Prince Manor
(1801)

Mark- Walking into the nursery, I find my wife standing at the window holding our daughter. (Smiles Fondly) Standing behind Celine as I wrap my arms around her petite waist, resting my chin on her shoulder. "She looks, just like you."

Celine- (Hums Softly) I gently rock the baby in my arms, shifting her position to make us both comfortable as I adjust the blanket she's swaddled in. "I can never make up, for the mistake I made."

Mark- Giving my wife's hips a gentle squeeze as I press my lips to her cheek. "When we married I knew you weren't entirely in love with me, though I had hoped I'd be more than enough. I've given you my heart, my soul and promised you the world. Granted I knew without a doubt I only had half your heart as the other half belonged to another. I'm not a jealous man and would never begrudge you, your love for William...hell even I love him more than a friend should." Through my declaration, she had turned to face me. (Smiles Fondly) "I have forgiven you a long time ago." Reaching up, I wipe away her tears. "You and our daughter mean the world to me, my friendship with William comes second and he has helped to give me something, I didn't even know I wanted until Lila."

Celine- I listen silently as the words he speaks sink in. (Smiles Tearily) "Thank you."

Mark- (Hums Softly) Reaching up as I cup her cheeks, I lean down slightly connecting our lips.

Celine- I melt into the kiss. (Hums Contently) "I love you."

Mark- Rubbing my thumbs along her cheek in a comforting manner. "I love you too, so very much." Straightening to my full height, I glance over at the owl shaped clock up on the nursery wall. "Our guests will be arriving soon."

Celine- (Nods) Looking my husband up and down in an appreciative manner. "I'll be at your side to greet them momentarily."

Mark- (Smiles Happily) "Take your time love." I press a kiss to her lips once more and gently brush my fingertips over our daughters cheek, then I turn and leave the room.

Celine- (Sighs Heavily) Turning, I place my daughter into her cradle. "I love you so much Delilah Marie Prince, I can only imagine now who you're going to be like when you grow up; my beauty and abilities, your biological fathers strong will and stubbornness or your other fathers charisma and unconditional love." Fixing the blanket and then brushing my fingertips through unruly brunette locks. "No matter who you really take after, I know you're gonna be a force to reckoned with and a real heartbreaker." (Smiles Fondly) Making sure all is good one last time, I leave the nursery shutting the door right behind me.

Mark- I was standing outside the nursery, when my wife finally joins me. "Ready?"

Celine- Taking my husbands offered arm. (Nods and Smirks) "Let the fun begin."

3rd Person P.O.V- Four months prior elegant invitations had been sent out, for Marks themed 'Poker Night' birthday party. The guest list was kept small, only close friends (Damian, William and Abe) and a couple of vip (Harrison and Jim) were invited.

Harrison- I wasn't close to the young Mark Prince on a personal level, but I was close to Damian Dark who is the town's Mayor and his sister Celine. Through them I've gotten to know the young actor, so it's an honor to be invited to his thirtieth birthday party. "Ah, hello." Having been dropped off at the door, I walk up to the extravagant manor meeting one of both the Mayor and Actors close friends.

William- I've been standing outside the front door of the all too familiar manor for a good twenty minutes now, when I'm startled. "What?" Turning abruptly, I come face to face with the District Attorney. "Yes, hello. What brings you here, on this fine night?"

Harrison- It didn't go unnoticed that he was all out of sorts and that I had startled him. "I'm Harrison Ford and same as you, for the party." I reach into my suit jacket pocket and pull out the invitation.

William- (Hums Softly) "William Warfstache. How'd you get mixed up with Mark?" I twirl my invitation between my fingers, gazing down at it as if it's just offended me.

Harrison- (Hums Thoughtfully) "I've only known the young actor a few short years, I met him through Damian and Celine."

William- (Nods)

Harrison- I could tell his thoughts seemed to be elsewhere. "Shall we go in?" I gesture to the grand door.

William- (Nods) "Ah, yes." Leading the way, I knock at the door.

Tyler- Hearing a brisk knock at the door, I open it to find our last two guests have arrived. (Smirks Coyly) "Invitations?" Both parties present the golden tickets as I allow them entry. "Welcome to Prince manor, enjoy your evening." They enter as I shut the door behind them, taking their jackets to hang up, I soon return with a tray of drinks.

Harrison- As I now know William, I stick close to him as we get settled in the main room amongst the other invited guests.

William- In just a short period of time I found Harrison was practically glued to my side. "Are you alright?"

Harrison- Swallowing down the burning liquid, I have been given. (Nods) "A bit of anxiety, is all." Gesturing around at those gathered and mingling. "Who is everyone?" My eyes widen. "If you don't mind..."

William- (Chuckles Lightly) I gesture to each person. "Damian Dark, our town's Mayor though you already knew that. Benjamin Horton, though he prefers Abe and he's our town's detective. Jim Trimmer a reporter. One of our best friends and Marks personal butler Tyler Sutherland. Then there's obviously the Chef; Rex and the Groundskeeper; George." As I explained who everyone was, I notice the man relaxed...until Mark and Celine made themselves known. (Sighs Heavily)

Mark- Standing at the top of the stairs as I slowly descend with Celine at my side. (Smiles Brightly) "Welcome to Prince Manor and I hope you all enjoy tonight's festivities. Now this evening, it's not all about the poker or me...it's about you. So drink up and be merry! Life is for the living and who knows, I might be dead tomorrow." Gesturing for everyone to follow me. "Right this way, the game room is already set up."

William- Everyone eagerly follows after Mark as they head for the game room. "Celine, may we talk a moment?"

Celine- (Nods) Making sure Mark and the others are out of ear shot. "Will..."

William- Immediately wrapping my arms around the brunettes petite waist. "Celine, please. I can't do this anymore. I need you."

Celine- (Shakes Head) Pressing my palms against his chest as I pull from his grasp. "No, Will. You know I'm happy with Mark."

William- Reaching up as I gently cup her cheeks. "Are you really though? Are you truly happy? I love you Celine, please."

Celine- Gazing into his brown orbs that are overshadowed by immense guilt and sorrow. (Whispers) "I'm sorry, I have to do what is right for Lila." Pulling from his grasp once more, I rush upstairs to the nursery where I make sure to softly shut the door behind me and then lock it. (Cries) "God, please forgive me!"

Damian- I was watching and listening from the shadows, waiting for my sister to leave then make my presence known. (Growls) "I told you to stay away from her."

William- Hearing an all too familiar growl followed by a low threatening voice. (Stutters) "Damian, please...you don't understand!"

Damian- (Scoffs) "I understand more than you will ever know. Leave my sister, her husband and my Godchild alone!" I had half the nerve to beat him senseless, but knew such a scandal would cost me my job and I had better things to do, for Gods sake it's my brother-in-laws birthday.

3rd Person P.O.V- In the game room the party was already in full swing as drinks were continuously passed around and poker was played into the early hours of the next morning.