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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 12:15:10 GMT -5
*She visibly paled.*
"...o--of course," *she said in a brittle whisper.* "You're his mother. It would probably be best if...if your decision...if it were...it IS your decision."
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Post by Sorelli on May 7, 2008 12:47:21 GMT -5
*She felt bad. Rebecca had had time to be with Jude, to care for him--to be like a mother. And now here was Sorelli, come to take him away.
She wouldn't blame the other woman for being upset with her. Not at all.*
"I...I know you've been very good to him, and that he's had the greatest care here. But..."
*She bit her lip*
"...I feel as though I've wronged him by not being in his life. By not being what I should have been. I want to make it up to him."
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 13:58:59 GMT -5
*Philippe stayed silent. It was hardly his choice after all. Part of him hated himself for putting the both of them in this position.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 14:00:10 GMT -5
"Indeed. I understand," *she said feelingly. How must she have felt in giving up her child? Becca could only imagine.* "It's best for Jude, of course."
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 14:05:16 GMT -5
"Legally of course Rebecca is his mother. That could be amended however if it is what you wish."
*He stated, somewhat blankly.*
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 14:08:43 GMT -5
"But by honour, Jude is yours," *she said, gazing sadly at La Sorelli, knowing she had to do the right thing, however painful it was.*
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Post by Sorelli on May 7, 2008 14:30:46 GMT -5
"I would dearly love it to be so." She said softly.
"And, and you can come whenever you wish to visit. I would never keep him from you. It would be wrong to just cut you out of his life."
*It would've been easier if Rebecca had been disagreeable about it. But, she was going along with it, which made Sorelli feel guilty--because she could very well relate to having someone you care about taken away from you*
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 14:36:01 GMT -5
"If it would not inconvenience you..." *said Becca, a note of helpless hope entering her voice.*
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Post by Sorelli on May 7, 2008 14:39:35 GMT -5
*She took a step forward, her expression earnest*
"It wouldn't be an inconvenience at all."
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Post by Rebecca on May 7, 2008 14:48:03 GMT -5
*Becca beamed and impulsively took La Sorelli's hands in hers, squeezing them gently.*
"Thank you."
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Post by Sorelli on May 7, 2008 14:53:38 GMT -5
*She smiled back, giving Rebecca's hands a squeeze in return*
"Thank you, for taking him in."
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 14:59:55 GMT -5
*Well, that had not been too painful, Philippe decided. Apart from, well the obvious fact of his son's departure. He had not thought of that.*
"Will you take him now?"
*He asked bluntly. He would not let an emotion show in this.*
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Post by Sorelli on May 7, 2008 15:38:47 GMT -5
"If...if that's all right. But, you should say goodbye first."
*She didn't want to rush anyone. She was somewhat afraid of her meeting Jude. Afraid he wouldn't ever like her*
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Post by Philippe on May 7, 2008 15:41:00 GMT -5
"Yes, of course."
*Philippe rang the bell.*
"If you will excuse me, I shall fetch him"
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Post by Sorelli on May 7, 2008 18:08:24 GMT -5
"Of course."
*She stood awkwardly. She would have to see them say goodbye to him. She didn't know if her heart could take being witness to such a parting*
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