Title: Power Of Love
Disclaimer: I own Alanna, Henry, Camille and Rosetta.
Summary: Evan's sister and her kids come to visit Evan unexpectedly. And Alanna has a surprise for her big brother…how will Evan react.
Dedication: To Blaire cos u wont quit bugging me…and to Alyssa for helping me write it!
"Come on Umpire. The ball clearly touched his hand before it went over the line." Alex shouted at the television.
"Yeah right mate. The ball missed his hand completely. I think you need to get your eyes checked." Evan retorted.
"I believe it is you who needs your eyes checked. He clearly touched the ball before it bounced out. Trust someone as stupid as that to be on the team you barrack for."
"Are you ragging on my footy team?' Evan flared up.
"So what if I am? It's not my fault they're a bunch of sissy's who can't play the game properly."
'Oh Yeah!" Evan got defensive.
"Yeah. What are you going to do…hit me?"
Evan lunged at Alex but he got off the couch and Evan just missed tackling him.
"You gotta be quicker than that to catch me."
"I can kick your ass any day." Evan challenged. Alex was about to reply when the doorbell rang.
"Saved by the bell. You're lucky I didn't get a chance at you, I would have kicked your butt big time." Alex said then left the room without letting Evan reply. He turned his attention back to the game, but could hear Alex in the background.
"Oh my god hi. It's been ages since I've seen you." He heard Alex cry. Then he heard a mumbled reply.
"Oh that's too bad. What have we here…hello there little ones." Alex said and Evan turned his head to try and hear who was at the door.
"Yeah he's in the lounge watching the game. Come on through." Evan heard the front door close, then footsteps approaching the lounge. A few seconds later Alex entered the room, followed closely by a woman who looked about 30 and two identical little girls with strawberry blonde hair, that was tied back in plaited pigtails.
"Alanna! Girls!" Evan jumped up excitedly and ran over to them. "What are you doing here? I thought you were in Fiji with George." He hugged the two little girls.
"We were…but there was a change of plans. Can we talk in private?"
"Sure. Alex can you take the girls into the kitchen and get them something to eat. I'm sure they're both starving. Aren't you girls?" they stepped back and nodded shyly as Alex stuck out his hands.
"Come on ladies, I think there's some leftover pizza in the fridge. How about we go warm some up for you?"
"Go on girls. He won't bite." Alanna insisted. Reluctantly they each grabbed a hand and Alex led them out of the room.
"Come and sit down…tell me what's wrong."
"He's come back Evan." Alanna cried after she was sitting on the chair.
"Who?" Evan was confused.
"Henry." She started shaking.
"Henry as in your ex-husband Henry? But I thought he was in prison."
"Apparently he got bail."
"What? That cant be right. Have you told Dad?"
"I cant. You know what he's like. He'll want to put the girls and me in witness protection. I cant do that to them Evan. They're too young. They wont understand what's going on."
"Don't worry Lana. I'm not going to let him get anywhere near you or the girls."
"Thankyou." He hugged her.
"Look it's late. How about I make up the spare room for you and the girls. You can stay here for tonight and we'll work something else out in the morning."
"Thanks Evan. I knew I could count on you."
"Hey you're my baby sister. It's the least I can do." They broke away from the hug and he smiled at her. "Now…you must be hungry. There's some food leftover from tonight's dinner if you want something."
"Thanks." They stood and walked into the kitchen.
Later that night (or rather early the next morning) Alanna silently climbed out of the bed she was sharing with the twins.
"Mummy?" One of the girls asked tiredly.
"It's ok Rose. Go back to sleep."
"Mummy where are you going?"
"Mummy has to go away for a little while. Remember how I told you that you were going to have a holiday with Uncle Evan?" Rose nodded. "Well Mummy's got some things she needs to take care of so you and Cam are going to stay here with Uncle Evan for a while."
"Are you coming back Mummy?"
"Of course I am sweetie." Alanna didn't like lying to her daughter but she knew it wasn't safe for the girls while she was around.
"When will you be coming back?"
"Soon sweetie…real soon." Alanna smiled and kissed Rose on the forehead. "Now go on, go back to sleep. Uncle Evan will look after you."
"Ok Mummy." Rose lay back down again. "Goodbye Mummy." She whispered, with tears slowly creeping down her cheeks.
"Goodnight my sweet little angel. Remember no matter what happens I will always love you and Cam."
"I love you too Mummy." Rose smiled and watched as Alanna grabbed her bag and walked out.
Later that morning when the girls woke up Camille started crying. Jonesy heard and woke up. He waited for the crying to stop, thinking that Alanna would fix it, but when the crying continued he got out of bed and walked into the spare room, where Camille was sitting in the middle of the bed crying and Rosetta was sitting beside her, hugging her.
"Hey Cam, what's wrong? Where's your mum?"
"Rose said that she went away."
"What?" Jonesy gasped. "Rose why would you say that?"
"Because it's true. Mummy left last night and she said she won't be back for a while." Rosetta repeated what she had told Camille.
"Oh girls." He went and sat on the bed with them and they immediately cuddled into him. "Don't worry. We'll find your Mummy." He said and he held them close. "How about we go get some toast and I'll give your mum a call?"
"Yeah." The girls nodded.
"Come on then." He stood and carried them into the kitchen. "Gees you girls have grown. If I keep carrying you like this I'll end up with a sore back." He said as he put them down. He got some toast for them and then grabbed the phone. He dialled the number he had in his memory and waited for an answer.
"Look Evan before you say anything I'm sorry ok." Alanna said before Jonesy had the chance to speak.
"What is going on? Where are you?"
"I'm at the airport in Melbourne. I'm booked on the next flight to London."
"What? You're leaving the girls here with me?"
"I had no choice Evan. They need stability, they need safety and they aren't going to get that while I'm running away from Henry. I left the girls with you because I know that you can care for them and provide for them. There is a bankcard in Camille's bag with details of how you can get money out. I'm sorry Evan."
"Why are you doing this? The girls need you."
"no they need someone who can love and care for them without any worries. I cant give that to them Evan. I need you to taker care of them. I know you'll do a great job. Look I've got to go they're calling my flight. I'll call you in a few days to see if they've settled in. bye."
With that she hung up the phone and Jonesy was left with the beeping sound. He hung up the phone and turned to the girls, who had made their way into the lounge.
"Mummy's not coming back is she?" Rosetta looked at Jonesy.
"I don't think so." He replied sadly and pulled the girls into a hug.
Well that's what I've got so far…hope you liked it. Gotta run…Myth busters is about to start…bye!
