Title:
The Point of No Return
It had been a sad day as everyone returned to the ship. All were somber, lost in thoughts of their fallen comrade. Slowly Mina made her way to her cabin after parting ways with Sawyer. She wanted a bit of solitude. She needed to think. Quietly she reached her room and retreated inside closing the door behind her. Leisurely, she began removing her gloves and jacket before sitting in front of the makeshift vanity. She then began removing the hairpins from her hat. She heard a soft knocking at her door, which slightly surprised her.
"Who is it?"
"It's Henry. May I come in?"
"Yes, it is open," she answered, returning her attention to brushing her hair.
Nervously he entered her room, which was still covered in books and chemical vials. He often wondered how she went from being a music teacher to a chemist be didn't have the courage to ask.
"You maggot! What does it matter? You're alone with her, make a move. She won't deny you! You pathetic coward!"
Jekyll only sighed. "I just wanted to make sure you were doing all right."
"I'm fine, I've just been thinking about my condition."
Jekyll frowned a moment before he realized what she meant. He decided it was probably best to just listen and not pry.
"If you made a move this century you could make her forget about her condition!"
"Oh hush!" Jekyll said mentally.
"I wonder if no matter what I do, I'll still end up like Dracula or even Dorian."
"You're nothing like them. Having a vicious streak doesn't mean you are all together heartless or selfish."
"I'm not as sure as you are..." she trailed off, letting her gaze fall to the floor.
Instinctively Henry moved to kneel down in front of her. He placed his hands on top of hers and squeezed them gently. The gesture caused her to look into his eyes. She could see the sincerity and admiration in them.
"Mina...I have faith in you."
It was the first time she had ever heard him say her name. She had to admit that she rather liked the way he said her name. There was a kind of devotion in his tone. Something that made her think of her deceased husband. A brief sadness fell upon her face. Softly she squeezed his hands back before bending down and kissing him full on the lips. After a few moments the kiss deepened and turned more passionate.
"Finally! It took you long enough!"
Jekyll could feel Hyde continually spurring him on. He wanted to pull back but Mina wasn't loosening her grip. Slowly he gave in to Hyde's demands and his own lust as he seized control away from Mina.
"That a boy, Henry. I knew you had it in you."