Twice In A Lifetime

by Marie S Zachary

When Sweeny Todd is given a second chance he has to go back and convience his younger self to make some changes to avoid the path that led him to where he was at. Benjamin Barker instantly believes his older self but it proves harder then it appears to avoid the circumstances. To make matters worse he and Lucy are soulmates so if he fails her soul is also doomed.

6. Breaking The News

"Right now," Sweeney told Benjamin, "You are under a lot of pressure. Stress is causing you to become overwhelmed."

Benjamin put down his raiser and nodded.

"That's all true," he said.

"You are also feeling as though Lucy's attitude is insidious lately," Sweeney said.

Benjamin sighed.

"Don't even get me started on that. I love her but she is impossible lately. She's talking back about everything and her anger is nearly destructive when she gets at it. I'm going to dunk her the next time-"

"No," Sweeney said, "That's something you don't want to do. She cannot control her attitude. She's carrying a child."

"She- I'm going to be a father?"

"You are going to be a father," Sweeney confirmed.