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The next morning, Tyler awoke bright and early and began preparing breakfast for the knights. As he cooked, he constantly looked down at his engagement ring; reminding himself that Josh was going to come back for him, and they'll soon be married.

Eventually, Gerard and Mark woke up and helped set the table, then all the knights join together and had some blueberry pancakes; made with love by their beloved ladybird.

When Gerard ate some, he felt his tastebuds dance in his mouth. He enjoyed every single bite.

"Marry! These pancakes art delicious!"

Tyler smiled.

"Thank you, Gerard."

"How didst thee maketh these pancakes so valorous?" Mark asked.

"I went out early before dawn and picked some fresh blueberries from the garden." Tyler replied.

"V'ry cunning."

Brycen was also enjoying his breakfast, and though he still felt untrusting towards Tyler, he wanted to say something.

"Tyler, sir, I'm enjoying thy pancakes."

The child smiled to him and nodded.

"Thank you, Brycen."

Gerard wiped his mouth with his napkin, then stood up to address the knights.

"Brethren, we art leaving f'r w'rk the present day, and we might not but beest backeth by evening tonight."

Mark and Brycen were excited to go out and do their knightly duties, while the children awed with disappointment.

"Do we have to go?" Sydney asked.

"It's not fair!" Gertie cried; stomping his fist on the table.

"I wanna stay and be with Tyler!" Imogene said.

"Yeah!" Harry added.

Gerard looked to them, and their complaints seized.

"Children, thee shall doth thy duty and s'rve, and we shall not complaineth."

He leaned down to them.

"Und'rstood?"

The children nodded.

"Yes, ser Gerard."

The knightly man smiled, then the rest of the men started preparing for work. As they did, Tyler started to feel afraid.

He was being left alone again.

While the knights prepared, the boy went to see Gerard.

"Gerard, is it true you guys are leaving?"

"Aye." He replied.

"Can't I come with you?"

"Nay, darling ladybird, you're staying h're to behold aft'r our home."

"Will I be safe?"

"Of course thee shall, sweetling. We won't beest longeth, I gage."

Tyler became worried.

"Gerard, I'm so afraid of being alone again."

The knightly man took him into his arms and began to comfort him.

"W'rry not, dram one, thee shall beest good now. Thy future husband shall non beest home, and we'll hast a wedding to bray out."

Gerard's words, began to calm the boy, and he instantly felt better. The thought of marrying Josh was what made him forget about being alone.

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