Behind the Curtain: A Moulin Rouge Fanfic.

Chapter 20: Like Father, Like Daughter.

Christian could only think of one other person who might be able to help, Harold. He walked out of their door, closing it quietly behind him, whilst Satine hugged Sapphire and held her close. Christian rushed back into the hall and saw Marie. "Marie, where is Harold?"

"He's outside Christian, are you okay?" Marie could see that Christian was acting really agitated.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just need to talk to Harold, thank you Marie." Christian then walked off and into the square outside, before Marie could inquire anymore. "Harold? Harold!" Then Christian saw Harold sat down on the bench outside.

"Ah Christian, my boy, how are you? How is Satine?" Christian sat down beside him.

"Well... That's what I wanted to talk to you about Harold, it's Satine, she's acting very strange."

"What do you mean?" Harold turned to face Christian, this wasn't like him at all.

"She's suddenly become very protective over Sapphire, she won't let anyone see her or touch her or even hold her, not even me. I don't know what to do. She went for a nap and then when she woke up it all started. Help me Harold."

"I'll go and talk to her and see what is the problem, wait here." Harold walked back through the Rouge before knocking, softly, on Satine and Christian's door.

"Who... Who is it?" A quivering voice said from the opposite side of the door.

"It's me pumpkin, can I come in?" Harold hear Satine murmur a little yes so he walked in and closed the door gently behind him. He saw Satine stood in the corner of the room holding Sapphire close to her chest. "Sparrow we need to talk, is everything okay?"

"Yes! Everything is fine Harold! I just need to keep Sapphire safe."

"Satine, sweetheart, she is safe."

Satine shook her head. "No, she isn't! She is only safe with me, she needs me to look after her!"

"Satine, come and sit down." Satine slowly made her way to the bed and sat down next to Harold. "Look, I know the struggles of being a parent my little Sparrow. I know how daunting it can be, I was like this when your mother first died. I wouldn't let anyone take care of you or hold you, I wanted to make sure you was safe. However, I soon started to get really tired and I wasn't fit to look after you all the time, that's when Marie offered to help me and I eventually said yes. After that I wasn't so bad. You need people to help you Satine, you won't be able to keep her safe by yourself, you need people like me, Marie and Christian to help you. So, will you let us?"

Satine looked down at Sapphire before looking at Harold, she then slowly eased Sapphire away from her chest and handed her to Harold. "I need to go and find Christian, but you have to promise to keep her safe for me whilst I'm gone. Please Harold!" She looked so scared.

"I promise Satine, we will be here when you get back. Now go and find Christian. He's outside, on the bench."