Charles Brandon's bedchamber

"Charles saw Catalina entering. She looked upset. After reading the letter, he hugged her tightly"

Oh...sweetheart. I told you that he was not the right man for you. Don't worry...you're not alone. You're going to have a beautiful child. And true love will come...

"He said caressing her long hairs"

-She hugs you back tightly- i'm tired of finding love , i'm tired of everything .I just wonna be locked up into my bedroom and cry myself to sleep.

"Charles hugged her more tightly"

Don't say so, darling. You're still so Young. I'm sure you'll be very happy. And I want you to know that...in spite of all this, I'm very proud of you...

"He smiled and kissed her forehead"

How can you be proud of me father? i should be class as a whore and have the words branded on my forehead i let down the family i promised you i wouldn't get married to Philip but i did. -she hugs you more tightly- oh father i'm so sorry i should have listened to you then i wouldn't be in this mess .

"Charles smiled again. He raised her chin slowly"

No one will call you whore. You're young, naive...and an older man took advantage of your innocence. I'll always protect you. And if someone tries talking bad about you, I'll smash his face...

"He giggled, trying to reassure her"

Oh my day father! -she laughed- has anyone told you how amazing you are? -she hugged him tighter- you always say things that makes me feel better .

"Charles laughed after her"

Uhm...yes, I think you already told me. Now come, sit with me. Have you already seen a physician? I want you to have the best assistance ever during pregnancy...

"He said leading her towards the sofa"

No i haven't -she shook her head- i rather you and mother help me out since these doctors don't know what they are talking about half the time .

"Charles shook his head and giggled again"

Oh well...you can ask advices to your mother. She gave birth four times...so I think she is enough experienced...

"He sighed and looked thoughtfully around"

I was no with her when she gave birth to you and to your twin brother Edward. But I still remember when I took you in my arms for the first time. I couldn't believe having a daughter. And you were staring at me with your big, lively eyes...

Awwwww.... dad -she smiles and hugs him again - i promise you we'll get through this and your be staring to the eyes of your grandson or grand daughter the way you did with me when i was a baby.

"Charles hugged her back more tightly"

Oh I'm sure of that, my love. I admit I was...shocked at the beginning. But now I'm very happy to be grandfather again. Even if this makes me feel older...

"He added giggling"

-She chuckles and pulls out another letter from her gown pocket- father this is important -she hands the letter into his hands- your the only person i trust giving this letter to the king it's strickly for yours and his eyes only noone else should know.

"Charles took the letter from her hands. He glanced curiously at it, before asking"

What is it, darling?

"He asked, wondering what's this letter about"

There's two things that where mentioned in the letter one is an invite to the bby shower party and two is strickly just for you and the king. -she leaned in and whispered in his ear- i may need his help everything you need to know is in the letter.

"Charles nodded after she whispered into his ear"

Oh...I see. Do you want me to deliver this to the King?

"He asked, looking curiously at her"

-She smiled- I can't keep this a secret forever so i may aswell celebrate my child by having a baby shower party. And since the oher piece of information is private i'll let you read it as soon as you reach the kings chambers.

"Charles looked curiously at the letter and then turned his eyes towards her"

Uhm...I fear I'm becoming old to understand this. What's a baby shower party? You mom never had one...

"He asked, amused ans curious to know about these new things"

A baby shower is where you celebrate having a baby lots of friends and family gather together if you insist i'll invite your wife and her child to i don't have date yet but it's going to be soon . -she smiles- oh and father thank you for everything you ever did for me without you i wouldn't cope.

"Charles smiled and hugged her"

Oh...I think it's a wonderful idea. You can also invite Victoria and little Elizabeth. And...your step sister Frances is at court too. It would be nice of you to meet her...

"He said stoking softly her cheek"

Anna came knocking on your door with a letter in her hands she needed to speak to Charles about it.

"Charles was reading a book. When he heard someone knocking, he just nodded"

Come in...

"He said, without leaving his eyes from pages"

Anna walked into Charles room "i just walked into my room and found this"

She gave him the letter  saying "Dear Lady Stafford,

I have been admiring you from miles away, you are truely the most beautiful woman i have ever seen.I know you proberly won't want to know me more due to my family reputation,but i seriously want to meet with you. Meet me at the palace back yard at 9pm."

Gregory Cromwell

"who is he? "

"Charles stood up as he saw Anna entering. He read quickly the letter, frowning deeply"

Gregory Cromwell? He...he is Secretary Cromwell's son. But...wait, are you saying that he is courting you?

"He asked confused"

Anna looked suprised that he would say that. "Charles i'm not courting anyone ,i don't even know the guy"

"Charles shook his head, still confused"

Please, Anna...have a sit. And explain me everything. Where have you found this letter?

"He asked, showing her the sofa"