Potest Esse Nur Unus: Part 6

Caitlynn did learn from her mistake, and her life started to change in the time she was with Duncan and Anne. She socialized more instead of keeping to herself, and she learned she could make friends easily. She began to talk more and began coming out of her shell. She never left the house without her saber, and she was ready and waiting for Jayden's next move.

Duncan and Anne had no problem leaving her by herself nor letting her go out alone or with her friends. They trusted her, and if she was going to be out late, she'd call. She was growing up before their eyes. She had always been a late bloomer, and it amazed them how quickly she changed from a shy girl, to an upbeat woman.

Anne's motherly instincts kicked in when it came to Cat. She was at a difficult age in her life, and not having a mother around when she needed it upset her. And Anne found out her father never told her the things girls need to know. She needed to know things, especially since she was going to be fifteen forever. So Anne taught her all the things a girl her age needed to know such as cooking, sewing, shopping, and about boys. Anne knew she was naive and that someone needed to tell her about boys and sex. Since she was a doctor, she was able to answer all of Cats' questions. And there were a lot even though it didn't matter. Immortals couldn't have children, but she still wanted to know.

Her training with Duncan continued, and she was gaining self confidence. Duncan also got use to have a young person around the house. Caitlynn brought joy and happiness to the couple when things got rough. The both looked forward to the arrival of the baby, even Cat started to enjoy it.

With each passing day, Caitlynn grew more confident in her self, and in her ability. She was beginning to accept the fact she was immortal, and in a way, she loved having that power even though she would never think of abusing it. Duncan had told her that some Immortals do and she thought it seemed like it was private. He had also told her that many Immortals keep it from their family and friends like he had with Anne. When she talked about it with Anne, she could understand by the way Anne responded. Anne still felt the whole thing was strange and couldn't believe that even though she saw Duncan die, examined him to make sure, she was living with him. "Love has that affect on people" Anne had said.

One evening, while Duncan was out running errands, Caitlynn walked in from being at the River, and sat down next to Anne. "What does it feel like to be in love? How do you know when you've found the right guy?"

"Is there someone you're interested in?"

"Sort of. I've never met him, but I've heard things about him and I've seen his picture. He's cute."

"Well, you just know if its right. Things like you get this warm feeling, it feels as if you have sawdust on your tongue when you try to talk to him, your heart beats faster. Where did you see his picture?"

Cat paused for a moment, not knowing if she should say. So she looked around the room and stopped at a picture of Duncan's friend Richie, taken with his motorcycle. He was wearing all black, and sunglasses that covered his eyes. Even though she couldn't see them she had a feeling he had the most gorgeous eyes to go with the rest of his gorgeous muscular body.

Anne started to look around for what she was looking at, when the phone rang. Picking it up she said, "Hello? Oh hi Richie."

Cat got a big smile on her face, and it was the first time Anne had seen her smile. That's when Anne realized Cat was looking about Richie, and she tried to hold back her laughter. "We're fine. How are you? Get into in trouble lately? That's good. I assume you have your head on straight or at least on. Ok, sorry, it wasn't funny. No, he's not here, he's out running errands, but I'll tell him you called. OK... As soon as he gets back I'll have him call you. Ok. Bye."

Cat still had a smile on her face, and Anne couldn't help but give a little laugh. "You mean Richie don't you?" she asked. Richie would have gotten a kick out of this. He liked to flirt with women, and like Duncan, he had had his share of girls having crushes on him as well as them having a few crushes of their own. They both had a way with women, and Richie used it to his advantage.

"Was it that obvious?"

"A little bit."

"What can you tell me about him. How old is he? Where is he? and does he like younger women?"

"Richie and Duncan have been friends for a while. He was a troubled kid, and Duncan took him in and set him straight. Now he's a big flirt, but a real sweetheart. He's part of the reason why I'm here. He helped talk Duncan into telling me he was alive. He's a real big daredevil and a risk taker. That's why he's not here.

"What happened?" Cat asked looking concerned.

"He was racing his bike, and crashed. He died in front of thousands of people."

"Do you mean he's Immortal too? I can't believe this. All the good looking guys are either taken or Immortal. I could get into this!" she said starting to get excited.

"Yes, he is, and not all guys are like that. His first love is his bike, his second is his women. He's in his early twenties, and I hate to disappoint you, but, he probably has a girlfriend or two, and he's too old for you anyway."

"Now, but I still think he's cute. And a difference in age is no big deal. My mom was ten years older than my dad. They met when he was twelve, and they were happy until she died. Even until he died, he never stopped loving" Cat paused for a moment, "her."

"If I were you, I'd try to find someone more your age. At least for a couple of years."

Just then Duncan walked in. "Is everything all right?"

"We were just talking about..." Anne said, about to give it a way. She looked over at Cat and she had that look like `Please don't tell'. "Girl things."

"Well I think I'll go to sleep now," Cat said yawning and stretching. "I'll see you in the morning." She said as she walked into the bedroom.

Duncan and Anne allowed Caitlynn to sleep on the bed, and with Anne having back problems due to the pregnancy, the sofa made her back feel better.

"What was all that about?" Duncan asked.

"We were talking about things. She has a crush on someone we know."

"Don't tell me- Richie?"

"Richie." Anne answered laughing. "He called while you were out, and it was the first time I saw her smile. Actually, I think it's the first time she's ever smiled." Anne answered. "But you didn't hear this from me. She's growing up, and it might hurt her.

"Does she know?"

"Yes, I told her about Richie."

"What did she have to say about that?"

"She liked the idea of being in love with an Immortal."

"Don't all women?" he said smiling putting his arms around her.

"Very funny Highlander, very funny."