

Troy: I'm a very open-minded person.

Cassie: Alright Troy, I'll tell you what's going on. . .

Scene 10: The office. Peggy and Thelma are sitting at the desk together.

Peggy: I have been on a fact-finding mission Bunty. I have found out a little bit about the person who led the Egyptians against Herath and Azazeal. It was a young woman named Ella. She was determined to make sure that Herath's child was never born.

Thelma: Ella huh? There didn't happen to be a description of her was there?

Peggy: Yes, she was, and I quote, "a fiery haired maiden, 17 years of age.".

Thelma: Fiery haired huh?

Peggy; Yes, why?

Thelma: Cassie had a dream where she saw the mistress of Medenham murdered by a red haired young woman.

Peggy: Could be the same girl. She must be a witch or a time traveler with the sole purpose of keeping the natural order of things. She is to make sure Azazeal's son is never born. You know, you're in a much better frame of mind than the last time we talked (Thelma smiles). It's because of Cassie isn't it?

Thelma: I had accepted the fact that I wouldn't be able to see or talk to Cassie again. I convinced her to go through with the termination even though I knew what was going to happen when her child was killed. Then in a twist of fate, that didn't happen and we're still here. We got a second chance.

Peggy: But what about the Nephilim?

Thelma: That's the only problem.

Peggy: Well I'll see if I can help you find any more information. I may not be around for a few days though.

Thelma: OK, thank you so much Peggy. I'd better go check on Cassie. I'll see you soon.

Scene 11: Back in Cassie's room.

Cassie: So that's basically it. He and I broke up, I tried to move on with my life, Thelma died, you and I started going together, and then I found out that I'm pregnant. Now I'm afraid that he will come after me to get the baby. He's not the nicest of guys. It's all very overwhelming. And I know I treated you so horribly. I really apologise. Can you forgive me?

Troy: Look, don't worry about it. You've got enough to deal with right now. Cassie, if you need anything, I meant what I said before. I'm here for you. You don't need to shoulder this burden alone.

Cassie: Thank you Troy. I think I'll be fine now. I promise I'll call you if I need you.

Troy: I'll hold you to that. (Kisses Cassie on the top of her head and leaves)

Cassie: (Waits for Troy to leave then places a hand on her stomach) Thank God, you're still here. Oof, and kicking about I see. I promise I will do everything I can to protect you from all of this insanity. I will, and Troy and your auntie Thelma. It's too bad you didn't get to know Thelma when she was alive. As much fun as she is a ghost, she was a hundred times better alive.

Thelma: (walks into the room unbeknownst to Cassie) Of course I was better alive. What's this about Troy?

Cassie: Well I had another nightmare and he heard me scream so he came in. I had to tell him something about why I was so freaked out and so I told him about Azazeal

Thelma: You didn't!

Cassie: Well not the whole fallen angel thing, but I told him Azazeal was my ex who I was afraid was going to come after me to get to our child.

Thelma: Well I don't think he would have believed you anyway, he'd probably have you committed if you told him the whole truth.

Cassie: He really is sweet. I wish things had turned out differently. It would be so much easier if this baby was his. Oh well, no point in wishing, it won't change anything. Anyway, I'm exhausted. I'll talk to you in the morning.

Thelma: Ok.