This fanfiction is the sequel to Pivotal Moments, which should be read before reading this fanfiction.
AU. It's been over a year since Steph's was mysteriously kidnapped. An old acquaintance reappears and the Manoso's find them embroiled with a powerful diabolical mastermind.
Reminder: This is a sequel and it will be hard to follow if you have not read Pivotal Moments. In addition, you must stay alert for various nuances and how they fit within the overall story. Thank you for continuing to read my story. Peace.
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CHAPTER 11 – YOUNG HEARTS
Ranger is sitting in his office at Rangeman listening to Bobby share the lab results from Lester's new girlfriend JJ, who is a double for Jeanne Ellen Burrows. Bobby is agitated and is pacing in front of Ranger's desk.
"Man this is weird. Lester's girlfriend has identical DNA to Jeanne Ellen. The fingerprints are different of course. From what I was able to research she was born on the same day as Jeanne Ellen, adopted and grew up in Canada. She has got to be Jeanne's twin."
"Okay that is understood but what has you so agitated?"
"When Jeanne applied to Rangeman we conducted an extensive background check. We investigated her adopted and biological parents. Jeanne's mother was in prison at the time of her birth, which was recorded. It was discovered the warden knocked up her mom. He impregnated the mother because his wife wanted a child but was unable to bear any. The couple recorded almost everyday of Jeanne's young life. The birth video only showed a single birth. The couple was so in love with the baby that there is no way they would have separated the twins. This just seems weird."
"Well there is a lot of weird going on. Steph has been experiencing crazy visions, her connection with Bijou was abruptly terminated and she has been on edge since. Her "spidey sense" is at an all time high. I have increased security around my family and Rangeman. Steph's antsyness is transferring to me."
"Try to stay calm. Lester notified me that his JJ and her sister will be attending the cook-out. Hopefully we can solve that mystery. Lester is seriously infatuated with JJ. He says she looks like Jeanne Ellen but is nothing like her and that we will love her."
"I guess we will find out during the cook-out. I'm heading out it's my turn to pick up the boys and Alston from school. We'll talk later."
Bobby nods and opens the door heading towards his office. Ranger followed a minute later heading towards school for daddy duty.
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Alston and the triplets were seated in the multi-purpose room awaiting their ride. Most of the single teachers, mothers and dads hung around hoping to snag one of their parents or single uncles. Ms. Brown their friend Savannah's stepmom was the worst. She would wear skimpy outfits and always have some sort of problem when a Rangeman came to pick them up.
Alston and Savannah would talk during recess about their parents. Savannah lives with her dad and stepmom. She recently learned, from eavesdropping, that her biological mother was in prison because of her dad. She heard her dad repeat to someone on the phone that he had placed the drugs in her car and called the police anonymously. Alston promised last week to look into the situation for Savannah. During their daily walks Alston shared with her dad what Savannah overheard. Tank promised to check it out.
Alston noticed her dad and Uncle Carlos enter the multi-purpose room with a woman that looked vaguely familiar. Savannah jumped up and screamed "Mommy! Mommy!" She ran towards her mom and jumped in her arms. Tank had to brace Becky, Savannah's mom, so she wouldn't fall. Mother and daughter hugged, cried and laughed. Tank picked up Alston proud of his compassionate daughter. Alston was smiling in with her arms around her dad's neck she kissed his cheek in thanks. Becky asked Savannah to introduce her to Alston.
The mother and daughter thanked Alston for her help in securing Becky's release from prison. Alston observed Savannah's mom looked like her daughter with dark brown hair, hazel eyes and an athletic body.
Becky walked with Savannah in her arms to the nearest couch loving the feel of holding her child after so long. "Savannah, pumpkin, your dad and stepmom were arrested for what they did to me. So it will be you and me. It is going to be a struggle sweetie because your dad spent our money and our home is in foreclosure, gone. I don't know if the board will let me work as a doctor again. So it may be a little rough for a while until I find us a new home and get a job."
Savannah sat up so she could look her mother in the eyes. "I don't care mommy as long as I'm with you. I love you and missed you so much." Savannah had a quick thought, "What about grandma and grandpa?"
Becky dreaded asking her parents for help. They disowned her after she was convicted. However, for Savannah she would try. "When was the last time you saw your grandparents?"
"I haven't seen them since you went to prison."
"We will work it out sweetie." Savannah didn't know where to start but she would be damned if she would ever be separated from her daughter again and would do whatever it takes to keep them together.
Tank being his usual thorough self was aware of Becky's circumstances and of course had a solution to offer her. After having discussed his idea with Bobby, the okay was given to offer Becky a position on Rangeman's medical team. Stephanie suggested that Becky and Savannah temporarily move in with Alston's grandma, Jane, in Tank's guesthouse. Savannah would be close to her friend and the adjustment should be easy. Becky would benefit from some mothering and fussing over after her experience. Jane was onboard and knew her best friend Ella would help also.
Tank kneeled in front of Becky and Savannah, "Becky, I know of your circumstances and I have a solution." Tank explained the job offer and temporary living arrangements. Becky and Savannah gratefully accepted.
Alston was standing beside her dad proud of what he was doing for her friend. She loved being Tank and Lula's daughter. However, Savannah's situation reminded her that life was unpredictable and stuff happens. She was lucky to be apart of a huge family. They would never disown her and would always be there for her. Savannah and her mom may not know it yet but they are now part of a huge loving family.
Tank hustled everyone into the suburban. Savannah let go of her mom to ride in the back with the kids.
Alston and Savannah were listening to the boys lament about Aunt Steph having weird dreams and being distracted. "Savannah suggested, "Why don't you guys plan an evening with your mom to take her mind off whatever is bothering her."
BJ thought about her suggestion, "I like that idea but we would have to plan something mom has never done before. Any ideas?" They all had blank faces unable to think of anything.
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Stephanie reached out to Bijou every two hours since their severed connection. Ella, Maria and Lula were starting to worry. Steph was distracted and could frequently be caught staring into space.
The boys were in their room strategizing on what they could do for their mom. AJ jumped up from his chair. "I GOT IT! Let's plan a date night."
AJ jumped out of his seat and ran downstairs. He saw a flyer in the mail that would be the perfect place to take his mom, indoor skydiving. He grabbed the flyer and ran back upstairs to show his brothers.
His boys were excited and agreed it would be perfect as a date night activity for their mom. They would discuss the idea with their dad so that he could work out the details.
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Diesel and his girlfriend Audi popped into Grandma Mazur's apartment, catching Edna on the couch watching her soaps. Edna moves her teeth around her mouth. She is not surprised by the couple's appearance. "Diesel I feel it…all Hell is about to break loose"
EOC
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Yes I added 2 more characters but however that's it no more. :)
Please review. Coming soon the Cook-Out...Dunh Dunh Duunnnnnnnn
Peace