My dearest Elizabeth,
We've finally arrived at our destination though I cannot say that I am entirely pleased. It seems that as the days go by, there is more and more unrest in the camp. Many are beginning to doubt Washington and even go as far as to call for his removal as our Commander and Chief. To add to all of it, Washington refuses to defend himself. I have pleaded with him but he still will not speak a work in his defense. I wish that I could understand. In truth, I suppose I am concerned because I believe in him so much. Washington is everything I wanted to be when I joined the Continentals.
I miss you terribly. Especially now as I fear the aftermath of our actions in Setauket have taken their toll on Caleb. He talks often of leaving the Continentals and going off on his own. I know that his heart is still in the cause but he misses Lukas as I'm sure you do as well.
Please tell my father that I miss him. I anxiously await the day when I can see you again.
With all my love,
Benjamin
My dear Benjamin,
Though I know that you are unlikely to listen to me, I urge you not to worry too much about Washington. I know it troubles you greatly that he faces such opposition, but he is a man of both great stature and great intelligence. He will be just fine.
As for Caleb, too often he blames himself for things that could not be helped. I fear that is what he is doing now. You two share a bond only brothers can understand and he would never desert you nor would he abandon the cause. He will come around, that I can promise to you.
Your father wishes you and Caleb well and hopes that you will remain as safe as you can be. His only wish for the two of you is that you return safely, a sentiment I also share. Words cannot describe how much I truly miss you. I remain entirely yours.
With all the love that I possess,
Elizabeth
Elizabeth set down her quill and reread her letter. She wished that she could write more; tell him how she was doing in her new environment, tell him about Martha and how she had become like a mother to her in a few short weeks, maybe even tell him about how she spent so many evenings at his father's house because it was the only thing she had left that reminded her of how things used to be.
But she didn't have the time. Martha intended to set out in a few hours toward a destination she had yet to disclose to Elizabeth. She had called it a "morale trip" saying it was part of what Washington had wanted of them but Elizabeth couldn't shake the unsettling feeling in the pit of her stomach.
She delicately folded the letter and sealed it with the wax she had on the desk. Taking the letter and gathering her things, she then quickly descended the stairs to where Martha was waiting.
"All packed?" she asked, far more cheerful than Elizabeth felt.
"Of course," Elizabeth replied, hoping Martha would not notice her reluctant spirit. If she had, she said nothing as she hastily went out to get in the carriage. Elizabeth followed only a moment behind. She handed her letter to the dispatch rider who was setting out around the same time and then climbed into the carriage.
So yeah, I'm back. Now that TURN has come back, so has my obsession with both the show and Seth Numrich/Ben Tallmadge. I am going to write a sequel though the next week is my busy one. I just wanted to get this out to everyone so they knew I was going to do it. If you have any suggestions, plot bunnies or anything else, feel free to comment or message me. I have so hair-brained ideas but will definitely welcome the help. I can't say I'm entirely certain when I will get the first official chapter (or I guess the next one) out but it will be fairly soon. Until next time...