Brian,

I hope everything is well back at home. Physically, I'm healing up very nicely according to the nurse that came by yesterday to check up on me. She was a little concerned about the bruising along my spine that is taking a while to heal but the best thing for that is to be in the water and, naturally, I have no problem with such a remedy.

Today is one of my better days emotionally so Amanda urged me to write to you. She's standing over my shoulder at the moment, making sure that I ask you to look into how Alex is doing. She knows I'm too angry and hurt to ask without her watchful eye on me. She would write to him herself if we could even fathom where he is, but who ever knows?

I'm sorry, that probably sounds rather bitter on my part. I hope both you and Charlotte are well and staying out of trouble- that, of course, is directed to you not her. I hope to be amongst you soon once more, whole and myself again.

Much love,
Jewell

Brian sat and read the letters time and again and truthfully wanted to do anything else in the world, than having to respond. But he knew she would want to know. So he sat and wrote once more.


Jewell,

I hope this letter finds you well, and still improving. I also hope you are not over doing it, and remember to try to take it easy. We miss you and pray for all of your safe returns.

In regards to Charlotte and myself well, that's a long story.. The short of it however is that we are married now. I will fill you in on the rest at another time. Also a very lonesome young man has expressed to me in a most profound manner that he misses and longs for you, and misses the scent of your hair, the feel.. At that point I had to cut him off and remind him that you are my sister. Needless to say, Skyler misses you a great deal and cannot wait for your return. He looks a tad pitiful, but i don't blame him. I miss you a great deal and eagerly await your return. Granted I don't "long" for you and the such, I still miss ya just as much.

Now to everything else.. As to Alex, he has decided to go his own path once more. He has since taken up with Lucy, and they have been quite busy. They have a small cadre and have attacked Katharine, and others. This has gone on since you left. I stepped in, due to the attack on Katharine and tried to deal with this. Needless to say it was a mess. Lucy has decided to take up her Mother's work and run rampant, and Alex is doing the same thing in his own fashion. Truth be told, we think it has to do with these two beings, Lucy created. Kat has sensed Alex may not be doing this all of his own accord, my opnion is he knows what he is doing to an extent. It's happened before, and I should know how power can corrupt.

As far as Alex and Lucy they are on their own, and I have no intention of stepping in. As it stands other powers are gathering, and I am sure this will deal with itself in time. They have chosen to keep their activities out of Rhy'din, and have instead decided for easier fish well outside of town. All I want to do is take care of Charlotte as we start our new life together and that doesn't entail running amok. If Amanda asks I cannot find Alex and do not know where he currently is, but if I do. I will send word.


Tell the children we love them, and we will make up for having an early wedding. There is more I want to talk to you about, but in person is best. I love you sis, and please come back to us soon.

Brian