East garden

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She walks through the garden admiring the fountain, slowly putting her hand in the water making swirls with her finger.

Anne is in the gardens, stroll through the green grass, she waits, she has a meeting with the Duke of Suffolk.

"Charles was told to meet the Duchess of Norfolk in the gardens. Something urgent or some state matter, he didn't know it yet. He bowed deeply once he finally met her"

Your Grace...did you want to see me?

"He asked kindly and showing his usual smile"

Finally the Duke of Suffolk arrived

My lord, I wanted to see you, I need to talk to you about something very serious and delicate

"Charles nodded"

Of course, my lady. I'm listening you...

"He said, waiting curiously for her to continue"

Anne takes under his arm the Duke

Do you remember the relationship with the son of the king? I continued to see him, and now I have a Tudor inside my womb

"Charles kept on walking along garden with her"

What? Are you with child, my lady?

"He asked, surprised and confused"

Anne stops and looks at him

yes, my lord, I'm waiting for the grandson of King

"Charles stopped after her"

Oh...this is an important news. And...does the King knows about that?

"He asked, still confused"

Anne smiled stroking her lap

No Charles, the king does not know anything, as he would take?

"Charles shrugged a bit"

Oh...I have no idea. Well, with all the due respect, Lord Fitzroy is his illegitimate son. So I'm no sure if he will consider your baby a Tudor...

"He said honestly, looking at her"

Anne stops and looks at him

Charles, Henry is the only son of the king, is illegal, but it is the Earl of Nottingham.

"Charles nodded with a sigh"

I know, my lady. But I also know that he is not at court, at the moment. Someone should send him a message in France to inform him about your conditions...

"He said raising his eyebrow, even wondering if this was a good idea"

Anne rests her hand on his arm

"You're right Charles, but I would like another thing you can do, please let"

"Charles nodded, curious to hear her request"

But of course, lady Norfolk. If there is anything I can do for you, I will be happy to help you...

Anne tries to be discreet

I would like to know Lady Blount

"Charles turned towards her wirh her surprised face"

Lady Blount? Lord Henry's mother? I crossed her shortly at court recently, but I don't know if she is in contact with her son. Anyway, she could help you...

Anne sits near the fountain

Thanks Charles, I do not know how I would have done without you

"Charles smiled sitting next to her again"

My pleasure, my lady. Hope this situation isn't causing troubles with your parents. I know your father the Duke of Norfolk is very protective to you...

Anne sighed
What will be the fate of my child?

"Charles shrugged taking a breath"

My lady...I'm sure your father won't deny you his help. Also, your cousin Anne Boleyn is very close to the King. And he still have affection for lady Blount. I'm sure he will love your child too...

Anne suddenly feel unwell

Oh Charles! the child is to be born

"Charles opened his eyes bigger. He hold immediately her arm"

Oh my God! My lady...I can accompany you in the infirmary. There is a new midwife at court...Just calm down and breath...

Anne leans against him

I beg you to call my mother and Lady Blount?

"Charles nodded holding her shoulders"

Of course...I will. Follow me, my lady. Let's go back to the Palace. Everything will be alright, you'll see...

"He started bringing her slowly until Palace's entrance"