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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:47:49 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 18:47:49 GMT -5
*He knew his brother was right, and that pissed him off. So he kept glaring at the night. Scarlett--he hadn't meant to hurt her this way, and he hadn't meant to hurt Kathy the way he had. He understood that Scarlett was mad, and she had every right to be. But had she had to send back the ring and the letters?*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:51:23 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 18:51:23 GMT -5
*Jamie came down from the loft and leaned the pitchfork against the wall, then laid a hand on his brother's shoulder, looking earnestly at him.*
"Don't ye go back to that house and that woman's bed unless you're prepared to let go of the past and lay yer future at her feet."
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:52:21 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 18:52:21 GMT -5
*He nodded a little, but his throat was too thick to say anything.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:54:15 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 18:54:15 GMT -5
"I mean it, Michael."
*Jamie took the lantern and went to leave the stable.*
"Are ye comin' or should I bring a blanket out here for ye to sleep on?"
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:55:43 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 18:55:43 GMT -5
"I'm goin' back." *He said softly, standing and giving his brother a parting glance before he set off across the grass.*
*He found Kathy sleeping and, like he had every other night of their marriage, crawled in next to her and kissed her on the cheek before turning over to try to sleep.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:56:28 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 18:56:28 GMT -5
*Kathy stirred from her sleep.*
"Mikey?" *she whispered.* "Is that you?"
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 18:56:52 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 18:56:52 GMT -5
"Yes, Kath."
*He said softly.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:00:58 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 19:00:58 GMT -5
*Kathy curled into the circle of his arms and fell asleep in moments.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:01:53 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 19:01:53 GMT -5
*He fell into a fitful sleep.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:09:03 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 19:09:03 GMT -5
***A FEW DAYS LATER***
*Kathy was walking through the apple orchard with Hannah holding her hand and wee Jamie in her arms. The blossoming trees sent showers of pale pink petals fluttering in the breeze, and Hannah squealed happily, twirling in circles.*
"It's SNOWING!" *she cried and Kathy laughed.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:11:40 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 19:11:40 GMT -5
*Michael snuck up on Hannah, willing Jamie and Kath to be quiet with a shushing motion. Jamie couldn't stop giggling but Hannah didn't notice and he snuck up behind her, tickling her mercilessly.*
"AGGHHH TICKLE MONSTERRR!" *He cried. She burst into squeals and giggles of protest.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:14:10 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 19:14:10 GMT -5
*Kathy laughed, then set Jamie on his feet.*
"Now Jamie--a brother never lets that happen to his sister. Right?"
"Right!" *he said, beaming as he leapt onto Uncle Mikey's back and held on, growling.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:15:46 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 19:15:46 GMT -5
"AAAAGHHH!" *He 'fought' Jamie valiantly, but within a minute or so Michael lay slain on the carpeting of apple blossom petals. Jamie and Hannah were doing a dance of victory.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:19:42 GMT -5
Post by Kathy on Jan 3, 2008 19:19:42 GMT -5
*Kathy put her hands on her hips and mock-cried.*
"Oh no! Not me own dear husband!"
"It's alright, Auntie Kath--he's alive!" *said Jamie comfortingly, running up and tugging on her skirt and pointing to Michael's prone form.*
"Which is more than you may be if you're late for dinner, now," *said Kathy, glancing back down the hill to the cottage. Hannah was a dreamy, slow walker and Jamie would stay with her.* "If you start back now you can be washed in time."
*Hannah took Jamie by the hand and the children set off for the cottage.*
"Mind you wash your face, too, Jamie!" *called Kathy. The little boy nodded slowly with a heavy sigh and followed his sister.*
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Kenmare
Jan 3, 2008 19:20:30 GMT -5
Post by Michael on Jan 3, 2008 19:20:30 GMT -5
"Ye're already soundin' like yer mam." *He mumbled teasingly, sitting up.*
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