A Life Debt Repaid

Even if Jesse was not being particularly nice, he was obviously indicating that he accepted Patrick—the emerald necklace was proof enough.

Patrick turned toward Sean, who gave him an adoring look.

“Don’t flirt in front of me!” Jesse snapped right then.

Both men had to restrain themselves right then, while Jesse announced, “Alright, everyone can go about your business. I’m retiring to my room.”

“Let me help you, Grandpa,” Cordy offered.

“It’s alright-Johnny rarely visits the capital. You should spend more time with him…”

“I’ll do it,” Sean offered.

“No!” Jesse barked, clearly hostile.

“Allow me, then,” Patrick volunteered.

Jesse was left glaring at him-was he really a Stuart? Was he so blind he could not tell how hostile he was toward him?!

“I’ll treat you like my own grandfather.” Patrick simply strode up to Jesse and held him up by his arm without noticing the moody look on his face.

repulsed, but Patrick ignored that

but ultimately

left gaping at Patrick as he left

truly a

when she came

double take

Yet another miracle!

“Thanks,” Sean said quietly.

“Sure.” Cordy smiled.

when

“I know.”

“Yeah.” Sean nodded.

them, though,” Cordy told him.” What

said, though he soon added, Tm going back to my room. You and John should get some rest

that, he hurried

lie all they want, but the body

left, Cordy and John returned to

capital and North City, mostly arriving in the evening only to leave the

you going back?” Cordy asked casually once they