Rick busied himself with a sandwich and got out the ProPur water cleansing filter. He had just received it. He knew the Fluoride in water would be bad for both Mother and child er children. Rick was still wondering. Where did this affinity for twins came from? Could it be on my Father's side or perhaps Kate's side? No matter he was determined to give Kate the healthiest water and fluids he could. Pouring a glass he marched up the stairs. It had been 4 hours since she came out of the hospital. The doc was very specific about keeping the fluids up. He could withstand a grumpy Kate being awoken but another trip to the ER is not going to happen. 'Not on my watch' Rick muttered as he entered the room.

"Kate…Kate love wake up you need to increase your fluids." Rick said. "I need to see those bight eyes."

Rick placed the glass in easy reach.

Kate slowly opened her eyes.

"Hey?" She said stretching.

"Hey" he confirmed.

"So how long was I out?" Kate asked.

"About 4 hours. Here drink this all down." Rick said offering her the glass.

Kate took a big gulp and noticing how thirsty she was quaffed it all down.

Satisfied she let out a loud belch then giggled.

Rick thought it must be the hormones.

"So did anything exciting happen after I rushed off the stand?" Kate asked.

"Well the court took a plea deal then dismissed the trial. One of the defendants objected by pulling a bailiff's gun then shot the Bailiff, the Judge and his other defendants. He broke out of the courtroom shooting everywhere. The Captain took Alexis and Wu to safety and I chased after the gunman. I tackled him just before he got out of the door. I then subdued him rather forcefully." Rick said.

"How forceful…?" Kate asked not really wanting to know that answer.

"A broken Jaw, eye socket and a few ribs he is in the hospital with that and a concussion." Rick said.

"I see so you went all Hulk on him eh?" Kate said.

"Kate he pointed a gun at my little girl. Luckily the gun jammed." Rick said. "By the way on twitter it is Hashtag Hulkstler."

"Hulkstler… huh that is cute….Ok Rick calm down…. You were exonerated?" Kate asked.

"Yeah IA was there but it was not me doing the shooting. So they just stood around until Gates kicked them to the curb." Rick said.

"That must have made you feel good." Kate smirked.

"Yeah … You look tired go back to sleep I will awake you for your next fluid intake." Rick said.

"How thoughtful…" Kate slurred as she drifted back to sleep.

Rick left the mother of his children and headed down stairs.

Alexis was in the kitchen she looked at the water filtered pitcher.

"So has my order of fresh water from Icebergs arrived?" Rick asked.

"No Uncle Frank called he was still in Greenland arguing about something." Alexis said.

"I see did he need me to get Steve on the Authorities case?" Rick asked.

"No he said he would handle it but it might be delayed until tomorrow." Alexis said.

"I see well keep me informed if he calls again. I wonder why he did not try my phone?" Rick asked.

"He did… You left your phone in the office again. It was off the charger too. I took care of that though." Alexis said.

"Thanks Pumpkin" he said kissing her head. "I must be getting absent minded in my old age."

"Getting? I always thought you have always lost your mind." Alexis smirked.

"No comment from the peanut gallery." Rick warned.

Alexis just stuck her tongue out at him then returned reading. Martha and Jim came out of the master bedroom then Martha spoke.

"Richard we always knew you were not all there but we love you just the same." Martha quipped.

"Thanks Mother for the vote of confidence." Rick said dryly. "I am glad you and Dad are around. Kate and I have some really great news."

"You were right and you want to crow about it Richard." Martha said. "I wish you would not gloat very much it is so unbecoming."

"Yeah Dad so what if you are right!" Alexis butted in.

"Oh well I bet you can not guess what else?" Rick asked bouncing on his toes.

"Ok I'm game Kate is having twins!" Jim said.

"Aw someone must have told you" Rick said disappointedly and casted an accusing eye on his Daughter who looked all innocent then stuck her tongue at him again.

"Nope Alexis is innocent so get off her case Rick." Jim said.

See Dad I said… Nothing! Nothing! Nothing! Alexis said imitating Sgt Schultz.

"I was not told but I figured if her 1st Cousin had twins for her first children then Katie might too. The look on your face determined my answer Son." Jim said.

"So it is your side that brings twins to the table." Rick stated.

"Actually it is from Johanna's side… Johanna had a twin sister who we were told was dead but we never had a body. She had disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle when Johanna was on spring break." Jim said.

"Did Kate know of this?" Rick asked.

"No Ellie was ever discussed. I doubt Johanna would ever mention her. It was as if she was erased from the McKenzie household. Old Frank was so stern. He had any trace of her removed from the house." Jim said. "I always felt most of the animosity between those two was from that event. I believe Old Frank blamed her for the disappearance."

Rick sat there stunned. Johanna also had a family tragedy. Tragedy really followed that household.

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The conversation turned lighter when names came up. Rick thought Star War like names were cool but Alexis shot him down

"Dad…You are not going to name your kid Biggs or Oeriki or any other of the countless combinations you have dreamed up! Mom will not stand for it." Alexis warned. "Speaking about Intergalactic Bounty Hunters…How did I acquire Boba Fett in my Bathroom?"

"Well I guess I placed it there when the move took place to accommodate Jim. I must have forgotten about it." Rick said. "I'll have it removed…"

"No Dad I'm fine with it. It took me a bit to get used to but he is fine." Alexis said.

"Oh… Is it because he is a great listener?" Rick said.

"Yeah Dad… I know he serves that part very well." Alexis said.

The conversations continued until Rick was aware of a knock at the door.

Rick wondered who that would be in the middle of the night. Alexis got up and rushed to the door. Opening it she screamed.

"Uncle Frank! You made it!" She said throwing herself into her Uncle's arms.

"Hey Pumpkin how is your old man? I saw him on the News Hulkstler is right!" Frank said.

"Well do not just stand there at the door invite him in." Rick said clasping his old friend.

"Well about that where do you want your water?" Frank asked.

"Careful they are in crystal bottles." Rick said. "…each is a work of art."

"I have the 44 cases that you ordered." Frank said.

"Well stack them in the kitchen then I will place them in storage later." Rick said.

"So have you eaten?" Rick asked.

"No Alice is waiting for me so I'll see your passengers in the morning." Frank said. "…Good Night everyone."

With that he left and Rick closed the door. Rick busied himself into adding the water to the refrigerator. He would deal with the rest later. He popped the top and poured it into a glass. He took it upstairs to awake Kate again.