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Post by Zach Fischer on Jan 17, 2010 23:27:31 GMT -5
"Jezabel..." Zach looked at her, trying to get his head around the fact that this pretty teenager was his daughter. "I'm Zach Fischer," he told her. It sounded ridiculous, introducing himself like this. But she seemed more concerned with reassuring her mother. He wasn't sure what he should do. Should he give Belle some space to talk to her... to their daughter?
Seeing the expression on Belle's face, he couldn't reproach her any more for not telling him. "Don't apologise," he said awkwardly. "What's done is done. It's just... I would have liked to be there for you."
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Jezabel Rochford
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Post by Jezabel Rochford on Jan 17, 2010 23:32:09 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Jan 17, 2010 23:44:15 GMT -5
"I was seventeen," Zach reminded her. "Old enough to take responsibility for my actions." But if he had, what would have happened to his career as an auror. Could he have supported a family, as well as finish his training? And what would have happened to Nathalie? They were an established couple by that point, even though Nat had still been at school for a year after he left.
Zach sat down heavily on a chair near the counter. He'd dropped in to say hi to an old flame and found himself with a teenaged daughter. Merlin, how was he going to explain that to Nathalie, after the past year of disappointments?
"So... uh... what happens now?" he said, putting the question to himself as much as to Belle.
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Jezabel Rochford
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Post by Jezabel Rochford on Jan 18, 2010 3:40:25 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Jan 18, 2010 6:06:35 GMT -5
Deep down, Zach knew Belle was right. However much he wanted to think otherwise, he'd been far too immature to raise a child back then. But still, he felt he'd been cheated of watching his daughter grow up - her first steps, learning to talk, first day at school... it suddenly occurred to him that Jezabel probably went to Hogwarts, was taught by Nathalie. He closed his eyes for a moment, not wanting to contemplate that yet.
When Belle told him he could be part of Jezabel's life now, he raised his eyes to look at Belle's face, and nodded. "Yes - I'd like to get to know her." Then he looked over at Jezabel, who looked as shattered as he felt. "But I guess that should be your decision too, Jezabel. How do you feel about it?"
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Jezabel Rochford
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Post by Jezabel Rochford on Jan 18, 2010 6:27:47 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Jan 21, 2010 19:41:36 GMT -5
Zach blinked when Jezabel smiled. "Wow," he commented. "You look so much like Aidan." He grinned, realizing that there would be a lot of explaining to do in the next little while. "Aidan is my brother - my identical twin. Your uncle." He paused wondering what to say next. "So, ummm... I guess you must have wondered about your father - is there anything you want to ask me?"
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Jezabel Rochford
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Post by Jezabel Rochford on Jan 22, 2010 0:49:27 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Jan 31, 2010 1:00:52 GMT -5
Zach shook his head at Jezabel's question. "No, I don't have any other kids. My - umm - my fiancee and I have been hoping to start a family, but..." He paused, wondering if he should mention Nathalie. But he couldn't pretend he wasn't involved with someone. He smiled a little awkwardly. "If you go to Hogwarts, you already know my fiancee - she teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts." He looked over at Belle, his expression almost apologetic. "Maybe - maybe the three of us could have dinner together this evening," he suggested.
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Post by Jezabel Rochford on Jan 31, 2010 1:17:27 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Jan 31, 2010 1:28:44 GMT -5
Zach couldn't help smiling. He supposed it must be weird for Jezabel to know that her father was engaged to her teacher. He nodded, confirming her query. "You and your mum - if you both want to, that is. So we can, umm, get to know each other a bit more." He caught himself just before he added 'A family dinner'. They weren't a family, not in that sense. But it might be a bit less awkward if there were three of them.
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Jezabel Rochford
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Post by Jezabel Rochford on Jan 31, 2010 20:00:39 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Feb 22, 2010 20:57:08 GMT -5
Zach pushed open the door and walked into the shop. He smiled when he saw Belle. "Hi Belle. I know Jezabel went back to school today, so I thought maybe you'd like to have dinner tonight," he said. They'd had several meals together, with Jezabel, and though he felt that they'd gone well, they'd been quite stressful, trying to get to know a daughter he'd only just found out he had. It would be nice to be with just another adult this time.
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Post by Belle Rochford on Feb 22, 2010 21:27:40 GMT -5
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Post by Zach Fischer on Feb 22, 2010 21:39:20 GMT -5
It looked like Belle was a bit taken aback by his invitation. Zach was expecting that she'd say no, but then she agreed. He grinned. "Leaky Cauldron?" he suggested. It was a comfortable, casual place to eat. He looked at his watch. "Now? It's almost six..."
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