It had been a month since the Titanic had sunk and Victoria was still in mourning and had just found out that she was with child. Oh how she missed William and father so much! Life was so lonely without them. Victoria thought she would mourn for a long time just like her namesake Queen Victoria did for her husband Albert. Her mother however was not mourning as much as Victoria. She believed that the grieving process should be rushed. In her opinion, her daughter should be starting to think about finding a husband soon, and she had the perfect match in mind.

"Victoria, don't you think you have been wearing your widow's weeds long enough? It is also high time that you visit with others besides Madeline and participate in the social season again!"

"Mother, I don't want to ever go out again, especially anywhere the Howells may be."

"Why ever not? Winifred is a delightful woman who hosts wonderful parties!"

"Her husband is the man who lived as well as William's rival."

"The man who lived, whatever does that mean?"

"Oh Mother, surely you must know what I mean! He survived and got into that boat and William…" Victoria began to dab her eyes with her black lace handkerchief.

"I too wish that William and your father survived, but that does not mean you should never go to a Howell social function!"

"Our children will have nothing to do with each other. Thurston should have died!"

"Victoria, you must stop this foolish talk at once!"

"I don't think it is foolish at all, mother."

Well I must tell you that you really should consider spend time with William's distant cousin. He is quite fond of you!"

"Mother, I suppose I will. I am a bit worried about having a child without a man to support me it wouldn't be proper."

"Well I hope you do, Victoria. I've had enough of this nonsense!"

"Mother, Madeline and I will be having tea soon."

"Well I have a garden party I must prepare for. I hope to see you host one soon!"

"I'll try mother."

"Good!"

Victoria knew that she should date William's cousin and should stop mourning, but knew it would be very hard.