En Route to Rescue!
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Jeanie Porter
She had the choice to leave. She could have made progress in uncovering the mystery within... if her sister was in danger, she could have been ahead of the game, already planning steps ahead — but there she sat, debating whether...
Paper Mill
~ Undisclosed, London ~
Collin McCarthy
Julia Avvocata
A lump constricted his throat, impeding his breath as Shona persisted in her argument with Damian and Julia. She pleaded for his release once more, and this time, he didn't deny it. If, by some miraculous chance, they allowed...
The Ballroom
(main area)
~ Covent Garden, London ~
J.J. Porter
Roxie Porter
J.J. found it impossible to interject a single word when it came to Jeanie. He wasn’t able to ask any vital questions that he was sure would help him, Lucas, and Michael, in figuring out what to do with the chaos...
The Royal Hotel
- Birmingham, England -
- Monday 1st December 1975 -
Dorothy Fletcher
Instructing her children to behave, echoing the sternness she once directed towards Norman in similar situations, stirred memories within her. Norman, always resistant, would dismiss her efforts, much like...
Earlier in the Evening...
Greenwich Park Playground
~ Greenwich Park, London ~
Rachel Fitz
Ft. Laura Fitz
Despite the overwhelming sensation in her chest, urging her to fetch Laura from the park due to an inexplicable sense of déjà vu, Rachel persisted and inquired about the man's name. She...
The Statesman
~ South Bank, London ~
Dawson Rogers
Relief washed over him as he realized that someone like Emery wasn't completely put off by a guy like him — especially one who was recently divorced. Even though the divorce wasn't his fault, it still wasn't an easy topic to broach with the...
The Royal Hotel
- Birmingham, England -
- Monday 1st December 1975 -
Dorothy Fletcher
Dorothy always found joy in lively gatherings, regardless of the company present. Whether she played hostess or was a guest herself, the blend of music and conversation brought her a sense of serenity. As...
The Ballroom
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Klaus Jäger
Wesley Roberts
Klaus focused intently as Logan recounted his observations from his post at the front security. Nothing had seemed out of place until their conversation, as everyone arriving was accounted for on the guest list. That was...
The Ballroom
(outside dressing room door)
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Roxie Porter
Roxie desperately wished it were all just a dreadful misunderstanding, perhaps a ghastly coma-induced reverie from which she might one day awaken. Yet the harsh reality refused to relent. Spencer's attempt to...
In Route to the Unknown
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Collin McCarthy
Julia Avvocata
Honestly, Collin felt the nausea creeping up inside him, but he fought hard to keep it in check, his hands quivering at his sides. Shona's reassuring touch lingered, though he couldn't bring himself to...
The Ballroom
(Tables)
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Klaus Jäger
Wesley Roberts
Wesley's gaze flicked towards Klaus as he and Spencer began questioning the notion of idly waiting. Klaus, typically a man of patience, rarely raised his voice or caused a scene unless necessary. Yet, Wesley had...
The Red Lion Pub
- Aston, Birmingham, England -
Sammy Fletcher
Sammy preferred the solace of routine over the chaos of adventure. While his siblings sought out excitement and adrenaline, he found contentment in the simple, predictable aspects of life. He valued stability and security...
Earlier in the Evening...
Greenwich Park Playground
~ Greenwich Park, London ~
Rachel Fitz
Ft. Laura Fitz
Rachel didn't take offense at being told she wouldn't understand. She recognized that her perspective on life differed from that of the man before her. Unbeknownst to him, her scope of...
The Ballroom
(outside dressing room door)
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Roxie Porter
"I'd really appreciate it if you could, and I know Jane would be thrilled to hear it directly from you," Roxie expressed in response to Savvy's suggestion of talking to Jane about her runway anxiety. She was...
The Ballroom
(outside dressing room door)
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Roxie Porter
"I love you too," Roxie whispered to Jane, her smile radiating warmth as her daughter embraced her once more. Holding her close, Roxie pressed a tender kiss onto Jane's forehead. "Anything for you, my dear...
...to settle, before finally making her way inside. As she passed by Logan, she made a conscious effort not to linger too long with her gaze.
***
The overwhelming crowds made Jeanie's heart race, exacerbating the tremor in her leg until her thigh muscle twitched involuntarily. Despite the...
...Lucia nodded, a small smile brightening her features. "Can I tell you about this chapter before you leave, it involves a troll in the bathroom!"
***
J.J. was less affected by public events compared to other family members. He remained a social butterfly even when feeling down. After the car...
The Ballroom
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Klaus Jäger
Wesley Roberts
Wesley couldn't help but grasp the painfully ironic twist of events. He turned to Spencer, seeking his thoughts on Ezekiel's prolonged silence, finding a strange utility in his criminal history. However, Wesley himself...
Earlier in the Evening...
Greenwich Park Playground
~ Greenwich Park, London ~
Rachel Fitz
Ft. Laura Fitz
The park was well-lit, probably the most well-lit park in London. But Rachel just couldn’t shake the feeling of needing to be over-alert. She was a woman alone with her daughter at a...
The Ballroom
~ Covent Garden, London ~
Jeanie Porter
"A true gentleman." Jeanie remarked, responding to Logan's playful comment about where his eyes would truly be focused. When he brought up the family he worked for, prompted by her, she shook her head in response to his question about...