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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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 Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:47 pm
*Maggie looks down and says softly* E'ery time. 'Tis a miracle and a gift e'ery time.
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:48 pm
*Alex frowned when he saw the look on Maggies face. He knew that look well, both as a lawyer and as an orphan*
Maggie.... I think that your son was more like a gift you and your husband gave.. to eachother. A new life. In a very real way, the ones we love live on through our children. It assures us that a part of them will always be there. Now God may bless this renewal of life, but I don't think its a miracle from him. I think it was a miracle from you and your husband. A miracle of love.
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:53 pm
*Maggie doesnt look up as Alex speaks. She closes her eyes briefly, looking more pained than comforted* Alex, I . . .
He was a gift from God. *she repeats quietly, sadly.*
If ye two would . . excuse me please . . . *she turns toward the board of keys*
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 4:57 pm
Maggie... :::Cora leaves her seat next to Alex to approach Maggie:::
Maggie, I'm sorry... I didn't mean to say anything to upset you. I can't understand how you think about it, I've never known it that way.
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:32 pm
*Alex looked at Maggie, concern apparent*
Maggie.... I.. I'm sorry. I don't know you well enough.. Not like my father does. But please.... don't go....
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:45 pm
*Maggie looks down at her key in her hand, then back to Cora and Alex* Neither of ye need apologize te me. *She assures them gently* 'Tis nothing ye've done that's upset me.
'Tis only . . *She sighs softly. She's not sure she really wants to get into it, but its only fair she explain herself. She continues quietly.* My husband died six years ago today. 'Tis hard for me te speak of all this . . . especially just now.
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:47 pm
:::Cora wasn't sure how to react at first, but she recalled that when something made her upset that way, she wanted someone to hold her. She hoped Maggie was the same way, and without saying anything more, Cora put her arms around her friend:::
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 5:52 pm
*Alex looks down at the table to think. He was right, her husband had died... but then why would she be upset by what he said..... The time period..... Of course. He hadn't thought about WHEN she came from. Alex stood up and walked over to Maggie and hugged her and Cora tight*
I'm sorry, and you're right... Be it god, or whatever.. A child IS a gift. And I know how much yours means to you. I can see it clearly in your face. Seeing you... It makes me wish I could see my parents again...
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:05 pm
*Maggie lets out a sigh as Cora hugs her, letting her head rest against her friends shoulder. She closes her eyes briefly, but opens them again as Alex speaks. She lifts her hand to rest it on his*
Yer parents love ye very much, Alex. Both of them. And . . . this place, it can be a miracle, too. I hope ye may all find each other again here. *she squeezes his hand, standing there with them for a moment longer before stepping back slightly*
Thank ye, both of ye ... *she glances down at her key again*
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:08 pm
:::Cora looked at Maggie... a strange feeling coming over her. She didn't know it by name, but it was a familiar feeling of guilt, for having made someone upset:::
M...must you go now, Maggie?
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:11 pm
*Alex hung his head*
Maggie... I can understand if you need to be by yourself... but.. but you don't have to be alone. You have friends here. Friends who care for you. And always will. My dad would say that too, wouldn't he?
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:15 pm
*Maggie smiles softly* Aye, Alex, he would at that.
*she looks between him and Cora, then turns and puts her key back on its hook* . . .. I'll stay until the Brink sends me back.
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:16 pm
:::Cora hugs Maggie again quickly to show her appreciation:::
Is there anything we can do to cheer you up?
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:17 pm
*Alex smiles and motions to the chairs again*
Cora, let me get fresh drinks this time. Maggie? Anything? Non alcoholic, perhaps?
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WhimsicalCow Vice Captain
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 6:19 pm
*Maggie nods toward Alex at his offer, then looks back to Cora* Truly, I am just grateful te have your company.
*she moves over to the chairs with them to take a seat*
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