Whisper sat next to Evangeline on the couch, her hands clenched in her lap.

"I'm sorry about all the bad things I did."

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Evangeline sat in the corner of the couch, facing Whisper.

"Was it you that wrecked the house?"

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Whisper nodded. "I was mad."

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"About what, honey?"

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Whisper was silent for a moment, looking down at her hands.

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Evangeline leaned forward.

"Whisper? You can talk to me, honey."

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Whisper looked up at her, with sad eyes.

"I was afraid that I would lose you to Daddy. That Daddy would forget about me."

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Evangeline shook her head.

"How could you even think that?"

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"Well. You are real and me ...

well, look at me."

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Evangeline hugged Whisper, as best she could.

"Whisper, you are as real, as anyone I know. How could you believe anything different.

I want to be with Will, but I also want to share with him. I want him to be a part of the things I love and I want to be a part of the things that he loves.

And it is obvious that you are a huge part of the things he loves."

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Whisper forced a smile.

"Do you think so?"

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"Sweetie, I thought your Daddy was losing his mind ..."

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Whisper cut her off, laughing.

"More than a few people thought that of Daddy. Especially, when I was around."

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Evangeline kissed her forehead.

"I can see why he is so protective of you. You are so special."

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"I am?"

Whisper started to glow.

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"Sweetie, there is no one like you in the world.

I mean, look at me. I am sitting here talking to a ghost."

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"We prefer spirit," Whisper corrected her, "remember?"

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"Spirit?"

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Whisper floated off the couch, crossed her legs and faced Evangeline.

"Ghosts always conjure up those old movies with rattling chains and evil ugly things that go bump in the night. We are not like that."

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Evangeline nodded.

"You are right. And Spirit sounds so much better."

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There was a meow from near the fireplace, as Spirit raised his head, on hearing his name.

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Whisper laughed.

"That is the only silly thing. Every time someone says, 'Spirit', he comes running, thinking he is being called."

She turned to Spirit.

"Go back to sleep, kitty. I am just talking to Eva."

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Spirit licked his paws and lay his head back down.

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"He understands you, doesn't he?"

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Whisper nodded.

"They are both very special cats. They chose Daddy, as soon as they saw him at the pet store."

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"They chose him?"

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"Of course," Whisper laughed.

"Pets are like Spirits. They choose their friends, not the other way around."

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"And did you choose Will?"

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Whisper shook her head.

"Not really, but I think this situation is different. I think that I was looking for something and fate dictated that Will would give me those answers."

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"So ...

are all Spirits the same? Are they looking for answers?"

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Whisper shrugged.

"I don't completely understand the whole thing, but I know that a lot of us are lost souls. Our time on Earth was cut short, so we return until we finish our lives and purposes."

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Evangeline sat back.

"So there are more like you?"

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Whisper smiled.

"Many more, Eva. The world is full of Spirits."

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Evangeline looked around.

"Are there any more here in this room."

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Whisper laughed.

"You are funny, Eva. If there were, you would see them."

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"Really," she almost screamed.

"Shit. I don't know if I like that."

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Whisper giggled.

"They will not hurt you, Eva. They are not mean or evil."

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"But they can lose their temper, right?"

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Whisper let out a long breath, understanding what Evangeline meant.

"Sometimes. But Spirits will not hurt humans. They might beat the crap out of things and hide things and stop cars and such, but they would not physically hurt humans.

They still need to realize their purpose and in some cases, they need humans to help."

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"Do you know your purpose?"

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Whisper nodded and her face grew sad. "I was sent back to make sure you and Daddy got together. It is destined to be, so it has to be."

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Evangeline sat back. A sudden realization hit her. She was not talking to a child, but a very mature young woman.

"What happens when you serve your purpose?"

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"I become an angel."

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Evangeline smiled.

"That is good? Isn't it?"

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Whisper lowered her head.

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"Oh shit."

Evangeline sat back on the couch. A sudden realization hit her.

"Then you have to go back."

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Whisper nodded.

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"That's why you did the things you did. You didn't want me and your Daddy to get together, because you want to stay."

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Whisper continued nodding.

"But, it doesn't matter. They only give us so much time. If we fail, they simply send someone else."

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"What happens to you then?"

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"They send me back with another purpose."

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"But you will never see Will again, either way, will you?"

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Whisper shook her head and started to cry.

"I don't want to go back. I want to stay here, with you and Daddy."

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Evangeline hugged the little Spirit.

"Maybe we can do that honey."

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Whisper shook her head. "No. I don't have much time left. But at least I will be happy knowing that you and Daddy are together."

She hugged Evangeline.

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They stayed that way for several minutes, until Whisper disappeared.

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Evangeline looked around.

"Whisper?"

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Whisper appeared in front of her again.

"Sorry. I just wanted to regain my composure."

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"That's okay, sweetie."

She put her hand up to Whisper's face, "I will do everything I can, to help you stay."

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Whisper smiled.

"Thank you."

Her face grew serious and she looked down at her hands.

"May I ask you a favour?"

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"Of course sweetie, anything."

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Whisper looked up, staring directly into Evangeline's eyes.

"For the little time I have left, can I call you Mommy?"

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Now Evangeline began to tear up. "Of course you can, my love."

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"Thank you."

Whisper hugged Evangeline and then got up.

"I'm going to my room now. You should go be with Daddy."

Whisper started to walk away.

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Immediately, both cats woke and went to her.

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"Whisper? Wait."

Evangeline stood up. "Can you show me your room."

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Will walked into the house, just as they started down the hallway.

Evangeline put her finger to her lips and blew him a kiss.

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Will watched at they went down the hall to Whisper's room. He was happy, but at the same time his heart was broken.

Why did it have to be this way?

Why couldn't he have the two people he loved in his life?

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Whisper and Evangeline talked for hours.

A knock came to Whisper's door.

"Am I allowed to come in?"

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Whisper smiled.

"Of course, Daddy."

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Will opened the door and stood in the doorway.

"So, did you two lovely ladies have a good talk."

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Whisper looked at Evangeline, laughing.

"I think Daddy feels left out."

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"I believe you are right," Evangeline agreed.

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"Ha.Ha. Pick on the lonely old man."

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Evangeline got off the bed and went to Will.

"Just give me a few more minutes."

She kissed him and gave him a quick hug.

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Whisper appeared in front of Will.

"Why don't you go and start a fire for you and Eva?"

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Will kissed his daughter.

"I will do that. I will see you in the morning."

He left the room, closing the door behind him.

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Evangeline held out her arms.

"Come here, sweetie and give Mommy a hug."

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Whisper clung to Evangeline's neck.

"Thank you so much."

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"For what, sweetie?"

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"For understanding. For loving my Daddy.

For loving me."

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Evangeline hugged Whisper again.

"How could I not love you?"

She kissed her on the cheeks.

"I will see you in the morning, sweetie."

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"I will have coffee ready."

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Evangeline nodded, "So you make the coffee and it was you, that knocked the pot out of my hand?"

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"Sorrrrrrrry," she apologized, sheepishly.

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Evangeline smiled. "It all worked out in the end sweetie. Goodnight."

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"Goodnight Mommy."

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Evangeline smiled. It sounded nice. Still, inside, her heart was breaking. She had just met this incredible young girl, spirit, and now....

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"Oh, by the way Mommy."

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Evangeline turned, "Yes sweetie."

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"It's going to be a girl."