Philip Lives...?

Chapter 4

Evening rolls around and Alexander takes Theodosia home to get an overnight bag so she can stay with them at the hospital. The car ride was unbearably silent. It was Theo who broke the silence. "You think dad's gonna be ok...right?" She looks over at Alexander with tear-stained eyes. Alexander gives her a tired smile. "Of course, I do. Aaron is stubborn and a fighter, he'll make it." They pulled up to the house, when Alexander felt something was off. He motioned for her to stay in the car. He slowly walks towards the door, only to see it was open. He stopped in front of the door, when he saw someone-or something- flash across the door. Alex hesitated before opening the door, the floorboards creaking under him as he walks across the dark room. He turns the corner and screams. Theo ran inside. "I heard you in the car, what happened?!" She turns the light on to reveal the Burr's dog. Alexander gave a nervous laugh. "Your dad must've forgotten to close the door..." Theodosia laughs and picks up the tiny dog. She looked down at what the pup was sniffing and let out a small gasp. She set the dog down and wiped a thick layer of dust off the box. Theodosia's Wedding Dress. Tears stung her eyes as Theo picks up the box and cradles it like it's the most precious thing in the world. And to her, it was. "C-can I open it?" Theo looked up at Alexander. "Of course. It's your mothers dress. I'm sure Aaron would have no problem with it" Theo hesitated. "Can I bring it with us?" The question caught him off guard. Alexander looked surprised. "Um, o-of course. Are you sure your dad won't mind?" Theo smiled. "I hope not."When they got back to the hospital, Theodosia set down the box beside Philip's bed. She giggles like a child and sits next to him. Philip smiles. He sees a twinkle in her eye he hasn't seen in a long time. "I love seeing you so happy. What's in the box, love?" Everyone gathers around as Theo explains. "I found it beside the closet...it's my mother's wedding dress." She opens the box and lets out a laugh, tears spilling down her face. "I can't believe Mother wore this...its beautiful." Lizzy skipped up to the box, noticing something else. "Lookie Theo, issa picture of you and your daddy." She hands the black and white picture to her. Theo smiles. "That's not me, that's my mother." Theodosia looked inside the box and found more pictures and letters that her father wrote to her mother when they were younger. "They really loved each other." Philip wrapped his arm around Theodosia. He sees a photograph on the bed and picks it up. It was a baby picture of Theo. Philip smiled and handed it to her. "Aw, look how cute you were.", he teased. Theo acted like she was offended. "Were? Philip Hamilton what do you mean 'how cute you were'?" She playfully swatted at his arm and they both laughed. Theo shared more pictures, memories, and laughs until Hercules, John, and Lafayette had to leave.