p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Missy, Shelbert, and Norbert played in the other room, eating their snacks, watching their "Beanie and Cecil". While they were playing in the next room, Paula and Filburt kissed in their bedroom. "This is magical". Filburt said, kissing Paula's lips. "Thank you for the amazement at the Spring". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Of course, honey". Paula whispered. "I love taking care of you, of us". She kissed Filburt's cheek. "I love taking care of us, as well". Filburt said. "I wish there was more I could do for you, for us". "Mmm, sweetheart, you do so much for me, already". Paula whispered. "You provide for us, you give us hope, you raise our kids". "There is so much you do for me, I'm always thankful for you". "I'm always thankful for us, and I want us to be happiest". "You are my happiness, you are my hope, I love us, and I love what you do for me each day". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm sure I am doing enough, for now". Filburt said. "Mm, you definitely are, honey". Paula said, gently. "I love you so much". She kissed his cheek. "Kiss me". She whispered, gently. "Oh, yes, definitely". Filburt said, smiling. He kissed Paula on the lips, feeling the entranced feeling he always felt when he was with her, come about, and come over him. He felt the love, the respect, and amazement wash over him, as Paula slipped off her robe. Paula put a hand on Filburt's chest, taking off his clothes, as they continued kissing. Filburt held Paula close, kissing her on the lips. They kissed, holding one another in their embrace. They kissed, feeling the sunlight, feeling their love surround them. It was god's love. It was god's embrace that held them close. Paula felt her lips touch Filburt's, as she put a hand on his bare chest. She kissed him, putting her tongue in his mouth. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I have a clean surprise for you". Filburt said, suggestively. He took her hand, leading her to the shower. The water turned on, as they stepped in. They laughed, giggled, gazing at one another, as they enjoyed one another's presence. Filburt held Paula close, as she lathered him with soap, kissing him. They kissed, as the hot water doused over them, cleaning them, warming them, and giving them hope. They kissed, feeling the warmth, the steam, and the sunlight shine down on them, as god was present with them. God stayed with them, assenting their love. Filburt and Paula kissed, as eventually, Paula felt the tingly feeling, yet again, it was back. Filburt pressed his reproductive organ into Paula's vagina, slipping it in. They kissed, as their organs did the graceful dance, and came together, joining. They kissed, feeling a feeling that was so strong, that was so lovely. Paula kissed Filburt, catching her breath in between kisses. They still felt love surround them, as they kissed. They still felt amazement surround them as they connected. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They still felt love surround them as they kissed, as they connected with one another. Paula kissed Filburt as she felt entranced by the tingly feeling. She felt mesmerized by the feeling that brought her pleasure, that brought her hope. Paula kissed her husband, Filburt, feeling his body against hers, feeling him become close. She felt him kiss her, she felt him spoil her, to the fullest. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"She loved being with her husband. Most of all, she loved being with the man she considered to be hers. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Later, she dried her hair, getting out of the shower, going over to see her toddlers. "Mommy, was you sleeping?". Missy asked. She held her "Fisher Price" toy dolphin in her hand. "Mmm, yes, baby". Paula said, gently. "I had a busy day at work today". "Was daddy sleeping, too?". Missy asked. "He was". Paula said, kindly. "Mmm, daddy was busy as well". "We both needed a nappy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Why does daddy need a nap?". Missy asked. "Mm, well, sometimes grownups need naps". Paula said, gently. "I needed a nap after I was up late at night, working". "Everyone gets tired, but, we all get tired at different times". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I don't need a nap". Missy said, playing with her Fisher Price toy. "Well, I think you should have one, in order to have enough energy to play". Paula said, gently. "Naps can help us when we need it". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I can stay up all day". Missy said. "I'm sure you can, honey". Paula chuckled, gently. She kissed Missy's cheek. Shelbert came over, holding his toy truck. "Truck can go vroom vroom!". Shelbert said. "That's nice you know how a truck goes". Paula said, gently. "You're learning so much, and doing so well". "I know what a doggie says, too". Shelbert said. "Bark bark!". "That's lovely, buddy". Paula said, kindly. "I'm so proud of you, sweetie". "Mommy, what does that mean?". Missy asked. "When you feel proud of someone you feel good for them". Paula said, gently. "That person makes you feel happy". "I feel happy to be with you each day". "You make me feel great". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You make me happy too, mommy". Shelbert said. "I'm glad, sweetie". Paula said, gently. "You are a good person, and I know you're learning your letters, your numbers, I love what you're doing". "Thank you". Shelbert said. "Mommy, hold me". Missy said, crawling into her mom's lap. "I would love to". Paula said, gently. She held Missy in her lap. "How's your day going?". "Good". Missy said. "I'm glad, honey". Paula said, gently. "You're doing wonderfully in school, as well". "I learned my ABC's, and my 1-2-3". Missy said. "That's lovely". Paula said, gently. "Can you tell me your ABC's?". "A-B-CD-..um..uh..". "D". Paula guided. "What comes after D?". "E!'. Missy said. "Then F-G-H-I-and J". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's very good, sweetie". Paula said, gently. "You know so much". She played with Missy's hair. "You're my beautiful, special girl". Paula said, kindly. "You're beautiful too, mommy". Missy said. "Mm, sweetie, let's get some apples, and we'll have a quick snack". Paula said, gently. "I want Apples, too". Shelbert said. "Me too". Norbert said. "What do we say?". Paula prompted gently. "Please". Shelbert said. "Please, I guess". Norbert said. "Very good". Paula said, gently. "We'll get some apples, we'll have some milk, it'll be a good time". She chuckled, nuzzling Missy. "Mommy!". Missy giggled. Paula picked Missy up, nuzzling her. She felt lucky to have a family, to have children that were truly wonderful. Paula felt lucky to be a great mother, and one day, friend to her children. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They nuzzled, kissing, as Paula fed the kids. "Mommy, there's a big kitty outside". Shelbert said, pointing. "Is there, now?". Paula asked, looking out the window. There was a stuffed animal cat out there. "Silly buddy, there's a stuffed kitty out there". Paula said, gently. "The kitty is under the sun". Shelbert pointed. "I'll bet he's baking out there". Paula said, chuckling. "So, how is everyone doing today?". "How is school, other than learning ABC's?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I saw a girl named Anna". Missy said. "Anna has a baby doll". "That's cool". Paula said, gently. "I'm sure she has fun playing with it". "I once had a baby doll, I think it was a Barbie doll, I used to play with". "What's a Barbie doll?". Missy asked. "It's a kind of doll that looks like a real girl". Paula said, gently. "We'll get you some Barbie dolls at some point, and we can play with them". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Barbie". Missy said. "Yep, we'll have girl time playing with dolls". Paula said, gently. "It'll get us away from the boys". She nuzzled Missy. Shelbert, and Norbert were eating their apples, playing. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm sure you need diapy changed". Paula said, gently. "We'll do that after we have our snack". "Mommy, can I go get the kitty?". Shelbert asked. "In a bit, sweetie". Paula said, kindly. "Why don't we eat, and get diapy changed first". "Ok". Shelbert said. "Then, we'll relax for a bit". Paula said, gently. "I know you got a nap, earlier, but we'll just sit around, and relax". Paula kissed Shelbert's cheek. She knew she would have a lot to do, but, she would do it with success. This was nice, for what it was. It was her family. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;" align="center"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"*/span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Ed and Bev drove home from the Spring, going into their house, as Samuel went into his room, playing with his cars. "That was magical". Ed said, kissing Bev's lips. "Likewise". Bev said, in her deep, sexual register. "I think you're a wonderful man". She whispered in Ed's ear. "You are a magical woman". Ed whispered, as they kissed one another on the lips. Bev closed the door, taking off her robe, revealing her nudity. "My wonderful man". She said in a sexual register. "Mmm". Ed said, as Bev undid his tie, taking off his suit shirt. They kissed, as Bev unbuckled Ed's pants. They drew in nearer, and nearer, until they both were completely naked. They kissed, as Bev drew in, kissing Ed. they kissed, as Bev touched Ed's bare chest. They drew in, closer, closer, and closer as they kissed. They kissed, as Ed curled his tongue around Bev's, pressing her tongue back. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They eventually went in the shower, as the water doused both of them. They kissed, as they came close. They came close, kissing, touching their lips against one another, feeling their bodies go against one another. They felt their essences come together, as they kissed. They joined their reproductive organs, as Bev felt the tingly feeling come again. She felt the tingly feeling she knew, and loved, come over her vagina, as she kissed Ed. Ed curled his tongue around Bev's, as he pressed her tongue back. They kissed, touching their lips yet again, as they leaned in closer. The love, the touch, the essence of the best, surrounded them as they kissed. They felt god's presence, Emily's presence as they kissed. It was god, that was keeping them together. They kissed, as they felt their reproductive organs touch. Ed slipped his organ into Bev's vagina, giving, as Bev received, yet again. They were in their own paradise. They were in their own element, as they kissed, as they drew in, closer, and closer to one another. They kissed, feeling their love come closer, and closer, to one another. Their love enacted them, giving them gifts. They were truly blessed. Bev and Ed kissed, feeling their love take flight. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Ed held Bev's body close to him, as they kissed. They felt their bodies come close, as they kissed. They felt true love, as they came together, feeling the best result possible. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"When the receiving didn't feel as comfortable, they got out of their shower, as they kissed. Bev got dressed, going outside to get something to eat. Emily stood in the kitchen, drinking a glass of milk. "Hello, sweetie". Bev said, gently. She kissed Emily's cheek. "How are you, baby?". Bev asked, gently. "Good". Emily said, quietly. "Bestie, are you ok?". Bev asked, gently. "You don't seem like yourself". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm ok". Emily said. "Tell me". Bev whispered, gently. She held Emily's hands in hers. "I...I think I'm not strong enough, or smart enough". Emily said, quietly. "I don't want you, and daddy to have to take care of me". "I'm a burden". She genuinely looked sad, and concerned. "Sweetie, you are our gift". Bev said, gently. "You are our savior that has changed our life for the better". "We love you, and know you've made our lives better for us". "Your father and I have gotten closer because of you". "Our love life has improved". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Eww, mom". Emily said. "It's true, sweetie". Bev said, gently. "I think it's time you knew, but, the reason your brother came about, is because we conceived". "Our marriage has gotten stronger, ever since you came into our life". "You bless us each day with your presence". "You are the best thing that's happened to us in a while". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Before you came to us, we were a bit dry, Ed, and I". Bev said, gently. "We just lost things we had in common, and weren't as close as we used to be". "We had just lost our son, and things weren't as ideal". "Then you came along, and we found something that had brought us closer than we ever were, and gave us hope". "You strengthened us, and brought our love for one another closer to us". "We are so thankful for you". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You are our hope". Bev smiled, stroking Emily's cheek with her finger. "I saved you and daddy". Emily said. "You saved our marriage". Bev said, gently. "You helped us". "But, I want to be by myself". Emily said. "I want to do it". She looked sad. "I understand, sweetie". Bev said, kindly. "Unfortunately, you have an intellectual disability". "There are some things you can't do". "This doesn't mean we think you're a burden". "Sweetie, it isn't your fault things are the way they are". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You experienced trauma". "You weren't nurtured, or soothed, you lost your family". "I know these things shouldn't have happened". "But, you've done so well". "We love you more than anything else". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mommy, I want to help you, and daddy". Emily said. "I want to help you do things". "That sounds lovely, sweetie". Bev said, gently. "Remember how amazing, and beautiful you are". "I've always loved you, and all you do". Bev stroked Emily's cheek. "I love you too, mommy". Emily said. Bev gave Emily a hug. "Our friendship is a special one that I will keep with me for years, and years to come". Bev said, gently. "Do you remember how our friendship began?". She asked Emily. "Um...you 'dopted me from the orphanage". Emily said. "Then you and daddy took care of me". "We did". Bev said, gently. "From the moment I saw you, and I met you, I knew our friendship would be something truly wonderful". "I knew god had put us together to endow our journeys". "Never be doubtful, sweetie". "You and I will continue to make a difference". Bev gently hugged Emily. "I love you, mommy". Emily said. "I love you more". Bev said, gently. "As we go on, we'll continue to have many adventures together". She gave Emily a kiss on the cheek. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Bev went outside on the porch, taking a cigarette out of her cigarette box. She lit it, beginning to smoke. Everything was in its proper spot. Everything looked fine, although the pure essence of being married, the wavelength of being in love washed over her, as the cool air came down. Bev enjoyed being married, even moreso, enjoyed her husband. She enjoyed her children. Right now, she enjoyed making love to her husband. She enjoyed feeling his organ against hers. She enjoyed him, in essentiality. She sat, smoking her cigarette. Emily looked up at Bev. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mommy". Emily said, looking up at Bev. "Yes, honey?". Bev said, gently. "Why do you love me?". "Why do you love me if I'm disabled?". Emily asked. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Sweetie, you've done so well with us". Bev said, gently. "You've changed our lives, and have given us inspiration". "You may have an intellectual difference, but, you are still beautiful, and a very responsible person". "We know we can rely on you for anything". Bev kissed Emily's forehead. "Me too". Emily said. "How was school today, love?". Bev asked, gently. "Good". Emily said. "There was a doggie that came in, today". "Mmm, that's lovely". Bev said, kindly. "Did Cody come in?". "Yes". Emily said. "Cody is white". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mmm, Does Cody comfort you when you feel sad?". Bev asked, gently. "Yes". Emily said. "Cody helps me, like he helps everybody". "I pet him when I feel scared". "That's lovely, sweetie". Bev said, kindly. "Do you feel happy at school?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Yes". Emily said. "My teachers help me". "When I feel sad, I go to my teacher, Ms. Judy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Sweetie, how often do you feel sad?". Bev whispered, gently. "Kind of". Emily said. "I feel sad when I think about my mommy, and daddy". "I feel sad in the afternoon". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mm, well, sweetie, you know if there's anything you need to talk about, or anything you need to get off your chest, I'm always here". Bev said, gently. "I will always love how patient, and loving, caring you are". "Sometimes, things can be stressful, but you know I'll always be here to guide you through it". Bev kissed Emily's cheek. "If, or when I'm away, you can always talk to your teachers, or your grief counselors about anything". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok". Emily said. "Sweetie, how are you feeling today?". Bev asked in a gentle whisper. "Happy". Emily said. "I feel happy because I have a baby brother that I can protect". "I feel happy because I have you and daddy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's lovely, honey". Bev said in a gentle whisper. "It is exciting having a baby brother to walk around". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I told daddy this beforehand, but, I thought I would share this with you, as well". "I'm having another baby". Bev smiled a gentle smile. "I'm pregnant". Bev took Emily's hands in hers. Emily sat, feeling a bit taken aback. She felt a bit stunned, knowing Bev was having another child. She was going to have another sibling. Emily felt a bit nervous. "Shh, shh, it's ok, sweetie". Bev said, gently. "Your father and I have been having a good time, and when we do certain things things happen, and the end result comes out to be another miracle". Bev kissed Emily's cheek. "I know this will be a big change, but, we'll get through it, together". "We always have, as best friends". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok, mommy". Emily said. "I love you so much". Bev said, gently. "We've been through so much together, you and I". "You and I will continue to grow as best friends, and sisters". "Don't worry, our love, our friendship, will still remain strong as we continue our journey". "Never be doubtful". "Our bond will still remain strong as God has it". "So, everything will be ok?". Emily asked. "Everything will be just fine". Bev assured, kindly. "I will always love, and need you, just as you need me". "We need each other, honey". "We'll be ok". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"She kissed Emily's cheek again. Emily felt comforted by Bev. She felt safe with Bev, knowing Bev would guide, and lead her to where she needed to be. Bev was her advocate. "Sweetie, let's get some milk to drink, in case we're thirsty". Bev said, gently. "Ok". Emily said. Bev went in the kitchen, getting Emily some milk. She poured some in a glass. Samuel came in the room, holding his toy truck. "Emmy!". He exclaimed, hugging Emily, giving her a kiss. "Hi, Sam". Emily said. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That is so sweet". Bev said, gently. "He's more excited to see you, than he is Ed, and I". Bev chuckled, telling Emily. Samuel kept kissing Emily's cheek. "Wuv wu so much". Samuel said. "Everyone, let's go get some Milkshakes, or some ice cream at Twisties". Bev said, gently. "Mikky!". Samuel said, excitedly. He pronounced "milkshakes" a weird way. He was only 2, so, it was alright. "Alright, are you ready?". Bev asked, gently. "I am". Emily said. Bev, Emily, and Samuel got in the car, driving to "Twisty Cone" to get some milkshakes. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Missy, Shelbert, and Norbert played in the other room, eating their snacks, watching their "Beanie and Cecil". While they were playing in the next room, Paula and Filburt kissed in their bedroom. "This is magical". Filburt said, kissing Paula's lips. "Thank you for the amazement at the Spring". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Of course, honey". Paula whispered. "I love taking care of you, of us". She kissed Filburt's cheek. "I love taking care of us, as well". Filburt said. "I wish there was more I could do for you, for us". "Mmm, sweetheart, you do so much for me, already". Paula whispered. "You provide for us, you give us hope, you raise our kids". "There is so much you do for me, I'm always thankful for you". "I'm always thankful for us, and I want us to be happiest". "You are my happiness, you are my hope, I love us, and I love what you do for me each day". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm sure I am doing enough, for now". Filburt said. "Mm, you definitely are, honey". Paula said, gently. "I love you so much". She kissed his cheek. "Kiss me". She whispered, gently. "Oh, yes, definitely". Filburt said, smiling. He kissed Paula on the lips, feeling the entranced feeling he always felt when he was with her, come about, and come over him. He felt the love, the respect, and amazement wash over him, as Paula slipped off her robe. Paula put a hand on Filburt's chest, taking off his clothes, as they continued kissing. Filburt held Paula close, kissing her on the lips. They kissed, holding one another in their embrace. They kissed, feeling the sunlight, feeling their love surround them. It was god's love. It was god's embrace that held them close. Paula felt her lips touch Filburt's, as she put a hand on his bare chest. She kissed him, putting her tongue in his mouth. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I have a clean surprise for you". Filburt said, suggestively. He took her hand, leading her to the shower. The water turned on, as they stepped in. They laughed, giggled, gazing at one another, as they enjoyed one another's presence. Filburt held Paula close, as she lathered him with soap, kissing him. They kissed, as the hot water doused over them, cleaning them, warming them, and giving them hope. They kissed, feeling the warmth, the steam, and the sunlight shine down on them, as god was present with them. God stayed with them, assenting their love. Filburt and Paula kissed, as eventually, Paula felt the tingly feeling, yet again, it was back. Filburt pressed his reproductive organ into Paula's vagina, slipping it in. They kissed, as their organs did the graceful dance, and came together, joining. They kissed, feeling a feeling that was so strong, that was so lovely. Paula kissed Filburt, catching her breath in between kisses. They still felt love surround them, as they kissed. They still felt amazement surround them as they connected. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They still felt love surround them as they kissed, as they connected with one another. Paula kissed Filburt as she felt entranced by the tingly feeling. She felt mesmerized by the feeling that brought her pleasure, that brought her hope. Paula kissed her husband, Filburt, feeling his body against hers, feeling him become close. She felt him kiss her, she felt him spoil her, to the fullest. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"She loved being with her husband. Most of all, she loved being with the man she considered to be hers. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Later, she dried her hair, getting out of the shower, going over to see her toddlers. "Mommy, was you sleeping?". Missy asked. She held her "Fisher Price" toy dolphin in her hand. "Mmm, yes, baby". Paula said, gently. "I had a busy day at work today". "Was daddy sleeping, too?". Missy asked. "He was". Paula said, kindly. "Mmm, daddy was busy as well". "We both needed a nappy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Why does daddy need a nap?". Missy asked. "Mm, well, sometimes grownups need naps". Paula said, gently. "I needed a nap after I was up late at night, working". "Everyone gets tired, but, we all get tired at different times". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I don't need a nap". Missy said, playing with her Fisher Price toy. "Well, I think you should have one, in order to have enough energy to play". Paula said, gently. "Naps can help us when we need it". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I can stay up all day". Missy said. "I'm sure you can, honey". Paula chuckled, gently. She kissed Missy's cheek. Shelbert came over, holding his toy truck. "Truck can go vroom vroom!". Shelbert said. "That's nice you know how a truck goes". Paula said, gently. "You're learning so much, and doing so well". "I know what a doggie says, too". Shelbert said. "Bark bark!". "That's lovely, buddy". Paula said, kindly. "I'm so proud of you, sweetie". "Mommy, what does that mean?". Missy asked. "When you feel proud of someone you feel good for them". Paula said, gently. "That person makes you feel happy". "I feel happy to be with you each day". "You make me feel great". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You make me happy too, mommy". Shelbert said. "I'm glad, sweetie". Paula said, gently. "You are a good person, and I know you're learning your letters, your numbers, I love what you're doing". "Thank you". Shelbert said. "Mommy, hold me". Missy said, crawling into her mom's lap. "I would love to". Paula said, gently. She held Missy in her lap. "How's your day going?". "Good". Missy said. "I'm glad, honey". Paula said, gently. "You're doing wonderfully in school, as well". "I learned my ABC's, and my 1-2-3". Missy said. "That's lovely". Paula said, gently. "Can you tell me your ABC's?". "A-B-CD-..um..uh..". "D". Paula guided. "What comes after D?". "E!'. Missy said. "Then F-G-H-I-and J". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's very good, sweetie". Paula said, gently. "You know so much". She played with Missy's hair. "You're my beautiful, special girl". Paula said, kindly. "You're beautiful too, mommy". Missy said. "Mm, sweetie, let's get some apples, and we'll have a quick snack". Paula said, gently. "I want Apples, too". Shelbert said. "Me too". Norbert said. "What do we say?". Paula prompted gently. "Please". Shelbert said. "Please, I guess". Norbert said. "Very good". Paula said, gently. "We'll get some apples, we'll have some milk, it'll be a good time". She chuckled, nuzzling Missy. "Mommy!". Missy giggled. Paula picked Missy up, nuzzling her. She felt lucky to have a family, to have children that were truly wonderful. Paula felt lucky to be a great mother, and one day, friend to her children. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They nuzzled, kissing, as Paula fed the kids. "Mommy, there's a big kitty outside". Shelbert said, pointing. "Is there, now?". Paula asked, looking out the window. There was a stuffed animal cat out there. "Silly buddy, there's a stuffed kitty out there". Paula said, gently. "The kitty is under the sun". Shelbert pointed. "I'll bet he's baking out there". Paula said, chuckling. "So, how is everyone doing today?". "How is school, other than learning ABC's?". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I saw a girl named Anna". Missy said. "Anna has a baby doll". "That's cool". Paula said, gently. "I'm sure she has fun playing with it". "I once had a baby doll, I think it was a Barbie doll, I used to play with". "What's a Barbie doll?". Missy asked. "It's a kind of doll that looks like a real girl". Paula said, gently. "We'll get you some Barbie dolls at some point, and we can play with them". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Barbie". Missy said. "Yep, we'll have girl time playing with dolls". Paula said, gently. "It'll get us away from the boys". She nuzzled Missy. Shelbert, and Norbert were eating their apples, playing. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm sure you need diapy changed". Paula said, gently. "We'll do that after we have our snack". "Mommy, can I go get the kitty?". Shelbert asked. "In a bit, sweetie". Paula said, kindly. "Why don't we eat, and get diapy changed first". "Ok". Shelbert said. "Then, we'll relax for a bit". Paula said, gently. "I know you got a nap, earlier, but we'll just sit around, and relax". Paula kissed Shelbert's cheek. She knew she would have a lot to do, but, she would do it with success. This was nice, for what it was. It was her family. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;" align="center"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"*/span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Ed and Bev drove home from the Spring, going into their house, as Samuel went into his room, playing with his cars. "That was magical". Ed said, kissing Bev's lips. "Likewise". Bev said, in her deep, sexual register. "I think you're a wonderful man". She whispered in Ed's ear. "You are a magical woman". Ed whispered, as they kissed one another on the lips. Bev closed the door, taking off her robe, revealing her nudity. "My wonderful man". She said in a sexual register. "Mmm". Ed said, as Bev undid his tie, taking off his suit shirt. They kissed, as Bev unbuckled Ed's pants. They drew in nearer, and nearer, until they both were completely naked. They kissed, as Bev drew in, kissing Ed. they kissed, as Bev touched Ed's bare chest. They drew in, closer, closer, and closer as they kissed. They kissed, as Ed curled his tongue around Bev's, pressing her tongue back. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"They eventually went in the shower, as the water doused both of them. They kissed, as they came close. They came close, kissing, touching their lips against one another, feeling their bodies go against one another. They felt their essences come together, as they kissed. They joined their reproductive organs, as Bev felt the tingly feeling come again. She felt the tingly feeling she knew, and loved, come over her vagina, as she kissed Ed. Ed curled his tongue around Bev's, as he pressed her tongue back. They kissed, touching their lips yet again, as they leaned in closer. The love, the touch, the essence of the best, surrounded them as they kissed. They felt god's presence, Emily's presence as they kissed. It was god, that was keeping them together. They kissed, as they felt their reproductive organs touch. Ed slipped his organ into Bev's vagina, giving, as Bev received, yet again. They were in their own paradise. They were in their own element, as they kissed, as they drew in, closer, and closer to one another. They kissed, feeling their love come closer, and closer, to one another. Their love enacted them, giving them gifts. They were truly blessed. Bev and Ed kissed, feeling their love take flight. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Ed held Bev's body close to him, as they kissed. They felt their bodies come close, as they kissed. They felt true love, as they came together, feeling the best result possible. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"When the receiving didn't feel as comfortable, they got out of their shower, as they kissed. Bev got dressed, going outside to get something to eat. Emily stood in the kitchen, drinking a glass of milk. "Hello, sweetie". Bev said, gently. She kissed Emily's cheek. "How are you, baby?". Bev asked, gently. "Good". Emily said, quietly. "Bestie, are you ok?". Bev asked, gently. "You don't seem like yourself". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I'm ok". Emily said. "Tell me". Bev whispered, gently. She held Emily's hands in hers. "I...I think I'm not strong enough, or smart enough". Emily said, quietly. "I don't want you, and daddy to have to take care of me". "I'm a burden". She genuinely looked sad, and concerned. "Sweetie, you are our gift". Bev said, gently. "You are our savior that has changed our life for the better". "We love you, and know you've made our lives better for us". "Your father and I have gotten closer because of you". "Our love life has improved". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Eww, mom". Emily said. "It's true, sweetie". Bev said, gently. "I think it's time you knew, but, the reason your brother came about, is because we conceived". "Our marriage has gotten stronger, ever since you came into our life". "You bless us each day with your presence". "You are the best thing that's happened to us in a while". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Before you came to us, we were a bit dry, Ed, and I". Bev said, gently. "We just lost things we had in common, and weren't as close as we used to be". "We had just lost our son, and things weren't as ideal". "Then you came along, and we found something that had brought us closer than we ever were, and gave us hope". "You strengthened us, and brought our love for one another closer to us". "We are so thankful for you". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""You are our hope". Bev smiled, stroking Emily's cheek with her finger. "I saved you and daddy". Emily said. "You saved our marriage". Bev said, gently. "You helped us". "But, I want to be by myself". Emily said. "I want to do it". She looked sad. "I understand, sweetie". Bev said, kindly. "Unfortunately, you have an intellectual disability". "There are some things you can't do". "This doesn't mean we think you're a burden". "Sweetie, it isn't your fault things are the way they are". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mommy, I want to help you, and daddy". Emily said. "I want to help you do things". "That sounds lovely, sweetie". Bev said, gently. "Remember how amazing, and beautiful you are". "I've always loved you, and all you do". Bev stroked Emily's cheek. "I love you too, mommy". Emily said. Bev gave Emily a hug. "Our friendship is a special one that I will keep with me for years, and years to come". Bev said, gently. "Do you remember how our friendship began?". She asked Emily. "Um...you 'dopted me from the orphanage". Emily said. "Then you and daddy took care of me". "We did". Bev said, gently. "From the moment I saw you, and I met you, I knew our friendship would be something truly wonderful". "I knew god had put us together to endow our journeys". "Never be doubtful, sweetie". "You and I will continue to make a difference". Bev gently hugged Emily. "I love you, mommy". Emily said. "I love you more". Bev said, gently. "As we go on, we'll continue to have many adventures together". She gave Emily a kiss on the cheek. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"Bev went outside on the porch, taking a cigarette out of her cigarette box. She lit it, beginning to smoke. Everything was in its proper spot. Everything looked fine, although the pure essence of being married, the wavelength of being in love washed over her, as the cool air came down. Bev enjoyed being married, even moreso, enjoyed her husband. She enjoyed her children. Right now, she enjoyed making love to her husband. She enjoyed feeling his organ against hers. She enjoyed him, in essentiality. She sat, smoking her cigarette. Emily looked up at Bev. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mommy". Emily said, looking up at Bev. "Yes, honey?". Bev said, gently. "Why do you love me?". "Why do you love me if I'm disabled?". Emily asked. /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Sweetie, you've done so well with us". Bev said, gently. "You've changed our lives, and have given us inspiration". "You may have an intellectual difference, but, you are still beautiful, and a very responsible person". "We know we can rely on you for anything". Bev kissed Emily's forehead. "Me too". Emily said. "How was school today, love?". Bev asked, gently. "Good". Emily said. "There was a doggie that came in, today". "Mmm, that's lovely". Bev said, kindly. "Did Cody come in?". "Yes". Emily said. "Cody is white". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mmm, Does Cody comfort you when you feel sad?". Bev asked, gently. "Yes". Emily said. "Cody helps me, like he helps everybody". "I pet him when I feel scared". "That's lovely, sweetie". Bev said, kindly. "Do you feel happy at school?". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Yes". Emily said. "My teachers help me". "When I feel sad, I go to my teacher, Ms. Judy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Sweetie, how often do you feel sad?". Bev whispered, gently. "Kind of". Emily said. "I feel sad when I think about my mommy, and daddy". "I feel sad in the afternoon". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Mm, well, sweetie, you know if there's anything you need to talk about, or anything you need to get off your chest, I'm always here". Bev said, gently. "I will always love how patient, and loving, caring you are". "Sometimes, things can be stressful, but you know I'll always be here to guide you through it". Bev kissed Emily's cheek. "If, or when I'm away, you can always talk to your teachers, or your grief counselors about anything". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok". Emily said. "Sweetie, how are you feeling today?". Bev asked in a gentle whisper. "Happy". Emily said. "I feel happy because I have a baby brother that I can protect". "I feel happy because I have you and daddy". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That's lovely, honey". Bev said in a gentle whisper. "It is exciting having a baby brother to walk around". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""I told daddy this beforehand, but, I thought I would share this with you, as well". "I'm having another baby". Bev smiled a gentle smile. "I'm pregnant". Bev took Emily's hands in hers. Emily sat, feeling a bit taken aback. She felt a bit stunned, knowing Bev was having another child. She was going to have another sibling. Emily felt a bit nervous. "Shh, shh, it's ok, sweetie". Bev said, gently. "Your father and I have been having a good time, and when we do certain things things happen, and the end result comes out to be another miracle". Bev kissed Emily's cheek. "I know this will be a big change, but, we'll get through it, together". "We always have, as best friends". /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""Ok, mommy". Emily said. "I love you so much". Bev said, gently. "We've been through so much together, you and I". "You and I will continue to grow as best friends, and sisters". "Don't worry, our love, our friendship, will still remain strong as we continue our journey". "Never be doubtful". "Our bond will still remain strong as God has it". "So, everything will be ok?". Emily asked. "Everything will be just fine". Bev assured, kindly. "I will always love, and need you, just as you need me". "We need each other, honey". "We'll be ok". /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';" /span/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;"She kissed Emily's cheek again. Emily felt comforted by Bev. She felt safe with Bev, knowing Bev would guide, and lead her to where she needed to be. Bev was her advocate. "Sweetie, let's get some milk to drink, in case we're thirsty". Bev said, gently. "Ok". Emily said. Bev went in the kitchen, getting Emily some milk. She poured some in a glass. Samuel came in the room, holding his toy truck. "Emmy!". He exclaimed, hugging Emily, giving her a kiss. "Hi, Sam". Emily said. /span/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;""That is so sweet". Bev said, gently. "He's more excited to see you, than he is Ed, and I". Bev chuckled, telling Emily. Samuel kept kissing Emily's cheek. "Wuv wu so much". Samuel said. "Everyone, let's go get some Milkshakes, or some ice cream at Twisties". Bev said, gently. "Mikky!". Samuel said, excitedly. He pronounced "milkshakes" a weird way. He was only 2, so, it was alright. "Alright, are you ready?". Bev asked, gently. "I am". Emily said. Bev, Emily, and Samuel got in the car, driving to "Twisty Cone" to get some milkshakes. /span/p
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