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.

ignored that too as he helped Jesse to the

but ultimately stayed

left gaping at Patrick as he left

truly a

smiled at Sean when

take and actually blushed a

Yet another miracle!

“Thanks,” Sean said quietly.

“Sure.” Cordy smiled.

when you

“I know.”

“Yeah.” Sean nodded.

check on them, though,” Cordy told him.” What if

won’t,” Sean said, though he soon added, Tm going back to my room. You and John should get some rest too- especially John,

he hurried

could lie all they want, but the body

and

North City, mostly arriving in the evening

going back?” Cordy asked