The Good Witch's Destiny Page #6

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the risk that he'll disappear,

or worse.

No matter how old our children get,

a mother's responsibility never ends.

It just seems like yesterday

he was heading off to college

with promise, plans, and dreams.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to this party.

I can just picture it now, all

of us together and celebrating.

Well, maybe not all of us.

You know, bringing a family together

takes more than just willpower.

You have to have a plan,

and you have to know

when to change directions.

I couldn't help but notice

you made some changes. What happened?

Well, there were... complications.

And... I ended up having to redecorate.

It looks like you got

rid of almost everything.

Yes, well, I had to.

I absolutely love it.

I have to be honest,

when I first came to this place, I

did not know what to think of you.

But now that you've

redecorated, it's perfect.

I don't have to look any further.

My four-page spread for my wedding

belongs to Middleton and

Martha's Sweet Beginnings.

Well, you know,

I do have a bit of a knack for feng shui.

May I ask, though, what

brought you back this way?

A care package from your mayor,

that included some absolutely

delectable chocolate latte truffles.

Cassie.

Thank you.

Mmm. Thank you for my birthday breakfast.

It's nice to be able to do

something for you for a change.

How's your project going?

Well, I feel like I have all the pieces,

but I just don't know

how to put them together.

What does your professor say?

She wants me to give it up.

Is that a direct quote?

I have to get back to class.

Oh, and Cassie, please be careful.

Ms. Quince! Ms. Quince!

I've done more research into my story.

Oh, I thought I advised

you to give that up.

Well, then I remembered my favourite quote.

"Never let anybody tell

you to give up a story.

That just means the story has just begun."

You've read my book.

Elizabeth Merriwick

disappeared without a trace

and everyone assumed she was dead,

but no body was ever found, and

nobody, not even her stalker,

Andrew Whymark, was arrested.

She just vanished without a trace.

And I can't let her story end like that.

Lori,

cold cases are notoriously

difficult to write about.

You'll drive yourself crazy,

and I'm becoming genuinely concerned

you're not gonna meet your deadline.

Trust me,

I know from personal experience.

Which book was that from?

I don't think I've read it.

That's because I used a

pseudonym. When I was younger,

I was told that my name was too feminine

for writing about crime,

so I started calling myself Alex Quinn.

Like in the Victorian era,

back when women weren't supposed

to have interests outside the home.

Mia. Thought I gave you the day off.

You did, I just stopped

by to bring you a present.

Come on in.

You fixed it!

Mia, it's just lovely.

I used to specialize in

restoring old paintings.

I've missed it so much.

I only wish that there

was still a way for me

to pursue it as a career.

Well, it's a wonderful birthday gift, Mia.

Not only did you repair the painting,

but you brought the Grey Lady back to life.

I'm just so relieved to see

her back where she belongs.

- You've made bail.

- Really?

Yup.

Mom.

I'm so sorry.

Whatever they said I did, I didn't do.

I believe you.

Where'd you get the money?

I own a cottage that

I rent out to tourists.

We were planning to have

Cassie's birthday party there,

but I didn't feel right

about leaving you in

here. So I rented it out.

Why now?

Cassie helped me realize

it was time to bring

my family back together.

I guess maybe it's time I paid her a visit.

We can still celebrate Cassie's

birthday, we just have to do it

at a restaurant or the house.

The most important thing

is that we're all together.

Lori, I don't know if right now is the best

time for a birthday celebration, anyway.

The way I see it,

is that if this really is a curse,

then we still have time to break it.

The Grey Lady disappeared before her party,

so we just have to prevent the

same thing from happening to Cassie.

Listen.

"We are all of us on edge. Arguing.

"I am alone in my room,

"though I am certain I will not

call Grey House home for much longer.

My stay here is coming to an end."

What else does it say?

It ends there.

She knew something bad was gonna happen,

and that no one was gonna protect her.

Can you imagine how

scared she must have been?

And look at this.

That's Andrew Whymark,

the man who stalked the Grey

Lady and made her disappear.

He looks a lot like Drew.

Lori, honey,

you're seeing things that aren't there.

Why are you being so close-minded?

You're so stuck on your own opinions

that you can't see what's best

for me, Brandon, or even Cassie.

I need to get some fresh air.

Why? Where are you going?

I'm going for a walk. I'll

be back in a little while.

Surprised to see me?

Should I be?

My mom had to cancel

your party to bail me out.

But I suppose you knew that. You seem

to be involved in everything around here.

Well, when it's my family,

I'm always involved.

That hasn't worked out so

well for you recently, has it?

There's still work to do.

Even you can't predict the future.

No, but we can know our past.

From the moment she saw you, she has

wanted to spend her life with you.

Helen?

Well, we always remember

the ones who stand by us

when we're still figuring

out who we're supposed to be.

- And who am I?

- You're a magician.

That's right, Cassie Nightingale.

I still have a few tricks up my sleeve.

Derek?

Yeah, is Cassie in the office?

Well, she was supposed to

be home a couple hours ago.

Well, call me if you have any info.

Thanks.

She's not answering her cell.

Well, she's not answering her

cell because she left it here.

Dad, I'm really worried.

Yeah, so am I, honey.

It's like she just vanished.

And so did the painting of the Grey Lady.

Derek, I need you to put

an APB out for Cassie.

It looks like Drew skipped town. Find him.

I'm going to search the town.

Let me come with you.

Okay. It'll be good to

have another set of eyes.

George and Gwen have to open up

Grey House, they've got guests,

- so could you stay with Grace?

- I have to get back to the college

to track something down.

Something really important.

- I can do it.

- Are you sure?

Yes. Anything I can do

to help Brandon's family.

Okay. Thanks.

We'll meet back here at seven.

Hopefully we've found her by then.

Okay, you look for anything

that's out of place. Anything.

Because you never know what clue

might lead you in the right direction.

Well, it seems like if she were here,

she wouldn't be hiding from us.

Well, you can't make assumptions

when you're doing police work.

Okay.

What's the matter?

I'm worried.

Well, Dad, don't worry.

We'll find her.

You know, Brandon,

other than the days that

you three kids were born,

I think the best times in my life

were the day that I met Cassie,

and the day that I met your mom.

I don't know if I can

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