Fantasy A Little Night Music by TMaskedWriter

[Ramesh_Rocky]

Troy stopped a moment, realizing that this was something they hadn't encountered before. In the year that Susan had been part of their lives, they'd gone to doctors' and therapists' offices with her, but those were office visits; they hadn't had call to go into a hospital with her. He placed his hand on Susan's shoulder and started easing her back into the limo.

"It's ok, hon," he assured her. "It's all right. You don't have to come. Only Julie and I have to go."

Julie stopped walking, noticing that the other two weren't behind her, and walked back toward them. Susan's leg was retreating into the car when Troy turned and took hold of Julie's right hand with both of his.

"Sunflower," Troy said, looking Julie in the eyes. "Susan's had a very stressful day. She's done a lot for us, and it's taken a lot out of her." He emphasized the word "stressful" by looking at her more intently and glancing toward Susan. Julie nodded her understanding as he turned back to Susan.

"Susan, hon, why don't you go on ahead to the castle? Maria's there, and she's waiting for us. We'll come later." He gave Susan a brief kiss. "We love you, Susan. Go be with Maria. If you're with her, then we are, too."

Susan nodded and sat back down in her seat, fighting off tears. Troy gave her a smile that said she needn't shed any and closed the door. He took Julie's hand and they walked toward the entrance as the car pulled away and toward the castle.