AUTHORS NOTE: Sorry for the delay I was in the middle of PSC with the military. Right now I am in Cali doing school for the Navy, and will try to update once a week. Thank you for all those that are reviewing and have followed my story! Trust me, Erik will be making his great debut soon!

"Madeline, I quit" Madame Giry spat as she busted through the door of Madeline's home.

She began to pant, clearly out of breath from the lengthy journey. Madeline's head snapped up as she scanned Madame Giry's face, her eyes turning into slits as she calmly stalked towards the stern woman.

"Why ever for Madame? Have you forgotten our agreement?" She purred evilly as she plopped her pregnant self upon her couch, bring the freshly brewed cup of tea to her lips, whilst watching her steadily.

"How could I forget?" Madame Giry spoke venomously and silently steeled herself inward as she continued "But I cannot continue to lie and deceive under the pretense of friendliness and charm. These are good people Madeline, these is no need to do such disparity. You have enough from your husband's accident that you can and should lead your life. Please Madeline… leave this place behind."

Madeline's maniacal laughter cackled and boomed reverberating and resonating throughout the house; shaking Antoinette to the core. Madeline slowly crept towards the woman, snaking her arm to cusp her chin. She stared into the elderly woman's eyes and saw everything she needed to know.

"You devilish shrew. You love them don't you?" Madeline snickered wildly and clasped her hands together lightly. "Oh this is just too good. It's almost perfect. My little spy has a crush" She made an exaggerated wink as she moved back to the couch.

"Now listen to me well Antoinette, you will not see that family again. Do you understand? From now on you will only interact with them, either within this house or if I am present. You will-"

Did you not hear what I said Madeline… I quit. I am done; I am putting my foot down. This is enough… okay. Don't you understand that I have had enough?

Rexactly who it is you are dealing with." Madeline straightened her posture, placed her hands clasped in her lap like a true lady as she stared violently into Antoinette's eyes.

"It was I who killed your husband, It was I; who took you off the streets begging like a puaper, it was I who rid you of debt –"

"Yes, debt you gave to my husband and then subsequently killed him for not paying it off. You rescued me, only to pay of his debt… but it has never been enough. I have given my best years to you, and in return you have taken everything I have. There is nothing left for me to give, there is nothing left for me to lose. My decision is final. I am leaving…

Her body cringed and held her breath, awaiting any response.

"That is where you are wrong. You my dear only have one thing left to lose."

Madame Giry lifted one of her brows questionably and she silently prayed Madeline did not have the answer to her most coveted secret. " And what exactly would that be?"

Madeline smiled gingerly and whispered: "Your daughter… of course"

Gustave rubbed at his temple's as he contemplated the letter before him. Why annie? Was all he could think of as he read the letter again and again. His mind raced as he re-read the letter silently in his mind:

My Dearest Gustave,

I regret to inform you that I can no longer be of aid to you and your recovery. My services have been required elsewhere. The Mistress; Christine spoke of is on the cusp of labor and I need to tend to her around the clock. I hope you will understand and respect my decision to part ways. Nothing would have come from indulging in such fantasies. I truly hope you will find happiness one day. Goodbye my dearest Gustave.

Forever yours,

Antoinette.

Oh no! Say it isn't so. Madame Giry gone for good... Not a chance if I can help it; and I can. LOL until next time.