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Post by NPC on Sept 7, 2007 23:57:02 GMT -5
*Mary's face went blank with shock.*
"you... got... MARRIED? WHY THE HELL DID YOU DO THAT, KATHERINE SCARLETT VAUGHN? YOU'VE DISGRACED OUR FAMILY NAME! YOUR GRANDPARENTS! YOUR GREAT GRANDPARENTS! YOUR AUNTS AND UNCLES! YOU DISGUST ME!" *She spat and screamed, slapping Katie across the face.*
*She stood for a moment, and then in a calmer voice, said,* "We're severing all communication with you, Katherine. I don't wish to meet my grandchildren. We'll be returning to Marietta, and if you wish to visit us you'll be without the children, and will not be wearing your wedding band. Society will be none the wiser. We will circulate the story that you've decided to travel the world with a governess." *She said, turning to go.*
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Post by Fitz on Sept 8, 2007 0:00:38 GMT -5
Fitz glared at Mrs. Vaughan and stepped between her and Katie. "Don't you touch my wife," he hissed dangerously. "I don't care if she's your daughter, no mother would ever be ashamed of her own child."
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Post by NPC on Sept 8, 2007 0:05:53 GMT -5
*She stood and looked him directly in the eye.*
"Boy, I don't care about your opinions, what ceremony you attended with my daughter, who your family is, or even what your name is. All I know is that I will never, ever call you 'son.' " *She spat, walking out of the apartment with her husband on her heels. Before he left, Mr. Vaughn turned to Katie, bitter dissapointment evident in his eyes. He kissed her on the forehead swiftly, and, without saying a word, left.*
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Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 8, 2007 0:09:02 GMT -5
*Katie followed them out, grabbing her mother's wrist.* Mama, wait, please! Listen to me!
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Post by NPC on Sept 8, 2007 0:10:55 GMT -5
*Mary turned sharply to her daughter.*
"No, Katie. Not this time." *She said coldly, leaving.*
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Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 8, 2007 0:12:27 GMT -5
*Katie stopped, looking nearly destroyed.* But- mama- daddy- I...
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Post by Fitz on Sept 8, 2007 0:12:56 GMT -5
Fitz came up behind Katie and kissed the back of her head, unable to speak or think of anything to say.
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Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 8, 2007 0:17:07 GMT -5
*She forgot to breathe for a minute as she stared after them.*
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Post by Fitz on Sept 8, 2007 0:18:56 GMT -5
He hugged her close. "I'm so sorry, Katie," he finally said. "Believe me, I know how it feels to be rejected by a parent."
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Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 8, 2007 0:22:43 GMT -5
They-they didn't listen. They didn't care. They...they don't...they don't want me... *Her bottom lip trembled as she tried not to cry.*
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Post by Fitz on Sept 8, 2007 0:25:04 GMT -5
He guided her head so that it leaned against his shoulder. "I think your father does. The poor man doesn't seem to have the spine to stick up for you, though. And you have me and the children. We're not the same as your parents, but at least you're not alone, right?"
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Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 8, 2007 0:26:59 GMT -5
*She shook her head, her face buried in his shoulder, tears slowly spilling down her cheeks.*
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Post by Fitz on Sept 8, 2007 0:28:28 GMT -5
He put his arm around her shoulder and guided her inside, shutting the door behind them. He sat down with her and rocked her back and forth as if she were one of the children, shushing her calmly and letting her sob against him.
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Post by Katie Scarlett on Sept 8, 2007 0:31:59 GMT -5
*She cried for what seemed like hours, until finally her sobs faded away and she sat there silently, her eyes closed.*
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Post by Fitz on Sept 8, 2007 0:36:12 GMT -5
He stroked her hair and kissed her forehead. "Are you alright? I mean, relatively?" he asked, concerned.
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