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Isabella Fitzwilliam has never really cared what society thinks of her since she fell for Nancy Birch, but when Nancy’s health and well-being is threatened, she turns out to be very brave indeed, walking into the courts and fighting for the woman she loves.
Nancy looks at her when they walk home, letting a hand slide into Isabella’s, squeezing lightly before simply letting it stay there. The two walk home in silence, Isabella breaks the silence only when they are safely locked in.
“Are you alright?”
“Yes. I… Yes.”
Nancy pauses, takes a breath, then speaks as bravely as she can.
“Thank you… for caring.”