Prologue 3 - Country Life

Gwen had moved out of the city into a sprawling farm house by the river in Old New Henford. When Cassie moved in, she had wondered how Gwen could afford the place but Gwen had simply smiled.

Some months later, Cassie gave birth to a daughter - Miranda.

Gwen happily welcomed Miranda into the family as if she was her own daughter. Cassie was grateful and glad of a partner who didn't mind late night feedings and changing. Even as a baby, Miranda already felt a special bond to Gwen as a second mother.

The years that followed were good ones...

Miranda grew into a precocious toddler.

Gwen continued to pursue her art...


... and her Craft.


Cassie gave up giving concerts to focus on raising Miranda but she continued with her music.


Miranda had a happy childhood...


... full of love, joy and wonder.

Cassie loved Gwen with all her heart. She knew that now and wondered why she had ever doubted it. It was time, she decided...

In the company of family and friends, they married.


Cassie even invited Don and he was happy for them both. Some members of wedding party still felt some bitterness toward him though.

Gwen turned him into a pumpkin.


It was an exciting day... a little too exciting for Miranda who wore out before the ceremony was over.

More years passed and Miranda grew...

She did well in school...


...and made friends.


Cassie and Don agreed that he should be part of Miranda's life...


... but Gwen continued to turn him into a pumpkin when no one was looking.

Cassie released some of her new music. Despite more than a decade having passed, her fans hadn't abandoned her. People loved her new songs!

The renewed attention of the paparazzi did make date nights a little difficult...


... but she and Gwen made the best of it.

"Your mom's are neat," Imran observed to Miranda.

Miranda shrugged, "They can be really embarrassing sometimes... but they're OK.