Dean-
The house was big enough. We needed two more rooms of course, but the backyard was big enough to build more. Lexi was in love with the kitchen, the pantry was a walk in, which she loved. With all these kids we go through food like crazy.
"The neighborhood is great, somewhat quiet. A lot of kids around here", the realtor said.
I nodded, walking into the master bathroom. Lexi walked in next, her arms around my waist.
"The tub fits both of us, we can make love in there", I whispered.
She squeezed my side and laughed.
"What do you think?", she asked.
"I think you're in love with this house, I saw your eyes", I said.
I turned to look at her.
"True, but I think we should look at the other two the realtor picked out for us", she said.
I nodded and walked out to find the realtor. Cat was looking out the window.
"Is there anyway you can hold this house for us? Just till we look at the other two you picked out?", I asked.
He nodded.
"I can do that, but I can only do it till next week. We can look at the other two houses tomorrow if you two would like", he suggested.
I nodded.
"The sooner the better, even though I think this is it", I said.
He smiled. I walked up to Cat.
"She really likes this place", she said.
I looked at her.
"Did she tell you that?", I asked.
She shook her head no at me.
"I could see it on her face, especially in the kitchen. Although seven rooms isn't enough for you guys", she said.
I chuckled.
"Backyard is big enough to make more rooms, or we can close off the second living room and turn it into a room", I said.
She nodded. Lexi came over to us.
"Hey, Ron is getting out soon. If we're done we should head out", she said.
I nodded and kissed her. We picked up Ronnie and I dropped her and Lexi off. I was taking Cat to lunch so we could talk. Getting to the restaurant, they sat us and we looked over the menu.
"So about my mom?", she asked.
I looked at her over my menu before setting it down.
"Was she ever not crazy?", she asked.
I sighed.
"When we first met, she was great to hang around with but after a while, I just wasn't feeling it anymore and then I had to leave Ohio to work at FCW in Florida. She didn't want me to go, I couldn't stay in Ohio. If I did, I don't think I would have made it out of there alive", I said.
"Were you two in a relationship or was it just casual, every now and then?", she asked.
"Casual to me but to her, it was more. She would get jealous of every and any girl who came around me. I let it slide, thinking about it better now, I shouldn't have", I said.
She nodded.
"She told you she got an abortion?", she asked.
I nodded.
"I was in Florida when she said she needed to see me to talk about something. I asked her what and that's when she dropped the baby bomb on me. I flew her out and it was true, small bump and all", I said.
She smiled.
"She thought that her being pregnant would keep me. I told her that I would be there for whatever she needed, but I couldn't be hers. I wasn't going to be with someone I didn't have feelings for, even if they were pregnant with my kid", I said.
She nodded.
"She didn't like that. She overheard Colby and I talking about Lexi, that I had feelings for her. She didn't like that either. She broke everything in my house and left. Then I heard from a few friends back home that she left and got an abortion. I called her and asked if it was true, she cried and confirmed it", I said.
She nodded.
"I know you look like her a bit, she loved french fries. Her sister was her world, we bonded over our bad childhood you could say", I said.
She smiled.
"Does your wife know my mom and aunt Madison are twins?", she asked.
I met her eyes.
"No", I said.
"Does she know you slept with both of them?", she asked.
"Who told you that?", I asked.
"Madison", she said.
"She shouldn't be talking to you about those kinds of things.", I said angry.
"Can I be honest?", she asked.
I nodded.
"I think something is wrong with aunt Madison", she said.
I shifted in my seat.
"What do you mean?", I asked.
"I lied to your wife about her. I told her aunt Madison treated me like one of her own, but that wasn't true. She hit me a lot and called me names. She told me everyday I wasn't hers. She talked to herself a lot, but then sometimes it would sound like she was talking to someone else, like she was having a conversation with someone", she said.
"Someone? Did she ever say a name?", I asked.
"Burt", she said.
I cracked my neck.
"I remember she would write someone named Burt. After a while those letters stopped coming. She closed herself off more, I couldn't take it anymore and I found your picture with my mom in some boxes, figured out who you were. Madison saw and she kicked me out", she said.
I nodded.
"You think Madison might be as sick as your mom?", I asked.
"She's just smarter at hiding it. She can put on a fake smile if she wants too or if she knows she needs too", she said.
Madison was always protective of Penny. All Penny had to do was cry and point a finger at whoever hurt her and Madison would deal with it, beat up the person who hurt her. It was scary to watch, it was a part of the reason why Ray and I stopped hanging around them, trying to distance ourselves.
The waitress came over and took our order.
"I like your wife", she said.
I smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, she's a sweetheart", I said.
"You don't have to worry about me being a free loader, I'll get a job and help around the house", she said.
"You don't have too do that", I said.
"No, I do. If the test comes back that you aren't my dad, I have no where else to go. I'll need money and to find a place", she said.
I nodded.
"Can you tell me about you?", she asked.
I chuckled nervously.
"Nothing good either", I said.
She shrugged.
"I don't care, you can't be worse than a crazy killer and her psycho abusive twin sister", she said.
I laughed and nodded.
"Alright then", I said.
Lexi-
Ronnie was excited to see aunt Rose. I was pulling out leftovers for the kids when they got home.
"She's gotten so big", aunt Rose said, looking at Ronnie.
I nodded.
"If only she would stop growing, I know Jon would love that", I said.
Aunt Rose smiled.
"Did Jon tell you about me going to see Madison?", she asked.
"Madison?", I asked.
She nodded.
"Penny's twin sister", she said.
I could feel my panic rising. Aunt Rose noticed and placed her hands on my cheeks.
"Look at me Lexi, you are okay. Penny is gone and her sister can't hurt you. Just breathe with me Lex", she said, holding me to her.
"What's wrong with mommy?", I heard Ronnie ask.
"Its okay baby, go on to the living room", Aunt Rose said to her.
After a few minutes I felt calmer. Aunt Rose brushed my hair back while whispering that I was okay. I heard foot steps enter the kitchen.
"What happened?", I heard Dean ask.
"I didn't know she didn't know about Madison", I heard Rose say.
She handed me off to Dean, his strong arms held me tight.
"Its alright aunt Rose", I said softly.
She squeezed my hand. I looked over Dean's shoulder to see Cat holding a crying Ronnie.
"Its okay, your mommy is okay", I heard her say to Ronnie.
Ronnie nodded and Cat wiped her tears.