The Immigrant

Chapter 42| November 9 1800

I took a deep breath as the conversation was going nowhere. The room was heated with discussion about the upcoming plans for the election and how the electoral college had a major effect on each perusing candidate. Adams was enraged with Jefferson who argued against everything Adams was planing. I knew how badly Jefferson wanted Adams position and he was going to get it.
"You think of me so ill conceived of my own plans Mr.Jefferson!" Adams yelled at Jefferson.
Jefferson didn't look amused as he snapped back.
"Your plans are weak and defenseless...flexible really, you'll be even lucky if you get a single vote from the electoral college." Jefferson retorted with a smug smile.
Adams turned a bright shade of red as he looked like he was going to strangle the man.
"Get the he out of here!" Adams exploded as he slammed his hand onto the table.
It was almost amusing yet terrifying as Jefferson without another word got up from his seat and walked to the door, the room was utterly silent. I blinked with shock as the door closed behind him. Thomas Jefferson sure got a taste of his own medicine.
"This meeting has come to an end." Adams growled as he turned away from the group.
"That's something you didn't see everyday." Burr murmured to me as the group of people began to talk again.
"Jesus Christ, I didn't think that was possible!" I breathed, looking over at Madison on the other side of the room, looking quite troubled.
"You better be careful around Adams, he has the power to destroy your career." Burr warned.
I nodded slowly, a prick of fear was present on my skin. We soon got out of the mess of things as I followed Burr out the door and onto the steps of the hall. The cold air nipped at my nose as the sun shone brightly above. All of a sudden there was a call from behind us.
"Mr.Burr, Mr.Auditore!" A deep voice greeted us.
"Mr.Madison." Burr greeted Madison who looked between the two of us.
"Madison." I nodded.
Madison breath was raspy as he gave me a slight nod.
"We better be careful, our party may be in danger after what Jefferson exhibited today." Madison warned.
" I agree, that cocky piece of velvet really dug a hole for himself." Burr murmured.
Madison nodded slowly.
"I love the guy but like Hamilton, he can trial off with his words and doesn't realizes the damage." Madison remarked.
"Though no one can be as stubborn as Hamilton." Burr huffed.
Madison gave a slight laugh that led to a fit of coughing.
"No one.." Madison wheezed.
"Well if you excuse me, I have to get back to Virginia to clean up Jefferson mess, in the meantime, watch your back, who knows what might happen in the next couple of weeks." Madison sighed.
"It was nice talking to you." He nodded to the both of us.
"Keep up the good work Ezio." Madison added.
"Thank you sir." I said as I watched Madison walk down the stairs and into the streets.
"He can be sensible at times." I murmured.
Burr rolled his eyes as he walked down the steps.
"More than you." Burr retorted.
I gave a huff of annoyance as I stared cooly up at Burr.
"Do you suppose that Jefferson little rebuttal will make it into the press?" I asked following Burr down the street.
Burr sighed as he shrugged.
"Won't that be a blessing for the Federalists." Burr growled.
I looked up at Burr with a sharp breath.
"They do have their points." I murmured.
"What?" Burr said looking down at me an amused smile.
"The Federalists, their believes are proper and effective." I said.
Burr gave me a small smile.
"I'm gonna have to disagree with you there." Burr jeered.
"Oh?" I asked, my eyes narrowing.
"The whole national bank that Hamilton got together is ineffective and a waist of time and money." Burr said.
"I think it's a very good ideal, it controls were the money goes and comes and controls this whole nations financial stability." I retorted.
Burr looked onward as he slowly shook his head.
"And what of it for the states? Farms and plantations are suffering greatly because of the national bank, meaning more taxes and a sense of reluctance are fear putting their money into the hands of one bank, anything could happen." Burr stated.
I took a short breath before I proceeded.
"It may not be more convenient having one bank, but each state getting their own bank may divide the nation, if each state doesn't have to depend on each other for everyone's economy and finance, thus isolating each state into their own monarchy and rebel against our government laws." I huffed, my eyes fixed on the passing houses.
Burr nodded slowly before he spoke again.
"Very well said." Burr sighed with a small smile.
"I state my case." I huffed.
"But isn't your case more favored towards the "Strict Government" policy?" Burr asked.
I blinked as I shook my head.
"I believe that there should be laws that people need to follow in order to have a organized, civil nation. But I also believe that if it's necessary, we should change something that will benefit, without starting a major conflict." I spoke, choosing my words carefully.
Burr nodded.
"But people will not always bide by the rules, for example our Independence from Britain." Burr remarked.
I sighed as I nodded slowly.
"That I will have to agree with you." I murmured.
Burr gave me a admirable look before gazing ahead. The city streets buzzed with activity as Burr and I walked the rest of the way back in silence. The long meeting wore away at my body as my eyes felt tired and body heavy as we walked up the stairs and into the house. Theodoisa was walking out of the kitchen when she saw us.
"God it took you guys long enough I had prepared a fine meal and it's getting cold." Theodoisa pouted.
"Sorry my dear, Jefferson was taking his time making an ass out of himself." Burr sighed rolling his eyes.
Theodoisa giggled at the joke as she looked between the two of us.
"Well you can fetch what ever is left on the table, I have some errands to do before it gets dark." Theodoisa curtsied before she got on her coat and left the house.
The headache that was bothering me for the past hours seemed to intensified.
"God damnit." I sighed as pain reeled in my head.
"I think I'm going to skip out on dinner tonight, this blasted headache isn't going away." I murmured.
"My apologies." Burr said sympathetically as I walked up the stairs and into my room.
I ignored the work on my desk as I forced myself to rest with the splitting migraine. I closed my eyes as my mind began to drift.

"Mama?" I whimpered as a wet cloth was hung over my forehead.
My mother looked down at me with a sad smile as she pressed her soft hand against my cheek.
"Shush, you must save your strength, you're very ill." My mothers soft words cooed.
I blinked as I rolled my head to the side looking at my neat array of objects I had on my desk.
"I'm not ill ma, I feel fine." I huffed.
My mother gave a small laugh as she rung out another rag and placed it on my wrists. I gave a cry of pain as I flinched away, causing even more pain as I looked down at my wrists. Deep red slits were cut into my skin as I stared at it weakly.
"Wha...?" I breathed, my voice rising to a panic shrill.
"Shush...it's alright Ezio." My mother placed her hand on my arm.
"B...but." I stammered almost on the verge of tears.
"The doctor came in this morning and is healing you by letting all that bad blood flow out." My mother explained calmly.
I looked up at my mother with uncertainty.
"Get some rest Ezio, I'll be back soon." My mother said as she gave me a kiss on my forehead as I closed my eyes burying my face into my mothers chest.
"Please don't leave." I quivered.
My mother sighed as she looked into my dark, brown eyes with a weak smile, her eyes watering.
"Alright I'll stay." She murmured.
She crawled onto my bed as I cuddled into her side as I soon fell asleep, nuzzled up against my mothers breasts as my mother listened to my soft snores.
"I love you." My mother murmured as she gave me a kiss on top of my head.

The cold months of November finally brought the numbing damp snow that flattened the City's mood as grey clouds hung overhead and frost clung to the windows of the freezing houses. As the cold settled in it brought a sign of fresh air as winter finally set into the harbor.