The Daughter's Choice,

The Daughters of Lady Karissa with Lord Andrew Charles and Lord Richard William .

Lady Karissa had four daughters, Three with Lord Andrew Charles Howard and one with Lord Richard William Carey, Duke of Bedford Territory.

Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane Howard born on May 1, 2275 (Beltane -The Most Significant Pagan Sabbath), Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene Howard, born on Samhain, The Pagan New Year on October 31, 2276.

Lord Caroline Matilda Carey, born her father's 32nd Birthday on June 17, 2282, and Lady Sophia Charlotte Dorothea Howard, born on May 1, 2295 (Beltane Day).

Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane Howard born on May 1, 2275, Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene Howard, Duchess of Clarence Territory on October 31, 2276, Lady Caroline Matilda Carey, June 17, 2282 and the baby, Lady Sophia Charlotte Dorothea Howard, Duchess of Gloucester Territory born on May 1, 2295 is 20 years younger than her eldest sister, Lady Elizabeth and they share the same birthday.

Lady Karissa watches her eldest daughter, Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane Howard grow up as well as Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene Howard, Duchess of Clarence.

Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane becomes attached to Lord Richard Edward Howard III who is her second cousin. Lord Richard Edward Howard is the only one that can calm Lady Elizabeth down.

Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene Howard Duchess of Clarence took a liking to her second cousin once removed, Lord David William Beck II, the son of Lord David William Beck and Lady Katherine Grace Kelly.

Lord David William Beck II was born two months after Lady Samhain on Lord Andrew Charles and Lord David William's birthday on December 21, but in the Pagan Year of 2277, but Georgian Year of 2276.

In June of 2292, both Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane and Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene announces their engagements to their fathers and mother along with to Lord David William Beck, and Lord Richard Edward Howard II both were Lord Andrew Charles Howard's cousins and his daughter's cousin, Lord Richard Edward Howard III was their second cousin, and Lord David William Beck II was their second cousin once removed.

When Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain announce to Lord Andrew Charles and Lady Karissa. Lord Andrew Charles wasn't surprised at all and he looks at Lady Karissa and says, " I am feeling old."

"Oh! Nonsense, Lord Andrew Charles. You are not even 45 years old." Lady Karissa states.

"I am losing my daughters to my damn cousin's sons." Lord Andrew Charles states, "I am already related to Lord Richard Edward Howard II as he is my first cousin and Lord David Willam Beck is my first cousin once removed."

"Lady Elizabeth, Lady Samhain and Lord David William Beck SR are second cousins, and his son is my first cousin thrice removed." Lord Andrew Charles states.

"Lord Richard Edward III grandfather is Lord Richard Edward SR and Lady Isabella Bourbon and Lord David William Beck II great-grandfather is Lord Edwin William Beck and Lady Penelope Rich nee Devereux." Lord Andrew Charles tells Lady Karissa.

Lady Elizabeth takes Lady Samhain by the hand and they start to dance around the drawing room and Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain dance around the room and Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain embrace each other and Lord Richard William walks into the drawing room and he asks, " What is all exciting about?"

"Lord Richard William. Lady Samhain and I are getting married next summer." Lady Elizabeth tells her second cousin.

"I am Lord Richard Edward Howard III and Lady Samhain is marrying Lord David William Beck II and I will make my dearest Grandfather a great-grandfather." Lady Elizabeth tells Lord Richard William.

"I am too young to be a grandfather." Lord Andrew Charles, "I know that my father will be most happy." Lord Andrew Charles states.

"My father waited half of his life for you to arrive, Lady Elizabeth." Lord Andrew Charles tells his daughter.

Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR walks into the drawing room and he looks at Lord Andrew Charles " What is all the excitement about son?"

"Dad, Lady Elizabeth and Samhain are engaged to their cousins." Lord Andrew Charles tells his father.

"I think that your grandfather would be pleased, but I really didn't respect him as he was an disagreeable old man just like his father, Lord Frederick William, but I had a little more respect for him than my own father." Lord Charles Andrew JR tells his son.

"Grandpa. Lord Richard Edward III and I will make you a great-grandfather." Lady Elizabeth tells her grandfather.

"I will write to your grandmother in Lennox Territory and tell her that she will be a great-grandmother." Lord Charles Andrew JR tells Lady Elizabeth.

Lord Richard Edward II and Lord David William Beck SR walk into the drawing room Beltane Manor and Lord Richard Edward II tells his first cousin "Looks like we are going to father-in-laws as well as first cousins."

Lord David William Beck SR tells Lord Andrew Charles the same thing as well as being first cousins once removed and his son is Lord Andrew Charles first cousin twice removed.

Lady Samhain asks Lord Richard William Carey to escort her up the aisle as he did to her mother in 2275 to her father and Lord Richard William smiles and he says, It will be an honor to escort you up the aisle, Lady Samhain."

This leaves Lord Andrew Charles free to escort Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane Howard up the aisle.

Lady Karissa smiles and she tells them "There is a song I want you to remember by Carole King "Child of Mine."

Lady Karissa sings it to her two oldest daughters

"Although you see the world

Different from me

Sometimes I can touch upon

The wonders that you see

All the new colors

And pictures you've designed

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine

Child of mine

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

You don't need directions

You know which way to go

And I don't want to hold you back

I just want to watch you grow

You're the one who taught me

You don't have to look behind

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine

Child of mine

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

Nobody's gonna kill your dreams

Or tell you how to live your life

There'll always be people to make it hard for a while

But you'll change their heads when they see you smile

The times you were born in

May not have been the best

But you can make the times to come

Better than the rest

I know you will be honest

If you can't always be kind

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine

Child of mine

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine

Child of mine

Child of mine

Oh, yes sweet darling

So glad you are a child of mine."

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Carole King / Gerry Goffin

Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain listen to their mother sing "Child of Mine ."

Lord Andrew Charles with Lord Richard William and Lord Charles Andrew JR listens too.

"Lady Elizabeth. I raised you to become Duchess of Norfolk Territory in the name of your great-great-great-grandfather, Lord Patrick William Howard." Lady Karissa tells her, " I know you will make him proud of you."

"Lady Samhain. You were created Duchess of Clarence Territory in the name of Lord Patrick William Howard and I know you will make him proud." Lady Karissa tells her.

"We must find you two the perfect wedding gown." Lady Karissa tells her daughters.

Lady Samhain asks her mom, " Do you still have your wedding dress that you wore when you married dad."

"I do. It's in my Hope Chest." Lady Karissa tells Lady Samhain.

"I was thinking I might wear it when I marry Lord David William Beck II." Lady Samhain tells her.

"I think that is a very good idea and you will make a beautiful bride and I still have my Juliet Wedding veil and the strand of pearls that your father gave me and you may wear them too." Lady Karissa tells Lady Samhain.

"Lady Patricia left Lady Elizabeth the Stuart tiara to wear to her wedding and it will hold up her veil and she left her a strand of pearls that her father gave her on her wedding day to your grandfather." Lady Karissa tells Lady Elizabeth.

"I am sure Lady Caroline Matilda and Lady Autumn Bridget will be glad to be your maids of honor and Lord Anthony and Lord Frederick William III will be happy to be their cousins best men at your wedding." Lady Karissa tells her daughters.

Lord Charles Andrew JR contacts Lord Alexander Charles Stuart who his nephew and Lord Andrew Charles first cousin and Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain first cousin once removed and he tells him " Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain want their grandmother to come to Beltane Manor when they marry in June of 2294."

Lord Alexander Charles takes the letter to Lady Patricia and he tells her " I will Lady Josephine Isabella and Lady Elizabeth Ann with some of my men escort you to Beltane Manor."

"Lord Alexander Charles. We must get my granddaughters a wedding present." Lady Patricia states.

"I will have Lady Josephine Isabella take you into Lennox and I am sure you will find your granddaughters the right wedding presents." Lord Alexander Charles states.

Lord Anthony Christopher walks and he is 12 years old with Lord Albert Edward who is 8 years old and Lady Karissa tells her sons" Your sisters are getting married in June of 2294."

"Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain want you to be their wedding attendants." Lady Karissa tells them.

"You two will be groomsmen at your sister's wedding." Lady Karissa tells them.

Lady Elizabeth and Lady Samhain continue to dance around the drawing room and Lady Karissa smiles at Lord Andrew Charles and Lord Richard William Carey.

Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR smiles at his nephew and grand-nephew and he tells them " My granddaughters will bring this family back together, both my father and grandfather tore it apart."

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Two years goes by quickly, it is Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane and Lady Samhain Wilhelmina Charlene's wedding day to Lord Richard Edward III and Lord David William Beck II.

Lady Elizabeth is dressed in a wedding dress benefiting her rank as future Duchess of Norfolk and Lady Samhain is dressed in Lady Karissa's wedding dress and her wedding veil.

Lady Caroline Matilda and Lady Autumn Bridget are dressed in different colors for the wedding.

Lady Karissa looks at her two daughters " You know what they say "A Daughter is a daughter for the rest of your life but a son is only your son until he takes a wife."

"Today your father will have two new sons." Lady Karissa tells her daughters.

"My dear Elizabeth and Samhain. You know that you are welcome at Beltane Manor as it's your home." Lady Karissa states, "Don't be a stranger just because you are married."

Lady Pauline comes to the door of the bride's room and she tells Lady Karissa that Lord Andrew Charles and Lord Richard William Carey are waiting outside of the door.

Lady Karissa is escorted by Lord Anthony Christopher to the chapel and Lord Andrew Charles looks at his two daughters and says, " Today I will lose my two oldest daughters."

"No dad. Today you will gain two new sons." Lady Elizabeth tells him.

"Your grandmother with your first cousin once removed wife, Lady Josephine Isabella and her daughter, Lady Elizabeth Ann are in the chapel.

"Your grandmother came all the way from Lennox Territory to be with you." Lord Andrew Charles tells them.

Lord Richard William smiles and he tells Lady Samhain "You remind me of your dear mother. I remember escorting her up the aisle to marry your father."

Lord Andrew Charles offers Lady Elizabeth his arm and with Lord Richard William and Lady Samhain they start walking towards the chapel at Beltane Manor.

First, Lady Autumn Bridget walks up the aisle, followed by Lady Caroline Matilda and finally the music starts to play and the door opens up and Lord Richard William Carey with Lady Samhain starts to walk up the aisle and the music changes and Lord Andrew Charles with Lady Elizabeth on his arm starts to walk up the aisle.

Lady Karissa, Lord Charles Andrew Howard SR, Lady Patricia, Lady Josephine Isabella and Lady Elizabeth Ann are seated in the front pew.

Sitting in the second pew is Lord David William Beck SR, Lady Katherine Beck, Lord Thomas William Carey, Lord Patrick and Lady Pauline with Lord Charles Andrew Howard III and Lady Victoria.

Finally Lady Samhain and Lady Elizabeth reach the altar and Lord Richard William Carey and Lord Andrew Charles Howard place their hands in their fiance's hands and walk back to join Lady Karissa.

Lady Elizabeth and Richard Edward Howard III and Lady Samhain and Lord David William Beck II exchange their wedding vows in front of their family.

Finally, the High Priestess pronounces them husband and wife and they kiss each other.

Lord Charles Andrew Howard JR stands up and applauds when he sees his family finally united at last after Lord Frederick William and Lord Charles Andrew SR tore it apart.

Lord Andrew Charles Howard sings to his two daughters at their wedding reception the song "Butterfly Kisses."

"There's two things I know for sure:

She was sent here from heaven and she's daddy's little girl.

As I drop to my knees by her bed at night

She talks to Odin and I close my eyes

And I thank goddess for all of the joy in my life

Oh, but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer

Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair

"Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."

"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."

Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right

To deserve a hug every morning And butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today

She's looking like her mama a little more everyday

One part woman, the other part girl.

To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls

Trying her wings out in a great big world.

But I remember...

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer

Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.

"You know how much I love you, Daddy

But if you don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."

Oh with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right

To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time

Like the wind, the years go by.

Precious butterfly.

Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.

She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.

Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.

She asked me what I'm thinking and I said

"I'm not sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."

She leaned over

Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there

Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair

"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."

"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have done something right.

To deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask Goddess for more, man this is what love is.

I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember

Every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses..."

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Thomas Randy Keith / Carlisle Robert Mason

Butterfly Kisses lyrics © Designer Music, Polygram Int. Publishing, Inc., Universal Polygram Int. Publishing Inc.

Lady Karissa marries her two eldest daughters in a double wedding ceremony.

Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane Howard faithful to her promise presents her grandfather with his first great-grandchild, a great-granddaughter, Lady Karissa Ann named after her maternal grandmother, Lady Karissa Elizabeth Ann Howard nee Lowell.

Lady Karissa Ann Howard is born on Lady Elizabeth Victoria Ann Beltane's 20th birthday and on the same day Lady Karissa gives birth to Lady Sophia Charlotte Dorothea Howard, Duchess of Gloucester Territory.