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.

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

but

everyone was left gaping at Patrick as he left with

was truly

Cordy smiled at Sean when she came to her

a double take

Yet another miracle!

“Thanks,” Sean said quietly.

“Sure.” Cordy smiled.

mean, when you

“I know.”

“Yeah.” Sean nodded.

told him.” What if Grandpa harasses

to my room. You and John should get some rest too-

he hurried

all they want, but the body would always

and John returned to

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

going back?” Cordy asked casually once they reached their