(Darcy) Why do you suppose she decided to come back…after all this time, I mean?(Nick) The barmaid?BronteIf I were to hazard a guess, I would suppose her mother finally convinced her she was on her deathbed.I suppose, but since she's been on her deathbed for the past ten years that I know of. I'm thinking Bronte probably wouldn't fall for it.
~ Jaide Fox
It wasn't like that, darlin'. [Darcy] said quickly. I swear on my mother's soul it wasn't!Bronte bit her lip, trying not to smile. Your mother is still living, is she not?Darcy grinned sheepishly. Yes, but…just the same.
