Dear Mun . . .

I...I do not...is this another "game"? I don't want to go anywhere right now, Ma'm. You are being very kind to me and thank you for allowing Hewie to stay with me here, but... [ after everything she's gone through in Belli Castle, she just wants to take a load off her feet and maybe relax and never ever go near any spooky looking places ever again. ] I'm still recovering from the shock of it all. I mean, now that it's all over--although a small part of me doesn't believe that so I'm still really, really scared--there are a lot of decisions I need to make.

I... [ She takes a deep breath, closes her eyes, trying to not get upset ] ...need to tell my aunts and uncles that Mom is...not going to be around anymore. [ she sniffs. ] And...and I'll have to talk to someone about staying somewhere until I can take of myself alone financially. I'm probably not going to be able to stay with any of my uncles, because they either have pet allergies or don't like dogs, and I'm not going anywhere without Hewie by my side. Maybe one of my aunts...

[ Hewie brushes against Fiona's thigh, nuzzling her hand. Fiona nods her head, giving Hewie a grateful smile, before turning back to her audience. ]

Please? [ Hewie isn't barking an alarm, so far so good ] You were right there with me through every closet, drawer, room and hallway of the castle and mansion. You and Hewie both. [ Hewie barks in affirmation ] Right now, I just want to take a...break. Nothing exciting. Nothing exciting just yet. I promise, when I'm ready, I will tell you, but just....please, not right now.