Carrick became confused as his two compatriots suddenly looked guilty. The mischief evaporated from his expression as his young mind realized he may actually be in trouble.<br/><br/>“Alright, that’s enough excitement for today,” Elaine added, bending over to scoop up the youngest child in her arms. Carrick didn’t resist, and instead waved goodbye to his new found friends. “That’s right, say goodnight, Carrick.” Glancing over at Katherine she added, “My, the resemblance is uncanny, isn’t it?”<br/><br/>After the children had said their good-byes Elaine nodded in thanks to Katherine. “Good eve to you as well, my Lady,” she added with a small curtsy which she managed to deliver while holding Carrick. “Now we need to find your father…”<br/><br/>“That you have achieved, Miss Smyth,” Prince Ewan said as he began descending the spiral stairs from above them. He had heard the entire exchange.<br/><br/>“Pa Pa!” Carrick shouted gleefully with his hands outstretched. Once Ewan had reached them he took his young child in his arms. “Lady Katherine,” he then said with a nod as a formal greeting to the young woman. This was the one person he didn’t want to bump into this evening, he thought, wondering if she remembered him from that night long ago. “Rebecca, David,” he continued, nodding to each in turn. “It is a pleasure to meet you all.”<br/><br/>“My lord,” Elaine asked with a note of concern, “have you been here long?”<br/><br/>“No, I just arrived at the gallery looking for you both. I am glad everyone is well. I think, though, this little one needs some rest. Do you agree?”<br/><br/>“Of course my Lord,” Elaine replied, taking the child back from his father. “Come now Carrick, we must away…”<br/><br/>With one last glance in Katherine’s direction the nanny departed with her ward, leaving Ewan alone with the three siblings. He smiled down broadly at them, thinking how he saw a reflection of himself in the two younger ones. “Are you three enjoying the reception?” he asked them pleasantly.