January 15 1536
Lady Mary
Her mother is dead, but Mary felt some comfort being allowed to openly mourn for her mother. She still wasn't sure why her father allowed her to come back to court, allowed her to mourn her mother's passing and especially why she was given such a grand funeral. Mary turned back to see her father and the queen up in the Queen's Closet. They weren't allowed to actually attend the funeral but they watched from afar.
After the funeral Mary was escorted back, not to her sister's chambers but a set of apartments just for her. "These are your apartments at court Mary. You may come a go as you please. If you would like I will send a few of my ladies to to assist you"
Mary was shocked when she turned around to see it was her step-mother.
"Thank you...Queen Anne." Mary said it. She actually called Anne, Queen, and it didn't even seem forced. Anne looked at Mary with kindness.
"Mary" Anne started slowly. "Would you mind if Elizabeth came to see you. She heard you were here and has been looking for you all day."
"Of course, I love my little sister."
The Seymours
Thomas and Edward were pacing back in forth at Wolf Hall. They had been banished from court but had no clue why. None of their connections had a clue as well. Jane they had heard was on her way back from court. Maybe she knew something. All they knew is that the whore was still on the throne. What had gone wrong? They were sure that with Queen Katherine's death that Anne's time on the throne would be over. She only had given the king a girl, and two miscarriages. The King was in love with Jane, they just knew their plan was working. Jane would have been the new Queen of England and Princess Mary restored.
Within minutes of Jane returning home, Edward screamed at her. "How could you have lost his love?"
"It wasn't me dear brother. The Queen overheard us, and told the King we knew of the plots by her family to kill the Lady Mary and herself." Jane replied.
"And he just believed her?" Thomas quizzed.
"Of course he did, because he already had evidence against her father and uncle. They were both executed a few days ago" Jane explained. "Queen Katherine's funeral was today dear brothers, and by invitation from the King and Queen the Lady Mary was allowed to be present. We have lost brothers, all we can hope is the whore has another girl or dies in childbirth".
Boleyns
George had been spared his father and uncle's fates, but had been barred from seeing his sister for the time being. He was allowed to write to her but forbidden to let her know about the executions. Henry had decided to send George along with his wife to Hever until after Anne gave birth. George decided to take this time to try and get to know his wife Jane better, and actually treat her better after a letter from Anne scolding him.
Mary Boleyn was sent for by Anne, begging her forgiveness. She never wanted to banish her sister, but father had forced her hand. Mary was to arrive within the week. She would wait on Anne as her principle lady in waiting.
Queen Anne
Anne once again was "the most happy". Henry and been upset with her that she didn't tell him what she overheard, but he had soon realized that she didn't think he would care if she lived or died. He had finally come to accept her for all her faults, and for her sake she had finally took her live into her own hands. She had her daughter, Princess Elizabeth brought to court to stay until the birth of her child. She wanted her family close to her.
NEXT : Time jump to the Anne's delivery.