~Saturday, March 21, 1936~
TY: ::is just riding his bicycle back from a trip to the mayor's house; he was helping him fix up quite a bit of vandalism that some (presumably kids) performed the night before::
Quantum Catz
: ::there's a woman leaning against his front door; she looks rather pale and tired and her wavy brown hair is falling haphazardly about her face; she looks up when she hears his bike::
Julie
TY: ::brakes rather suddenly, and hops off his bike, letting it fall to the road; quickly:: Can I help you?
Quantum Catz
: :pushes her hair away from her face:: I'm here to help you
Julie
TY: ::steps back:: What? I don't need....::stops suddenly, his eyes wide:: Becky?!
Quantum Catz
: ::smiles rather weakly:: Boy, don't you have a one track mind ::the smile fades though:: She isn't here
Julie
TY: ::quietly:: Then where?
Quantum Catz
: We have time. The only way you find your wife is if your friend Maeve comes with you
Julie
TY: ::looks rather puzzled; quietly:: Is this some sort of trick?
Quantum Catz
: ::moves way from the front door:: Go look, you won't find her. ::rubs a hand acros her eyes::
Julie
TY: ::runs through the house, calling:: Becky! Becky!
Quantum Catz
: ::Becky doesn't answer from anywhere in the house::
Julie
TY: ::even checks the closets, then comes out to the front door again; quietly asking:: Where is she?
Quantum Catz
: You don't get to know that right now. Get Maeve and then i'll take you there
Julie
TY: ::springs forward at the woman, putting his hand to her throat; quietly:: Where *is* she?
Quantum Catz
: ::her eyes widen and she looks a bit scared for a moment but all she says is:: If you kill me, you'll lose her and your baby
TY: :pulls back, shaking his head; he takes a few deep breaths, then runs off towards Maeve and Isaac's house::
Maeve
MV: ::She hasn't been sleeping well at night due to her over-extended stomach and the fact that Isaac has been gone. So right now she's reclined in a chair out in the living room, trying to get some sleep despite of the pain her back is in. She shifts restlessly, wincing. She wasn't up to cleaning the house again anyway so she forces her body to relax again, wanting to go to sleep.::
Julie
TY: ::knocks rather frantically on the door; Josh is the one to answer, looking worried, and more worried when he sees Toby::
JH: What's wrong?
TY: I need Maeve.
Quantum Catz
: ::follows Toby towards Maeve's house, though she walks rather than runs::
Julie
JH: ::frowns, then turns to go to the living room, though he's hesitant to disturb her; softly calls:: Maeve?
Maeve
MV: ::she opens her eyes slightly when she hears Josh; tiredly:: Hmm?
Julie
TY: ::is right on Josh's heels, looking very worried:: Maeve...there's some nutjob says Becky's in danger and we need you to help.
Maeve
MV: ::her eyes open more and she stares blankly at Toby for a moment before she starts to wiggle out of the chair; worriedly:: What? Who told you this? ::she reaches for someone's hand when she can't get herself up out of the chair::
Julie
: ::Toby and Josh both reach forward, but Josh is closer, and he helps pull Maeve up, frowning deeply:: You can't go, Maeve.
Maeve
MV: ::she gets up and then look between the two people in front of her, frowning; quietly:: What do you need me for Toby? I'd love to help but I'm afraid I'd just slow you down. ::she bites her lip, guiltily. She wants to help Becky more than anything, and it kills her to know she'd just do more harm than usual::
Julie
TY; ::shakes his head:: I don't know...she just said we had to bring you, Maeve.
JH: ::quietly:: And she's not going. There has to be a better way.
Maeve
MV: Who is this *she*? Are you sure she can even be trusted?
Julie
TY: ::looks down; quietly:: Probably not. But I'll protect you when it comes down to it...and I don't think anyone else can find Becky.
JH: Have you asked Mr. Stowe?
Maeve
MV: ::she looks at Toby, uncertainly, and waits for him to reply::
Julie
TY: ::motions to Josh:: You run ask him, then. We don't have time to waste!
JH: ::looks at Maeve:: Promise you won't just run off with him?
Maeve
MV: ::hesitates and then nods her head::
Julie
JH: ::hurries off to find Guy::
Quantum Catz
: ::is outside the house and steps in front of Josh:: No, you don't
Julie
JH: ::stops, looking rather startled; quietly:: Who are *you*?
Quantum Catz
: ::smiles slightly:: My name's Sylvie, but that won't mean anything to you
Julie
JH: ::quietly:: You're the one trying to make Maeve run off and get herself killed?
Quantum Catz
: She won't be killed, no fighting involved, i promise. Never was much of a warrior
Julie
JH: Then why does she have to come?
Quantum Catz
: ::sighs:: That's between me, her and Toby
Julie
JH: ::coldly:: Then I'm coming too.
Quantum Catz
: Let me make it simple for you, Josh. You can go to Mr Stowe, you can insist on coming - and i will walk away. And Becky will never wake up again ::she doesn't look very happy to be saying what she's saying but her eyes are determined::
Julie
JH: ::stares at the woman, turning very pale; slowly, in a weak voice:: *What* are you?
Quantum Catz
: ::sighs:: I haven't done anything to Becky, I'm just the only one who might be able to fix it
Julie
JH: ::shakes his head:: Are you...a psychic?
Quantum Catz
: ::smiles a bit:: I can see things others can't, i suppose
Julie
JH: ::quietly:: And I can't even do anything to help, except stay out of the way.
Quantum Catz
: Look, kid - don't volunteer to get mixed up in things, it isn't worth it - i've got the scars to prove it - just go get Maeve and Toby out here
Julie
JH: ::glares at the woman, heading back inside, looking none-too-happy::
TY: ::quietly:: Couldn't find her?
Julie
JH: ::looks blankly at Toby::
TY: Guy--he couldn't find Becky?
JH: ::looks down; quietly:: Sylvie...the woman outside...::shakes his head:: She said...if I went to see Guy...or if I came along...then Becky would never wake up.
TY: ::his jaw clenches::
Maeve
MV: ::she winces; quietly:: Then I guess we don't have any other choice.
Julie
TY: ::nods tensely; quietly:: Come on, Maeve. We'll rent a horse and cart if you think it'll help.
Quantum Catz
: ::has come into the house:: She isn't that far away - if Becky could get herself there then I'm sure Maeve can
Julie
TY: What was Becky doing, running off?
Quantum Catz
: ::smiles a bit at that:: You think your wife would run away from you?
Maeve
MV: ::she waddles towards the door:: Well, let's get moving. You can explain how Becky ended up where she is and what part you play in all this.
Julie
JH: ::swallows hard, calling:: Maeve, be careful. ::more sternly:: And Toby, take good care of her.
TY: ::cringes, supporting Maeve with his arm::
Quantum Catz
: ::follows them:: By the way, Sesha says to thank you, Maeve, for helping get rid of Braeden
Maeve
MV: ::can't help but think the guy would probably sacrifice her if it meant getting Toby back, and she winces at the thought. When the woman speaks, she looks up, startled:: What?
Julie
TY: ::looks completely baffled too::
Quantum Catz
: You remember her right? Big glowing white bird? Talks in abstract ways so that you never have a clue what she's going on about?
Maeve
MV: ::her eyes widen:: Oh. Her. ::she frowns:: Whose Braeden? I don't remember getting rid of anyone.
Quantum Catz
: She didn't really explain it too well, or at all, i guess. But she drained you, to give Isaac the energy to wake up when Braeden attacked him. They were still partly connected the whole time until he managed to get Isaac unconscious again. That partial connection weakened him, enough for someone to fight and kill him ::shrugs:: She's wanted him dead a long time
Maeve
MV: ::she nods; quietly:: Oh. And is Sesha involved in this as well?
Quantum Catz
: ::isnores the question:: Do you remember what Sesha said to you?
Julie
TY: ::just has a dark look in his eyes as they go on their way::
Maeve
MV: ::she thinks for a moment, and then shakes her head:: No, I don't. But you didn't answer my questions.
Quantum Catz
: The part where you 'stand out like a sore thumb to anyone who can see the path of time'. Well Becky and Toby do even more so. So I've been sent to make a deal for her life
Maeve
MV: ::she pales:: What kind of deal?
Julie
TY: ::glares again at the woman::
Quantum Catz
: ::looks at Toby:: Here's the part where I make you realise the truth. If you found Becky right now, you could save your baby. But Becky's been dying ever since she fell pregnant - i'm here to offer you an option other sitting and watching it happen. So don't even try to blame me for this situation
Julie
TY: ::his jaw drops, and he very nearly says that Isaac could save her, but pauses; quietly and hoarsely:: What...what other option?
Quantum Catz
: I want your knowledge. Of any time period or event that happens between now and your own time. In Maeve's case, everything she saw in the future. Erasing your memories of your own life would be more than i have the energy for, Sesha thinks this is enough
Julie
TY: ::cringes; quietly:: And I suppose you'll tell me that Isaac can't save Becky.
Quantum Catz
: ::for a moment she hesitates, looking a bit uncertain:: He can't
Julie
TY: ::softly:: How do I know I can trust you?
Maeve
MV: ::listens quietly::
Quantum Catz
: You don't. ::shrugs:: And since you can't even warn yourself about what's going to happen, you may still be in Marquis when you'd rather you weren't. All i'm offering is right now. We can leave her to die if you'd prefer
Maeve
MV: ::she frowns:: Wait. What do you mean? What's going to happen in the future that he needs to know about?
Julie
TY: ::frowns; quietly:: I think...Marquis is going to...something's going to happen.
Maeve
MV: ::she pales a bit more::
Quantum Catz
: My point, the reason i'm here, is that he doesn't need to know. You can all be subject to the same rules of chance that everyone else is. It's a payment and both of you have to be willing to pay, as well as offer Becky's memories
Julie
TY: ::softly:: But even if it does...Becky can get herself out, and the baby too...whenever it happens. ::nods slowly; quietly:: I'd give up my life for her; you know that.
Maeve
MV: ::she hesitates, afraid now of what might be happening in the future. All she can picture is her losing everyone else. Her hand creeps up to rest on her stomach.::
Julie
TY: ::flinches, looking back at Maeve:: I don't...know about you, though.
Quantum Catz
: ::shrugs:: Becky has to pay as well, she's lived portions of her life between here and the future, i have to take that too
Maeve
MV: ::she jumps, pulling herself out of her thoughts; softly:: I don't care about my memories. ::she looks back at Toby:: I'm just scared now about what's going to happen in Marquis...
Julie
TY: ::looks at Sylvie; sharply:: Can't you just move us all out of Marquis, if that's the problem?
Quantum Catz
: It's about everything you know, not about who lives and dies. You don't get to barter the price - you take it or leave it
Julie
TY: Well, take the memories and then move us! I can't let Maeve die!
MV: ::she looks at Toby, worriedly.:: What? Do you know that... or...
Julie
TY: ::quietly:: I don't know. But I don't want you there when...if...it happens.
Quantum Catz
: ::stops walking and glares at him:: It's like a contstant headache when you affect things on the island's timeline. Maeve should already be dead, so should Josh, Isaac shouldn't be having a child, Jack and Libby should never have met. Should i go on?
Maeve
MV: So we're just suppose to give up and die now?
Julie
TY: ::swallows hard, and then looks pleadingly at Maeve:: I don't think everyone died, Maeve.
Quantum Catz
: I'm not asking you to give up - i'm asking you to take the same chance as everyone else
: ::adds:: You don't really mess anything up by being here, you just change it. Eventually Sesha will learn to cope with the changes. But that doesn't mean you're more important than those others who don't have the advantage of time travel
Maeve
MV: ::she shudders, and looks away:: Somehow I don't think any of us has ever had the same "chance" as everyone else. ::she takes a deep breath, and hesitantly nods her head, hoping her decision won't be the death of Isaac, their baby or any of the others::
Julie
TY: ::nods tiredly:: Then that's it. ::looks at Maeve for a moment; softly:: You probably won't remember...but I'm sorry if I get you killed.
Quantum Catz
: ::starts walking again, heading out into the trees::
Maeve
MV: ::she looks skeptically at Toby, only half believing him. She shakes her head, and follows the woman:: How far away are we from here?
Quantum Catz
: Not far, Becky was heading home when it happened. Lucky for me she insisted on going alone
Julie
TY: Why'd she go?
Quantum Catz
: ::hesitates:: Maybe you should talk to her about that
Julie
TY: ::nods grimly::
Maeve
MV: ::she's even more unsteady now than usual with this extra weight, so it's no surprise to her when a rock just out of nowhere, tripping her up. She makes a slight yelping noise, though, when she feels herself tipping too far forward::
Julie
TY: ::hurries to try to catch her::
Quantum Catz
: : ::just keeps moving forward; up ahead, Becky is lying unconscious on the ground with her arms around her stomach::
Maeve
MV: ::she clutches at Toby's arm, steadying herself:: Well, this must have been a fun walk for her.
Julie
TY: ::actually tries to pull away from Maeve, though if she's holding strongly enough, she might be able to keep ahold of him::
Maeve
MV: ::she wasnt and without his support she starts to tip again::
TY: ::runs forward, kneeling next to Becky; softly:: Hey...wake up...
Quantum Catz
: ::looking a bit upset:: She won't wake up
Maeve
MV: ::hits the ground rather hard, wincing::
Julie
TY: ::frowns, but when he feels that Becky's at least alive, he goes back to try to help Maeve up, then pauses:: Maybe you should stay on the ground...if she's going to...
Quantum Catz
: It shouldn't tire you out too much - i'm going to use my own energy to fix Becky
Julie
TY: ::quietly:: If something happens to her...
Quantum Catz
: ::shrugs:: Life is a precious thing. Funnily enough, you can't just *make* a body that can cope with creating it. You should be grateful she survived long enough for me to come here
Julie
TY: ::his eyes go wide, and he drops to his knees, struck mute::
Quantum Catz
: ::sighs:: Sorry. She should be fine. Even to have more children
Maeve
MV: ::she elects to stay on the ground anyway and when Toby drops back down, she almost reaches out for him but can't quite make herself commit to the gesture; softly:: It's all right Toby. If it wasn't for you she wouldn't have had a chance to start with.
Julie
TY: ::cringes; softly:: We have...to find a doctor...to...make sure...
Quantum Catz
: He wouldn't be able to tell you - it takes more than just all the right parts in the right places - you'll just have to take my word
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head; looking pale:: Don't suppose I'll even remember that much, when you're done with us.
Quantum Catz
: ::shrugs:: There's no reason for you to forget what i did here
Maeve
MV: Then we'll remember what was said about Marquis?
Julie
TY: ::remains silent::
Quantum Catz
: I think it's better if you don't. ::looks at Toby:: And asking somone from your own time wont work either, the memory just won't hold - in one ear and out the other, you could say
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head--if he remembers what happened here, there's no way he'll trust himself to have another child with Becky, without endangering her; quietly:: If Maeve's ready, just do what you're going to do.
Maeve
MV: ::she looks back down at the ground; quietly:: I'm ready.
Quantum Catz
: ::hesitates, looking at Toby:: I promise you that as long as the spell works, Becky will be perfectly fine. This won't happen again. I need you both to be touching me though, while i cast the spell
Maeve
MV: ::she hesitates and then reaches for the woman's arm::
Julie
TY: ::reaches out for Sylvie, though he doesn't tell Maeve that she doesn't have to::
Quantum Catz
: ::reaches out to touch Becky's shoulder and starts to murmur a spell, then suddenly stops and curses:: You will need a doctor after all, the baby's in the wrong position and Becky won't wake up for at least an hour or two after the spell
Julie
TY: ::softly:: Will...a doctor be able to help that?
Maeve
MV: ::worriedly:: She's not going to have the baby here and now is she?
Quantum Catz
: He might have to operate on her, it should be fine if Isaac heals her afterwards ::sighs:: I won't be able to help you though, after the spell, i'll be gone
Julie
TY: ::tensely:: Will the doctor know what to do? Will she need operated on right away?
Quantum Catz
: She'll need it pretty soon - she started having contractions right before she fell unconscious. The doctor will just need to get the baby out, Isaac can heal the rest
Julie
TY: ::nods:: Then hurry!
Quantum Catz
: ::nods and starts the spell again; a white light surrounds the hand touching Becky and both Toby and Maeve feel a bit tired, though neither notice anything specific happening to themselves; it's a rather long spell and it's a full five minutes before Sylvie says softly:: It's done ::then falls to the ground beside Becky::
Julie
TY: ::feels a little odd, but just picks up Becky; quietly:: Is...Sylvie...alive?
Maeve
MV: ::she blinks, and then pulls herself out of it. She reaches over to feel the girl's neck::
Quantum Catz
: ::there's a slight pulse but it seems to be fading even as she feels it::
Maeve
MV: ::worriedly:: She's fading.
Julie
TY: ::cringes, glancing down, but he doesn't see any wounds he can fix::
Maeve
MV: ::quietly:: She said she'd be gone after the spell. ::looks back at Toby:: You'd better get her to the doctor. I'll see if I can find Isaac.
Julie
TY: ::nods; softly:: We need Isaac too...for Becky.
Maeve
MV: ::it takes some maneuvering for her to get to her feet, and she's practically out of breath by the time that happens:: That's what I meant. Sylvie already said she was leaving. I don't *think* that meant she was dying?
Julie
TY: ::cringes:: Maybe it did. I'm sorry; I'm not a doctor, and we don't have time...::starts off towards Marquis::
Maeve
MV: ::she can't keep up with Toby, even if he is carrying Becky. She's mostly trying to watch out for rocks::
Julie
TY: ::just picks up speed as he goes; he worries a tiny bit about Maeve, but his thoughts are mostly on the woman in his arms::
Maeve
MV: ::she tries to keep up but she just ends up stumbling and almost falling. She doesn't even bother calling out to him when she loses sight of him, thinking he wouldn't pause anyway::
Julie
TY: ::finally makes it to town, making his way to the doctor's::
TY: ::reaches the doctor's and knocks frantically on the door::
Quantum Catz
: ::the doctor opens the door, looking rather surprised:: Toby? What's happened?
Julie
TY: Becky...I don't know...but she's in labor...they said the baby's backwards or upside-down...
Quantum Catz
: ::hesitates:: A breech birth? Who told you that?
Julie
TY: ::coldly:: It doesn't matter; just take care of her!
Quantum Catz
: :opens the door wide:: Bring her in then. Did something happen to her?
Julie
TY: Something like that. We need Isaac; do you have someone who can run get him?
Quantum Catz
: Well it would help me to know why she's unconscious - did she hit her head?
Julie
TY: I don't know!
Quantum Catz
: ::sighs:: I don't have anyone to fetch Isaac. Lay her down here - i'll need to check the position of the baby before i do anything
Julie
TY: ::looking rather panicked, sets Becky down, and then leans close to her, whispering:: I'll be back soon. ::stands up again and runs towards Isaac's house::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::is just heading back to his house, stops when he sees Toby::
Julie
TY: Becky needs you! ::motions rather wildly towards the doctor's::
Quantum Catz
IS: :pales and asks, uncertainly:: She asked for me?
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head:: No, but she's having her baby!
Quantum Catz
IS: ::hesitates, looking rather torn, and then nods and heads towards the doctor's - though he doesn't look too sure that he can do anything::
Julie
TY: ::hurries back to the doctor::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::a look of guilt crosses his face when Toby runs ahead of him::
Julie
TY: ::gets back to Becky's side, taking her hand::
Quantum Catz
: I've checked the baby, i don't think it can be manouevered in time. I'll have to carry out a ceasarian ::looks at Isaac:: You won't be able to do much until i'm finished - your powers will probably just try to close the incision
Julie
TY: ::nods, rather frightened, and glances at the doorway, half-expecting a handy messenger to come in::
Quantum Catz
: ::looks at Isaac:: My nurse is off today but i could do with her help for this - you know where she lives, right?
IS: ::nods and goes to fetch her::
Julie
TY: ::looks at the doctor; hoarsely:: Is Becky...all right for a couple minutes...?
Quantum Catz
: You'll have to leave her for the operation anyway, i have a waiting area. With Isaac's help, there's not much that can go wrong
Julie
TY: I can't leave her! What if Isaac gets tired? Or there's something he can't fix!
Quantum Catz
: Because you're panicked and upset and operations require complete concentration - i can't have you shouting over my shoulder every time she spills a drop of blood
Julie
TY: ::very nearly punches a hole in the wall of the waiting room, and then decides to go find Maeve, running as fast as he can::
Maeve
MV: ::she couldn't decide which way to go at some point during her journey and is now hopelessly lost somewhere off the path. She's shaking, and pale, and scared to death she won't make it back to town in time to get Isaac to save Becky. Not only is her weight slowing her down, but she tripped again a while back, injuring her ankle. Her knee is still throbbing from her earlier spill but she tries to ignore both::
Julie
TY: ::doesn't see Maeve on the path, and finally calls out:: Maeve!
Maeve
MV: ::she probably should have just stopped and stayed put a long time ago, but she couldn't with Becky's life hanging in the balance. She's tried to retrace her steps the best she could, and she's quite surprised when she hears someone calling; shouts.:: Hello!
Julie
TY: Maeve! It's Toby! Keep yelling! ::squinting, trying to find her::
Maeve
MV: ::she hesitates for just a second before she continues to shout, heading in the direction she perceived his voice to be coming from::
Julie
TY: ::finally makes his way to Maeve, looking rather tired:: Come on; hurry.
Maeve
MV: ::she looks rather tired herself since she's be wondering around the woods forever. There's even a scratch on her cheek from a branch she didn't manage to dodge; worriedly:: Is she okay? ::she bites her lip, and looks away::
Julie
TY: ::quietly:: They won't let me in, but the doctor's there, and Isaac's getting the nurse.
Maeve
MV: ::quietly:: You didn't have to come for me. I would have made it eventually.
Julie
TY: ::quickly shakes his head:: Hurry up now.
Maeve
MV: ::she tries to push her legs to carry her even faster but she's already nearly out of breath::
Julie
TY: ::sighs; finally:: If I can carry Becky...
Maeve
MV: ::mutters:: Don't do me any favors. I'm fine. Just go. ::she takes a moment to lean up against a tree::
Julie
TY: ::cringes, shaking his head:: I'll tell Josh or Eli.
Maeve
MV: ::she waves at him:: Just *go* Toby. I'll make it out. I wont leave *this* path. ::she smirks, feeling rather frustrated::
Julie
TY: ::frowns, but does run off, heading towards Isaac's house::
Julie
TY: ::knocks and Josh answers; Toby just says:: Maeve... ::and motions towards the forest::
JH: ::is off running in a moment's time::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::is now in the waiting room, the doctor said he'd call him when he was needed, rather than risk him healing her too soon and messing up any incisions::
Julie
TY: ::sits down in a corner of the waiting room, eyes on the door, not looking at Isaac::
JH: ::runs to the forest, calling Maeve::
Quantum Catz
IS: Where did you run off to?
Maeve
MV: ::after taking a bit of a rest, she starts limping on, trying to ignore the pain in her ankle. She groans in frustration when she hears Josh::
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head, silently::
JH: ::hears Maeve's groan, and comes over to her, looking worried:: Are you okay?
Quantum Catz
IS: ::sighs:: I know you probably don't want to hear this but...i'm not sure if i'll be able to do anything or not
Julie
TY: ::his jaw clenches:: Why not?
Maeve
MV: ::grits her teeth:: Oh, I'm just fine. ::she reaches for another tree, having to rest again. She lifts her foot off the ground, wincing::
Julie
JH: What happened? Why...why didn't Toby send Isaac?
Quantum Catz
IS: I just... ::hesitates:: It doesn't matter. I'll do what I can
Maeve
MV: Because Isaac is taking care of Becky. I'm fine. ::she takes a deep breath and pushes herself away from the tree. She carefully makes her way towards town, still limping::
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head:: If she...dies...then I have a feeling we...did something terrible...for nothing...
JH: :auses; quietly:: Can I help?
Quantum Catz
IS: What d'you mean? What did you do?
Maeve
MV: ::she shakes her head, and starts to protest when she puts too much weight on her ankle and it buckles under her again. She gasps as she starts to fall for the twentieth time that night::
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head again:: I don't know.
JH: ::leans forward, catching the bulk of her weight against his body:: You need your ankle wrapped.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::Sighs and looks down at his hands::
Julie
TY: ::finally bows his head and closes his eyes::
Maeve
MV: If you want to take the time to shred my skirt, you can. But I'd rather get out of these woods. ::she doesn't move away from him though, afraid her ankle will buckle again::
Quantum Catz
: ::the nurse suddenly appears in the waiting room, looking at Isaac:: We need you now ::smiles at Toby and turns away::
Julie
JH: Or I could run get the bandages.
TY: ::looks up, all the color drained from his face::
Maeve
MV: I'm fine. ::she pulls away and attempts to walk:: That would take...too much time.
Quantum Catz
IS: :pales as well, but he gets up and hurries through to the other room::
Julie
JH: ::softly:: What are you in a hurry about?
Maeve
MV: I want to see if Becky is okay and I don't want to stay in here.
Julie
JH: ::smiles slightly:: If Isaac weren't in town, I'd make you wait to be bandaged, before you hurt yourself. But since he can help you, I guess it's OK.
Maeve
MV: ::she grabs onto another tree as she passes, just to steady herself::
Julie
JH: :pauses; then, quietly:: I can probably carry you back.
Maeve
MV: ::smirks:: I'm as big as a house.
Quantum Catz
: ::a few minutes later, the nurse comes through holding a small bundle in her arms:: They're still working on Becky, but I cleaned up your son - i thought it might help you to see him
Julie
JH: ::smiles:: You never know when I'll have to carry a bigger lady than you out of a burning house.
TY: ::he doesn't grow any less pale when he reaches out for the baby, but his eyes get about ten times rounder; softly:: Becky...
: ::the baby is screaming so loudly the nurse can hardly hear Toby::
Maeve
MV: ::she struggles on, shaking her head:: Go look for another guinea pig then.
Quantum Catz
: He's a bit premature, but he seems healthy enough so far, certainly his lungs are
Julie
JH: ::nods; quietly:: Sorry. You're not that big, anyway...::whispers:: There's a half-dozen ladies in town bigger than you, and they don't have babies coming.
TY: ::looks down in astonishment at the tiny creature he'll be taking care of for the next twenty years or so; softly:: How's...how's Becky?
Quantum Catz
: Isaac's healing her. But the doctor gave her some anasthetic to stop her waking, and he said he's not sure why she was unconscious in the first place ::sighs:: I'm sorry - i suppose unless Isaac can wake her, then...it's just a matter of waiting
Maeve
MV: ::she almost trips again; her legs are quite tired. She manages to keep herself upright by the help of another tree, though her eyes are full of pain. She glances briefly at Josh:: Yeah. Well... hopefully they won't need help.
Julie
TY: ::holds the baby close; softly:: Oh...
Julie
JH: ::moves to support Maeve some more:: Probably not.
Maeve
MV: ::she leans on him just a bit, wincing a few more times at the pain in her ankle and knee:: This seemed shorter before...
Julie
JH: We have to get you to Isaac.
Maeve
MV: ::she winces:: He doesn't need to heal me. He'll be tired after Becky...
Quantum Catz
IS: ::comes through a couple of minutes later with a sigh:: The doctor says you can go through now...she still hasn't woken up
Julie
TY: ::wants nothing more than to go in and see Becky--even if she's not awake--even if she *never* wakes--but the baby is still wailing; quietly:: How can she sleep through *this*? ::hesitates, but then goes through the door, still cradling the baby::
: ::the nurse follows him:: Let me take the baby, i'll see if i can settle him while you see your wife
TY: ::numbly hands the baby over, and then hurries over to Becky::
Julie
JH: ::shakes his head:: Unless you want to be stuck off your feet 'til your baby comes...
Maeve
MV: Just get me to the doctor's! We'll figure it out later!
Julie
JH: ::nods, helping her over that way::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::is lying rather peacefully, the nurse changed her into a gown for the operation and the area around her has now all been cleared away::
TY: ::leans over Becky, taking her hand, smoothing the woman's hair; softly:: You're going to wake up...
Quantum Catz
: ::the doctor hesitates and then says:: I'll give the baby a proper examination now, leave you some time with her ::heads to his other room with the nurse::
IS: ::sits back down in the waiting room, wishing he could do more::
Julie
TY: ::softly:: The baby seems healthy, Becky...you did good...bet you didn't even feel it...
Julie
: ::Maeve and Josh finally reach the doctor's office::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::jumps to his feet when he sees them:: Maeve, what happened?
Maeve
MV: ::she smirks, and reaches for on the chairs, wanting to sit down. She looks rather pale; quietly:: Another trip to the forest that didn't end too well.
Julie
JH: ::follows Maeve in, silently::
Quantum Catz
IS: What were you doing in the forest? You're supposed to be resting ::kneels beside her to heal her injuries:;
Maeve
MV: ::she tries to move away from him:: If you're too tired I'm fine.
Quantum Catz
IS: It's alright, there's nothing more i can do for Becky. You didn't answer my question, though
Maeve
MV: ::she sighs, and stops moving, thankful to be rid of the pain anyway:: I got lost. I couldn't keep up with Toby.
Quantum Catz
IS: What? He didn't say anything about being with you
Maeve
MV: ::winces and looks away; softly:: Becky needed us.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::mutters:: I can't believe that guy! I've been doing everything I can to help Becky for *months* and he just-- ::stops, wincing at the words that spilled out::
Maeve
MV: ::she reaches for Isaac's arm:: It's all right Isaac. I should have been able to get out of there myself, after all. ::she rolls her eyes::
Quantum Catz
IS: You're 7 months pregnant, you shouldn't have been out there at all
Maeve
MV: I didn't have a choice. ::she frowns:: I had to give up something... so Becky would be okay...
Julie
TY: ::finally, sighs, leaning forward to kiss Becky; softly:: I'll be back.
Quantum Catz
IS: What're you talking about? Becky isn't going to be okay - i tried to make her admit that this morning but she wouldn't listen
Julie
TY: ::is on his way to the door when he hears Isaac's words, and he stops still, his eyes wide; he knows if he goes out he'll probably punch Isaac in the face::
Maeve
MV: ::she turns a bit pale again:: What? We met a woman... she did something to make it okay.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::looks a bit surprised and then sighs:: I hope you're right, Becky could do with all the help she can get
Maeve
MV: ::sadly:: I guess we won't know until she wakes up.
Julie
TY: ::finally comes out, almost pale in his anger and fear; quietly, his eyes narrowed:: I guess we're even, then.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::stands up, looking at Toby:: What d'you mean?
Julie
TY: You didn't....:auses, belatedly remembering he was likely out of town when Becky saw Isaac; then:: Why did Becky go off? You could've mentioned it earlier.
Quantum Catz
IS: ::sighs:: She wanted me to heal her, and she didn't want anyone else to know i was doing it
Julie
TY: ::quietly:: Was it...the first time?
Quantum Catz
IS: ::hesitates, knowing that if she does wake up, she probably isn't going to be happy with him:: I don't want to lie to you, Toby ::sighs:: It wasn't the first time
Maeve
MV: ::she winces, and looks away:: But if that woman was telling the truth then Becky will be okay when she wakes up?
Julie
TY: ::softly:: If. :pauses, then, very quietly:: She's probably still in the forest. Probably dead, but...
JH: ::gasps; quietly:: I'll find her.
Quantum Catz
IS: How many other people did you abandon in the forest?
Maeve
MV: ::she goes even paler, and reaches for the seat:: I forgot all about her! I was so worried about.. ::she winces::
Julie
TY: ::cringes:: She as much as said she was going to die!
JH: ::is already running off::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::glances at Maeve and thengoes running after him, not looking too happy with Toby::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::they suddenly hear a scream, louder than those of the unhappy baby, followed by the sound of things crashing to the ground::
Julie
TY: ::runs back to the room Becky was in, almost screaming:: Becky!
Maeve
MV: ::she was struggling to get out of her seat, intending to head after the other two but the scream scares the living daylights out of her and she ends up struggling not to fall. She's got a death grip on the seat::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::is lying on the ground, rubbing at her arm, looking pale, surrounded by medical instruments that she pulled to the ground with her::
Maeve
MV: ::Finally gets a hold of herself, and gets to a standing position. She bites her lip, wondering which direction she should go in. Finally figures Toby wouldn't welcome her help and decides to leave, doing her best to catch up to the other two::
TY: ::kneels beside Becky:: It's okay, Becky. It's not a lab. You're OK.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::looks at him, wide-eyed, and starts to cry:: Peanut's gone. Where is he? I need to see him
Julie
TY: ::hoarsely calls for the doctor::
Quantum Catz
: ::the doctor has already come through at her screaming, he calls through to the nurse and then moves towards Becky:: I should examine you first, you've been through a lot in one day
Julie
TY: ::glares:: Let her see him! :auses, then, a little more meekly:: Please.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::looks at him, panicked, and tries to crawl away:: I don't need examined. I just need my baby
: ::the doctor sighs:: The nurse is bringing him. Maybe you'll let me look you over once you're feeling a bit better ::backs away::
Julie
JH: ::glances once back towards town; cringes:: Maeve's coming...Isaac...stop her...
Quantum Catz
IS: ::looks back and stops running, turning back towards town to meet Maeve::
Maeve
MV: ::she comes to a stop, looking rather tired already:: You don't...know where...she is!
Quantum Catz
: ::the nurse comes in and kneels in front of Becky, holding the still crying baby:: You sure you're strong enough to hold him?
Julie
TY: ::softly:: If not, I'll help her.
Julie
JH: ::is still heading into the forest, going in the direction Maeve had come from::
Quantum Catz
IS: We'll find her - you're not up to walking around so much
Maeve
MV: But...we just left her there! I feel partly responsible!
Quantum Catz
BM: ::reaches out for the baby, still crying and looking more than a little relieved::
IS: I'm sure she'll understand, i don't want you hurting yourself, or the baby
Maeve
MV: ::she nods, and looks down at her protruding stomach; softly:: All right. Hurry then.
Quantum Catz
IS: I will, i promise
Maeve
MV: And watch out for the rocks.
Julie
: ::the sobbing baby stops crying as soon as it feels the familiarity of a mother's arms, and his eyes almost seem to focus on Becky's face::
TY: ::almost cries::
Quantum Catz
BM: I was so sure...I didn't think... ::sobs and holds the baby close, starting to tremble::
Julie
TY: :puts his arms around Becky; softly:: You should've told me...it...it was my fault.
JH: ::finally comes upon the place where Sylvie was::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::leans against him:: It wasn't your fault
Julie
TY: ::shakes his head; softly:: I didn't make you right...
Quantum Catz
IS: ::laughs weakly:: I'll try ::leans down to kiss her lightly:: Don't get into any more trouble while i'm gone
Maeve
MV: ::smiles slightly:: I won't.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::sighs:: Why did Isaac tell you? I told him not to
IS: ::smiles:: I'll see you soon ::turns to go catch up with Josh::
Julie
TY: ::softly:: It wasn't Isaac...it was...::cringes::
Maeve
MV: ::While she really hopes that Becky is okay, she doesn't want to get in Toby's way so she heads on home, looking completely run down. Once she gets there and is sitting down in her chair again, she falls right to sleep::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::frowns at him:: Who? I thought he was the only one who knew
Julie
TY: Someone...named Sylvie. I don't remember everything, but...I remember that. ::softly:: I don't know if she's...okay.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::frowns, wanting to question him but feeling so tired she's not even sure if she'll take it in; instead she says:: It's not your fault, i didn't tell you cos i didn't want you to think that
Julie
TY: ::softly:: Maybe I could've done something. Besides follow you like a stalker, I mean.
Quantum Catz
: ::is still lying on the ground where the others left her, a small white dove is sitting at her side::
Julie
JH: ::very nearly tries to shoo the bird away, but instead he just approaches silently, kneeling next to Sylvie, and gently touching her neck::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::wearily:: You'd have spent the whole time panicked and upset that you couldn't fix it. Even Isaac couldn't fix it. All i could do was keep going
Julie
TY: ::leans forward, gently kissing Becky; softly:: She *said* you'd be better now...
Quantum Catz
: ::her skin is cold, she probably died not long after they left her::
Julie
JH: ::shies away, gasping; softly says:: I'm...sorry..
Quantum Catz
BM: ::softly:: After i left Isaac this morning, i didn't think i was going to even get to... ::sighs:: I'm just grateful for that right now
Julie
TY: ::softly:: Why'd you leave? Even...if there wasn't anything I could do...I would've wanted to be with you.
Quantum Catz
: ::the white bird coos at him, a gentle, almost reassuring noise, and then flies up into the air, the edges of its wings seeming to glow white for a moment::
Julie
JH: ::watches in bewilderment::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::softly:: I left Isaac at the edge of town, i just wanted to go for a walk, clear my head - i was heading back into town when i...i felt a contraction...and then ::sighs:: I'm not really sure
IS: ::catches up with Josh and stops when he sees Sylvie::
Julie
TY: ::softly:: Well...you're all right now. The doctor...it's probably best if he looks at you...but you're all right.
Quantum Catz
BM: :pulls the baby closer to her and shakes her head:: I don't need a doctor
Julie
JH: ::silently shakes his head::
TY: ::quietly:: He might be better able to tell...if you're...if we...
Quantum Catz
BM: ::shakes her head again:: Like a doctor in the 1930s, on the *island* would be able to tell
IS: ::sighs and kneels beside Josh:: We shouldn't just leave her here
Julie
JH: ::shakes his head; quietly:: I'll carry her.
TY: ::quietly:: Becky...I don't want any more kids, if it's going to put you in danger again.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::sighs, closing her eyes, feeling like there should be something she can say to that but she can't remember what:: Can we talk about this later? I don't really want to think about it right now
IS: Are you sure?
Julie
TY: ::smiles:: Mom said that for about two months after she had each of us, she didn't want to even *look* at a man. ::leans down:: You just try to rest.
JH: ::nods, gently scooping up the woman:: It's the kind of thing I should get used to, right?
Quantum Catz
BM: ::sighs:: Well i pretty much missed the hardest part. ::suddenly:: I think we should call him Ben
Julie
TY: ::smiles:: Whatever you want...but...any reason?
Quantum Catz
BM: ::softly:: Isaac once told me his middle name was Benjamin. If it wasn't for him, i'd never have got this far
Julie
TY: ::nods, sighing; softly:: When you get back to sleep, I owe him a pretty big apology.
Quantum Catz
BM: You didn't get mad at him, did you? He tried to convince me to tell you...i wouldn't listen
Julie
TY: ::nods:: I was so scared for you.
JH: ::brings Sylvie to the morgue, looking sad, but rather grown-up as well::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles a bit:: I guess i shouldn't be surprised, really. But i'm sure he'll understand
Quantum Catz
IS: ::is walking beside him, looking rather down as wel:;
Julie
BN: ::suddenly wakes, starting to fuss and cry a little::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles; softly:: Hey, that wasn't much of a nap
Julie
TY: ::smiles:: He'll probably be a handful.
JH: ::drops Sylvie off, though all he knows is the poor woman's first name--a few people might be suspicious, in fact, but that thought never crosses Josh's mind::
BM: I was always such a quiet child, any trouble he causes, he picked up from you
Julie
TY: ::smiles:: Well, it's up to you, whether you want to have to deal with the feedings or not.
Quantum Catz
BM: Right now, i don't think i'd want to let him go even if he screams all night long
Julie
TY: ::laughs:: Glad to hear it...less work for me. ::smirks::
Quantum Catz
IS: ::softly:: Let's go see if Maeve went home, we should probably leave Toby for now
BM: ::chuckles:: I may change my mind in a couple of days
Julie
JH: ::nods:: I'm sure she's home.
TY: ::looks down at the baby in wonder; nods:: No...you're right....he's amazing, isn't he? ::smirks:: The doctor said he was okay. I didn't count the toes, but I guess I could make him more if I had to.
Quantum Catz
IS: I hope so, she looked like she could do with some sleep when i left her
Julie
JH: ::nods silently::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles:: He's perfect, ten toes or not
Julie
TY: ::smiles; softly:: Was it worth it?
Quantum Catz
BM: ::softly:: Yeah, it was. I was sure of that before he was even born
Julie
TY: ::smiles:: Worth scaring your husband most of the way to death?
BM: ::smiles weakly:: Well, what doesn't kill you...
Julie
TY: ::gently touches Becky's face; then:: You need to rest.
Quantum Catz
BM: I'm afraid if i close my eyes, this'll all turn out to be some cruel dream
Julie
TY: It's not a dream, Becky, I promise. I don't suppose it's nice to pinch a lady who just gave birth to my son...but you can pinch me if that'll help.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::chuckles and then says, with a yawn:: Just don't leave me, okay? Ben either. I wake up and you're both not where i can see you, i'll probably just scream again
Julie
TY: ::smiles sadly:: Okay...if you don't think Isaac's just moping, waiting for me to apologize. ::sighs:: And Maeve too.
Quantum Catz
BM:: ::leans against him, feeling tired:: You annoyed Maeve too?
Julie
TY: ::softly:: I left her behind...
Quantum Catz
BM: Huh? where?
Julie
TY: She's fine now...but...::shakes his head:: We'll talk later.
Quantum Catz
BM: ::nods, wearily::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::frowns, feeling like there are dozens of questions going through her head but she can't quite word them; yawns:: Okay, later works, i guess
Julie
TY: ::leans forward and gently kisses Becky::
Quantum Catz
BM: ::smiles and closes her eyes, head resting on his shoulder, though she doesn't fall asleep, not quite ready to let go of the baby yet::
Julie
TY: ::waits with Becky, silently, thankful beyond words that she's alive::
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