Payments Due

[Rose Swan]

Amelia didn't look so sure. He'd said it so many times to her and she had started not believing it, especially after his heart attack. She had thought that the heart attack was the climax of the end. "You always sound so sure, and I don't know how." she answered.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"Because I know it will be. Whatever's going to happen in going to happen, and I can't stop it, but that doesn't mean I should resign myself to death. I'll live for the moment and worry about tomorrow when it gets here." He kissed her, "I know you're afraid... but live with me for now, love, instead of letting fear run everything. It's easier said than done, but... I'm not scared of what might happen to me. I don't want you to be either."

[Rose Swan]

Amelia looked at him sadly before nodding in agreement. "You're bloody insane. But I love you." she hugged him tightly. "We should go inside before they miss us." she told him.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Rogal chuckled, "I know I am. But you're the one who married me." They headed in, where Ciaran awaited them. Rogal made his way with Amelia to their thrones, and he watched the Great Hall floor with a smile as Ferris, who'd learned to dance over the past week just for this occassion. He had a graceful step and seemed to be a natural as he danced his first dance alone with his new bride.

[Rose Swan]

Isabella was having the time of her life as she was twirled around by Ferris. He was a great dancer, which was impressive given how he had learned it all in a week.

Amelia watched them and leaned over to whisper in Rogal's ear "Remember the first dance we ever did? I kissed you to show the world that you weren't going anywhere. I made you stop in your tracks." She laughed at the memory.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Rogal chuckled deeply, "I'll never forget it... I couldn't think straight for a moment. It still happens to me sometimes when you kiss me and I'm not expecting it." He brought a hand to her cheek. "What do you say, love... One more dance?" He rose from his throne and offered her his hand. He could still dance despite his bad leg, as she'd learned while Isabella was growing up. As a new song began, many among those watching smiled and encouraged Amelia to dance with her husband.

[Rose Swan]

Amelia smiled with tears in her eyes. She hadn't danced with him in years. But still, she took his hand and let him lead her out to the dance floor for one more dance like he wanted. She held him tightly, never wanting this dance to end.

[Taiylor Wallace]

He still somehow moved just as gracefully as he had their first dance, and he danced with her until the orchestra struck the last note. He slowly came to a halt, and he kissed her. Then, he outstretched a hand to Isabella. He wanted a last dance with his little girl too, in case this wedding ended up truly being his last chance. He would dance with Amelia as much as he could for the rest of the night until he exhausted himself.

[Rose Swan]

Isabella happily went and danced with her father for what could be the last time. She loved dancing with him, ever since she could walk she would stand on his toes and he'd move his feet while he danced. When she learned to dance at age seven, he was the first person she danced with. So many happy memories with him overwhelmed her with emotion, and at the end of the song she hugged him tightly, tears landing on his shirt. Then she went back to dancing with Ferris while Amelia happily took her place for the rest of the night.

When he was finally exhausted enough, Amelia brought her daughter and son in law close. They were leaving in the morning. She kissed both of their foreheads, said goodnight to everyone, and headed upstairs with Rogal. She hadn't had that much fun in ages. But it was still such a bittersweet night.

[Taiylor Wallace]

Rogal settled into bed with Amelia, completely exhausted, and he laid close at her side with his head on her shoulder; a way he hadn't slept in years. He kissed her cheek, "I love you, Amelia..." he whispered.