Michelle stood on the sweeping lawn surrounding the Vineyard. It was the royal family's home away from home. She'd always loved looking out towards the water, hearing the tides, thinking, and when she was little pretending she was on a boat that would take her somewhere for an adventure. Today the view was not relaxing because her thoughts would not be tamed.
She could hear David's measured steps coming through the grass towards her but did not turn around until he was closer. The look on his face made her want to fix everything for him. But all she could do was hold out her hand and watch him take it. She smiled at him but his melancholy expression did not change.
Michelle wrapped her arms around him and pulled him towards her for a hug. She could feel that David's heart was not in it but he needed the comfort. Pulling away she touched her hand to his face, almost exactly as he had done. But there were light years of space between the two gestures. His gesture had been one of a shared moment of happiness; hers was a show of understanding and a show of her support.
When she finally drew a tiny smile, one so small you might not see it if you were not looking for it, from David, Michelle linked their arms and led him towards the stone balustrade. "I'm sorry about you brother," she whispered as they stood against the railing.
David didn't respond but gave her hand a light squeeze before separating their hands and resting his on the cool stone. They stood together for maybe a minute before the quiet spell of togetherness and the ocean was broken.
They both glanced back at the sound that had intruded upon their moment. It was Queen Rose summoning Michelle for some reason or another. "Be right back," Michelle said softly, cupping his chin with her hand before turning towards the immense lawn and her waiting mother.
Again no pegging but again it didn't feel right. But this is the last chapter of the first episode! Wow six David and Michelle encounters in one hour and a half episode, which seems a bit tame. I'm going to try to work through the whole show, unless you all want me to stop. Please tell me.