Disclaimer: This was written for the soul purpose of my entertainment. I
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"Fragile Lives"
By: Janis Boisclair jboisclair@rogers.com
Chapter 1
Christian Gage sat beside his father on the living room couch both fidgeted uncomfortably as they sat in their suits waiting for Sydney and Piper. Gage had stuck his finger in the collar of his shirt all ready trying to loosen his tie. He looked down at his son to find him doing the very same thing.
Chris was a mirror image of his father from looks to personality the only things he inherited from his mother were her brown eyes and her stubborn tenacity. Now both father and son sat patiently waiting for his mother and sister.
"Piper Lynn Gage," Sydney's voice could be heard down the hall.
"Sounds like Piper is in trouble," Gage said to Chris.
"Francis," Sydney called to her husband.
"Real big trouble Dad," Chris said looking up at his father as he got up to see what the crisis was.
He glanced at his watch knowing they should be getting in the car to head for the church. Today was Victoria Trivette's christening, Torrie was Jimmy and Erica's second child and if they didn't get a move on they were going to miss it.
Gage walked down the hall to the bathroom where his wife and daughter were. Piper was the image of her mother. She had her mother's dark hair, dark complexion and temperament. She was also blessed with her father's blue eyes and smile. The fact that she was always in trouble could have come from either of them.
Looking at his daughter Gage could hardly contain a laugh. Her hair stood straight up in front doomed to stay that way held there with a piece of chewing gum.
"Did you give her gum?" Syd asked accusingly of Gage.
"Maybe a small piece," Gage confessed wishing he had pleaded the fifth.
"What are we going to do now?" Syd questioned expecting an answer immediately.
"I don't know Honey but it better be quick we should be going," Gage offered.
Looking daggers at her husband Sydney reached for the scissors and as Gage helped hold the squirming child her mother trimmed the gum from her bangs.
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Syd, Gage and the children were the last to come in the church. Sydney walked in first holding Chris' hand while Gage came behind carrying Piper in his arms. Piper gave a small squeal causing all eyes to turn to her and her father as he brought his lips to her cheek kissing her and telling her shh at the same time.
Quickly they slid in the seat behind Walker, Alex and Angela to sit next to Sydney and Chris. Alex turned in the seat motioning at Piper and gesturing at her forehead. Syd glared once more at Gage and mouthed the word gum to Alex who grinned back at Sydney. The music began to play signalling the congregation to stand and the service to begin.
"Fragile Lives"
By: Janis Boisclair jboisclair@rogers.com
Chapter 1
Christian Gage sat beside his father on the living room couch both fidgeted uncomfortably as they sat in their suits waiting for Sydney and Piper. Gage had stuck his finger in the collar of his shirt all ready trying to loosen his tie. He looked down at his son to find him doing the very same thing.
Chris was a mirror image of his father from looks to personality the only things he inherited from his mother were her brown eyes and her stubborn tenacity. Now both father and son sat patiently waiting for his mother and sister.
"Piper Lynn Gage," Sydney's voice could be heard down the hall.
"Sounds like Piper is in trouble," Gage said to Chris.
"Francis," Sydney called to her husband.
"Real big trouble Dad," Chris said looking up at his father as he got up to see what the crisis was.
He glanced at his watch knowing they should be getting in the car to head for the church. Today was Victoria Trivette's christening, Torrie was Jimmy and Erica's second child and if they didn't get a move on they were going to miss it.
Gage walked down the hall to the bathroom where his wife and daughter were. Piper was the image of her mother. She had her mother's dark hair, dark complexion and temperament. She was also blessed with her father's blue eyes and smile. The fact that she was always in trouble could have come from either of them.
Looking at his daughter Gage could hardly contain a laugh. Her hair stood straight up in front doomed to stay that way held there with a piece of chewing gum.
"Did you give her gum?" Syd asked accusingly of Gage.
"Maybe a small piece," Gage confessed wishing he had pleaded the fifth.
"What are we going to do now?" Syd questioned expecting an answer immediately.
"I don't know Honey but it better be quick we should be going," Gage offered.
Looking daggers at her husband Sydney reached for the scissors and as Gage helped hold the squirming child her mother trimmed the gum from her bangs.
~~~~~
Syd, Gage and the children were the last to come in the church. Sydney walked in first holding Chris' hand while Gage came behind carrying Piper in his arms. Piper gave a small squeal causing all eyes to turn to her and her father as he brought his lips to her cheek kissing her and telling her shh at the same time.
Quickly they slid in the seat behind Walker, Alex and Angela to sit next to Sydney and Chris. Alex turned in the seat motioning at Piper and gesturing at her forehead. Syd glared once more at Gage and mouthed the word gum to Alex who grinned back at Sydney. The music began to play signalling the congregation to stand and the service to begin.