And yet there will be happiness...

Admiral Heywood

It took a long time before Tom finally understood and calmed down.
- But it's wonderful! Splendid, Splendid! Charlotte, you are a real miracle! - he said - Now we will definitely succeed! We need to tell Babbington and Lady Denham!
Sidney smiled, glad that his brother was finally feeling better.
- I am very glad that you are the Regent's man, Charlotte - Sydney said, looking at her.
-  So do I - confusedly, looking him in eyes answered Charlotte and turning to The added - let's discuss that already is prepare, it let us move further. I understand we don't have much time, unlike business.
Sidney looked warmly at Charlotte, her energy and determination admiring him.

All present gathered on projects, having gone headlong into work. The discussion was quite heated, with smiles and waves of hands, and everyone's mood was quite upbeat.
Sydney was standing so close to Charlotte that he could feel the heat radiating from her, smell her hair. He wanted to be alone, to look into her eyes, to touch her, to bury himself in her hair again. Sidney wanted to look at Charlotte openly, looking at every line of her beloved face, every strand of hair, and every crease in her dress, but the short Stringer's glances  gave Him and Charlotte made it very difficult for him. The tension and distance between the two men grew before their eyes, and mutual jealousy tormented both of them. Understanding the reason for what was happening did not change anything, both young men could not help themselves. Charlotte, standing next to them and talking to Tom with enthusiasm, attracted them like a magnet. Sidney only prayed that he would be able to hide his thoughts and feelings and that all this would not interfere with their joint work on the tournament. Tom was as busy as usual and seemed to notice nothing around him.

Finally, the discussions were over and the current decisions were made. Charlotte and Tom shook hands happily.
- Dear Charlotte - said Tom, smiling - I'm so glad you're back.
- I'm glad, too, Mr. Parker - Charlotte almost laughed -  I've missed Sanditon so much...for all of you! And this project! This is just a delight!
- Oh, my God, Mary! - as if coming to his senses cried out that she knows nothing - she'll be so happy to see you! She talks about you so often. And Children! Splendid! Splendid!
Charlotte looked up at Sydney and met his gaze again.
- Charlotte, you must stay with us - continued to say Tom - we will all be happy to see you again.
- Thank you, Mr. Parker - Charlotte said, narrowing her eyes a little - but I think the Regent's representative would be better off staying at the hotel.
- Perhaps you are right - said Tom thoughtfully, and added more cheerfully - in that case, you are welcome to visit Trafalgar house!
- With great pleasure, Mr. Parker. - Charlotte replied with a smile.

Fred Robinson appeared in the doorway. He shook hands with everyone.Stringer glanced at his watch and realized that their meeting had been delayed and that they were waiting for him on the platform. It remains only to settle a couple of current issues with Tom Parker. He didn't want to leave Sidney and Charlotte alone, but he had no choice.
- Mr. Parker - he said to Tom - can I have a word with You?
- Yes, of course - said Tom, following him and Fred to the door.

They were alone, and for a few seconds Sidney and Charlotte just looked at each other and smiled, and they were so happy to be together again that they didn't seem to need words at all.
- Charlotte...  - Sidney finally said, in a voice he barely recognized.
Unconsciously, he reached out and touched her hand. Her cheeks flushed instantly, but she didn't pull it away, her small, velvety fingers gently squeezing his palm in response. The simple touch made it hard to breathe, and the desire to hold her against him seemed unbearably strong, and her touch resonated in every cell of his body, but he knew that this was not the time or place for all of this.
- Sidney, Charlotte!  - Tom  said - Come on! Trafalgar house is waiting for us!
Reluctantly, Sidney released her hand and let her go.
When he reached the street, he held out his elbow to her. Charlotte hesitated for a moment, then took his arm and they followed Tom down the sunlit streets of Sanditon. On the streets of the town, vacationers were already strolling steadily, the day was in full swing.
Charlotte looked at Sidney with a smile and narrowed her eyes.
- So you are now the Regent's envoy, Miss Heywood? - Sidney said - is it time for Tom and me to start being afraid of you?
- Good gracious no!  - laughing exclaimed Charlotte - it would be too much.
- Such a post requires due respect - he continued - how do we address you?
Sidney was clearly joking, and Charlotte suddenly felt very light and cheerful. It really should have been a good day.
- I think Miss Haywood will be enough - she said calmly.
- In that case, I'll just have to call you Admiral Haywood! You are leading us to feats! - Sidney continued with a smile, then added more seriously - it's finally time to rewrite this story.
Charlotte looked into his eyes and smiled back at him. Her soul was so light and calm today that she even wanted to sing.
- Admiral Haywood - repeated she and laughed - Yes, I think is famously suited! Sidney smiled in response.