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Jude Lucens
I'm so glad you're enjoying it so much!
I haven't yet got that far in writing Lucien and Aubrey's journey, but I definitely intend for them to work out a closer, more convenient living arrangement eventually.
I haven't yet got that far in writing Lucien and Aubrey's journey, but I definitely intend for them to work out a closer, more convenient living arrangement eventually.
Jude Lucens
I'm afraid William and Jem are both 50 years too early for effective treatments for their illnesses. Even nowadays, with the best possible medical care, people with their conditions are permanently chronically ill, with periods of flare and remission.
<spoiler>Now that Cath and Ben have access to financial assistance for him, Jem's chances are much better, and he'll have periods of relatively good health, like William. In my mind, Jem and William both survive to be at least middle-aged. It's over-optimistic for the period, but I won't have them die so young, and that's that!
A lot of William's unhappiness isn't his illness itself but the loneliness and frustration it brings. He has the best medical care, and Lucien, McHenry, and Mrs Spence do their best, but he doesn't have enough social and emotional support. Living with a chronic illness isn't easy, even nowadays, but with support and the right people around you it's possible to live a fulfilling and happy life despite it. And in my mind, both Jem and William do, in the end. :) </spoiler>
<spoiler>Now that Cath and Ben have access to financial assistance for him, Jem's chances are much better, and he'll have periods of relatively good health, like William. In my mind, Jem and William both survive to be at least middle-aged. It's over-optimistic for the period, but I won't have them die so young, and that's that!
A lot of William's unhappiness isn't his illness itself but the loneliness and frustration it brings. He has the best medical care, and Lucien, McHenry, and Mrs Spence do their best, but he doesn't have enough social and emotional support. Living with a chronic illness isn't easy, even nowadays, but with support and the right people around you it's possible to live a fulfilling and happy life despite it. And in my mind, both Jem and William do, in the end. :) </spoiler>
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