UNEXPECTED THINGS
Chapter Seven
Over the next few days, Rose
recovered in bed, while Cal kept well out of sight. He seemed to think he’d
lost everything, but Prudence assured them that he’d get over it.
"Oh, he’ll be fine,"
she said rather sadly. "He’s just in one of his moods, but he always gets
over them, especially now that you’re leaving. He’ll start to get on with
things." She smiled at the little family before her, letting her gaze rest
on Cody for a while. "He’s beautiful," she said quietly. "Be
sure to take care of him." She paused, as if unsure what to say, then
said, "Well, I suppose this is farewell, but Rose, if I might have a word
with you? I just…well…it’s…well..." She seemed unable to find the words
she wanted, and so surprised Rose by pulling her into a hug. "Just take
care of yourself, Rose. I’ve grow fond of you…of the common people." She
gave her a small smile.
"What was that about?"
Jack asked as they reached the train that was to take them back home. "Is
everything okay?"
Rose grinned. "It is
now," she said quietly, holding her newborn son close to her. She had a
feeling that everything was going to be fine from now on.
The End.