Epilogue: "Just because you love someone doesn't mean you have to be involved with them. Love is not a bandage to cover wounds." – Hugh Elliot
Hal read the letter three times over at the bar, taking the time to let his brain absorb all the information. It was one of Elizabeth's more heartfelt goodbyes, he had to admit. And, although he was disappointed, sad even, he smiled. Hal set the paper aside and removed the necklace from the envelope, allowing the silver chain to unravel as he drew it out. He had never actually found out how Fergus came to give Elizabeth the necklace, she had never told him in detail (neither had Fergus for that matter).
Hal could only assume she had left it at Honolulu Heights to be rid of it completely, to be rid of Fergus completely. The vampire rose from his seat, placed the letter back in the envelope and walked through to the kitchen. He promptly threw the necklace in the bin, appreciating the muted thump it made as it hit the bottom of the bin. No one would be retrieving it anytime soon. Hal then climbed the stairs to his room, taking the envelope with him.
As he sat on the sofa in his room, he stared at the letter, wondering what to do with it. He began tapping the edge of the paper against his lips before he decided. Hal opened up his brown, lather bag; it was the one place where he kept everything that was truly important to him. He made space at the front of the bag and slipped the letter in without causing it to crease or fold. That way he would never forget he had it. He could at least remind him that he had friends beyond the walls of the Bed and Breakfast.
Annie and Tom expected Hal to be utterly dejected the next day. On the contrary, he came downstairs with a determined mind and an unforeseen smile.
'Come along, Tom. We can't be late.' The werewolf stared at Hal, perplexed. Little did he know that the letter had actually inspired his friend; that the Old One had been encouraged to get on with the human aspects of his life; that Hal had realised how fond he was of a certain Elizabeth Jefferson even if she wasn't on the same continent. 'Besides, I want to start organising those eggs.'
And there you have it :) I hope all of those who read to the end enjoyed it!