When You're A Sweep You're In Glad Company

by tvsitcomfan

When Bert is a chimney sweep for a family, he wishes he had a family of his own. Mary then comes back into his life once again, trying to show Bert what it's like to be part of a family as he becomes responsible for a little boy. In the meantime, he and John learn a secret that Mary has been keeping.

9. Chapter 9

Bert remained by Mary's side and waited for her to wake up. Seconds passed and then minutes. Bert held her hand in his,running his hand across her smooth skin.

"I wish you could hear me right now Mary. I wish you could hear me because I know somewhere inside you can. I..."Bert tried to hide his face from John. The boy knew he was in pain and him a hug to comfort him. Just then,Bert heard the sound of leaves rustling in the distance. He turned slowly to the right of him, seeing a tall figure stand before him.

"Don't cry,Bert. Everything will be alright," a soft voice reassured him. Bert looked down. Mary was nowhere to be seen. He looked to John who was just in as much he was. Bert stood up and walked closer to the figure,trying to concentrate on the woman's features. Her dress was blue,yet worn and her shoes looked almost brand new. Her hands looked a little wrinkled with age yet, smooth enough to consider herself young. The woman's hair was long and dark brown. Lastly there were her eyes. Starring deeply into her sea blue eyes, he recognized them right away.

"Mary?" Bert noticed she looked less than practically perfect,yet her spirit seemed to still remain.

"Yes,Bert. The magic is gone. I'm free!" She moved closer to Bert and brought him in a big embrace. Mary seemed slightly shy and looked down to her feet.

"I know that I don't look exactly like I did before. I hope that's alright." Bert smiled. He thought to himself why she would ever think such a thing.

"Bert,"she continued." Is it true what you told me just then. How you feel,that is." Bert nodded his head.

"Every word. An' nothing' 'ill ever change," Bert replied,choked up. He took a deep breath and cupped his hands around her face,slowly bringing it closer to his. Mary didn't struggle to get away from him or say a comment. She looked deep into his eyes as they were attracted to his like two magnets. They closed their eyes and shared a kiss that had been something that both of them had been longing to do for a long time. John was grinning from ear to ear. Bert turned around happily,putting one hand in John's and the other in Mary's. The sun was rising and shining bright for a brand new turned to the two and squeezed their hands.

"Let's go home."