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.

taken aback and repulsed, but Patrick ignored that too as he helped Jesse

but

everyone was left gaping at

was truly a

Cordy smiled at Sean when

a double take and actually blushed a

Yet another miracle!

“Thanks,” Sean said quietly.

“Sure.” Cordy smiled.

mean, when you stopped

“I know.”

“Yeah.” Sean nodded.

on them, though,” Cordy told him.” What if Grandpa harasses Patrick

won’t,” Sean said, though he soon added, Tm going back to my room. You and John should get some rest too- especially John, since he’s been traveling around a lot. Don’t let us impose on

that, he hurried

all they want,

left, Cordy and John returned to

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

Cordy asked