The forgiven and unforgiven
John stepped forward first towards the parents who were frozen in front of the door. "I am sorry Ma'am, but your deceased children had possessed those two girls earlier today."
The plump little woman gave a shiver and a soft "Oh no…"
Naru stepped forward. "Indeed from their actions I can surmise that they had stayed around because they didn't want to leave you."
The woman sat down slowly her husbands' arm about her shoulders. "When the boys died I had often asked myself what would I do without those scamps causing havoc and mayhem around the house?… and how much I would miss their giggling faces."
She stood up, face determined. "We need to go find my babies and sort this out."
Everyone nodded.
They found Ayako first. Rocking back and forth in the old room that had been hers. The mother went to Ayako and awkwardly put her arms around the woman.
"I am sorry Tai, I didn't recognize you. I am so happy to hold you again I forgive you for the pranks… they made me laugh."
Ayako turned her face to the woman. "They did? I am so happy!" She beamed at the woman.
Suddenly loud screaming and knocking filled the house. Everyone looked around on guard.
"Uh oh, I think Mamoru is mad." Ayako whispered hunching into his mother.
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