Purge's mother slithered around the house with a fork and knife. She went into the kitchen, grabbed the door of the pantry, and then took out something truly evil: Mama's Tofu Blend Spice. Only five bottles were made. This sauce could either destroy your soul, or make you have no feelings. Marien had no soul and was a self-centered person, so it wouldn't affect her.

Purge's father walked in. "What is that delicious smell?"

"It's the blend spice. Do you want some?"

"Sure!" He didn't know what was in it. "Taste like any old spice to me, but in small tofu blocks. Where'd you get these?"

"At the Des'Ma Shoppe." She said. He stopped eating.

"Why'd you let me eat that!"

"You wanted some. The whole myth of no soul or feelings is a joke!" She ate another one.

"Really? I can see that." He said, almost laughing.

"Is the boy up?"

"Yes, but I let him stay over at Auntie's place for the weekend."

"What AUNT are we talking about!" She screeched. She had a deep hate for the aunts.

"Aunt Cecsnod. You know my careful and tired sister-in-law who's married to a priest?"

"Thank God! I thought you were going to say 'Cecil.' You know I don't like that woman...all that news about her being a prostitute and a murderess. When will he be back?" She asked.

"At least three days." The phone rang, and he picked it up. "Hello? Really? I'll be over!" He hung up. "I'll be back in a moment." He went outside and got in the car and drove off.

Aunt Sasollya Mansion

Sasollya Lovett bent down and kissed Purge on his fore-head. She was a tall woman, all bone and skin. She had blonde hair that covered one of her eyes and flowed around her shoulders in curls, shining blue eyes, and would always wear gloves and a dress. "Soon, you will never have to see that wretched mother of yours, and we can take you in, and you'll be happy." She smiled and moved a hair from Purge's face.

Purge gave a small smile and looked at her. "Why did dad marry her?"

"Well...it turned out that they were at a Las Space-gees Casino, and they became very drunk Then they got a quick marriage. The only good that came out of that marriage was you, and no matter what they say, never be let down. Good will prevail, but evil will always die! And having you here will make things much more exciting!" The doorbell rang. "I'll be right back." She petted Purge on the head and went to the front door.

It was Purge's dad. "Hello Sasollya!" They hugged each other.

"Oh, Desmonde, it's been years! I've missed you so much! How is that tramp of a wife been doing?"

"She acts as if she's the boss in the house! She acts like Purge is a slave! But she's getting grey hair, so she might croak." They high-fived.

"Okay, so now you and little Purge can stay here and she'll never find out! If only my husband was still alive to see him. Now, let's go have some lunch. I made some pasta, rice, chicken, and for some dessert, flan!"

Purge smiled as Aunt Sasollya handed him a plate with some chicken, pasta, and rice on it. Purge looked at his dad. "So, what did you tell Marien?"

"I told her we were going to Aunt Cecsnod, who's careful, tired, and married to a priest!" He started laughing.

Sasollya started to speak. "I'm glad I could help. That woman is just so evil! It's like the Red Queen in that one movie from five-hundred years ago. Speaking of that, your wife is in a house from that time."

Purge and Desmonde both said, "And when they take it down, they better hit her!"

The three of them continued their meal, talking and having a great time. After the meal, they all went to the living-room and watched a marathon of an ancient show on 'The Good Times' channel. Purge ended up falling asleep after three episodes, and then Sasollya picked up Purge, put him in the second bed in her room, and went to her room and slept. Desmonde ended up falling asleep on the couch.

Life was perfect for the three of them. Marien had disappeared from Purge's mind, and they always joked about how she would die. No one heard anything about her. Sasollya bought gifts for them both, and bought new clothes for them, and an occasional treat for Purge.

Aunt Sasollya walked into the living room on a Friday night and sat on the couch with Desmonde and Purge. Purge was asleep again. "Desmonde, do you remember the last guy I dated?"

"The short red haired guy with those green clothes?"

"Yes."

"Why do you bring him up?"

"Well, I think I should try dating again."

"That sounds like a great idea for you...just don't date any funny-looking people. Remember when you dated the tall guy who looked like a cucumber?"

"He was an alien...but did he have to be green?"

"Well, you should go hit the town tomorrow."

"Actually, I already found a guy. He's six-foot seven, he works as a teacher, and he's blonde, with orange eyes...and human! And he's only thirty!"

"Well, congrats."

The next day, Sasollya went on a date, and didn't come back until 5:00. She was making Birthday Party arrangements for Purge. His fourth birthday was coming soon. "Hello everyone!"

Purge looked over and ran to her. She bent down and gave him a hug. "How was your date?" Purge asked.

"Great! He's nice, he likes kids, he wants a family, and we like the same drinks, jams, jellies, fruits, and food at restaurants!"

Desmonde walked down the stairs. "I see someone is happy! And you know who is having a birthday soon!"

Sasollya smiled at Purge. "And everything is planned! It will be his first birthday here, and everything is going to be special! It's not going to be a big party, but it's going to be held here, and everyone from our side of the family is invited. I'm glad no one has told them about Marien."

Desmonde then said, "And I've lost some weight also! I'm not even a size 36! You're looking at size 24"

Purge looked at his dad. "If it's a 24, then why does it say 25?"

"I'm in between sizes at the moment, and I need to be in a higher size than the one at the moment, but it's worth it!"

Sasollya rolled her eyes. "You're just my husband. Always concerned about your weight."

Desmonde looked at her with pride. "He was getting fat, I'm losing it!"

"You most certainly are losing it."

Life went on for the next three days happily. Purge's birthday was coming up, and everyone was happy. Marien was never going to be seen again, and Purge felt loved. Tomorrow, Purge would be four at 6:00 A.M.

"If you think happiness is eternal, enjoy it. Nothing will matter when I'm through with you."