After The Fall - Hannigram

Bedelia Du Maurier

The sunlight beamed through the window as the birds sang to the busy streets below. Will managed to pry his eyes open, feeling slightly dizzy from last night. Will's eyes brightened at the thoughts and feelings from the previous evening as his head turned to look at the empty space beside him. His face fell back into his pillow with a sigh of relief. That was not the way he wanted it to be. The smell of bacon and eggs drifted up the stairs to which shot Will out of bed. He quickly threw on a pair of joggers before making his way down the stairs, steadying himself as he went. "Morning!" Hannibal grinned with a big smile on his face. " What are you smiling about?" Will questioned as he sat down at the table, taking a sip of orange juice that the doctor had conveniently placed. "You hungry?" Hannibal avoided the question still smiling from ear to ear. "Hannibal?" Will grew slightly conscious. Will paused for a few seconds as Hannibal gave him a look. "Oh god... What did I do Hannibal?" Will placed his head in his hands as he felt his face getting redder. Hannibal brought the plate of food over to the embarrassed mess slouched over the table. "Come on... Sit up and eat." Hannibal said calmly as he took Will's hands unto his. "Nothing happened Will. You just drank a few to many and I took you up to bed." Hannibal re-framed telling Will the full truth of the night, he didn't want to make Will uncomfortable, he would rather cherish his little secret to himself. Will smiled as he managed to chug down his breakfast to his own delight.

Breakfast was finished and both men got changed. Will came back downstairs to see Hannibal reading the newspaper. "What you reading?" Will questioned as he sat down beside the doctor. Hannibal smiled "We have some work to do today..." "What do you mean? What sort of work?" Will looked confused as Hannibal looked up at Will." I think it's time we payed Bedelia Du Maurier a visit" Hannibal put down the newspaper and swiftly stood up over Will. "Hannibal..." will sighed. "We are already on the run Hannibal, I don't want to do anything to jeopardise our position". Will stood facing Hannibal. "What makes you think we are going to get caught?" Hannibal's eyes widened. "It's... It's just that- " "No one is going to take you away from me again." Hannibal exclaimed as he cupped Will's face in his hands. A small grin crept from Will's mouth. Both men stood still for a few seconds before putting their coats on and heading out the door.

"Do you know where to find Du Maurier?" Will questioned as they headed towards town." I suspect she is a few miles from the train station... She always likes a quick getaway" Hannibal giggled to himself. "After she was questioned in Florence the police released her and sent her to therapy for several years. They gave her a new identity as her face was all over the news and to keep track of her I am certain that they kept Bedelia in Florence. After that information it wasn't too hard to find her. "Both men continued walking until Hannibal brought them to a darker side of town. The buildings were tall as they set their shadow over the town. "Extravagant buildings buried in the Shadows?" Hannibal exclaimed as he looked up to one of the top buildings. "You sure this is the placer?" Will squished his face in uncertainty. "Left tower, 12th floor, room 31." Hannibal lead the way as they made their way onto the ground floor of the building. "Morning DeLuca!" A sharp voice came from the lobby startling Will. Hannibal turned to see a maid clearing the floor. "Morning!" Hannibal said in a cheery voice as they headed into the elevator. "Who was that?" Will questioned. "How does she know you?" Hannibal stayed silent as the elevator doors closed. "Hannibal. Where are we?" Hannibal pushed button number 12 and faced will. "Hannibal!..?" Will's face become stern. "This building was once owned by me, that's why some people may recognise me." Will still looked confused. "When I was younger I unveiled in many different projects, this was one of them. Turns out I wasn't a big contender for the market and sold the building to a friend. Me and this 'friend' had a falling out. That's why I am certain Bedelia is here." The door's pinged open. Will unsure of what Hannibal meant for 'falling out' followed the doctor to the front door of room 31.