#24 RETURING TO NORMAL OR MAYBE NOT

Sergeant Nickem: Lieutenant Kevin!

Kevin: turning around Yes? laughing I told you don't need to call me lieutenant.

Sergeant Nickem: shrugs I need to talk to you about Robbie.

Kevin: sighing I need to see my son. Do you mind waiting for couple of minutes? You can wait with my family.

Sergeant Nickem: That's fine. I am in no hurry and I wouldn't mind spending time with your kids.

Kevin turns and walks toward his son's room

Sergeant Nickem walks toward Lucy and the kids

Mercy: Uncle Nickem!!

Sergeant Nickem: hugging Mercy How are you, kid?

Mercy: giving a big yawn Tired

Sergeant Nickem: holding Mercy gently in his lap Here, go to sleep while I wait for your father.

Lucy: How you are? How are Nancy and the kids?

Sergeant Nickem: They are fine. Why is Mark in the hospital? Is he ok?

Lucy: giving a half laugh and half sigh Mark is in the hospital due to my own stupidity. I left spoiled milk in the refrigerator and Mark drank it, giving him upset stomach.

Sergeant Nickem: gently chuckling I knew you were a scatterbrained but leaving spoiled milk?

Lucy: in a mocking tone Ha Ha Ha.

Kevin: walking in Lucy is the queen of scatterbrained.

Sergeant Nickem: laughing No wonder Lucy and Nancy are good friends. changing the subject How is Mark?

Kevin: Sleeping.

Sergeant Nickem: in an understanding tone I know you guys are tired and ready to go home so I will make this quick.

Kevin and Lucy nod their head

Sergeant Nickem: taking a deep breath Robbie has completely lost his mind. Apparently he was planning a mass murder and wanted to end it with killing himself. The police force has raided his apartment and it doesn't look good. I will spare you the messy and gruesome details. What I need from you is whether you want to press charge or not. We are leaving to you because we don't know how long he will last in the court. You can either press charge or he can spend the rest of his life in a sanitarium.

Lucy: voice barely above whisper Sanitarium?

Sergeant Nickem: slowly nodding his head There isn't much left for him. That is the best place for him. sadly sighing It's really a shame he didn't find help earlier.

Kevin: Uhh…ya…a big shame?/P

Sergeant Nickem: slowly picking Mercy up from his lap I will go now and leave it up to you decide. Oh, and the whole department decided to give our well-deserved lieutenant a few days off.

Kevin: taking Mercy from Sergeant Nickem Thanks for everything.

Lucy: kissing Sergeant Nickem on the cheek Yes, thanks for your support

Sergeant Nickem: shaking Kevin's hand and warmly returning Lucy's kiss I am happy to be at your service and so is my family. Please come by soon.

Lucy: We sure will.

Sergeant Nickem leaves

Kevin and Lucy pack their belongings and gather their children

Kevin: as he opens the car door Oh! I forgot to call Jemp and Evine.

Lucy: Placing Crisona in the car seat I already called them and told them what happened.

Kevin: nodding Oh good.

TWO WEEKS PAST

MARK IS OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND DOING WELL

LUCY IS FIVE MONTHS PREGNANT AND CAN FIND OUT THE SEX OF THE BABY IF CHOOSE TO

KEVIN IS BACK AT THE STATION

MERCY IS ENJOYING HER LIFE WITH HER NEW SISTER

JEMP, EVINE, RICK HAS MOVED INTO THEIR NEW HOME

CRISONA IS A HEALTHY FIVE MONTH BABY

It's a crisp early morning on beautiful May day

Kevin: entering the room with Crisona in his arm Crisona, shall we wake up Mommy?

Crisona: smiling gently Coo Coo.

Lucy: in a half sleepy half laughing voice I am already wake, sorry to spoil your plan.

Kevin: snuggling into bed and putting Crisona in Lucy's outstretched arm You know what day today is?

Lucy: planting butterfly kisses on Crisona Hmmm?

Kevin: We have to decide Robbie's fate.

Lucy: slowly looking up with tears in her eyes We do?

Kevin: mockingly admonishing Lucy Lucy!

Lucy: in a defeated voice I know. I know. But what?

Kevin: sighing Remember we decided to send him to the sanitarium.

Lucy: in a whiny voice Why can't we bring him here?

Kevin: in a tired voice We already decided not to because of his state of mind. And you have six-year-old twins, five-month baby, and and five month old fetus growing in your tummy. It's too much for you and too much of a risk.

Lucy: All right. At least we will visit him, right? Just something tells me we can't give up on him.

Kevin: his patience growing thin Lucy, stop being a good angel, and please just think straight. There isn't much we can do for him?/P

Lucy: butting in but provide him with support and love. Robbie means too much to my family and me for me to give up on him that easily.

Kevin: throwing his hand up in the air as in defeat Fine. Whatever. But don't make me say told you so.

Lucy: softly laughing I won't. Just go wake the kids up.

Kevin: Why? It's only seven in the morning and its Saturday. No school, remember. And if I remember correctly kids like to sleep in on Saturday morning and eat cold cereal in front of the T.V.

Lucy: still laughing That's your childhood fantasy but in reality the kids gotta wake up. Renia's mom is picking Mercy up at eight to take them to ballet practice then out to lunch and Mark is going fishing.

Kevin: Fishing?

Lucy: Jemp offered to take Mark fishing with Rick.

Kevin: Isn't that the father's job. To take his son on a fishing job.

Lucy: in a joking mood Jealous?

Kevin: Me? Jealous?

Lucy: eyes twinkling You sounded a bit jealous..hmm..

Kevin: in a boasting voice I never get jealous.

Lucy: in a joking and scolding voice Get down from your prideful cloud. Jemp is taking them fishing while we figure out Robbie's problem.

Kevin: So Crisona is the only one who is coming with us.

Lucy: Nope. Crisona is spending time with Nancy. hugging our stomach This little one is only one who is coming with us.

Kevin: whistling and walking out the door Don't you cry for me Susanna for I am coming with a banjo on my knee?/P

Lucy: to Crisona Your daddy is a clown. A cute and sexy clown.

Crisona: smiling Coo coo.

FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER

Lucy: entering the kitchen I smell breakfast.

Kevin: giving a goofy smile Chief Kevin is about to serve breakfast, ma'am.

Lucy: Why, sir I am surprised! Do you take help from beautiful lady?

Kevin: in scolding manner with a twinkle in his eye Oh no. Please sit down after you place Crisona in the high chair

Mercy: walks in and in an agitated voice Mommy, I need help with my braids before I pull my hair out.

Mark: running in Mommy, did you see my waterproof boots.

Lucy: putting her hand up Hold up. Mercy, yes, I will help with your braids but don't pull your hair out or I will have nothing to braid. Mark, eat your breakfast then you can go to the garage for your waterproof boots.

Mark: Can we watch T.V. while we eat.

Lucy: What about no T.V. while eating rule.

Kevin: Oh comin Lucy it's Saturday. Relax

Lucy: Kevin!

Kevin: You are not hurting anybody by bending a rule or two winking at Lucy

Lucy: Oh fine.

Mercy: jumping up in the air with joy Ouch!!

Lucy: kissing Mercy's head What did I tell you about moving while I am braiding your hair.

Mercy: laughing Oops!

Mark: turning on the T.V. What should we watch? Cartoon? turning to Crisona Crisona like Bugs Bunny or Mickey Mouse?

T.V.: News 21 Early this morning police arrived at a devastated scene where apparently Robbie Palmer blew up his house.

Lucy: dropping her brush in a whisper What?

Kevin: dropping three eggs Oh no!

T.V.: Robbie Palmer?

Up next: Will the fishing trip with Jemp, Rick, and Mark go eventfully or will it lead to tragedy? Will Reina's mom safely deliver Reina and Mercy at ballet practice? What happened to Robbie? What is going to happen next with his case? Will Lucy and Kevin ever decide if they want to know the sex of the baby?