Hey! Georgia here with a few quick notes. We are off on "study leave" meaning that we're off school to study for exams. Luckily, I only have 4, 2 in History and 2 in Geography so yeah...that's me. It's been pretty warm weather in England and that's been cool :3 This chapter is dedicated to our new love of Stephen King. This time 2 weeks ago, we hadn't had any Stephen King. Now we've got 8 and I'm currently reading Christine and Charlotte is reading Pet Semetary. It's 11pm and we're watching Russell Howard's good new extra and we're going to a jubilee party tomorrow. Peace Out! TG101 :-D x
"...are you sure this is the best idea?" Mercedes questioned Sam, who was browsing on the internet
"Sure I am Ce" he grinned, his fingers skirting over the keyboard "Besides, you complain that you can't sleep because of your stomach being in the way. It'll give you something to do."
"The only reason my stomach is in the way is because your sperm decided 'Hey, why don't I create two babies this time instead of one like last time? That's sure to make Mercedes happy. And to top it off, I'll make sure that they're constantly fighting.' So not only did you do that, you also managed to get our daughter in a cast."
"She wanted to go to the park" he said, trying to defend himself "Besides, she's still alive isn't she?"
"Hmm" Mercedes growled "I'm gonna see how she is"
As Mercedes waddled out of the room, Sam's face brightened as he found what he was looking for "Here we are..." he murmured,clicking on the 'buy' button "Perfect"
A few days later, Sam was greeted by Madison giving him a tired "Hi Daddy" and she trudged towards the living room in her rabbit slippers and dragging Lotso behind her.
"Hey Madison" he smiled, giving her a gentle hug "How's your arm?"
"Mm" she mumbled, shaking her head "It itches really bad. Oh! Mama got me some movies inc'uding Lilo and Stitch an' Balto."
"Did she now?"
"Uhuh, and some packages came for you, they're real heavy! Daddy, are they for me?"
"Nah, not for you sweet-pea, they're for Mommy" he grinned, giving her a wink "It's a surprise."
"I like surprises!"
"I know you do, and you're gonna find out what Mommy's is in a few hours."
"Mercedes...I've got you a surprise" Sam sang, giving her a giant bunch of roses
"Sam" she simpered, pretending to swoon "You didn't have to"
"Why not? It's Thursday." he shrugged "And besides, since when was wooing your own wife a crime?"
"Okay, what's your angle?" Mercedes asked, raising a suspicious eyebrow "Just because it's Thursday isn't an option"
"Nothing, I just wanted to show how MUCH I love you. Also...I...got you these" He handed her 3 rectangular packages each one bearing a different weight.
"Right..." she mumbled, eyeing them suspiciously.
"Now, hear me out on this. Ten years ago today, you introduced me to what has to be now one of my favourite book series of all time. So I decided to return the favour."
Mercedes opened the first package gingerly, reading the front cover "Christine by Stephen King. God Sam, this is like...800 pages long!"
"749" he corrected, handing her the next one that felt heavier "Now this one has to be his longest book he's written besides The Stand."
"It" she mumbled, looking at the blurb"...is this the one with the killer clown?"
"The very one. This took me a whole three months to read. I was in college and my room mate lent it me. ever since then, clowns sort of...freak me out so to speak. Now, this last one also happens to be MY favourite and the scariest book Stephen says he's written. Now I know for a FACT that you've seen the movie to this one already."
Mercedes paled slightly as she ripped off the paper and glanced at the cat on the cover.
"...and remember, no. Scary. Movies."
"Yes Mom, no Mom, three bags full Mom." Mercedes sighed,rolling her eyes
"I saw that young lady. Now Jackson, I want you to make sure Mercedes is in bed by 9:30 the latest"
"But Mom! I'm a pre-teen! Tina gets to go to bed at 10:30 and..."
"I don't care what Tina does. You're 11 years old and 11 year olds need their sleep. 9:30 at the latest no arguments. Jackson, make sure she does"
"Got it!"
"Here's 20 for take-out. I'll be back at 10, love you both" she kissed their heads before heading out the door
"Alright numbskull, let's make this straight. I've got Sinead coming round and I don't want you to get in the way. We're gonna be watching a film so I expect you to stay out the way"
"If you let me watch it with you, I won't tell Mom 'bout Sinead. Besides, you're not allowed friends over on weekdays"
"Not allowed friends over on weekends" Jackson mimicked, shoving her lightly.
"Hey! No fair! Just 'cos you're 3 years older, it don't give you any right."
"Well l'il sis, that's where you're wrong. I am older than you. I also happen to be a freshman. In Highschool. And on account of those terms, that gives me more right than you'll ever know. EVER"
"Fine. If I can't watch the movie, I'll say to Mom I know what you did last weekend"
Jackson looked at her confused "But I never did anything last weekend"
"Exactly"
"I can't believe I let you talk me into this." Jackson grumbled, passing his baby sister the carton of Ben and Jerry's she requested.
"I can't believe you FELL for it." Mercedes smirked back, ducking as her brother made an aim for her head "What we watching?"
"Pet Semetary. I got it from Brad who got it from his step brother's cousin grandma's friend. Apparently it's really scary as in REALLY scary. Scarier than Beauty and the Beast" he teased,knowing how scared she was of the bats.
"Shut up." she scowled, glaring at Jackson, who was grinning wickedly.
"Are you scared of Beauty and the Beast?" Sinead asked teasingly, smiling widely.
"She's scared of the bats..."
"Well it beats YOUR fear of Ursula!" Mercedes retorted, sticking her tongue out.
Sinead opened her mouth, laughing "You're scared of Ursula?"
"It's the whole half octopus- half woman thing." he mumbled, turning slightly red
"Aww! You really don't like the mean octolady do you?" Sinead cooed, pinching Jackson's cheek.
As Sinead was doing this, Jackson gave Mercedes a look which could only mean one thing. 'You. Are. So. Dead."
"Hey, why not we watch the movie?" Mercedes asked, trying to change the subject"
Dianne found them at 10 pm watching what could only be described as a zombie cat trying to attack people.
"Jackson Alexander and Mercedes Patricia Jones! Just what do you think you are doing?"
They screamed as they heard Dianne. Looking backwards, Mercedes realised it was her Mom.
Storming towards the tv, Dianne switched it off and put the lights back on
"You two bed. Now"
Sinead tried to sneak off but was caught in the act
"Sinead,I think it's better if you went home now"
"Bye Jackson, bye 'Cedes." she whispered, giving a small wave before disappearing.
"I remember that." Mercedes chuckled lightly, putting the book down. "Jackson was grounded for 3 months and was only allowed to watch up to PG-13s for the rest of the year. And because he was grounded, he couldn't go to lessons to get his learner's permit. I was only hit with 2 weeks and bedtime at 8 for the rest of the school year."
"So" Sam asked "Which one d'you want to read first?"
She sighed, knowing that Sam wasn't going to back down no matter what "Alright...I'll read them. BUT I'll save Pet Semetary for last. Which is the least frightening?"
"Well they're all not not scary but if I were you, I'd go for Christine"
"Christine it is."
Sam grunted in his sleep and blearily opened his eyes to find Mercedes' lamp emitting a soft yet powerful glow around the room.
"Ce? It's 3 in the morning." he mumbled, kissing her belly "What you doing up?"
"Can't sleep." she said simply, turning the page on her book "I can't sleep, the twins are up so I thought might as well read."
"The twins keeping you awake?"
"Pretty much. This guy..." she smiled, taking Sam's hand in hers and pressing it just above her navel "is the calm one, it won't move all that much, just sorta goes with the flow. But...this one" she shifted Sam's hand over to her left side of her stomach "Is the dancer. He or she is nearly always jittery, not allowing it's brother or sister to have a chance at kicking. This was the one that landed me with 3 broken ribs last week" she chuckled, wincing as she breathed in. "Ouch."
"Was it?"
"Mhhm. Also, it doesn't get to sleep unless Daddy sings."
"Now you're just making that up! Just 'cause it worked with our daughter, it doesn't mean it'll work this time round."
Mercedes rolled her eyes, shoving him lightly "Fine. Speaking of our daughter, can you check up on her?"
"Ce, she's fine, the doctor said that the pain meds also have a slight sedative affect so knowing her, she'll be sleeping with Church, Yoda, Buckbeak, Lotso, Scooby, Big Red and Greeny Meanie."
"Mmm...guess you're right...I still don't understand how it happened though."
"I swear I was watching her the whole time." Sam insisted, looking into Mercedes' deep chocolate eyes.
"Sure you were." she mumbled, rolling her eyes, only half believing her husband "I'm gonna get back to Christine."
Sam chuckled,shaking his head. His wife was too cool for him sometimes.
