S11-10
Motherly visit

A peaceful Friday afternoon, a great time for all the kids to play around. Ian and Abigail were no exception.

As Kris and Susie were busy cooking dinner, they heard a knock at the door. "Kris, can you get that?"

"Sure thing." Kris exited the kitchen, then opened the front door, finding that the visitor was his adoptive mother, Toriel Dreemurr. "Hi, mom." He greeted with a smile.

"Hello, my child. It has been a long time, has it not?"

"Too long. I'm sorry we haven't visited you as of late."

"You were busy with your family. There is no need to apologize." Kris let Toriel inside, allowing her to take in the cozy interior. "You've been living well. How are Susie and the kids?"

"They're great. Susie and I have been working together nonstop. I think our manager has come to realize how much of a great team we are at work. The kids are a handful, especially Ian. Abigail, however, is mother's little helper. How have you been, mom?"

"Oh, I've been alright. Your brother became a technical expert. You would be surprised at how good Asriel is at fixing computers. Oh, and bless his heart, he's been donating some of the money he gets to charity. He's been living next-door to me ever since he graduated from University, and he's been such a great help around the house. I ask him for help, and he stops what he's doing and comes to my aid without delay. Y'know, I actually came down with a cold last month, and he made me some thyme tea and HE baked ME a pie!"

"I guess that kindness just runs in the family."

Just then, Susie came out of the kitchen, having just put something in the oven. "Hi, Ms. Toriel!"

"Hello, Susie. Just call me Toriel. Have you been treating Kris well?"

Susie blushed and chuckled. "You know it. Hey, dinner's almost ready. Maybe you'd like to join in?"

"Oh, of course."

With that, Kris got up off of the couch, opened the back door, and called out. "Ian! Abigail! Dinner!" Just under the minute, the two children rushed in, seeing Toriel, who Kris then proceeded to introduce them to. "Ian, Abigail, this is your grandmother, Toriel."

She waved warmly at her two grand-kids. "Hello, Ian. Hello, Abigail."

A beeping was heard from the kitchen, so Susie rushed in and opened the oven, pulling out a pizza with bacon bits. Kris then joined her in adding the tomatoes, lettuce, and a generous swirl of taco sauce left over from a Taco Bell meal on Tuesday. Everyone got a plate with two slices each, then sat at the table in the dining room just outside the kitchen.

"Oh, this is good. How did you make something like this?" Toriel asked, savoring the taste.

"Well, Kris and I decided to use a regular cheese pizza as a base, then build on top of that. I added the bacon before putting it in the oven while Kris mixed together those unused Taco Bell sauces. How do you like our new Spicy BLT Pizza?"

"Oh goodness, my mouth feels warm, but this meal is delicious."

Ian and Abigail were taking small drinks out of their cups of Hawaiian Punch with each bite they took, cooling their mouths off as they ate.

Eventually, the pizza was gone, and it was time for Toriel to go back home. "Your father was right! You two ARE quite the handful! Such energetic little cuties. I will visit again next week, OK?" The kids nodded, excited about spending time with their grandmother.

Well, that was a nice chapter, despite it being short.

Posted on 04/01/2019 at 11:25 AM, which means this chapter is the last one I will post before my 21st birthday, which is tomorrow.

Before I forget, be sure to check my profile regularly for any chapter updates.

See you next time.