I think that actually, Children In Need is only shown in the Uk, so I guess this might confuse some people. It's basically an annual huge charity event that the whole of the BBC gets involved in. They raise money for kids who are disabled, or looking after disabled parents, etc. They provide clubs, and activites for those who would never normally get that sort of thing. The work they do is really incredible, actually. And this seems like the sort of thing that Esme would throw herself wholeheartedly into, you know? If you're interested, its all over the BBC website. Check it out!

Date: 14th November

Character: AU? Pudsey Bear?

Stimulus Word: Children in Need.

I was entirely speechless. And that didn't happen often.

I could only manage a stammer, as the cool, calm American voice sounded over the phone, making the arrangements for the jaw-dropping amount of money to be transferred to the charity. I could only murmur incoherently.

The voice paused, sounding concerned. "Are you alright, dear?"

I nodded, before realising that I was on the phone, and whispering, "Yes…"

I found my voice again. "I'm sorry… it's not that I am ungrateful—far from it. But it's just… wow. Are you… are you sure?"

The woman chuckled, "Of course. If I could give more, I would."

"Thank you. Thank you. I… on behalf of everyone, thank you!... Oh! Mr. Wogan, sir!" The boss had just walked into the office, and I wanted to make sure that this woman was thanked for her extreme generosity.

He looked slightly annoyed at being disturbed, but walked over anyway.

His jaw, too, dropped as he heard the amount that this angel was pledging. "Put me on the line… No! Put it on speakerphone! And someone get me a camera!"

A camera was found, and the speakerphone was switched on. Terry Wogan, still incoherent with disbelief, introduced the woman, and invited her to speak.

She did, "Hello. My name is Esme Cullen, and I promise to double whatever money is made tonight."

The office exploded into cheers, which carried on, even as the camera went back to the studio.

And, as months passed, Esme Cullen's generosity was remembered, in the minds of those it benefited. The children who were given a chance, because of it. Young carers who were relieved of some of their duties.

The name of Cullen was not forgotten for a long time.