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Chapter 20 - Chapter Twenty: George Reveals Truth to Edith/New Vanderbilt Secrets Revealed to the Present

Location: Martell Estate Courtyard at eight at night

Lyanna Asher: Wow this looks so beautiful.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. Lord Martell definitely knows how to throw an event that's for sure.

Lyanna Asher: Agree and thank you.

William Vanderbilt: For what my love.

Lyanna Asher: For spending time with me and always being there for me.

William Vanderbilt: Of course my love. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Lyanna Asher: I know. But still thank you.

William Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Shall we go and find some refreshments.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Location: The sounds of both William and Lyanna walking around to find some refreshments

Location: The other side of the courtyard where George and Edith are located at

Edith Vanderbilt: This turned out to be a really nice day.

George Vanderbilt: I agree with you on that one.

Edith Vanderbilt: George may I ask you something?

George Vanderbilt: Of course you can my love. What do you want to ask me.

Edith Vanderbilt: Not why don't we go and talk where there isn't a lot of people around us.

George Vanderbilt: Okay. Let's go over there and talk.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

Location: The sounds of both George and Edith walking over to a spot where they could talk in private

George Vanderbilt: So what did you want to ask me my love.

Edith Vanderbilt: What did you and Lyanna talk about yesturday?

George Vanderbilt: What do you mean my love?

Edith Vanderbilt: Well.

George Vanderbilt: Are you talking about Lyanna being a time traveler.

Edith Vanderbilt: Wait did you just say that Lyanna is a time traveler.

George Vanderbilt: Yes I did.

Edith Vanderbilt: How did you find out? Did Lyanna or Will tell you.

George Vanderbilt: Actually I figured it out on my own.

Edith Vanderbilt: How?

George Vanderbilt: I caught on shortly after she arrived.

Edith Vanderbilt: What made you realize it?

George Vanderbilt: Because she showed up the same way my wife Natalia did.

Edith Vanderbilt: Wait what did you say my love?

George Vanderbilt: I said she showed up the same way my wife Natalia did.

Edith Vanderbilt: Wait are you saying Natalia was a traveler.

George Vanderbilt: That is correct.

Edith Vanderbilt: Wow. For all of the things that I was told about her. I never heard about her being a traveler.

George Vanderbilt: Thats because I did everything in my power to keep that secret safe and to protect her.

Edith Vanderbilt: I understand. Why are you telling me this now.

George Vanderbilt: I thought you deserve know.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome.

Edith Vanderbilt: You know I'm going to have a lot more questions.

George Vanderbilt: I know you will my love and I will answer every last one of them.

Edith Vanderbilt: Thank you.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome. Shall we go and join the rest of the party.

Edith Vanderbilt: Yes.

Location: The sounds of both George and Edith joining the rest of the party

Lyanna Asher: I think I need to head back to the present tomorrow.

William Vanderbilt: I knew that was going to happen.

Lyanna Asher: But you know I'll be back right.

William Vanderbilt: I know you will. But I am going to miss you.

Lyanna Asher: I'm going to miss you too. I'm going to miss everyone here. But I will be back. You're not getting rid of me that easy.

William Vanderbilt: I know and I am greatful every single day for that.

Lyanna Asher: Same here. Shall we go by the fire and cuddle.

William Vanderbilt: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Location: The sounds of William and Lyanna walking over to the fire to get warm

Location: The other side of the courtyard where George and Edith are located at

Edith Vanderbilt: Should we tell Alice and Lila the truth.

George Vanderbilt: You mean about Lyanna being a time traveler?

Edith Vanderbilt: Yes.

George Vanderbilt: I think we should wait a little bit. To tell the girls the truth.

Edith Vanderbilt: I agree. How long do you think we should wait?

George Vanderbilt: Maybe we should wait until Lyanna makes her next trip here. Agree?

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree. But I think we should ask for Lyanna's opinion on this. Don't you agree.

George Vanderbilt: I agree. Let's go find her and ask her.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

Location: The sounds of both George and Edith walking around in search for Lyanna

Location: Ten minutes later

Lyanna Asher: It's so beautiful out tonight.

William Vanderbilt: I agree with you on that one. It's definitely beautiful. Thats for sure.

George Vanderbilt: Lyanna. William.

Edith Vanderbilt: Lyanna. William.

Lyanna Asher: George. Edith.

William Vanderbilt: Father. Mother. Is everything alright?

George Vanderbilt: Everything is fine son. Is it okay if we talk two you about something.

Lyanna Asher: Yeah of course.

William Vanderbilt: Of course father. Why don't we go and talk over here in private.

George Vanderbilt: Agree.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

Location: The sounds of George, Edith, William and Lyanna walking over to a spot where they could talk in private

William Vanderbilt: So what's going on?

George Vanderbilt: Well first I just wanted to let the two of you know. That I told Edith the truth about me knowing about Lyanna being able to time travel. I also told her that your mother did as well.

William Vanderbilt: Wait you did.

George Vanderbilt: I did.

William Vanderbilt: When?

Edith Vanderbilt: He told me that he knew a couple minutes ago.

Lyanna Asher: So all of you know except Alice, Lila and Cornelia.

George Vanderbilt: That's what we wanted to talk to you about.

Edith Vanderbilt: We were wondering if you would be okay with us telling Alice and Lila about you being a traveler.

Lyanna Asher: I'm totally fine with that. When do you want to tell them?

George Vanderbilt: Maybe on your next visit.

Lyanna Asher: I'm totally fine with that.

William Vanderbilt: I agree. I think it would be a good idea for Alice and Lila to know the truth.

George Vanderbilt: Well then its been decided. Will tell Alice and Lila on your next trip. Agree?

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Edith Vanderbilt: Agree.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

Lyanna Asher: I think I should head to bed. I'm going to be heading back to the present tomorrow morning.

William Vanderbilt: I think I'm going to head to bed as well.

George Vanderbilt: You sleep well Lyanna and we will see you soon.

Lyanna Asher: Agree I'll see you soon.

Edith Vanderbilt: See you soon Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: See you soon Edith.

George Vanderbilt: Will you be going with her William?

William Vanderbilt: Yes I am.

George Vanderbilt: Well then we will see you back at home.

William Vanderbilt: Agree.

Edith Vanderbilt: Will see you when we get home William.

William Vanderbilt: See you when you get home.

George Vanderbilt: Good night Lyanna. William.

Lyanna Asher: Good night George.

William Vanderbilt: Good night father.

Edith Vanderbilt: Good night Lyanna. William.

Lyanna Asher: Good night Edith.

William Vanderbilt: Good night mother.

Location: The sounds of William and Lyanna walking away and making their way back to the Martell Estate

George Vanderbilt: Shall we go inside as well?

Edith Vanderbilt: We shall.

Location: The sounds of both George and William making their way to the Martell Estate

Location: Biltmore Estate Lake on January 21, 1907 at ten in the morning

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Will. I had so much fun this trip.

William Vanderbilt: You're welcome my love. I'm glad that you had a good time.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Will. That means a lot coming from you.

William Vanderbilt: Of course. Well I guess this is good bye. At least for now.

Lyanna Asher: Agree. But we'll see each other soon. You have my word on that.

William Vanderbilt: I know we will. Also thank you again for agreeing into finding my moms birth family back in the present. I really appreciate it.

Lyanna Asher: You're welcome. I love you William Vanderbilt.

William Vanderbilt: I love you too. See you soon.

Lyanna Asher: See you soon. Bye.

William Vanderbilt: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna jumping into the pond and the sounds of the pond transporting her back to the future

William Vanderbilt: Good bye my love see you soon.

Location: The sounds of William making his way up the hill and making his way towards the main house

Location: Biltmore House Pond on January 11, 2021 at three in the afternoon

Location: The sounds of Lyanna coming up for air in the pond

Alexander Vanderbilt: Welcome back Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Alexander. It's good to be back.

Alexander Vanderbilt: How was your trip this time around?

Lyanna Asher: Let's just say I have learned a lot. That I didn't think I would learned from this trip.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What do you mean by that?

Lyanna Asher: I'll explain everything. But let me get dried off and get into some dried clothes.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. Let's head back to your apartment. So you can change.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna getting out of the water

Location: The sounds of both Lyanna and Alexander making their way towards Lyanna's apartment

Location: Forty minutes later

Lyanna Asher: Okay much better.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well I'm glad to hear that.

Lyanna Asher: Oh believe me your not the only one.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Now why don't you tell me a little bit about your trip this time around.

Lyanna Asher: Well there's definitely a lot to tell you that's for sure.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well why don't you start at the beginning.

Lyanna Asher: Well first I came to find out that William had two other sisters. Besides his sister Cornelia.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wait William had two other sisters besides Cornelia?

Lyanna Asher: That is correct. Turns out George was married three times throughout his life. Not just two times.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wow that's incredible.

Lyanna Asher: I have to agree with you on that one.

Alexander Vanderbilt: So what was the name of his second wife? Before Edith?

Lyanna Asher: Her name was Lady Mellisa Holland Vanderbilt.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wow that's incredible.

Lyanna Asher: I agree with you on that one.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What were the names of William's two other sisters?

Lyanna Asher: Their names are Lady Alice and Lila Vanderbilt.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wow.

Lyanna Asher: I agree.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What are they like? William's two other sisters?

Lyanna Asher: They are very kind, spirited, and very understanding women. Let's just say they were raised into two fine young women. Their mother did a fie job raising them that's for sure.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I have to agree with you on that one. So what else happened while you were in the past?

Lyanna Asher: Well I met Williams biological paternal grandmother this trip.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wait you met my ancestor Maria Kissam Vanderbilt?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I did.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What was she like?

Lyanna Asher: Well she's definitely a strong and independent woman. That's for sure.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well I remember she rarely ever took no for answer. Thats for sure.

Lyanna Asher: Well she's definitely like that Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I have no doubt about that. What else did you learn about her?

Lyanna Asher: Well she is very controlling and very demanding as well.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What do you mean by that?

Lyanna Asher: Well for one thing. She tried to set William with a woman of her choosing.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wait she did that?

Lyanna Asher: Yes she did. Not only that. She tried to set him up with a woman that he used to court back in London.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Why would she do that. Especially to her own grandson.

Lyanna Asher: Well apparently all she cares about is status and the amount of wealth in the family. Or should I say how high the family can get by marrying into other wealthy families.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well sadly I'm not surprised considering that's how the time period was like back then.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Alexander Vanderbilt: So what else happened while you were back there?

Lyanna Asher: Well me and William are officially courting each other.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'm not surprised. I knew that you guys were on the fast track to courtship.

Lyanna Asher: Why am I not surprised.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're just learning that about me now.

Lyanna Asher: No because you've always been my biggest supporter and I really appreciate it Alexander. Thank you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome Lyanna. So what else happened?

Lyanna Asher: Well there are two things that you're never going to believe.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Try me.

Lyanna Asher: Well it turns out that George knew I was a traveler.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wait my ancestor. George Vanderbilt. Knew that you're a time traveler.

Lyanna Asher: That is correct.

Alexander Vanderbilt: How did he find out? Did you tell him? Did William tell him?

Lyanna Asher: Nope he figured it out all on his own.

Alexander Vanderbilt: How did he manage to do that?

Lyanna Asher: Well that involves the second thing that I need to tell you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Tell me.

Lyanna Asher: Well it involves George's first wife Natalia.

Alexander Vanderbilt: What does she have to do with this?

Lyanna Asher: Well it turns out Natalia was a traveler herself.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wait Natalia Vanderbilt was a traveler.

Lyanna Asher: That is correct. It turns out Natalia Vanderbilt was a traveler.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wow that is definitely a turned of events.

Lyanna Asher: You're telling me. I just found out that my boyfriends mother is a traveler. Just like me.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'm sure. Did George tell you what time period that she was from?

Lyanna Asher: He told me that she came from the year 2008.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Wow that's incredible.

Lyanna Asher: I agree with you on that one. But when it comes to time travel. We may never know how it truly works.

Alexander Vanderbilt: That is true.

Lyanna Asher: But I do have a favor that I want to ask you Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course Lyanna. You can ask me anything.

Lyanna Asher: By any chance can you help me in locating Natalia's birth family.

Alexander Vanderbilt: May I ask the reason why.

Lyanna Asher: Both George and William thought that her family deserves to know what happened to her.

Alexander Vanderbilt: They said that?

Lyanna Asher: Yes they did. Can you help me locate them?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. Did George give you any ideas on where we should start?

Lyanna Asher: No. But considering she's been traveling through the pond. I'm just going by a guess that maybe she worked here at Biltmore.

Alexander Vanderbilt: It's highly possible. Tomorrow will go to the employee office and begin searching through the employee records.

Lyanna Asher: Sounds like a good plan to me and thank you Alexander I really appreciate it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. So I will see you at the employee office tomorrow morning?

Lyanna Asher: Yes you will. I will see you then.

Alexander Vanderbilt: See you then.

Location: The sounds of Alexander leaving the room

Location: The sounds of Lyanna's phone ringing

Lyanna Asher: Hey Connor. How are you?

Connor Asher: I'm doing good. How are you doing sis?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good. Little tired. But I'm doing good. How are you doing?

Connor Asher: I'm doing good. I'm excited to see you.

Lyanna Asher: Same here Connor. Same here. I'll be home soon.

Connor Asher: I know. I just miss you that's all.

Lyanna Asher: I know. I miss you too. I can't wait to see you.

Connor Asher: Same here. Well I better go. I love you sis.

Lyanna Asher: I love you too. Give mom and dad hugs for me.

Connor Asher: I will. Bye.

Lyanna Asher: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna hanging up the phone

Location: Biltmore Estate Parlor on January 21, 1907 at one in the afternoon

George Vanderbilt: We're back son.

William Vanderbilt: Welcome home father.

George Vanderbilt: Thank you son. It's good to be home.

William Vanderbilt: Where's mom, Alice and Lila?

George Vanderbilt: They stayed at the Martell estate for an extra day. They'll be back tomorrow.

William Vanderbilt: Okay. Hey dad can I ask you something?

George Vanderbilt: Of course you can son. What is it?

William Vanderbilt: Can you tell me a little bit more about moms family? Does she have any siblings?

George Vanderbilt: She does. I believe she has two brothers and two sisters.

William Vanderbilt: What are their names?

George Vanderbilt: Her brothers names are Michael and Stephen. Her sisters names are Sara and Mary Hughes.

William Vanderbilt: Was mom the eldest sibling?

George Vanderbilt: If memory serves me correctly. I believe your mother was the second eldest of her family.

William Vanderbilt: What were her parents names?

George Vanderbilt: There names were Damon and Kelly Hughes.

William Vanderbilt: Did mom ever tell anyone in her family about her being a traveler?

George Vanderbilt: As far as I know. You're mother never told anyone in her family that she was a traveler.

William Vanderbilt: Okay. Are you sure you're okay with Lyanna finding her family?

George Vanderbilt: I'm sure. They have every right to know what happened to their daughter. They also deserve to know that they have a grandson out there.

William Vanderbilt: Thank you dad.

George Vanderbilt: You're welcome son.

William Vanderbilt: I'm going to go and ride my horse. I love you dad.

George Vanderbilt: I love you too son.

Location: The sounds of William leaving the room and making his way to the stables

Location: Biltmore House Employment Records Room on January 12, 2021 at nine in the morning

Lyanna Asher: Good morning Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Good morning Lyanna. How are you doing this morning?

Lyanna Asher: I'm doing good. You?

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'm doing good.

Lyanna Asher: That's good to hear. Thank you again for doing this Alexander. I really appreciate it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. So what year did Natalia tell George that she was from?

Lyanna Asher: She told him that she was from the year 2008.

Alexander Vanderbilt: So it's sounds like we need to look at the employee files from 2008.

Lyanna Asher: Okay.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well there's a lot of files. So we better get started.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Did George tell you her original last name?

Lyanna Asher: Hughes. Her last name was Hughes.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Hughes. Okay well we better get started. Because we have a lot of employee files under the letter H from that year. So we better get to it.

Lyanna Asher: Agree.

Location: The sounds of both Alexander and Lyanna beginning to look through files

Location: Biltmore House Employment Records Room on January 25, 2021 at eleven in the morning

Lyanna Asher: I found it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You did?

Lyanna Asher: Yes I did. See.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Natalia Horta Hughes. Hired on March 20, 2008.

Lyanna Asher: According to her file she's originally from Saint Paris, Ohio.

Alexander Vanderbilt: It says here she was born on October 28, 1989.

Lyanna Asher: Does it say anything else?

Alexander Vanderbilt: It says here that her parents are Damon and Kelly Hughes. But there is no phone number listed on the forms.

Lyanna Asher: Does it say where she worked at here on the property?

Alexander Vanderbilt: According to the file. She worked here in the employee office as a filing clerk.

Lyanna Asher: So it's possible she could have removed the contact information.

Alexander Vanderbilt: It's totally possible. But it says here she went mia on June 5, 2009.

Lyanna Asher: Does it say anything else?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Well according to this there was a missing persons report filed. I'll contact a buddy of mine who works at the local police department. To see if he's able to find the missing persons file.

Lyanna Asher: An hopefully it'll have a last known address or phone number.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Agree.

Location: The sounds of Alexander calling his friend

Nick Montahuge: Hey Alexander. It's good to hear from you. It's been a while.

Alexander Vanderbilt: It's good to hear your voice to my friend. How have you been?

Nick Montahuge: I've been good. How have you been?

Alexander Vanderbilt: I've been good.

Nick Montahuge: That's good to hear.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Thank you. Hey Nick can I ask a huge favor from you?

Nick Montahuge: Of course you can Alex. What's up?

Alexander Vanderbilt: By any chance can you look up a missing person file for me.

Nick Montahuge: Of course I can. May I ask why you want the file.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I'm hoping to get a hold of the family of this person that used to work here on the property. To check and see how they are doing.

Nick Montahuge: Of course. What's the name?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Her name is Natalia Horta Hughes.

Nick Montahuge: Natalia Horta Hughes. I'll see if I can locate her file for you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Thank you Nick. I really appreciate it.

Nick Montahuge: You're welcome. You have a good day Alexander and I'll keep you posted.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You too Nick and thank you.

Nick Montahuge: You're welcome. Bye.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Bye.

Location: The sounds of Alexander hanging up the phone

Lyanna Asher: Hopefully he'll find it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: We can only hope.

Lyanna Asher: Agree. Hey Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Yes Lyanna. What is it?

Lyanna Asher: Can I ask a one more favor from you?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course you can. What is it?

Lyanna Asher: By any chance. Will you be able to take me to the airport on February second?

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course. What time is your flight?

Lyanna Asher: Five thirty.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Of course I can.

Lyanna Asher: Thank you Alexander. I really appreciate it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome.

Lyanna Asher: Well I'm going to head back to my apartment. You have a good day Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You too Lyanna.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna leaving the room and making her way to her apartment

Location: Asheville Airport North Terminal on February 2, 2021 at five in the morning

Lyanna Asher: Thank you for dropping me off at the airport Alexander. I really appreciate it.

Alexander Vanderbilt: It's was no trouble Lyanna. I'm happy to do it.

Lyanna Asher: I know. But still thank you.

Alexander Vanderbilt: You're welcome and I will be here the day after tomorrow to pick you up.

Lyanna Asher: You don't have to do that Alexander. I can catch a cab.

Alexander Vanderbilt: I want to. So no arguments.

Lyanna Asher: Okay I won't argue.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Good. So I will see you the day after tomorrow at ten am.

Lyanna Asher: See you then Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: See you then.

Flight Employee: Flight 207 to Cincinnnati Ohio now boarding.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Be safe Lyanna.

Lyanna Asher: You too. Bye Alexander.

Alexander Vanderbilt: Bye Lyanna.

Location: The sounds of Lyanna making her way to the terminal where her plane is located at

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