A Different Kind of Family Chapter 3
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*Blackarachnia is an Autobot and is fully Cybertronian while Powell is Professor Sumdac's brother
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Once he woke up Professor Sumdac called for his attorney to meet him at Sumdac Tower in his room. He needed to make it official; he took the liberty of hiring his attorney not too long after Powell started making threats against him concerning Sari. His lawyer, Mr. Stanislas Piotr, was nothing like he feared he would be. He was very trusting as well as noble. He chuckled a little when he recalled the nickname his lawyer went by, Sparkplug. He actually preferred to be called Sparkplug rather than Mr. Stanislas or Mr. Piotr.
"Hello Isaac," Sparkplug greeted as he entered the room.
"Hello Sparkplug," he replied.
"You called me concerning some legal matters," Sparkplug stated.
"Yes, it's about… my will."
"Your will?"
"Yes, I would… like to… make some changes."
"Very well then," Sparkplug said. "Thankfully I brought all of your papers with me just in case."
Sparkplug took a seat while taking out his suitcase and pulled out the papers necessary. Professor Sumdac recalled the last time he had taken a look at his will. It was when Sarina was still alive and when they just found out she was pregnant with Sari. His original will stated that in the case of his death Sarina and Sari would be the beneficiaries of his estate and company. But now that Sarina was gone he would have to change it and make it to where Powell wouldn't get a thing.
"Here you are Isaac," Sparkplug said as he handed him the old will along with a blank sheet of paper.
"Thank you… Sparkplug."
With that Professor Sumdac begun to write his new will with his lawyer present. Sparkplug just observed as he watched words appear on the paper. He had heard of Professor Sumdac's troubles concerning his brother and he made a promise to fight whoever to ensure that Powell didn't win. Personally he couldn't stand Powell, he didn't like how he used money in order to run people's lives as well as ruin them. Being a father himself he could understand why Professor Sumdac was doing as much as he could to do what was best for his child. He also understood the heartbreak over the loss of a spouse. He lost his wife several years ago to a car accident however she was around long enough to see their children grow up. Sari wouldn't be so lucky on the other hand.
"Here Sparkplug," Professor Sumdac said.
Sparkplug looked over the will and his eyes widen over the changes he had made. He turned towards the professor.
"Are you sure about this?" Sparkplug asked.
"Yes… I am quite sure," Professor Sumdac responded. "I feel… like Sari… will be better off… that way."
"I think anyone would be better than Powell at this point but I will admit that you made the right choice for Sari."
"Thank you Sparkplug," Professor Sumdac said.
He nodded his head and looked over the will again before looking over the other papers he brought with him. He checked to make sure that everything was in order.
"Isaac please promise me that you'll try to get better," Sparkplug stated. "I know that you're in this condition because of your stress and the fact that you called me over during a time like this must mean that you are worried about the end."
The professor sighed as he heard Sparkplug's comment but he couldn't deny it.
"I am going… to keep fighting," he assured. "But anything… could happen especially… at the age I am now… and with my weakened… immune system. Sari came at… a later point in my life. Sarina felt the same way too… but we were happy… with the fact that… we were going to have a child."
"I can imagine," Sparkplug replied.
"That is why I must… protect Sari even when… I'm gone I must find a way… to ensure her protection…. and care. As her father I must."
"I understand, I can't say I wouldn't do the same thing if I feared that anything would happen to me," Sparkplug. "My sons mean the world to me, they are my world. You are the same way."
Professor Sumdac nodded his head and smiled. That was another reason why he connected so well to Sparkplug; he had been through the same as him. He met someone he truly cared for and was willing to put aside his work for that someone, he started a family, he lost his spouse and was a single parent. He was like him indeed.
"I'll put these papers away," Sparkplug said as he opened the suitcase. "I assume you want to keep this meeting between just the two of us."
"If you… would please," Professor Sumdac stated.
"No problem," Sparkplug replied. "Wouldn't want someone like Powell to know about this but I can only imagine the look on his face if he did."
Sparkplug chuckled a little at the thought of that as did the professor, Sparkplug closed his suitcase and placed it to the side. He wanted to talk a little more with his client and friend.
"So how's your condition so far?" he asked.
"The doctor said that I need… to stay on strict bed rest… and leave the management of Sumdac Industries to… an employee for a while. My employees Spike and Carly… are taking care of that. Apparently my stress… has led me to catch a slight cold… but that's not… what has the doctor worried. It's the fact that I… have a weakened immune system… that worries him. It would be easy… for me to catch any other sort of virus… or experience any sort of complications… that stress can led to."
"In that case you should take his orders very seriously," Sparkplug said. "You need all the rest you can get and don't worry about anything. And don't let Powell get to you at a time like this, just let him talk and take comfort in the fact that you've already got a plan."
"I suppose… you're right," Professor Sumdac stated. "I should rest… a little more then… before the Autobots… return here with Sari."
"They're watching over her are they?" he asked.
"Yes, they… adore her."
"It's not hard to see why, she's a going to a heartbreaker."
Professor Sumdac chuckled a little.
"Thank you," Professor Sumdac said.
Sparkplug smiled and stood up from his seat, he was prepared to leave so the professor could rest.
"Well, have a good rest Isaac. I'll take care of the paperwork and make sure no one hears about this meeting."
"Thank you again Sparkplug… for everything," Professor Sumdac said as he started to close his eyes.
"The pleasure is all mine my friend," Sparkplug replied. "Now rest and get healthy and strong… for Sari.:
"I will."
With that Sparkplug left with his suitcase and quietly headed towards the exit. Professor Sumdac fell back asleep knowing that the Autobots would wake him up when they returned with Sari. He smiled over the fact that he ensured Sari's future. Tears leaked out of his eyes… whether they were tears of sadness or tears of happiness he'll never know.
At the Autobots base Bulkhead, Prowl and Bumblebee were watching over Sari and were playing with her. Ratchet was contacting Arcee on Cybertron, he had met the former intelligence officer during the Great Wars and the two immediately began a relationship soon after it was over. They had lost contact with each other during the fifty years that the Autobots were in stasis but as soon as they woke up he contacted her to tell her of the situation. That's how the Elite Guard was aware of the status of the former repair crew, Ultra Magnus had allowed for them to remain on Earth due to the fact that the Decepticons were not likely to locate them or the Allspark there much to Sentinel Prime's chagrin. Ever since their awakening Ratchet always made sure to contact her every day. And Optimus and Blackarachnia were watching the news on their television. Every once and a while they would look over at the young bots to see how they were interacting with Sari. The sounds of giggles and coos filled the air.
"Hey Sari check this out," Bulkhead said as he took several steps backward.
Prowl placed Sari in his lap and Bumblebee sat next to him as Bulkhead prepared himself for the trick he was about to perform. With a deep breath Bulkhead's hand was replaced with a large ball. Sari's eyes widen and she stared with interest. With a grunt and using all of his strength he swung the hand with his signature weapon. Suddenly it popped out of its place with a large cable connecting to it, a wrecking ball. Bulkhead swung the wrecking ball at an empty oil can and managed to knock it down; thankfully he didn't swing it hard enough to damage anything. He then brought it back to its place. Sari then started to laugh and clap her hands. Bulkhead smiled over the fact that he had done something to make the baby happy. Bumblebee decided to join in on the fun.
"Hey Sari watch this," he said as he pulled out his stingers.
Sari's eyes widen again. Yellow electricity sparked as Bumblebee used his stingers and hit two empty cans of oil at once. Sari watched with amusement as the yellow minibot accomplished such as task. She clapped and laughed once again.
"And that's how you amuse an organic protoform," Bumblebee stated.
"You mean baby," Bulkhead corrected.
"Whatever, it's the same concept," Bumblebee said as he crossed his servos.
Sari cooed in response, Bumblebee smiled as he looked at the little baby. He couldn't believe that it had been two Earth months since they had met Sari and how she had grown a little during that time. As said before he had only seen protoforms on Cybertron several times before but he never got a chance to watch one grow up in front of his optics. Sari being the organic equivalent of a protoform was growing up right before him and the others. That in itself was an incredible thing to watch. It was such a shame that the little one's father was going through such a tough time right now. Bumblebee and Bulkhead walked over to the ninja bot and the baby. Bumblebee wasted no time in taking Sari into his hands. Sari giggled and waved her small hands at Bumblebee.
"You know it's funny to think that you'll always be able to fit in my hands even when you get older," Bumblebee stated.
"That is to be expected," Prowl said as he stood up. "After all the organics will never be able to reach our height standards."
"It's so weird how they will stay less than the size of a Cybertronian protoform for the rest of their lives," Bulkhead commented. "You know Bumblebee you say that and yet I haven't seen you hold Sari while you were in your holoform. You have no problem holding her in your robot mode but why not holoform?"
The two Autobots looked at the youngest bot as he held Sari in his palms still. Indeed he had never held Sari when he was in his holoform, he would just be by the bot that held her and make funny faces or play with her while she was in another's arms. His reasons were petty and probably still didn't make any sense but it mattered to him. It wasn't that he wouldn't have liked to hold Sari while he was in in holoform it's just that his worries always got the best of him whenever he wanted to. He was embarrassed to admit his reasons but he knew that the bots were as persistent as him.
"It's just that… I'm worried… I mean being able to walk amongst these small organics and being able to actually feel what it is like is so different. And having the chance to actually hold an organic… a being that is smaller than me and one that I could easily crush… in a form such as that kind of makes me a little nervous."
"You have no problem holding her while in this form and yet you're worried about holding her while you're in an organic form?" Prowl questioned.
"That's pretty much it I guess," Bumblebee said. "I mean the whole thing just seems so surreal… and what if I don't hold her properly while I'm in my holoform? What if I make a mistake? What if I end up hurting Sari because of it?"
"You won't hurt Sari Bumblebee," Bulkhead assured. "Out of all the bots I'm the one who should be more worried about holding her."
"He does have a point," Prowl stated.
"I know but it still makes me nervous," Bumblebee said as Sari grabbed one of his digits.
She giggled as she held onto it, Bumblebee smiled at the small organic as she did so. Optimus and Blackarachnia were watching the news but honestly they weren't paying too much attention to it. They kept looking at their teammates and the organic. They had gentle looks on their faceplates as they watched the interactions between Sari and the young Autobots. They never imagined how much joy a protoform to bring to others, well baby in this case. As stated before they had seen protoforms in their lives before but they never would have guessed how much joy and happiness they brought to others besides their own creators. Cybertronians were very different when it came to family life, they normally didn't have their families until a much later age and that was even if they wanted one. Cybertronian age wasn't like organic, it varied dramatically. They had been around for over billions of years and could live just as long as that, it wasn't uncommon for Cybertronians to wait until their much later lives to have families due to this very reason.
Honestly they were considered to be a rare exception since they had not only met at a young age but they became sparkmates at a young age too even for Cybertronians. Ratchet and Arcee always commented on this when they were back on the Cybertron but they always gave the couple their best wishes since they knows how it feels to be in love and to want to be with someone for the rest of your life. Suddenly their thoughts were interrupted when the news switched to an image of Powell's face, it was then that all of the Autobots looked at the screen even Ratchet. He stopped his conversation with Arcee and she too was staring at the television screen from her monitor.
"Breaking News: inventor and professor, Isaac Sumdac, was hospitalized late last night. Reports just in saying that the professor himself asked to return home as soon as he was declared to be healthy enough to do so, he is now back at Sumdac Tower recovering from his condition. We have just received an interview from Porter C. Powell, brother to the professor."
The image of Powell became larger that it filled the screen.
"It pains me to see that my brother is in such a position, I am told that he is doing well and his trying his best to get better so he can care for his daughter Sari. My deepest wishes and hopes go out to my brother and niece; I hope he recovers quickly so Sumdac Industries can return to its normal schedule. I hope that the rest of the city sends their support to them as well, thank you."
"You heard it from Mr. Powell, Professor Sumdac is recovering and should be back to work in no time-"
The screen switched to another station, Optimus held the remote in his hand. He had changed the channel since he couldn't bear to hear Powell's hypocritical statement, he was making it sound as if he cared about the professor and his daughter when it reality he only cared about the company and money. Ratchet merely shook his head in disagreement before returning to his conversation with Arcee. The young mech's gave their attention back to Sari, deciding that they weren't going to allow Powell to ruin their good moods. Blackarachnia looked at her mate's faceplate to see a look of frustration on it; she knew that Optimus especially took his role as a protector seriously. He always worked hard to ensure that the ones he cared about were safe. The fact that he couldn't fight this sort of battle involving organics made it difficult for him. She placed a hand over his; he snapped out of his thoughts and looked at his mate. He placed his other hand over hers and gave her a small smile. Blackarachnia smiled back and then back to Sari, she envied the little baby. Sari was completely unaware of the worries that surrounded her. She had no idea that her own uncle was threatening to take her away from her father if he didn't agree to give him control of Sumdac Industries. Nor did she realize the condition her father was in due to stress and how her mother wasn't there to give her support and love to them. How lucky Sari was not to realize all of this.
Sari saw that the spider bot was staring at her with loving optics and waved to her while giggling. Blackarachnia smiled, she got off the couch and started to walk to her. Bumblebee was still holding her in his hands, he saw his leader's mate coming to him. He knew that she wanted to hold the small organic as Sari was waving at her. Blackarachnia gently took Sari into her hands; she brought her up to her faceplate and nuzzled her as gently as possible. Sari's small hands were on her faceplate and she had a big smile on her face, Sari giggled and cooed as the spider bot continued to nuzzle her.
Optimus watched his mate and the little organic baby interact. It warmed his spark to see them together. He walked over to them and held out his hands, Blackarachnia knew what he was trying to say and handed Sari to him. Sari cooed some more as she was given to the leader of the small group of Autobots. Optimus looked at the little baby in his palms; she crawled to the tips of his palms as a way to get closer to the mech. Optimus smiled as he felt the warmth of her hands on his faceplate.
"I envy your bliss little one," Optimus commented unaware of that's what his mate had thought not too long ago.
Blackarachnia chuckled at this though, it seemed like she wasn't the only one who thought so. Sari merely stared at the Autobot while continuing to giggle.
"I wonder when she'll start talking," Bumblebee commented.
"Research on human protoforms or babies as they like to call them has taught me that they can be capable of speech as early as six orbital cycles, that's six months in human time," Ratchet replied as he made his way over to them.
"Finish talking to Arcee?" Bulkhead questioned.
The old mech nodded his head.
"How are things back on Cybertron?" Blackarachnia asked.
"As normal as they can be," Ratchet said. "She has said that the Elite Guard has yet to send anyone out here to collect the Allspark due to security issues on Cybertron."
Optimus sighed as he heard that news, believe it or not but the repair crew were still in possession of the Allspark. They had been in possession of it for stellar cycles now while they were in stasis. Ever since they awoke from their slumber they had been trying to get a connection to the Elite Guard's communications. However, their ship had obtained enough damaged that prevented this for a while, if it wasn't for the professor and his company they wouldn't have been able to do so. But once they were able to get a proper connection to Arcee they were still put on hold. Apparently Cybertron was experiencing some technical difficulties amongst their communications and technology in general. This was the main reason why they didn't send any bot out yet to them. This only frustrated the Prime even further, he thought that the Allspark would have taken first priority but since there were no lingering Decepticons around the Elite Guard figured that there was no harm in letting it stay in their possession for a little while longer. The Allspark was currently in their ship at the bottom of Lake Erie in a tight security hold.
"Sometimes I just don't understand what the bots on Cybertron are thinking," Optimus stated.
"I've got an idea or two when it comes to a certain Prime with an asteroid-sized chin," Bumblebee commented.
Bumblebee and Bulkhead share a quiet laugh amongst each other as they recalled their days in Autoboot Camp; the other Autobots couldn't help but smile at their teammates and they also didn't disagree with them either. There was a reason why Sentinel Prime had the reputation that he had and it certainly wasn't for being humble. Sari clapped her hands at the mech's laughter as if she was agreeing with them as well even though she never met Sentinel which made it all the more cute and funny.
"I wonder how she'll be when she starts talking," Bulkhead stated.
"However she will be it can't be like Powell," Prowl commented. "Or any of the other villains we've encountered."
"Can't argue there," Blackarachnia responded. "I'm sure she'll be just like her parents. There's no way she could be like that uncle of hers."
No one corrected her since they all felt the same way; Sari cooed and started to climb on Optimus faceplate. Optimus held his hand under her as she did so in order to prevent her from falling. For only being four months old she was a surprisingly good climber. She managed to climb on top of his helm while his hand followed her, once she was on the top she took a good look at the view she had. She giggled and clapped her hands some more and she admired how tall she was while sitting on Optimus's helm.
"I think she likes it," Blackarachnia said.
"I think so," Optimus replied as he enjoyed the sounds of Sari laughter.
Bulkhead looked at clock and saw that it was Sari's feeding time, he had learned through his time with the professor. The organic had taught him and the others about how human babies lived and what they did. They had also done some research on their own much like Ratchet.
"Hey we have to feed Sari, the professor said that she always eats during this time," Bulkhead said. "We might as well do it so when she goes home no one will have to worry about it."
"Good idea Bulkhead," Blackarachnia answered. "We still have enough formula from the Professor. Hand her to me Optimus."
Optimus gently took Sari off of his helm and handed her to his mate. Blackarachnia held the baby properly as she walked to the place where they kept the formula.
"I'll assist you with helping to prepare the bottle for her," Prowl said as he followed her.
"I'll go too!" Bumblebee exclaimed as he trailed behind them.
They watched as the three bots and organic went to their version of a kitchen that was located in their living room. They went to watch the programs that were on television at the moment while they waited for Sari to be fed. Blackarachnia held onto Sari while the two mechs' were preparing her bottle. Prowl got the water ready while Bumblebee took the scoops of baby formula he was supposed to put into the bottle. After the water was poured into the bottle Prowl measured it in order to see that it was at the appropriate temperature. Once it was set on the table Bumblebee poured the scoops into the water filled bottle. Prowl then took he bottle placed the cap on it, he then shook it gently but with enough force to make sure that the scoops of formula mixed properly with it. Once it was fully repaired he handed it to Blackarachnia who then cradled Sari properly and placed the bottle gently into her mouth. Sari happily accepted the bottle and began to suckle on it, with that Blackarachnia and the two mechs went back to their living room, Optimus lowered the television volume once his spark mate and the organic sat next to him. The spider femme was holding onto the bottle with the tips of her digits and Sari had a firm grip on the bottle as she was feeding. The Autobots watched as the small organic fed; Sari was taking comfort in the relaxing atmosphere. She could hear the soothing sounds of the giant robot's beating spark. It reminded her of her father's heart whenever he fed her. It made her realize that these giant beings and her small organic father were not too different. Not to mention they had the same warmth whenever they held her. She continued to drink her milk as her eyes started to close, doziness started to hit her. Once the spider bot saw that Sari was starting to fall asleep she started to rock the small baby back and forth. She had seen Cybertronians and humans do the same with their children when they fed.
The other Autobots watched silently and with interest. They had seen Sari feed several times and they were aware of how Cybertronian protoforms fed as well but it never ceased to amaze them, watching a new life was something entirely out of this world. Finally as the milk slowly started to disappear, Sari's eyes closed and she fell asleep. Her breathing became soft her grip on the bottle loosened enough for Blackarachnia to take it. Before she fell asleep completely Blackarachnia gently patted her back until Sari burped and then she entered back into slumber. The little organic was sleeping in the warm palm of the femme; she looked so peaceful as she slept that Bumblebee got closer to get a better look. His blue optics stared at the sleeping human's face. He reached out and gently poked her tiny face.
"I can't believe we take care of an organic," Bumblebee commented in a quiet voice. "I mean who would've thought that we would when we were repairing space bridges."
"Sometimes faith works in mysterious words," Prowl responded.
"It's probably the greatest thing that's ever happen to us though," Bulkhead stated. "I mean there's so much life on this planet. Everything grows and changes at a different rate than we do… especially the protoforms."
"I agree Bulkhead," Optimus said. "These organics, these humans… they're all different but unique in their own way. Sari will one day grow up and she'll be the same."
"She's already unique seeing as how any other organic protoform probably would have been scared beyond belief," Ratchet commented. "And yet she welcomed us and still does till this day. A protoform… a baby… welcomed us firs before anyone else."
The other Autobots agreed as Sari continued to sleep; they just spent the next several minutes watching her. She would stretch, make gurgle sounds and move around as she slept. The sky began to get dark and it was time to for Sari to go back home. Quietly Blackarachnia gently placed the sleeping baby into her vehicle mode while the others transformed into their vehicle modes as well. They traveled back to Sumdac Tower in the starry night. Once they reached the tower they changed into their holoforms with Blackarachnia holding the sleeping Sari. They saw that Spike and Carly were the only employees there at the moment, Optimus approached them.
"Autobots," Spike greeted in a quiet tone since he saw Sari sleeping. "I see that you've returned."
"Yes, how's Professor Sumdac?" Optimus asked.
"He's doing as fine as he can be," Carly stated. "He's still sleeping but I'm sure that he'll wake up once he sees that you've returned."
"Has Powell returned?" Blackarachnia questioned.
"No thankfully, he's the last person Professor Sumdac should see at this moment," Spike said. "It's just been us, the professor and the doctor and nurse. They're staying the night here just to monitor his condition."
"Good then we'll just say our goodnights to him and put Sari to bed," Blackarachnia replied.
"Alright then, goodnight Autobots, we're going to close up here and then return home as well," Carly said.
"Goodnight Spike and Carly," Optimus responded.
With that the Autobots went to the elevator and to the floor the professor was on, they got off and went to the room. Professor Sumdac was sleeping comfortably in his bed as they entered. Bumblebee walked over to the sleeping organic and gently shook him.
"Professor Sumdac," he called out.
The man stirred a little but he woke up to see his friends in their holoforms and his sleeping little girl in their company, he smiled and reached out to her. Blackarachnia walked over to him and leaned down so he could get a better look at his daughter. He took her small hand into his and stroked it.
"She looks just like her mother," he whispered sounding better than he did earlier.
"She looks like you too," Bulkhead commented.
"Thank you for that," Professor Sumdac replied. "And thank you for being there for her."
"Anything to help," Prowl said with a small smile.
"You should rest now, your body needs all the energy it can get in order to heal," Ratchet stated.
"Yes I know," Professor Sumdac replied. "Sari's cradle is on the other side of the bed, just put her in there. I'm going to stay with my daughter even through this hardship."
Blackarachnia nodded and went over to the cradle; she gently placed the baby there. Sari didn't wake up as she snuggled into the covers. Blackarachnia made sure she was warm and safe as pulled the blankets over her.
"Well good night Professor," Optimus stated. "Get some rest."
The human nodded and his eyes started to close again, he went back to sleep. The Autobots carefully started to leave the room all expect for Blackarachnia. She stayed behind just to watch the little baby. Optimus noticed this and told his teammates to go on without them and that they would meet them outside. He walked over to his mate.
"What is it?" he asked.
"Nothing, I just like watching her sleep," Blackarachnia said. "So innocent to the world around her, she doesn't know what problems are and what hardships are either. Not yet… she's still got the whole world to see and yet she's already going through stuff like this at a very young age. What if Powell does take her away from her father?"
"He won't," Optimus stated firmly. "She is his daughter, not Powell's daughter. I know that the Professor will do anything to keep her and make sure she's safe, one way or another he's going to find a way to make sure he doesn't get Sari."
Blackarachnia gave her mate a worried look and then turned her attention back to the baby. She did the same as the professor did earlier and took her hand into hers. She saw how small and fragile it was compared to her own, she knew that she was in her holoform but she knew the difference between her hand and Sari's. She wanted to protect both this little life and the life of her father but it seemed impossible since she herself wasn't human and she couldn't get involved in human affairs to this extent. Optimus was now behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders, she placed on of her hands over his while the other was one Sari's. She looked back at the baby.
"Let's hope that he'll get better soon so he can take care of Sari," she said.
"He will and he has us and Carly and Spike to help with taking care of Sari," Optimus stated.
She nodded.
"I guess we should go home now too," Blackarachnia replied.
Optimus nodded and before they left he watched as Blackarachnia, in her holoform, bent down and placed a gentle kiss on Sari's forehead. Optimus smiled at the action, when his mate was done she took his hand and they walked out the tower.
Professor Sumdac allowed a few tears to escape his eyes as he opened them but a smile was on his face as well. What he just witness proved that he had made the right decision. He knew that Sari would be alright and that she would be cared for no matter what. He turned to Sari and bend down into her cradle. He kissed her forehead in a similar matter as the Autobot femme.
"Goodnight Sari," he whispered. "Pleasant dreams and know that I'll always be with you... and so will your mother."
With that he went back to sleep. Sari smiled in her sleep as she dreamed about the Autobots, her father and her mother. She dreamed about her family, a different kind of family.
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