Author's Note: Hello There!! I hope all of you enjoyed Michaellover and I's first Friday the 13th story: "Victims and Lovers". And I hope you enjoy it's sequel. Please remember, these stories take a lot of hard work to write and we do love REVIEWS but PLEASE do be considerate and NO FLAMING. Erin/Jason shipping rocks and if you don't like it....then DON'T READ. And IF you do like it....THEN THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEWS!
Story Info: Last time we saw our lovers, they had twin babies, Danny and Linda. Now, the kids are five years old....
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Chapter One
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Danny and Linda were not like other sibblings, much to the fact they were close, being twins and all. They did everything together and went everywhere together. It was as though they shared the same mind, as twin sibblings, they did everything for each other, for example: if one wanted a cup of water, the other would get it.
Danny was tall for his age but was still considered a string bean. His hair was a bunch messy light red curls. Even if he got his hair cut, it grew but he didn't mind. Despite looking much like his dad, he as his mother's eyes.
Linda was much like her mommy. She was built thin and much like her brother, she too was a string bean. Linda was smaller than her brother, despite being the same age as him. Linda has dark red ringlets that fell around her shoulders and despite looking like her mother, she has her daddy's eyes.
Fortunately, for their own protection, their mommy had made sure they both wore velcrow shoes because, as smart as Danny and Linda were, they got forgetful sometimes. And they could easily trip while playing.
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It was late Saturday afternoon. Danny sat on the couch, slummped back, wathching Scooby-Doo on the TV. While his twin sister, Linda, sat on the floor coloring at the coffee table.
"Danny, I'm hungry. When are mommy and daddy gonna get up from their nap?" Linda asked, not looking up from her coloring book.
"Dunno. They've been upstairs a long time", Danny replied, he got up from the couch, "Come on. Uncle Ian is feeding the chickens, maybe he'll make us something to eat".
Linda got up from the floor and followed her brother into the kitchen. Ian came in from the back yard just as they entered the kitchen.
"Uncle Ian, can you make us lunch?" Linda asked.
Ian wanted to laugh. Linda looked like Erin when she was hungry.
"Sure. I could go for something to eat too", Ian exclaimed.
Danny helped his sister sit at the kitchen table before sitting down next to her.
"Mommy and daddy are still taking their nap", Danny explained.
"Yeah, they've been up there forever", Linda added.
Mittens, who had been bathing in the sun on the kitchen floor got up and stretched. She went over to Ian and purred against his leg.
"Looks like I'll be making us all something to eat then", Ian stated, laughing.
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Linda kicked her feet absentmindedly as Ian made them some lunch. She petted Mittens , who jumped up on the table. She felt her stomach, which was swollen a little. Linda gave her a look.
"You've been hanging out with Chester again, havn't you?"
Mittens just gave a purr and leapt off the table, not looking at all sorry.
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By the time they'd finished lunch, Erin and Jason had came downstairs. Linda smiled and ran over to them.
"Hi Mommy, Hi Daddy."
Jason smiled and picked her up, rubbing noses with her affectionately. He then tussled Danny's hair playfully.
"Daddy..." Danny pouted.
Jason gave a chuckle and patted his shoulder.
...
Linda then held her arms out to her mommy. Erin took Linda in her arms.
"Didja have a nice nap?" Linda asked.
"Why yes we did, thank you for asking", Erin replied, laughing.
"Mommy, I think Mittens is looking kinda fat", Danny spoke up, looking under the table at their cat.
"Honey, Mittens isn't fat. It just means she's going to have babies", Erin corrected him, even though she, Ian and Jason were silently laughing.
Linda scrunched up her face in concentration, she then turned to her mommy.
"Are you gonna have more babies?" Linda asked.
"Linda, why would mommy have more babies. She's already got us and daddy and mittens and uncle Ian", Danny pointed out.
"Well, if she and daddy keep takin' naps, mommy will look like Mittens does", Linda exclaimed.
Ian wasn't sure which of the kids looked more like Erin because it was pretty damn close. Erin looked at Jason and they smiled at each other. Erin then decided to change the subject.
"Alright, it's been fifty minutes, who wants to help mommy sort the laundry?" Erin asked.
"Me! Me!" Danny and Linda both stated.
"Liked to know how you make doing chores fun", Ian spoke up.
"I make everything fun", Erin said, smiling.
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After helping Erin sort the clothes, Linda went over to Jason, and tugged on the hem of the jacket he always wore. It was a bit difficult because Jason was so tall. Jason looked down at her.
"Daddy, can we go to the park?"
Jason gave a small smile. He tapped Erin shoulder as she walked by.
"What is it, Jason?" she asked.
Jason grabbed a nearby sheet of paper and wrote, "Linda wants to go to the park."
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"Can we mommy?" Linda inquired hopefully.
"That sounds like a good idea, it's sunny out. I don't see why not", Erin replied, smiling down at her.
Linda happily clapped her hands.
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Ian decided to tag along with the kids, Erin and Jason. Actually, the kids insisted he come. The park was a mile from where they lived, so they could walk. And because side walks had been put in, along with cross walks, it was safe for them and especially for the kids. It was late afternoon and the park wasn't as busy. Jason was glad for this because he didn't really like crowded places too much.
"Come on uncle Ian! Let's swing", Linda insisted.
"Yeah, let's swing", Danny agreed.
Erin and Jason both laughed watching the kids pull Ian towards the swings. While Ian played with the kids, Erin and Jason decided to take a walk around the park, staying in sight just in case Linda or Danny needed them. They didn't go very far. Jason put his arm around Erin, holding her close to him.
Linda looked over her shoulder, seeing her parents walking a few yards away.
"Where's mommy and daddy going?" Linda asked quietly.
"They're just walking around", Ian assured her.
Linda got off her swing and headed off towards her parents,
"Mommy!" Linda called.
Danny and Ian got off their swings to follow her. She was running pretty fast. Erin and Jason turned around to see Linda running towards them. Linda stopped suddenly, not quite being able to catch herself and fell on the pavement. Erin detached herself from Jason and hurried over. Linda got up on her hands and knees, bursting into tears. She looked up as her mother knelt down to pick her up. Erin stood up, holding Linda against her shoulder. Her daughter clung to her, crying into her chest.
"It's okay, shhh...it's okay", Erin cooed quietly, rubbing her daughter's back.
Linda quieted slightly, letting out small sobs. Jason came over, he stood by Erin. He knew Erin had everything under control. She was good at making the kids feel better if they accidentally hurt themselves.
"I hurted my knees and hands", Linda replied, looking up her parents.
"Do you want mommy to swing with you?" Erin asked softly, kissing her daughter's forehead.
Linda whipped her eyes, nodding. They joined Ian and Danny a moment later.
"Is she okay? I'm so sorry", Ian apologized.
"It's okay", Erin assured him.
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Ian still felt a bit guilty, despite Erins reassurance.
Linda's hands and knees were scraped, but other than that she was fine. Erin sat on the Middle swing in between Linda and Danny as Jason and Ian pushed them. After about twenty minutes of swinging, Linda and Danny headed off to play with a few other nearby kids. One of them was a tough looking boy with a single, dark freckle on the tip of his nose. His name was Wallace. He looked over at Linda and gave a strange smile. He walked over to her and Danny cooly, crossing his arms.
"So, who are you?"
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Danny wasn't afraid of him. He was just like his dad, very brave. Danny stood in front of Linda, who had sat down to play in the sand. Just like his dad was protective of his mommy, Danny was protective of his sister.
"I'm Danny and this is my sister, Linda", Danny exclaimed.
Linda had made a hill of sand, in which she called it a 'sand castle'. She happily hummed to herself, moving her fingers through the sand. She was looking down at it, proud of herself. Wallace smirked, making one swift kick and kicked the sand hill over, sending sand into her face in the process. Linda gave a cry and put her hands over her face.
That did it.
Danny grabbed hold of Wallace's hand, Wallace didn't have time to scream or cry out. He was rather shocked, because Danny was a little smaller than him. Without any effort, Danny broke two of his fingers.
"Don't you ever, go near my sister again", Danny muttered.
He let of Wallace go. Wallace took off across the park. Danny turned back to Linda. He knelt down.
"Remember what mommy said? Don't rub your eyes if you get something in them", He said softly and gently.
Linda stopped crying and blinked her eyes, the sand seemed to go away but her eyes still stung a little.
"Thank you Danny", Linda replied, smiling at her brother.
She leaned over and hugged him.
"Linda", Danny groaned with embarrassment.
Sticking up for his sister was one thing. However, her hugging him...some-what embarrassing. Linda let go of him, giggling.
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Erin, Jason and Ian had seen what had happened. But neither of them could think of a reason not to be proud of Danny for protecting Linda. Jason was rather proud. Ian had thought it was funny, even if Danny had broken the other boys fingers. Erin wasn't sure what to think but she was glad neither of her children had gotten hurt.
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Suddenly a man who looked a lot like Wallace stomped over towards Erin and Jason, he looked furious.
"YOU'RE KID JUST BROKE MY SONS FINGERS!" He yelled.
Erin was a bit startled by the mans aggression.
Ian stepped forward, " Yeah, well, your son kicked dirt in Linda's face. You can't blame Danny for standing up for his sister."
The man growled, "I didn't ask your oppinion!"
Jason glared at the man.
The man glared right back, "Look, I know Wally can be a bit of a bully, and I'm not saying I condone it, but that's just how Wally is. He has ADHD, he has trouble expressing himself. It might have been an accident for all I know, but I hope you have insurance, cause *YOU'RE* paying for the doctor bill for this" he said stomping off in the direction where Wallace or 'Wally' sat crying, his hand turning a nasty shade of blue.
Erin felt extremely guilty. He was right. Danny shouldn't have broken the boys fingers like that, even if he had been just standing up for his sister. She looked up at Jason.
"Jason, I think we need to have a talk with Danny..."
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When they got home, Erin passed Linda to Jason. Linda had fallen asleep on the walk home. Jason took her upstairs. Ian went into the kitchen and started pulling out food for dinner, he was greeted by Mittens. Erin went back out on the porch, Danny was sitting on the porch swing, staring at his feet. Erin sat down next to him. Danny looked up at his mother.
"I'm in trouble, aren't I?" Danny asked.
"Yes and no", Erin exclaimed, "Look, I'm proud of you for protecting your sister. But there are somethings you should and should not do. If you're having trouble with something, you should come to me or daddy or uncle Ian or a teacher or an adult that you know. Let the grown ups handle it".
"It's just when that boy kicked sand in Linda's face, I felt very mad. I mean, I wouldn't have broken his fingers if he had punched me or something. I'm just like daddy, I can take it. And I didn't mean to break his fingers. Honest", Danny replied.
Erin sighed, "I know. And that boys daddy wasn't very happy that you broke his son's fingers".
"I promise I won't do it again. And I'll go to bed early", Danny said, muttering the last part.
"You'll go to bed early for a week. I think that's a good enough punishment", Erin told him gently, putting her arm around him.
"Fair enough", Danny agreed, nodding and snuggling into his mother's shoulder.
Jason was standing in the door way watching them. Danny and Erin got from the porch swing a moment later. Danny went inside and into the kitchen. Erin leaned against Jason. He put his arms around her.
"I swear he looked just like you and the only punishment I could give him was an early bed time for a week", Erin replied.
Jason smirked, kissing her.
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Erin kissed him back, smiling a bit.
"I'm serious Jason..."
Jason embraced her, wrapping his arms around her waist, as if to tell her, 'I know, Erin...'
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Danny left the kitchen with a glass of orange juice and went upstairs to the bedroom he shared with his sister. Linda woke up when she heard him shut the door. she rubbed her eyes sleepily, sitting up and looking at her brother.
"Did you get in trouble?" she asked.
Danny sat down on the edge of his bed, sipping his orange juice, "Kinda...Mommy says I have to go to bed early for a week for breaking that boy's fingers."
Linda climbed off her own bed and sat beside him, "I'll go to bed with you."
Danny shook his head, "No, you don't have to do that. I'm the one who got in trouble."
Linda took his hand in hers and squeezed, "We're twins, Danny. We do everything together. And if you're going to go to bed early, then I'm going to go early too."
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After dinner, Erin went upstairs to check on the kids. Danny was brushing his teeth in the bathroom. Linda, in her pajamas, was already conked out on her bed. Erin smiled, she went over, lifting Linda in her arms. Danny came into the bedroom.
"Well, at least she didn't fall asleep in her mash potatoes like she did last time", Danny pointed out.
He climbed up onto his bed and got under the covers. Erin sat down on the edge of his bed, cradling Linda in her arms. Her daughter was such a deep sleeper, she didn't even wake up.
"Linda wanted to go to bed early with me", Danny explained.
Erin laughed, "I thought as much. But she can't".
"I know. I told her that. She used the 'we're twins' line on me", Danny replied, he then added, "Are we still gonna have story time?"
"Of course. Do you want to pick a book from your shelf?" Erin asked.
"No", Danny shook his head, and then spoke in a matter of fact tone, "I mean...tell me about you and daddy".
Linda opened her eyes sleepily, rubbing them a second later.
"What are we doing?" She asked, sleepily.
"Mommy is gonna tell us a story", Danny exclaimed, "About her and daddy".
Linda looked up at her mother hopefully, "Really? Is the story just like the prince and princesses in my fairy tale books?"
"Oh boy", Erin thought to herself, not really sure how to proceed.
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"Well, um...I met your Daddy about 6 years ago, before you were born. I was camping with my friends and I hurt my foot and he took care of me."
"Like a doctor?" Linda asked. Erin looked a bit nervous, "Well, Kinda, I guess...anyway, after my foot was all better I fell in love with him. Then a little bit later, I found out that I was going to have a baby. Well...*babies*. That was when We met your uncle Ian."
"That was us, right, Mommy?" Danny asked, "The babies, I mean"
Erin nodded, smiling, "That's right. And so we all moved here and got married right after I had you."
"And you lived happily ever after?" Linda asked hopefully.
Erin smiled, "So far? mostly." She nuzzled the top of Linda's head.
"But how did you hurt your ankle in the first place?" Danny asked, "How come your friends didn't take care of you?"
"Yeah, How come?" Linda asked.
Erin bit her bottom lip, "It's very complicated...I'll tell you when you're a little older, ok?"
Danny and Linda sighed in a resigned way, "Okay, Mommy..."
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Erin came down stairs, after tucking both kids into bed. Jason came in from feeding the chickens and Ian had gone off to work, leaving a note for them that he had been called in a few minutes ago. Jason went over to Erin, embracing her.
Erin smiled up at him, "Ian's at work, the kids are in bed, and we have the living room all to ourselves".
Jason smiled back at her, kissing her lovingly. They went into the living room and sat on the couch. Mittens watched them from her spot in the wooden rocking chair. Jason pulled Erin onto his lap, showering her face and neck with kisses. Erin giggled softly as his fingers ran along her waist. After having Danny and Linda, she was one of the lucky ones who looked as though she hadn't even had kids. Erin ran her fingers down his chest, kissing his jaw line.
Jason kissed her in her favorite spot, the spot where her neck and shoulder met. Erin gave a quiet moan, rolling her head to the side. It wasn't like they hadn't made out on the couch before.
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Jason nibbled her sweet spot a little. Erin bit back her cries of pleasure so as not to wake the kids. Jason put his hands under her shirt and fondled her breasts.
"Oh, Jason..." Erin moaned softly.
Jason gave a grin. He slipped her out of her shorts and positioned her so that she straddled his let out a giggle and helped Jason pull off his shirt. Jason unzipped his pants.
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Linda woke up. She could hear Erin moaning a from downstairs. She rubbed her eyes sleepily. She had heard them making those noises before. She'd asked Ian about it once. He said they were just doing 'married People stuff'. She figured out it was the same thing Chester and Mittens did, so she learned to ignore it.
She climbed out of bed and whent down the hall to the bathroom.
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When Linda was done using the potty, she went back into her and Danny's room. She could hear her mom moaning again but she ignored it. Getting back into bed, Danny rolled over and looked at his sister with a sleepy expression.
"Is it possible to rent a hotel room with the money we got from the tooth fairy?" Linda asked, seeing that her brother was awake.
"I don't think two dollars and fifty cents is gonna get us a hotel room or a card board box out in the front yard. I bet we'll still be able to hear mommy and daddy anyway", Danny muttered.
He rolled over and went back to sleep. Linda shrugged and curled back up.
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Erin and Jason panted as they lay together on the couch. Erin lay on top of Jason, her head resting against his chest. Jason gently rubbed her back, feeling the softness of her skin. He reached up and stroked her hair, running his fingers through her hair and down her back. Erin smiled.
"I love you", She said softly, snuggling against him.
...
Jason kissed her gently, smiling. They lay together for about half an hour before putting on clean pajamas from the laundry room. Erin sprayed the couch cushions with disinfectant and they headed upstairs to go to sleep. Erin stopped at Danny and Linda's room. Linda sat up, looking at her sleepily. she blinked her eyes.
"Hi Mommy...Are you and Daddy going to sleep now?"
Erin Nodded, "Did I wake you up?"
"No, you woke me up earlier when I had to use the bathroom."
Erin gave an apolegetic smile, "sorry..."
Linda yawned, "it's okay...I know it's just because you and Daddy love each other so much..."
Erin stiffled a laugh.
....
When Linda laid back down, Erin checked on Danny. He was sprawled on his back, head tilted to the side, drool slightly dripping down the side of his mouth, he was definitely asleep. Erin left their bedroom and tiptoed to down the hall to her and Jason's bed room. She smiled at him, rubbing her eyes sleepily, almost in the same way Linda did when she was tired.
Jason lifted Erin into his arms and carried her over to the bed. She just about asleep as he laid her against the feather soft pillows and the soft white sheets. Jason laid down next to her, pulling the blankets up, covering them both. He put his arm around her, pulling her close to him. Erin pressed her face against his chest, cuddling into his warmth.
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Mittens happily greeted Ian when he got home about three and a half hours later. He scratched her behind the ears.
"I guess why they say 'don't wait up' when someone leaves. They mean it", Ian joked.
Mittens just meowed at him, following him into the living room. Ian clearly smelled a hint of disinfectant on the couch cushions, it was really faint. Ian had to laugh. He knew Erin and Jason had been in here, if Erin had gone to the lengths of spraying the couch with disinfectant. She only did that if she and Jason made love and they didn't want to wake the kids if they went upstairs early.
Ian decided to sit in the recliner and watch the news before going to bed. Mittens jumped up on his lap and lay there, purring. It was a late night ritual in which both shared when the rest of the family had gone to bed.
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Mittens rubbed her head against Ian's stomach. He rubbed her back as he watched the weather. When the news ended, he went to his bedroom, which was the only one that was downstairs, and crawled into room had the pictures of his late wife, Linda. But mostly it had pictures of Jason, Erin, Linda and Danny.
Mittens, meanwhile, went upstairs and jumped up on Erin's and Jason's bed, curling up against Erin. She was fond of Ian, but ERIN was her master.
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The next morning, Linda was the first to wake up. climbing out of bed quietly, she tiptoed into her parents room. they were still asleep. She turned to leave, when something caught her eye. laying on top of the dresser was a hockey mask and a machete. Holding her breath, she went over and looked at them. She timidly reached out and picked up the Hockey mask, staring at it. She then looked at the machete. it looked old, but in good shape, still very sharp. She knew better than to touch it.
Jason woke as he always did, quietly and quickly. He sat up, his eyes widening when he saw Linda holding his mask. He didn't wear it anymore...except when he was alone, or when he occasionally snuck out and did a patrol in the woods surrounding the town. Just to remember the old days before they'd been forced to leave the camp Jason had spent so many years
protecting.
Linda didn't notice her father climb out of bed and go over to her until he
was in front of her. She looked up at him. It was a long way up.
"Morning Daddy..."
Jason nodded. He crouched so she wouldn't have to strain her neck. Linda looked at the mask and then to her father.
"Is this yours Daddy?" she asked.
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Jason nodded to her question. He lifted her up in his arms. Linda leaned over and put the hockey mask on the dresser. She quickly forgot about the hockey mask as she got an idea.
"Daddy, I wanna make mommy breakfast in bed", Linda whispered quietly.
Jason thought this was a good idea and nodded. He quietly left the room with Linda and went downstairs. He set Linda down as they went into the kitchen.
"Uncle Ian showed me and Danny how to make toast, so that's what I'll make mommy since I can't use the stove", Linda exclaimed.
She went over and grabbed one of the kitchen chairs and pulled it over towards the kitchen counter. She climbed up onto the chair. Jason noticed she looked like a five year old version of Erin. She was clever just like her mother. Knowing how to reach for the bag of bread and put two pieces carefully into the toaster.
"Daddy, can you get the orange juice and a glass from the cupboard? Mommy likes orange juice", Linda stated.
Jason went to the fridge and got the bottle of orange juice. He poured the right amount into a small glass. The toast popped up about two minutes later. Linda got a spoon from one of the drawers.
"Mommy loves strawberry jam", She exclaimed.
Jason thought she was quite cute spreading the jam with a spoon, as even the butter knives were rather sharp for her to handle.
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Jason and Linda quietly went back upstairs with the toast and juice. Linda crawled up onto her parents bed. She sat up on her knees and gently shook her mommy's shoulder.
"Mommy", Linda replied happily.
Erin woke up and gave her a rather sleepy smile, "Hi sweetie".
"Mommy, daddy helped me make you breakfast in bed", Linda said.
Erin sat up as Jason passed her the orange juice and the plate of toast that had been messily spread jam on toast. Jason sat on the bed.
"Oh thank you", Erin exclaimed, smiling at both of them.
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"Where's Danny?" Erin asked.
"Oh, He's still asleep," Linda said, "want me to wake him up?"
Erin nodded, "Yes. that will be nice."
"Okay," she said. She glanced at the machete and Hockey Mask again, before
leaving. She when back to her room and whent over to Danny's bed.
"Danny, wake up," she said shaking him. Danny sat up, much like the way Jason
did, but yawned.
"Do I have to?"
"Yes."
Danny sighed and climbed out of bed.
...
As Danny made his way to the bedroom door, Linda took hold of the sleeve of his pajama shirt. Danny promptly stopped looking at her.
"Danny, guess what I saw in mommy and daddy's room", Linda muttered.
"What?" Danny asked, some-what interested.
"I saw a hockey mask on the dresser", Linda replied, "There was also a sharp looking thing on the dresser too. Like a giant butter knife, except sharper", she then paused for a moment, and then added, "Do you think it has something to do with mommy's story that she told us last night?"
Danny thought about this for a moment, "Maybe but remember what she told us? We have to wait until we're older".
Linda sighed, "When's that supposed to be? Our birthday?"
"I think so", Danny exclaimed shaking his head.
"I don't think I can wait that long", Linda muttered.
Danny and Linda left their bedroom. Danny went into the bathroom to use the potty. Linda went back into her parents bedroom and climbed up onto the bed.
"Danny's using the potty", Linda told them.
...
Erin nodded.
A few minutes later, Danny came in. He weent over to the bed and gave Erin a hug.
"Morning Mommy. Morning Daddy," he said turning and hugging Jason too.
Jason patted him on the head affectionately. They noticed that Mittens was gone.
"Where'd Mittens go?" he asked.
Erin smiled, "Maybe she hid herself somewhere so she could have her babies."
Linda gave a serious, yet excited smile, "So that means we'll have Kittens?"
Jason nodded.
...
Danny and Linda wasted no time and went looking for their cat, thinking about the kittens. Ian was the last to wake up and was in the kitchen when the kids bounded into the room, looking high and low.
"Lose something?" Ian asked jokingly.
"Mittens is hiding. She's gonna have her babies", Linda exclaimed.
Danny had gone into the bathroom where the washer and dryer was. Linda scoped out the living room. Erin and Jason came downstairs a second later. Danny's voice was heard a moment later.
"Mommy, daddy, Linda, Uncle Ian, I found her!"
Linda came out of the living room, hurrying past her parents and darted into the bathroom. Erin, Jason and Ian stood in the door way of the bathroom. Mittens was laying in the laundry basket. The laundry basket was full of sheets that had needed to be washed. Danny and Linda had knelt down on the floor and looked over them.
"She had kittens. Six of them", Danny said.
"Is she and Chester gonna have to get married just like mommy and daddy did?" Linda asked.
"Cats don't get married", Ian explained, stifling a laugh.
"Come on you two, lets give Mittens some privacy", Erin suggested.
Danny and Linda nodded and got up from the floor.
"I'm making pan cakes, who wants some?" Ian asked, redirecting the kids attention.
"I do! I do!" Both replied, raising their hands.
...
After breakfast and after much cleaning up, Danny and Linda went upstairs to get dressed. They set to work trying to figure out names for the kittens.
"I like Snoopy", Linda said.
"You put your jumper on backwards", Danny pointed out.
Linda looked down at the purple dress she was wearing.
She shrugged, "I'll have mommy help me later".
As they went to the bathroom to brush their teeth, Danny stopped her.
"What?" Linda asked.
"What's that hockey mask you were talking about earlier?" He asked.
Linda looked at him, "It's on the dresser in mommy and daddy's room. I only got to hold it for about two seconds".
"What's it look like?" Danny asked.
Linda led her brother into their "play room" which the third bedroom had been turned into once they had been old enough to actually play in. Lind stood in front of their drawing easel and grabbed the black marker. It was a five year olds rendering of Jason's mask.
"It looked like that", Linda stated, pointing at it.
Danny nodded.
...
When the rest of the family was dressed, Ian and Jason had moved Mittens and her kittens to a much better spot that was much more comfortable. Erin put her purse over her shoulder and slipped a piece of paper into the pocket of her jeans.
"Where are you going mommy?" Linda asked.
"The grocery store", Erin replied, smiling.
"Can we come?" Danny asked.
"Of course", Erin said nodding.
Jason helped Erin put the kids into their car seats. Ian came outside a moment later.
"While you guys are the grocery store, Jason and I are going down to the pet store", Ian replied.
Erin nodded, kissing Jason on the cheek before getting into the drivers seat.
"Have fun", Erin exclaimed.
...
Jason and Ian made their way to the pet store. Ian got some of the cat food Mitten liked to eat, as well as some canned kitten food, for when they were big enough to be weaned. Jason mostly just followed him around as Ian got a few toys for the kittens to play with when they got bigger, as well as a few other things, including a cat bed for Mittens to move her Kittens into. Jason carried the bag as they walked home. Erin and the kids hadn't gotten back yet, so they had a chance to put the stuff away. Ian carried the cat-bed over to where Mittens was.
"Here darling, I brought you a present," Ian said.
Mittens looked up from cleaning her babies. She picked them up one by one and put them in the bed. She then curled around them and resumed cleaning them. One of them looked like
Chester. Two were calico, one of which happened to be male, which was quite rare. Two were black, and the last one looked like Mittens, only with black ears.
Ian smiled as he looked at them.
...
Erin was lucky the grocery list had been short. The place had been packed. Once she got the kids into their car seats, she put the grocery bags into the back seat, putting them on the floor. The kids had been talking non stop about the kittens. Once out of the parking lot, however, the subject changed drastically.
"Mommy, why does daddy own a hockey mask?" Danny asked.
"When I was in your room this morning, I found one on your dresser", Linda spoke up.
Erin felt her throat go dry as it had done the previous night when the kids had asked for her to tell them a story about her and Jason. She knew it was only natural from them to be curious but she and Jason had thought they'd been clever enough to cover up everything until the kids were old enough to understand. But Erin knew the time would come when sugar coating everything wouldn't be enough for the kids to except it.
"It's complicated. I'll tell you when your older", Erin replied.
"Is everything you and daddy did complicated?" Linda asked.
"Well, things were different 6 years ago", Erin explained.
This seemed good enough for them and the conversation returned to Mittens and her kittens. When they got home, Ian took the kids inside to see how the kittens were doing. Jason helped Erin with the grocery bags.
"We're going to have to be careful around the kids", Erin said quietly, "Linda said she she saw your hockey mask this morning and the kids asked me to tell them a story last night".
Jason nodded, giving her a kiss on the forehead.
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Linda looked at the kittens, being careful not to touch them, as Ian had instructed since Mittens might not want them to. Danny sat next to her watching them.
"So, do we get to keep them?" he asked, looking up at Ian.
"Well, maybe, but we'll probably give them away to nice people who want a kitty."
Linda and Danny gave sighs of diapointment
"Aw..."
Ian smiled, "It's okay, maybe we might keep one or to of them if your parents want to. Besides, you can still play with them when they get bigger."
...
When Jason and Erin came in and went into the kitchen with the groceries, Linda went over to them. She tapped her mother's lower back. Erin looked down at her, smiling.
"Mommy, when the kittens get bigger can we keep one or two?" She asked.
"We'll see", Erin said, nodding.
Linda nodded. She then tugged on her mommy's jeans. Erin turned back to her. Linda held up her arms to her.
"Come here sweetie", Erin replied softly, lifting Linda up and siting her up on the kitchen counter, she then laughed, "Honey, did you dress yourself this morning?"
Linda smiled proudly at her parents, "Yep, all by myself".
Jason and Erin smiled at each other.
...
Erin undid her jumper, "Let mommy fix this for you, sweetie..."
Erin turned her jumper the right way and took a step back, "There."
"Thanks mommy," Linda said, "Is Daddy going to work today?"
Jason shook his head. Today was his day off.
Danny came in a minute later, "Can we go to the swimming pool today? It's kinda hot outside..."
Jason stiffened. The pool...
It reminded him of the lake, and he did not like it when the kids went swimming there. Erin saw his discomfort and put a hand on his shoulder, squeezing gently.
"It IS hot Jason," she said, "And we'll be right there with them."
...
Linda looked up at them. She, like her mother, seemed to sense her daddy's discomfort.
"Don't worry daddy, mommy will be in the water with us", Linda replied.
Erin lifted Linda off the counter and set her on the floor. Linda and Danny took off upstairs to get ready. Erin turned to Jason, who gave her a look.
"Don't worry, they're still too little for the deep end. The kids don't even leave my side for a second. They'll be fine, I promise", Erin assured him.
...
The pool was semi-crowded. Jason and Ian took seats under one of the tables that had an umbrella. Erin and the kids had bathing suits on. Erin set the beach bag on the seat next to Ian. She took out the suntan lotion and put some on Danny and then Linda, so they wouldn't get sun burned. Erin applied some on herself as well but she couldn't reach her back.
"Jason, could you put some of this on my back?" Erin asked, handing him the bottle.
He nodded, taking the bottle. He squirted some into the palm of his hand, it felt like jello, almost. He placed his hand against her back. Jason grinned when he heard Erin shudder from the lotion, as it felt cold on her skin. He massaged the lotion all over her skin where the sun would most likely be on her. He lightly trailed some soft kisses on the back of her neck, making her giggle.
"Come on mommy", Danny exclaimed.
Erin smiled at Jason, who grinned back. Both were thinking the same thing...something that involved being alone later. Erin took the kids, one in each hand and walked over to the pool. Ian looked at Jason and then noticed that he was REALLY uncomfortable with Erin and the kids being near the pool. Erin, Danny and Linda all sat down on the edge.
"I'll get in first", Erin said, slipping into the pool.
Since it was the shallow end, the water only came up to her waist. Erin held out her arms and Danny got into the water next. Erin held out her arms and Lind got into the water a second later.
"Mommy, look, I can blow bubbles", Danny said, putting his face to the water and making bubbles, he lifted his head back up, "I've been practicing in the bath tub".
Erin laughed, since Danny's hair was now wet and messy.
"I can do that too", Linda exclaimed.
She too put her face to the water and blew bubbles. She lifted her face up a second later, laughing.
"Very good", Erin replied, laughing.
"Mommy, look, I'm just like Mittens", Linda stated, kicking her arms and legs and meowing.
Jason and Ian both chuckled, watching Erin playing with the kids in the pool.
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Erin watched Danny and Linda play for a little bit, "Ian, can you watch the kids while I use the restroom?"
Ian nodded. he was wearing his swim truncks and a white t-shirt.
He took off his shirt and got into the pool as Erin left. Linda and Danny looked at the scar on his back. They'd seen it before, but they'd never figured out where it had come from.
"Uncle Ian?" Linda asked.
"Yeah?"
"Where'd you get that scar on your back?"
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Ian looked at the kids for a moment. He knew telling the kids the truth was a bad idea, since Erin and Jason were going to wait until they were older so they would understand better.
"Oh that, well...when I met your mom, my back was infected. I had been camping and sleeping on the ground. Your mom cut my back open just a little so the puss and blood could seep out. It was very painful and very gross", Ian replied.
Linda and Danny nodded.
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Erin came back from the bathroom. The bathrooms were on the far side of the pool, near the deep end.
"Watch out!" Someone called.
Erin looked up but was suddenly knocked into the pool. Linda had turned around at this moment and let out a very loud scream.
"MOMMY!"
...
Erin had fallen into the pool and even under water had heard Linda's scream. Erin hadn't plugged her nose, so she had swallowed a lot of water. The deep end was much deeper than the shallow end and even with her height, Erin still couldn't even touch the bottom. Having swallowed some water, she was beginning to get light headed.
...
Jason leapt into action. Never minding the life guard. He ran to the deep end and Jumped in. Linda and Danny watched in horror. Jason spotted Erin, who was already beginning to because he didn't know how to swim, didn't mean he didn't figure out how to use propulsion in his favor. He pushed himself towards her and wrapped his arms around her. He kicked off the nearby wall, sending them all the way over to the shallow side. Jason hurriedly climbed out of the pool, Erin still in his arms. Linda and Danny scrambled out, Ian right behind them.
Jason put Erin down and patted her back hard. Erin coughed loudly as she vomited up the water, nearly choking as she tried to catch her breath. Every else at the pool, including the life guard, was silent. Linda and Danny were crying. They ran to their mothers side. Erin quickly embraced them. Trying to calm them down.
"It's okay, I'm fine..."
"You almost drowneded!" Linda said, tears pouring down her cheeks. Danny sobbed into his mothers side.
"Maybe we should go home..." Ian said. Jason nodded.
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The kids clung to Erin the whole way home, continuously asking if she was okay. Still very much upset. Bye the time they pulled up into the driveway, Danny and Linda both had cried themselves into exhaustion. Ian carried Danny, and Erin carried Linda.
Linda glanced at her fath tiredly as Erin carried her inside.
"Daddy saved you...He was very brave, wasn't he? because he's afraid of water..."
Erin kissed her daughter's cheek and squeezed her tighter, "Yes, Linda. Daddy was very brave today."
Linda fell asleep in Erin's arms. A tear glistening on her cheek as Erin laid her on the couch next to Danny.
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Erin watched the kids for a moment, both asleep on the couch. Ian walked over to her.
"I'll keep an eye on the kids for you", Ian told her, "Why don't you go upstairs and relax".
Erin nodded, giving him a small smile and then left the room. She walked over to Jason and leaned against him. Jason put his arms around her. They went upstairs to their bedroom after a second or so. Erin went into the bathroom and grabbed a couple of towels. He noticed that she looked rather shaken still. Jason shut the bedroom door and then went over to her, putting his arms around her. He pressed his face close to her damp, wet hair and breathed in the very scent that he had smelled so many times before.
She calmed down slightly, as she always did whenever he held her. Erin turned to him, pressing her forehead against his chest.
"I was so...scared..", Erin sobbed.
Jason rubbed her back gently, leaning down and kissing her cheek.
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End of Chapter One
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