Kiara nodded her head in acknowledgement to Suntop when the elf warrior showed herself and bowed to her. Most people in Cyrch, especially the old nobles, weren't too thrilled at the idea of sole female ruler. The elves, however, seemed to quite happy with the idea. They were respectful to her father, due to his position, but Kiara knew they never bowed to King Geoffrey. She remembered that before her mother died, they would bow to her, however. She was happy that at least some of her people actually supported her and would not object to her not marring the Grand Duke. If only she could persuade her father or at least a majority of the people that the marriage would be a bad idea. One thing at a time, she told herself. First she needed to get Wesley to calm down and help him get home.<br/><br/>"He is not of our kingdom."<br/><br/>She said in agreement with Sunstop. Wesley didn't even seem of their world. She watched Suntop easily over power Wesley and thought that whatever place Wesley came from, he was not a warrior. She frowned at Suntop's theory about Wesley.<br/><br/>"But how would that be possible?"<br/><br/>What kind of sorcery could do that? To make a person appear in another realm but technically be dead. She knew Suntop was a great archer and it was true that the elf didn't usually miss her mark. Kiara had seen her practice her archery when she visited the forest guardians. The skill of the elves always impressed her and made her wish she was as talented. She did not correct Suntop that she wasn't Queen yet, she was more concerned about what to do with Wesley.<br/><br/>"Do not shoot him. He has a son, we need to help him get home to his child."<br/><br/>She didn't want to risk the theory being wrong and making this boy an orphan. Would he have a heart beat, Kiara wondered. She looked at Wesley and asked.<br/><br/>"With your permission, may I touch your chest and listen for your heartbeat?"<br/><br/>----------------<br/><br/>Audrey Moyer was at the local middle school picking up her twelve year old son, Trenton, and Wesley's son, Brandis. That is why the doctor had to leave her a voice mail. She had seen Brandis grow up before her eyes, he was the same age as her own son. Jennifer, Wesley's late wife and Brandis' mother, had been her best friend. They used to do everything together, they even had gotten pregnant around the same. It just happened that Trenton's father decided he didn't want to be a dad and ran off before her son was born. It wasn't always easy, but Trenton was worth it. She and Jennifer had been raising their boys together. Helping each other out by babysitting too. Jennifer would watch Trenton if Audrey had to work and Audrey would watch Brandis so that Jennifer and Wesley could have date nights.<br/><br/>It had broken her heart when her friend died. Jennifer had been like the sister Audrey never had. She missed her everyday. To help Wesley out, she told him she'd help him with Brandis. She knew how much he worked, Jennifer used to complain about it. Since her death, Audrey could see why. Wesley was working himself to death. It saddened her and she also felt awful because the more time she had spent with Wesley, the more her feelings were growing past friendship. It was wrong, Jennifer had been her friend. She shouldn't have a crush on Wesley. It wasn't right and Audrey was trying to forget her feelings. It was getting harder and harder, though.<br/><br/>"Homework first, boys. Then, maybe, video games."<br/><br/>Audrey told the boys as she followed her inside her house. To help Wesley out, she always picked Brandis up and made sure he did his homework. Sometimes she fed him dinner because Wesley worked late. She also would make Wesley a plate sometimes, to make sure he ate.<br/><br/>"Yes, Mom."<br/><br/>Trenton said. The boys took a seat at the kitchen table and Audrey went to get something to drink. She saw she had a missed message and wondered if it was Wesley saying he was getting off early and on his way to pick up Brandis. 'Not likely,' Audrey told herself. If it was him, it was more likely that Wesley was calling to say he was working late again. She was hit play on the machine as she reached for a glass in the cabinet. After Jennifer died, she and Wesley agreed to be each other's next of kin. Her father was gone and her mother was in a retirement home. She had been their only child and had been born late her in her parent's lives. Being single parents, it was important to have a next of kin, especially someone you could trust with your kid. She did trust Trenton to go to Wesley's house, even if she thought Wesley needed work less and spend more time with Brandis. She dropped the glass in shock when she heard what the doctor said. It shattered all over her kitchen floor but she didn't take the time to clean it up. She grabbed both boys and told them to get back into the car. She wished she hadn't played the message in front of Brandis but she had no way of knowing. She drove as quickly as she could to Baystate Hospital without speeding. Trying not to panic about her friend and keep the boys calm.<br/><br/>"I'm going to find out what is going on. I'm sure your dad will be okay, Brandis."<br/><br/>She told the boy that felt like a nephew to her. She loved him like he was her blood. She told her son to stay with Brandis and take a seat where she could see them. She told the nurse at the front desk.<br/><br/>"Hi, my name is Audrey Moyer. A Doctor Stevens left a message for me. I need to talk to him right away. It's about your patient, Wesley Bux."