Exton

Star watches the hag leave, her eyes dark and solemn. She glances at Tara, whose lower lip is quivering, her eyes huge. “Sshh little one. We are all fine. Dont cry...”

As Star rubs her back, Mya flits down and perches on Stars arm, smiling and waving at Tara. Tara reaches for her and Mya flits up a ways, “No, no baby. Dont grab wings...”

Star whispers a question to Erik who nods at her. She leans towards Gunnaar, “I would bb..be honored if you would give me to Erik at our wedding... Keon too, if he would.”

Keon, overhearing Stars comments, stands and bows. “It would be my pleasure lass.”

“Vat Honor? Du ist sister. Ist mein right... Now eat! du is too skinny.” Star smiles at Gunnaar and shakes her head. She would never be able to eat enough to make him happy.

Star moves to hand Tara back to Alise but she stops her. “Can you hold for just a few more minutes? I have a surprise..”

Ike excuses herself and returns with two guitars. Alise pulls her chair away from the table and Ike hands her one of the instruments.

Stoney is watching, wondering what is going on. Chaton??

Alise smiles and gets herself situated. “Ike has been teaching me, or re-teaching me rather. This is for my husband, my friend, lover, partner. She looks to Ike and they start to play. When Alise starts to sing “I've Loved You Before”, there is no one in the room for her except Stoney....

When I think of how you know me,
no doubts, no thinking twice.
When your smile can be so soothing,
a familiar paradise.
When there's no one else that makes me whole.
I have never needed more
I get this feeling I've loved you before


Were we lovers in an army,
marching off for Rome.
side by side in battle,
did we bravely leave our home?
Did I hold you in my arms,
as you were taking your last breath?
Did shout to all the gods,
that I would love you beyond death?
I swear I've loved you before.

Did we hide in the dark ages,
from a vengeful god above?
Were our names too unfamiliar,
to ever speak of love?
Did I cling to every moment with you,
in every parting glance?
An accidental touch,
did we ever take the chance?
I know I've loved you before.

Have I wandered through the desert?
Have I looked and learned all the stars?
Have I rode the days and nights on rails,
to get back where you are?
And every time I foundered,
it's your eyes I know for sure.

When I think of how you know me,
no doubts, no thinking twice.
When your smile can be so soothing,
a familiar paradise.
When there's no one else that makes me whole.
I am never wanting more.
I get this feeling.
I know I've loved you before.

The tavern is silent while she sings, Monty and Patti leaving the bar to come closer so they can hear. Star leans into Erik, and Keon pulls Cassie close to him. Raina takes Nick's hand and then reaches for Gareth's, holding both hands in hers.

When the song is finished, the table is silent. Stoney stands, breaking the spell and everyone claps. Stoney pulls Alise to her feet and whispers to her in French, his thoughts for her alone. Alise blushes, then tears fill her eyes at his comments. She runs a hand gently over his cheek, “Je taime, Re'mi...”