Shortly after Alfred became independent, there was a war between France and England, Oui? Well, the sudden lose of his twin brother leaving the house and his parents always fighting depressed Matthew, most nights during this time period, Matthew cried himself to sleep every night.

((Ending added to mine and Coper's world))

It had the same effect on little Alex, who would often go cuddle with her big brother and it helped calm them both down. That was before Alex had to leave, than come back... Than leave again.