Love Knows Not Time: An Outlander Tale

by Western Gal

Catriona Allan went to Scotland to visit her father's relatives over the summer of 1947.. Before long she found herself in the middle of the rising of 1745. She meets and falls in love with Jeffrey Foster, a Major in His Majesty's army. Before long Catriona has to make a choice, go back to her own time or stay with the man she loves in a time not her own.

8. Chapter 7

Love Knows Not Time : An Outlander Tale [Chapter 7]

Here is some broth for him, my dear. Thank you, Matron. How is he doing? He's sleeping right now, Matron. My husband thinks it would be quieter for him if he was moved to his own quarters. Is it safe to move him? Oh yes, as long as it's done gently. Here he comes now to fetch him. Alright, lets move him to his quarters, Mrs. Foster. Gentle with him now. Set him down there, Surgeon Brown. If you need me for anything, don't hesitate to call upon me. Thank you, Surgeon Brown, for everything. You are quite welcome, my dear. And then they were gone and Catriona was alone with her husband. Catriona? Yes, Jeffrey, I'm here. Where am I? You're in our quarters, Jeffrey. They thought it would be quieter in here for you. I have some broth here for you. Could you take some of it for me? I could try, Catriona. Here you are. We have to get you better. And this is just the thing that will help. I love you, Catriona. And I love you, Jeffrey. Try to finish all this broth for me, alright? I'll try my best. There, you did it, Catriona said some time later. Now just try to sleep now. I'll be right here with you, she said as she took his hand in her own. Hours passed and it became dark but still Catriona did not leave his side. And she had decided that wherever he went, she would go even if she was in a time not her own. One day she would tell him her secret, but not now. And who knew where their journey would take them next. Jeffrey said he may leave the army and go to America, she thought to herself. But wherever he goes I will go. Catriona, are you awake? Yes, Jeffrey, I'm right here. Can't you sleep? I've been awake for quite a while , watching you. When I am better, will you come with me to America? Yes, I will go anywhere you go, Jeffrey. You are my life now and I want to be where you are. You look tired, my dear wife. Yes, it has been a long day, Jeffrey. Come and lie down beside me. Are you sure, Jeffrey? I would not wish to cause you any unnecessary pain or discomfort. Yes, I am sure, Catriona. Your are my dear wife and I want you beside me. In that case, I am rather tired, she said as she lay down next to him. Do you need anything before I go to sleep, Jeffrey? No, I'm alright, thank you. Let me check your bandage. Good, it's still fresh and dry. But we'll probably need to change it in the morning, though. Goodnight, Catriona. I love you. I love you too, Jeffrey. Goodnight, my dear husband. Rest well. And so they fell asleep entwined in each others arms and did not wake again until the morning.