A/N: Another time jump, normally I wouldn't say but the time between the last chapter and this one needs the mention, you'' see why. Also after guessing with the vague timing giving by the summery of episodes on wikipedia. I putting Abigail's pregnancy slightly ahead of Caroline's.
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I was now quite further along in my pregnancy and due within the next month or so, the dates were unclear. The Children, Ross and I were out walking when a London/Cornwall Coach passed us by.
"How far is London?" Rebekah Grace Inquired, I chuckle because out of all the children she was the most inquisitive. Henry's was the knowledgeable one, he practically lived in books studying all he could. Isaac was the one to laugh at nearly everything, including a serious moment and Emily was in constant wonderment of the world around her.
"Hundreds of miles." Ross answered
"Sometimes it feels like the end of the earth." I chuckle becoming solum "Maybe that's not always a bad thing." I comment. We make our way into the village, they were at work putting up a totem pole, when I saw Zacky. I wrapped my arms around him, like i had done most times since learning of Jago's hanging. Sam and Drakes near miss.
"Dwight! You've missed all the hard work." Ross joked as we met with him and Caroline
"I was called to Tregothnan. And Subsequently dismissed." he answered
"Hugh's improved?" Ross asked
"The reverse. But Falmouth dislikes my diagnosis so has called in Choake." Dwight denied and told us of the repercussions. I felt my hands instantly protect my stomach
"Then there is no hope for him. He'd stand a better chance in France." Ross commented taking my waist. In truth, a part of me did love Hugh and always would. He was my Elizabeth and since we talked Ross and I had a better understanding of one another.
". And I have other patients to attend to. Some closer to home." Dwight hinted
"I very much regret to announce an Enys-Penvenan offshoot." my face lit up at her announcement
"A child. Caroline that's amazing." I hugged her in congratulations
"And entirely you fault. You would insist on bringing me home." Dwight jested to my husband
"Of course I don't want the brat." Caroline commented
"You don't mean that." I scoff
"No, she means it." Dwight counters
"Really, I cannot bear babies. Wrinkled, greedy, red-faced little tyrants" Caroline rolled her eyes
"I don't believe you for one second Caroline. I've seen how you are as a Aunt, you'll be great as a mother Dwight goes without saying." Dwight and Ross left us too talk.
"That because I can either send them back or leave them with you. Anyway, before my life is ambushed by possets, I must make myself useful. Will you favour me with your company this afternoon." she requested taking my arm
"As soon as I can wrangle my lot together." I look around " Oh bloody hell." I groan.
"You little brats!" Tom Harry was scowling and covered in splurges of mud with a creased Henry and Rebekah Grace. Sam and Drake were behind them holding Isaac and Emily. , Demelza, Trolley and Prudie were with them.
"Excuse me." I parted for her and stormed over.
"Oi!" I yelled "Back away from my children." I point to him and insert myself in the middle
"Them Brats of yours...." I removed the pistol from Tholly's boot and aimed it at Tom Harry. The man stepped back
"You were saying" I breath "Not so tough when you stand in front of a mother holding a pistol to your head are you?"
"Abigail!" Ross came running over "I'm sure we can sort this out peacefully." he reasoned
"This ugly brute does not do peace. He does force." i took the safety off "Leave and come anywhere near my children again your little friend will be even smaller." Tom Harry leaves and I put the safety back and had it to Tholly.
"You, mistress are a forced to be reckoned with." Tholly comments. I turn to the children
"All of you will return home and to your rooms to think about what you've done. When I return we will talk." Henry and Rebekah Grace gave a shocked nod and hurried off. I turned to Ross. "Caroline has been kind enough to ask me for tea. I will see you later.
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Love Thy Self
FanfictionI was the bastard child, lady, barmaid, kitchen maid, lover, wife, mother, lady of cornwall. Now i am a matriarch who fights for my family even when the current is against me. I thought things would get any more complicated but how wrong was I.
