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The final installment of the Maureen story opens with her having a couple of enjoyable weeks at the cabin.
On the morning of 7 May, Allen is attacked by something that steals his Talent. Maureen can't detect what is happening and panics when he warns her away. She transfers to the Hardtrick farm for help.
Max transfers to the cabin with her but Allen is gone without a trace. Later Angus comes with them to check if Black Magic was used. A spell reveals that a powerful Black Magic spell was used against Allen. Maureen also reveals that she is pregnant.
The next morning, Jill takes Maureen to see an OB/GYN doctor in Charleston. The doctor is shocked that Maureen is four months pregnant. So is a very upset Maureen, who can't believe her. The Leader of the Magic Council appears in the doctor's office with a prediction.
Allen also relates the details of his capture to end the first chapter.
The final chapter opens with Maureen's second visit to the OB/GYN, who reveals that she is eight months pregnant. At the hospital on the 12th of June, Maureen's twins, in a spectacular use of Magic, appear by themselves, rather than in the normal way.
In just two week they are two years old and continue to age a year in a week. Later the twins inform her that they have visited Allen. They won't take her to see him as it is a trap. Later they study many books.
On the 25th of September the twins are 15 years old. They are ready to release Allen and will take Maureen with them. The twins explain things and then remove the objects keeping Allen a prisoner. They also remove the Black Magic spell hiding his Talent. On restarting time, there are a number of explosions through out the prison.
Later the Members of the Magic Council appear with questions. The twins have the answers and eventually go with the Leader of the Magic Council to remove the blanket spell restricting the amount of Magic available in their reality.
Those on the Magic Council are anxious to return to their own reality, and tell Maureen and Allen to form a New Magic Council to control those using Magic in their reality. The twins have many plans for those opposed to the spread of Magic.
In the Postscript, we learn how things went over the next ten years.
I hope that you have enjoyed Maureen. I have several other stories in progress, although work on them has been slowed by my several hospital stays in recent weeks. They will appear when they are ready and edited.
Keep Well,
uncle jim