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Note: Yes, yes.  I know.  I cheated again and put three in one.  Just call it a triple 55 fic.  This chapter takes place in three parts at Gracie's 9th birthday party.  Each section is 55 words exactly, not including the titles.  Again, a 55 fic is a story told in 55 words.  Please review. 

Gifts

At her birthday party, she got a Barbie from Uncle Tyler and Aunt Val. 

Uncle Hank gave her a tiger stuffed animal.

Mommy and daddy gave her a shiny red bike with training wheels.

But, she liked what Uncle Alex gave her the best- a toy ambulance complete with paramedic dolls and supplies.

………………………………..

Innocence

Jamie and Caitie were in the kitchen getting the cake and punch.

"Uncle Alex," Gracie asked.  "Was my daddy an EMT?"

"Yes, he was," Alex answered, a smile forming on his lips.

"Did he help people?"

"Yes, he did."

"Was he an overachiever like mommy calls Aunt Val and Uncle Tyler?"

Alex's grin grew.  "Well……."

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Telling Secrets

"Mommy!"

Caitie lit the candles on the cake.

"What does 'liberate' mean?" Gracie asked.

"To free," Caitie answered, glancing at Jamie.

Jamie shrugged, taking a sip of his soda.

"So, daddy freed some guitar picks?"  Gracie responded confused.

Jamie choked.

…Laughter from the living room……

…silence and then one last question……

"Mommy?  What's community service?" 

To all IaHB writers: have you guys joined the IaHB fanfic yahoo group thingy that Maureen started a while ago?  It's a place to post your fics and write about the show in e-mails to the group.  Interested and can't figure out how to join?  Ask me or Mo how to do it.

                Also, Darkchilde set up a message board just for IaHB fans.  There is a place to discuss the show and also to post fics.  Here's the address:  http://pub41.ezboard.com/binaheartbeat

                And last, but not least, here's is another place to post fics:

http://pub56.ezboard.com/bderenswritersblock

This site is for all writers of all genres including: fanfics, poetry, original scifi, romance, humor, horror, etc.  Check it out.