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Chapter Twenty Seven

Eliza wasn't easily angered when it came down to it, but this cane was getting to her. Every day, she would practice using it. Only to get frustrated with herself for being so weak. Alexander was always at her side, of course, to make sure that she was alright. He gave her words of encouragement. Though they helped, it seemed impossible.

They were in the middle of practicing again. Alexander held his wife's hand as she walked along the hallway's walls. The children were gone, so they didn't have to mind them.

"Let go," Eliza ordered, taking another step. It was what they did. When she asked his to, Alexandre would let go of her hand.

She took another step. Eliza felt herself falling. Instead of letting Alexander help her up, she got frustrated with herself. She stayed on her knees trying not to cry. Eliza was strong. She was getting upset over nothing.

"Why did I have to be so dramatic?" she whispered to herself.

"Eliza," said Alexander, bending down, "None of this was your fault."

"Yes it is." Why couldn't he understand? "If I hadn't been so overdramatic, I would be fine. No one would have to worry about me. Everyone makes mistakes and are reckless, sometimes. I should have known that."

Alexander laid a kiss on her hand. The two sat in silence. Eliza leaned against her husband's strong frame. He ran his hand through her hair, comforting her.

"You don't understand how much I love you, Eliza. And I don't blame you. I've put so much stress on your shoulders in the past few years. If anything, all this is my fault," whispered Alexander.

"It's not. It's probably everyone's fault." She looked up at him.

Before either of them could speak, George Washington the dog, faithful as ever, jumped onto Eliza's lap. He began licking the both of them. Eliza laughed at how angry Alexander was.

"I ought to get rid of that dog," he murmured, wiping away the saliva from his cheek.

Eliza smirked. "You couldn't do that."

"Watch me."

"You love your children too much. Besides I know that you just adore his name."

Alexander rolled his eyes, as he kiss her head. "Yeah, you're right."

All throughout dinner, Annie and David had been sneaking glances at each other and giggling. Just like they had when they first began courting. Eliza smiled softly at their blissful youth. She had been that girl once.

After dinner, the family settled into the parlor. Alexander carried Eliza in, bridal style. Both were chuckling. Theodosia almost made Philip do the same. She had been awfully paranoid, as of late, about the baby. Getting as much rest as possible. Philip told his wife that he loved her, but that was a bit too far.

"What's this about, you two?" Theodosia asked Annie, as she took a seat next to Philip.

"Are you guys gonna kiss again?" William sounded disgusted.

Ignoring her little brother's comment, Annie answered,

"David and I have something to tell you."

David cleared his throat. "Annie and I are expecting-"

"A baby!" she finished for him, "Oh, sorry, Davey."

Cheers rang out. The newly weds shared a kiss. Right in front of William. There were questions and congratulations. The mothers swapped advice. Baby names were discussed. Theodosia warned Annie about the later months of pregnancy.

They were so lucky to be alive right now.

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