-Oh. My. God. You guys. You've done it again. Thank you so much! 37,000+ views? Guys I can't. thank you so much.

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Ivy: I couldn't cry writing it, so I guess we'll just be doomed together then.

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-So I'm really nervous to change the Title because I don't want people to not know until it's too late so I might after the next chapter but I also might not, idk.

-I'm really glad you guys are liking this still, I just feel like I'm repeating myself a lot so I'm gonna change that.

Chapter forty-three: Congratulations

Angelica-

Alexander-

Congratulations. You have invented a new kind of stupid.

Hercules felt his jaw drop, "You tell him, girly"

His words sent out a ripple of giggles.

"Did I say that out loud?" He whispered to Lafayette.

His friend snickered, "Oui oui mon ami!"

His shoulders tensed up and held his face with his hands.

A 'damage you can never undo' kind of stupid.

An 'open all the cages in the zoo' kind of stupid.

'Truly, you didn't think this through' kind of stupid.

"How poetic." Angelica commented, throwing an arm around her sister.

Eliza gently grabbed her sister's hand. "It is, isn't it? I'm glad you were there though."

"Me too." she replied, glancing at Alexander.

Let's review: you took a rumor, a few, maybe two people knew

And refuted it enough by sharing an affair, or which no one has accused you!

I begged you to take a break, and you refused to.

So scared of what your enemies will do to you.

You're the only enemy you ever seem to lose to

"Alex, I'm sorry. But, she's kind of right…" John muttered.

Alexander nodded with his head between his hands. "I knooooow"

John frowned and patted his back. "To be fair, you could've avoided the whole- OW"

Lafayette had found a dropped hair elastic, and discovered that he could use it to hit people.

"SHUT-UP JOHN!" he yelled.

John rubbed his cheek. "What was that?"

"Hercules likes to call it a finger sling shot, but I think it's my new weapon of choice." He rambled.

"SHHH" Thomas hissed.

"SHHH" the three mocked him.

Thomas groaned and fell backward onto the floor. "Just when I can see Alexander in a low point-again- you just haaaavvvveeee to ruin it don't you?"

John nodded obnoxiously.

You know why Jefferson can do what he wants?

"Yeah, I'M NOT A D- OWW"

James had taken the liberty of jutting his elbow into Thomas' gut. Eliza caught his eye and nodded her thanks.

He doesn't dignify school-yard taunts with a response!

So yeah. Congratulations!

Angelica-

You've redefined your legacy.

Congratulations!

It was an act of political sacrifice!-

"Uh-huh…" Angelica murmured slowly.

Sacrifice?

I languished in a loveless marriage in London, I lived only to read your letters

Eliza shifted in her seat. She had found out eventually, but it still made her feel uncomfortable to think about. Still, she didn't say anything.

I look at you and think 'God, what have we done with our lives and what did it get us?'

That doesn't wipe the tears or the years away,

"I know I shouldn't because this song is supposed to be how Alexander screwed up, but I quite like that line." Peggy whispered.

Stephen nodded.

I'm back in the city and I'm here to stay.

And you know what i'm here to do?

Angelica-

I'm not here for you!

"YES" Hercules whispered to himself. "Y e s"

Lafayette tried to get too loud with his laughter this time.

I know my sister like I know my own mind! You will never find

Anyone as trusting or as kind!

And a million years ago she said to me, 'this one's mine'

So I stood by, do you know why?

I love my sister more than anything in this life!

I will choose her happiness over mine, everytime!

Eliza felt a pang of guilt, "You could've said something,"

"I didn't want you to give him up and then live to regret it, besides, I'm glad you got him. We would never have gotten along." Angelica said, giving an awkward laugh.

"I at least should've known!" Eliza frowned.

"Eliza..."

Eliza took a breath to slow her emotions, and tried to focus on the stage.

Eliza!

Eliza-

Is the best thing in our lives! So never lose sight of the fact that

You have been blessed with the best wife.

Congratulations

For the rest of your life, every sacrifice you make is for my sister

Give her the best life.

Congratulations.

"Thank you," Eliza said, leaning on her sister a bit.

"Anytime."

Hi I know it's been a while! I'm trying to get back in the loop. Also (if you don't mind a little self promoting), I'm writing a story called "The Truth About Bring Brave" which is meant to be in the fandoms of TURN: Washington's Spies and Hamilton, however it starts out TURN. I only have one chapter out, but I'm excited for it! Thanks, and stay safe!