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AN: And the process of me trying to write a quick update and getting distracted by my life halfway through begins again. Hopefully you guys will keep finding these strange updates enjoyable so that I don't have to feel guilty for not writing everything in one sitting. Also as always, I hope that New Orleans will be a safe place to be and lives can be rebuilt sooner rather then later. It just feels particularly poignant with part of my chapter being set in New Orleans.

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AN2: my normal stylistic rules apply. Bold is writing, italics are thoughts, and normal is well ummm the normal flow of time. Lastly I am saying that last chapter ended on the night between August 1 and 2 I just forgot to mention that.

New Orleans

August 3rd

Jean-Luc is seated behind his desk in his large office. Three of the walls are lined with books the exception being the wall that is made up of a set of French doors and multiple large windows over looking the magnolias and lawns of LeBeau family compound. Opposite him in leather chair sits his son Remy.

Jean-Luc's shoulder length brown-hair is pulled back in a pony-tail at the nape of his neck. His eyes are focused on his son who in turn has focused his attention on the floor in front of him.

With a small sigh Jean-Luc begins, "Ah know yo' wanted ta stay longa' but it was time fo' yo' ta come home fil. Ah don' unda'stand why yo' wante' ta stay dere. Yo' had no desire ta go last summa'."

Still keeping his eyes down Remy takes out a deck of cards and begins shuffling them quickly. "Remy has his reasons. Dings change when yo' been in a place fo' a year. All Remy askin' is dat you let him go back and bring home one of his friends. Dat's all. He wont be gone more den deux jour. Just want ta bring home his friend and den dere be no mo' talk of Mississipp'."

Jean-Luc gives his son an appraising look taking in the ever increasing hand movements and constant flicking of the cards. "Who beh dis friend o' yours and why do yo' need ta bring him here. Also if it was so important ta yo' why didn't Henri or Ah meet him ova' Christmas?"

"Her name beh Anna and Ah can't tell yo' why she needs ta beh here she just does. Yo' didn't meet her ova' Christmas 'cause Ah knew yo' would bring meh home soona' if yo' knew once Ah heard 'bout da treaty. But now Ah don' care. Ah need ta bring her here." An undertone of pain and desperation has slipped into his voice as he spoke.

Again Jean-Luc sighs this time with even more sadness as he realizes that he will have to hurt his son. "Desole fil. But Ah cannot allow dat. Dere are more important dings right now den yo' friend from da autre side of de river."

Remy stands to his full height gripping the cards tightly in his left hand and making a fist with his right. "Pere, nothin' can beh more important den gettin' dat girl back here as soon as possible. Nothin'. Not Belle, not da guild, not even mah own life. Yo' HAVE to let meh go."

Jean-Luc shakes his head, "Mah answer still beh non. Ah don't know what dis girl done to yo' but it stops now. Ah will not jeopardize de best chance of peace de guilds have ever had because yo' fell in love with some Mississippi girl. Yo' will not go back ta Mississipp'. Yo' will not get in contact with dis fille. And yo' will do as Ah tell yo'. Dat is mah final word. Yo' got dat fil."

Remy slams his fist down onto the desk. His eyes bore into his father as they fill with an inner light all their own. In his hand the cards begin to take on a distinctive pinkish hue of their own but this goes unnoticed by both of the LeBeau men. When Remy speaks it is in a low tone filled with venom and anger. "No pere, yo' beh wrong. And Ah don't give a fuck what yo' dink. Ah promise' dat girl dat Ah would protect her as mah sister and God damnit Ah will. Yo' can't control meh. Ah didn't come ta ask yo' permission. Ah came ta ask fo' yo' help in protectin' her. But if yo' can't give dat den Ah will find 'nother way."

Remy then hurls the faintly glowing cards at the desk. Upon contact they explode destroying the desk and knocking both men back with enough force to send them into the walls. The noise of the explosion brings Henri and a few of the other guild men running.

They burst through the main door poised to counter an unknown attacker. The scene that they find cause all to stop in their tracks and stare. Jean-Luc is sprawled on his back, his chair knocked over from the blast. He is bleeding from the ears and nose with small pieces of wood embedded in his skin. He is moving slowly trying to get his bearings and sit up. Remy is across the room from him similarly bleeding but with fewer splinters. His body seems to be shaking slightly and his eyes are glowing in a way that they never have before. Taking in this scene, most of the men go to assist Jean-Luc but Henri alone approaches his brother.

Across the room the men are helping Jean-Luc up and half caring him out of the office to his room. As this is happening Henri places a hand on his brother's shoulder urging him to stay put. After the Jean-Luc and his escort have left Henri lets go of his brother's shoulder and helps him sit up.

"Remy, yo' ok?"

Remy doesn't answer he simply looks down at his hands his face filled with terror. He pulls his legs to his chest and holds them their rocking back and forth murmuring to himself in French. His voice is so low that his brother can only make out bits and pieces. "Merde, What have Ah done... what is wrong with meh...how is it possible dat dat just happen. Ah didn't want ta hurt pere. Merde Ah'm a danger ta everyone..."

Henri is taken aback by these words. He wraps an arm around his brother which is quickly shrugged off. Realizing that it is not possible to get through to Remy right now he leaves him in place and goes out to the door. Once there he calls to a man passing in the hallway. "Ah want dis room secure. No one but mahself and Mattie 'llowed in or out. No one is to speak to Remy and he is not to leave dis room. Comprenez?"

The young man snaps to attention and nods sharply. He then pulls out a small walkie talkie and begins relaying this information. Henri takes one last look into the room before sighing and the pitiful sight his younger brother is. He then closes the door and locks his brother in.

New Orleans

August 4th

Jean-Luc is laying on his bed the room is dark with the curtains pulled. The door opens quietly as Mattie enters the room. She makes her way over to the bed and pulls up a stool. Reaching over to the bedside table she turns on a small light. The brightness causes Jean-Luc to stir. After his eyes have adjusted to light he slowly turns his head to face her.

Gently she begins to apply different salves to his face in silence. He breaks this silence asking "Is Remy ok? No one will tell meh what happened."

Mattie sighs slightly never stopping her gentle ministrations. "Remy been better. He's terrified of how he hurt yo' and wont let anyone near him for fear of it happening again. Henri has tried to talk to him a couple of times, but hasn't gotten anywhere with him. He just sits rockin' back and forth in what is left of your office. Its happened a couple of times since yesterday but dey have all been minor. Da boy is just confused and scared."

Jean-Luc sighs and turns his head back to look up at the ceiling. "It was only a matta' of time. We all knew dat his powers would develop eventually. Ah guess we should have done a betta' job of preparing him fo' it. Can yo' do anythin' for him?"

"Ah been tryin'. Ah dink he needs to see dat yo' are ok it may snap him out of da catatonic state he be in now. But dere is no guarantee. He just needs to come to terms with da fact dat he has dese powers and gain at least some level of controlling dem. We will just have ta give him time."

"How is Henri takin' all of dis?"

"He's worried 'bout Remy mostly. Been in here ta look at yo'. Ah'm not sure he been ta sleep since yesta'day. He ordere' da room Remy in seale' off ta keep da other men in de guild from harrassing him."

Jean -Luc turns back to looking at Mattie as she finishes her work. She then sets herself about tiding the room waiting for Jean-Luc to continue his questioning.

"Dis ain't a good situation. Do yo' know why it was so important ta Remy ta go back ta Mississippi dat he would get angry enough to trigger his powers. One minutes we just talking da next da cards he was holding were glowin' pink. Ah dought it was just da light somehow. He was turnin' ta storm out and threw da cards at da desk. Ah don't dink he even realized dat dere was anythin' strange goin' on. Den dey just exploded. Ah'ld heard dat people's powers were triggere' by strong emotion but Ah didn't believe it. Guess Ah was wrong."

Mattie pauses by the window looking out. "Dere's nothin' yo' could have done. It would have happened eventually. We all knew it was only a matta' of time. As for da girl in Mississipp' yo' should reconsider Ah'm 'ssumin' yo' forbade him ta go and get her?"

"Oui, what was Ah supposed ta do? Yo' know as well as Ah do dat da real reason Ah aske' yo' ta come home so soon and with such short notice was cause Belledonna said dat she wouldn't go along with da 'rranged marriage unless he was brought home. She was suspectin' dat he was seein' 'nother girl up dere and was jealous. Ah can't jeopardize da peace treaty. It beh too important."

Mattie turns around and looks him dead in de eye before she speaks again. He has managed to make his way into a sitting position leaning heavily against the headboard of the bed. "Jean-Luc dis isn't 'bout Remy fallin' for another girl. He didn't want ta bring her here 'cause he would rather be datin' her. He's just tryin' ta protect da girl. Same as yo' would if yo'd met her. She's a sweet girl Jean-Luc reminds me 'lot of Sara. And in more den ways den just temperment. If ya catch mah drift."

Fear creeps into Jean-Lucs eye's mixed with an almost indescribable amount of sadness. "Ah really hope yo' don't mean what Ah dink yo' do. But even if yo' do and no matta' how much Ah care 'bout Remy Ah can't jeopardize da peace."

Mattie lets a tear roll down her cheek as she makes her way back to her seat next to the bed. "Ah wish Ah could tell yo' different but dat girl Remy cares so much 'bout been 'bused in so many ways dat should neva' of happened. No one deserves what dat girl's been through. Yo' have ta do somethin' Jean-Luc we are in a place ta save dis girl from years more of dis 'buse. Its what Sara would have wanted yo' to do."

Turning away Jean-Luc tries to hide the tears that are falling down his cheeks as he thinks of his dead wife and what she would want. "Ah know dat she would say screw da rest of da world we have ta save dis girl but Ah just can't jeopardize da rest of da family for one girl. Ah want ta yo' know dat."

"Isn't dere a way to compromise. Get her away from her family some place safe where we can keep an eye on her without bringin' her here? Dere has to beh a compromise Jean-Luc. Remy isn't goin' ta do anythin' yo' want until he knows she is safe. He dinks of her as his seour."

JeanLuc inches back down to laying. "Ah'll dink 'bout it. Maybe dere is someone who could take her in. Ah'll try Mattie but Ah can't guarantee anythin'."

"Bien. Dat's all Ah could ask."

Mattie rises settles the blankets over him and then turns to leave the room. As she is opening the door Jean-Luc speaks once more. "See if yo' can get Remy to come up here. Ah want ta see him."

"Ah'll try. Now get some rest yo' got a good bit of healin' left ta do."

New Orleans

August 7th

Remy is sitting motionless in a straight back wooden chair. His head is down staring at his leather clad hands which are folded, in his lap. His shoulders are hunched in showing his fear and discomfort with the situation.

Across a small but well used kitchen table sits Jean-Luc. His face is still covered in small scabs but the extremely pale color that his face had held the past couple of days is gone. He is sipping his cup of coffee as he tries to determine what to say to his son.

"It wasn't yo' fault Remy. We all knew dat yo' would eventually develop some sort of power we just never knew what it would beh. We're both ok and de office can beh fixed so no harm done. Ok fil?"

Remy simply nods his head in such a way that it is almost impossible to see that he has moved. Jean-Luc takes his hand and places it under Remy chin which cause him to pull back fear filling his eyes. With a sigh Jean-Luc leans back in his chair. "Please look at moi."

Hearing this request Remy raises his head slightly still unable to meet his father's eyes. "Remy it wasn't yo'r fault and Ah'm not mad at yo'. Ah know dese new powers of yo'r seem scary and yo' don' want ta hurt da family but yo' can't wall yo' self away. It wont do any of us any good. We just want ta help yo' learn to control dem in anyway we can."

"Je compre," is Remy's only reply.

Seeing that is going to be a long battle to reclaim his once irrepressible son Jean-Luc tries a change of topic. "Mattie and Ah were talkin' 'bout yo' friend in Mississipp' and Ah'm sorry dat Ah was so closed minded 'bout da situation. Yo' were just tryin' ta do da right ding by her dat's all. But yo' have ta understand dat Ah have ta do what is best fo' da guild not just what is best fo' ma famille."

Again "Je compre," is Remy's only reply still in a voice that is void of all emotion.

With a sigh Jean-Luc contiues "However, yo' mother was like dis girl in more ways den Ah'ld like ta discuss at dis moment. And Ah know dat if she was still alive right now she would be tellin' meh screw da guild we have ta save dis girl. So Ah'm gonna change my stance. We are gonna do somethin' 'bout yo' friend situation." Jean-Luc pauses trying to guage Remy's reaction to what he has already said. As hoped a light has come into Remy's eyes that had left them since the accident.

Impatient for his father to continue Remy asks, "What is yo'r compromise?"

With a small smile at seeing the old Remy try to break through Jean-Luc continues, "Yo' are goin' ta stay here. However, Henri, Mattie and Ah are goin' ta go back ta Mississipp' and take yo' friend out of her house. Den we are gonna take her to 'nother town and place her with a retired guild member and his wife. Dat way she will be safe. Dey are good people and will take care of her as dough she were dere own."

As if a weight was lifted off of him Remy sits a little taller and straiter in the chair. "Will Remy beh able ta visit her soon?"

"Non. Part of da deal is dat yo' will not know where she beh. Its for both of yo'r own safety. Ah don't want to beh placin' dat girl in a situation where da 'ssasin's might come afta' her which is what will happen if yo' try to keep in touch with her. Ah know dat dis isn't a perfect situation. But its da best Ah can do right now. Desole."

Remy sighs before mumbling to himself, "It probably is safer for her dis way since she wont have ta deal with dis curse of mine."

Despite is low tone Jean-Luc catches his son's words. "Remy, never dink of it dat way. Sure it hard to control now but everything takes practice. It's nothin' ta beh 'shamed of. Da people who matta' aren't gonna care and da rest of da people can go screw demselves."

Remy simply nods not really believing his father's words. With another sigh Jean-Luc waves Remy off acknowledging that he can leave. Taking this cue Remy gets up quickly and makes his way outside where he has been spending all of his time since Mattie convinced him to leave what was left of the office.

Jean-Luc simply sits sipping his coffee mentally preparing himself for his mission to Mississippi.

Caldecott Mississippi

August 17th

Mattie, Henri and Jean-Luc all stand on Anna's front porch looking through the screen door to where Anna is standing a fresh black eye prominent on her face. She shows no recognition of any of them as she calls back over her shoulder. "There are some people here ta see ya poppa."

Her father comes down the hallway and places a white knuckled grip on her shoulder which causes her to wince almost inperceptably at the pain she is feeling. "Well then why haven't ya let our guests in all ready. Why don't ya go and get some sweet tea ready. We're gonna go have a seat in da livin' room." Then turning his attention to the guests "Please excuse mah daughter, don't know what has happened ta her manners wont ya please come in."

He pushes the door open allowing the LeBeau representatives to enter the house. He leads them into the living room and everyone takes a seat. Anna comes in carrying a tray of glasses and a big pitcher of ice tea. She sets this on the coffee table and begins pouring glasses and handing them out. As she does this she her hands shake slightly causing the pitcher and glass to come into contact with a soft ding escaping. This causes her father to turn a disapproving eye on her before addressing Jean-Luc. "Please excuse mah daughter, her mother is away right now otherwise ya wouldn't have ta deal with her inability to do even a small task like pour tea."

Placing a fake smile on his face to cover his growing rage at the man in front of him he simply nods and waits for Anna to finish and leave the room. After this has happened Jean-Luc sips his tea before beginning. "It is actually about yo'r daughter dat we are here. She is going to beh coming with us when we leave dis afta'noon."

Anna's father is in shock at both the bluntness and the words. Anger begins to filter in as he fully grasps what has been said. "What gives ya da right ta take mah daughter. She's mine and there ain't no way Ah'm lettin' ya take her."

"Ah'm sorry dat yo' feel dat way because dis is not up for debate. She will beh coming with us it is simply a matter of whether you will be in someway compensated for dis or if we will simply take her."

While Jean-Luc has managed to keep his face impassive Peter's (AN: we are going to call him Peter because I really just can't take having to refer to him as Anna's father much more.) has filled with rage taking on a rather violet red hue. "Dat girl is mine and ya aren't takin' her anywhere Ah'll call da police. Yo' probably some no good pimp tryin' ta get fresh meat fo' ya brothel."

Turning to Henri Jean-Luc brings down his voice, "Go check on Anna and take her to pack her stuff. Make sure dat she is ok as best ya can."

"Oui, pere." Henri gets up and heads in the direction that Anna had come from.

He finds her in the kitchen sitting at the table crying. After hesitating in the doorway he quickly crosses the room and wraps and arm around her. She freezes in fear for a second before looking to see who it is. "Ya Remy's brotha' right?"

"Oui, petite and Ah'm here ta help yo' pack up yo' stuff. Yo' goin' with us no matta' what yo' father says."

A look of disbelief crosses her face at this news. "Remy really came through then. Ah didn't think he was goin' ta keep that promise. Ah just went along with it cause it hurt him so much ta think that Ah was trapped. Please tell meh this is really happenin'."

Henri gives her a quick hug and a big smile. "Oui dis be really happenin' yo' gonna be in a safe place by tonight. Now lets go get yo' stuff. Yo' never gonna have ta come back here."

A smile spreads across her face as well. She then leads him up to her room. Where they go about packing all of her belongings that she care about into a suitcase. She leaves most of her clothing taking only enough to last her three days. Once they have finished Henri takes the bag and they head back down to the kitchen.

Taking a seat at the table Anna and Henri can't help but overhear the yelling that is taking place in the living room.

Jean-Luc's voice is still passive though his volume has increased to match Peter's rage filled voice.

"She's my daughter and Ah can do whateva' Ah please with her. Ya ain't got a right ta come into mah home and tell meh what Ah can and can't do with mah property."

"Dat is where yo' are wrong. No one is 'llowed ta do what yo' been doin' ta dat girl. Yo' don't deserve her and yo' haven't earned da right ta keep her so she is goin' with us. And if Ah hear so much as a single word 'bout yo' tryin' ta find her Ah'm gonna come back here and make yo' wish yo' were never alive."

"Ya got some nerve threatenin' a man in his own house. Who the hell do ya think ya are?"

"Ah'm da man who is gonna protect yo' daughter from da likes of yo'. Dat's all yo' need ta know."

Then in a louder tone obviously meant to be heard throughout the house. "Henri, when yo' get done bring Anna in here with yo' so dat we can go."

Hearing this Henri turns to Anna with a small smirk and offers her a hand up. "Guess its time for us to make our appearance."

Obviously fear clouds her face as her body begins to tremble. Henri wraps a arm around her waist supporting her while his other arm lifts her bag. They make their way life this through the halls to the main doorway to the living room. Henri drops the bag next to the door but keeps his arm around Anna since she is shaking even more now that she can actually see her father.

Peter is trembling in rage as he stalks over to his daughter. Before anyone care react he grabs her wrist and pulls her to him. While the LeBeau's are still in shock of what he is doing he grabs her hair and pulls it so that she is nose to nose with him. "Ah don't know how ya got in touch with these people ya little bitch but don't think Ah wont find ya. Ya mine and da law will bring ya back ta meh." He then flings her at the coffee table.

When she makes contact with the table the sickening sounds of breaking bones can be heard and she simply lays on the floor in the fetal position unmoving. By now Jean-Luc and Henri have gotten over there initial shock. Motioning for Henri to stay put Jean-Luc crosses the room in a few strides and stands chest to chest with Peter. Before Peter realizes his mistake in letting this man get so close to him, Jean-Luc takes a swing at him and connects soundly with his jaw. He then knees him sharply in the crotch sending him to the ground.

"Ah hope Ah never hear of yo' bein' 'llowed near any other child or woman 'cause dat is just a taste of the beatin' Ah'll give yo'. Didn't anyone ever tell yo' dat it ain't right ta hit a lady?"

With one last kick in the stomach Jean- Luc insures that Peter wont be rising anytime soon. He then turns to check on Anna. Henri and Mattie are already leaning over her checking that she still alive. Catching Henri's eye Jean-Luc motions that it is time to leave. Henri leans down and lifts Anna up into his arms cradling her against his chest. They make their way out of the house with Jean-Luc grabbing the bag as they pass it in the hallway.

Once outside they get in the car and drive to the hotel they are staying at in the next town over. When they arrive Henri once again lifts Anna who has yet to regain consciousness and carries her into the room she will be sharing with Mattie. Gently he lays her down on one of the beds. Groggily she bats her eyes unable to focus on anything in particular. She whispers in a soft voice "Remy don't go. Ah'm scared."

Henri looks at his father with sadness in his eyes and he goes back to the bed and kneels next to it. "Ah'm sorry petite but Remy isn't here Ah be his brother. Is dere anything Ah can do?"

"Will yo' go find Remy for meh. Ah have ta tell him thank ya. Ah didn't think he could do it."

Taking this as her cue Mattie walks over and sits next to Anna on the bed. "Remy can't be here right now chil' but Ah'm gonna take care of yo' like before. So just get some rest right now."

A small smile forms on Anna's lips as she recognizes Mattie. "Okay, Tante but when Remy gets here tell him thank ya for meh please?"

"Of course chil'."

Anna falls asleep quickly. The others wait for this to happen before heading off to the small entry way to the room to talk. Jean-Luc is the first to speak. "Ah want someone ta be in dis room keepin' watch over her at all times."

Both Mattie and Henri nod their agreement. It is then Mattie's turn to speak, "Ah think it gonna be a few days before she will be well enough to even understand what is happenin' to her. We should wait 'til den to tell her dat she not gonna be able ta see Remy. It would distress her too much right now."

The men nod their agreement and then all three head back to the main part of the room where Mattie busies herself getting together the herbs and bandages she will need for Anna. Henri and Jean-Luc go to sit at the little table and start playing a game of cards.

Meridian Mississippi

August 21st

Jean-Luc stands with Anna on the front porch of a house on a quiet street. Inside can be heard a piano. One of his arms his resting lightly around her shoulder as he looks down at her. Her face is still bruised but a small smile is in place.

In a kindly tone Jean-Luc asks, "Yo' sure yo' ready for dis. Its only been a day since Ah told yo' da plan. Yo' don't have ta go immediately. Yo' can wait a couple more days with Mattie, Henri and mahself if yo' want."

Her smile grows slightly as she shakes her head no. "Ah want ta meet dese people Ah'm supposed ta be stayin' with. What was dere name again? "

"Dey beh John and Alice D'Ancanto."

"Ok, let's do this then."

Jean-Luc knocks firmly on the door giving Anna one last smile before turning his attention to the opening door. A man and woman stand in the door way large smiles across their faces.

"Jean-Luc its so good to see yo' wont yo' come in?" asks the woman motioning for them to follow her.

They enter the house and make their way into the living room. Having seated themselves around the small room. John and Alice look at each other expectantly. Finally, Jean-Luc begins, "John, Alice, Ah want yo' ta meet da girl Ah told yo' 'bout dis is Marie."

Alice is the first to speak, "Marie, that's a lovely name. Ah'm so glad yo' are gonna be comin' ta live with us. We always wanted a little girl. Would yo' like ta see da room we have for yo'?"

Looking up at Jean-Luc for permission and receiving a smile Marie nods yes before standing with Alice and following her upstairs.

John waits until the women can be heard reaching the top of the stairs, "Are yo' sure she's ok? Dat's a pretty nasty black eye she has and from what yo' said Ah'm guessin' its da least of her injuries. Looked like she was limpin' a little when she was walkin'. Should we take her ta da doctor ta get her checked out?"

"Mattie says dat she will be ok with some rest. Ah think de girl is probably still too distrusting of strangers to be comfortable with a doctor. Its probably going to be a while before she really settles in and feels comfortable around you. Don't beh surprised if she flinches. Its nothin' ta do with yo'."

"Oui, Ah can't imagine goin' through what she has. Does anyone even know how long it was goin' on?"

"Non, she wont talk 'bout it. But she has some pretty nasty nightmares. Doesn't seem to sleep for more den an hour or so at a time."

"Poor chil'. Ah hope dat she can get comfortable here. Alice really is excited 'bout havin' an enfant 'round again."

"Dat's good Ah knew Ah could count on yo' ta take her in and treat like she was one of yo'r own. Thank yo'. Now as long as she is settled Ah better be goin' dis took longer den we expected."

"Ah wish yo' would stay for dinna' but Ah'm sure guild business is callin' fo' yo' attention. Ah'll go get Marie so dat she can say good bye."

John gets up and goes upstairs. A few minutes later Marie makes her way down the stairs and meets Jean-Luc in the entrance hall. She stand hesitating for a minute before giving him a hug.

"Thank ya. This is the nicest thing anyone ever done fo' meh."

Jean-Luc returns her hug careful avoid her broken ribs. "Don't mention it petite." Then handing her a small card he "If this doesn't work out and dey don't treate yo' right call dis number and we will find yo' a safe place. Okay petite?"

She smiles sweetly up at him, "Yes, Ah know ya told meh all dis in da car. And at the hotel and this is the third card ya given meh. Also Ah know that is Ah see anyone who might remember meh from before Ah'm supposed ta call ya as soon as Ah can. Its gonna beh ok. Just tell Remy thank ya for meh. And that Ah'll neva' forget what he has done for meh."

He calls upstairs "It was good to see yo'. Ah'll be in touch."

They then walk out on to the porch and she stands watching as he gets into the car and drives away.

French Translations:

Fil - sonDeux jours – two days
Desole – sorry
autre – other
Merde – shit
Comprenez? - understand?
Seour – sister
bien – good
moi – me
Je compre – I understand
ma famille – my family
Desole – sorry
oui, pere – yes father
enfant – child

AN: Ok so here is your update. I am such a bad girl. I should have been doing so much homework but all I've done thus far this weekend is write this update for you guys. Oh well way more fun then my math problem set.

I hope you enjoyed Remy's power manifestation. I wasn't sure how big an explosion it would be but I didn't want him to kill his father or anything. Ummm Everyone should be happy I got her out of the house and her father got a little bit of what was coming to him. I also explained the name thing finally and made things at least somewhat fit into the movie. How much of the movie plot I'm going with will be revealed next chapter. Ummmm overall I hope you guys liked it.

Review Responces in their new home:

Spicy Sweet – I'm glad you liked the chapter. As you can see indirectly Remy is helping her. You don't need to thank me I need to thank you for taking the time to review.

Bored247 – I'm glad you loved it. Its good that your basic French is being well behaved. I know its sad that Remy had to go and from Remy's point of view this chapter is pretty sad still. That episode does kinda make you hate belladonna. I miss that series. I have them all downloaded so I can watch them but I really wish they were on TV and they were still making episodes. But I think that is too much for me to ask for. Well hopefully this update will keep you satisfied. And at least with this parting she will no longer feel abandoned.

RG Marie – Glad you loved it. Here's a nice long update.

BloodCalling13 – Hear is the next installment. Didn't do too much for the sad factor on Remy's part but definitely made Anna's life better.

Turquoise Girl – I'm glad you liked the fireflies I put them in mostly for me but also because it was one of the most magical things I've ever seen and it just seemed like a small bit of happiness to give them in such a depressing chapter. Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm also glad you liked the gloves I thought it was a nice way of showing how confident he is in the fact that he would be back. You'll also notice that she is still holding onto them.

Balabaloosa – I'm glad you approved of last chapters good work and hopefully you will consider this one good as well. You are just going to have to wait and see about what I'm going to do next. I'm not even going to tell you if any of your ideas are close to what I have planned. Unfortunately I don't think I will be able to keep up this pace but I promise not to abandon my story.

Chica De Los Ojos Cafe – Obviously by this chapter he already left I decided it wasn't that important to watch him get in the car and all since she would be at home. We aren't going to skip forward years in time quite yet but that is coming. Hopefully this will keep your desire to know at least partially satisfied until I can find time to write the next chapter.

VinGirl – I have listened to your pleas and decided to be nice. Well that and I blew off my homework all weekend which I regret but oh well. Hope you enjoyed the chapter.

FluidDegree – Thank you for the birthday wish. I'm glad you like the chapter. The overall response seems to be that it was a good but sad chapter. I guess it makes sense. This one while slightly happier still seems sad to me. Oh well. Hope you enjoyed.

Megs – I'm so glad you love my story and that you took the time to review it. I will not reveal at this time what will happen with Belle but stay tuned to find out (Eventually). For the short term I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

Crazy4Cocopuffs – Now does the name thing make sense? I wanted her to be hidden when she was called Marie.

To all readers: Thank you for taking the time to read my work and thank you even more to the people who take the time to review. This is my longest chapter yet and I hope you all enjoy it.