Understanding

"Thank you for understanding." I reply

"Amazing that you and John would meet up like that, though. I must confess I'm little dissapointed that you turned down his proposal. He's a good man, you know. And it would be sooo fun to have you as a sister-in- law, and these adorable babies as a niece and nephew, even if only by adoption."

"Yes, well..."

"Maybe once we save John, you'll reconsider. Then John could move back home, and you and the babies could stay, and - Oh, sorry - I'm getting ahead of myself here. Who am I to be giving you romance advice?" She giggles. "I'll go find Don and tell him the plan!"

I shake my head as she scurries of enthusiastically. She really does remind me of a little sister in a lot of ways. We've certainly become fast friends, something that's sure to worry Don. I don't want to spoil her illusions of playing matchmaker for John and I, but even if I did reconsider his proposal, living under the same roof as Sara and Don would be - well, awkward to say the least.

I gather up the twins and head off to find Moula and Teran. I find them not far from where I left them. Teran is having his bandages re- wrapped by a guardsman with considerable more skill than Moula and I had previously. He's still not in good shape but is looking better. I briefly recount my conversations with Don and Sara, and get both of them to promise to keep the paternity of my children a secret.

A few moments later, Sara returns with Don in tow, the latter having reluctantly agreed to speak to the king on our behalf. Teran's in no shape to travel, and Moula insists on staying with him. Now we must settle on who will accompany Don.

1. "Under the circumstances, it's best If I go alone." Don says.
2. "Sara and I will go to Theras, under the pretenses of a court visit. You will be allowed to stay in the guest house until we return." I get the feeling Don is trying to keep Sara and I split up.
3. "Harry, the King will want to hear your testimony regarding Gustav. We can make faster time on horseback than in a carriage. Can you ride?" he asks, knowing full well that I can. I nod. "You can leave your children in the care of Sara and our servants."
4. "I won't leave my babies behind." I protest. "I need to feed them, after all." Sara speaks up - "If you're going to travel with the babies, then I'll come too, to help you keep an eye on them." Don relents, so it is he, Sara, and myself who will travel.

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