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Where my pretty one lies.. Part 55

Dream

Marriott suite 315 Common room 145 A.M

"Need a shirt," says Major Charles.

"Yeah, that a be cool," replies Icky.

"Your alive," whispers Margaret "I can't believe it."

"What do you mean alive?" growls Miss Parker.

"Busted," states Block as he moves in front of Kylie.

"What do you mean alive?" snaps Miss Parker.

"I kind of, sort of," grumbles Icky running a hand down his face.

"He got pop shot in Paris," snaps Mouse "In front of Debbie and Margaret, who proceed to think him dead, because." Glaring at Icky. Major Charles tosses Icky a shirt.

"Because," snaps Miss Parker walking toward him.

"Because I decided to play dead," grumbles Icky.

"Jesus Christ, Michael," shouts Miss Parker, "What the FUCK were you thinking?"

"Thinking," snaps Jarod "why should he think when you don't." Watching Miss Parker pale alittle under Jarod's words, Junior nods to Tracer.

"Bigger probs people," shouts Tracer "Goons coming."

Sighing heavily "Chop up on top, gassed up and ready to go." Watching only his mother, his crew and Jones move to get ready to leave, Icky snaps "MOVE IT. Unless you WANT to go back to the Centre."



Marriott Roof 2 A.M.

Getting everyone in the chopper took some maneuvering. Junior and Icky were piloting the chopper. Several ladies were sitting on the laps on some of the men. Margaret was sitting on Major Charles's lap. Emily on Ethan's, Kylie and Mouse sat on Block's. Tracer sat next to Junior up front. Debbie on Broots' lap next to Syd and Jason, Kyle held his wife on his while Jarod held on to Miss Parker.

"Start explaining," growls Jarod in her ear.

"Why so you can forget it," hisses Miss Parker Jarod's eyes narrow, she adds "again."

Glancing back at their sons both Major Charles and Margaret shake their heads and wonder how things got so complicated. The normally short flight seemed to go on for ages until they had reacted their destination.

"Welcome to Silver Lake," shouts Mouse over the whirl of the helicopter.

Landing the helicopter, Junior and Tracer jump to the ground. Helping everyone down Icky and Junior work smoothly steering clear of their respective mothers. Block helped with the luggage as Miss Parker and Jones stalked into the house. Close on their heels were both Kyle and Jarod.

"What the hell do you mean," shouts Jarod "again?"

"Just what I said," snaps Miss Parker, "Mouse show Margaret, Emily, Debbie to their rooms for the reminder of their stay."

"Tracer," giggles Angelo as jumps out from behind the couch running up to the girl he hugs her close. Stupefied Jarod watches the exchange.

"What," snaps Icky "we weren't going to leave him there. Unlike you."

"Unfair," replies Miss Parker.

"So what," shouts Icky which gets him a dirty look from both his mother and Mouse. Jarod stares hard at Icky. Taking offense to his staring Icky goes straight up to Jarod, getting in his face shouts "BOO." Then shoves him backward.

"That's it," hisses Jones "You and Junior are officially in the dog house."

"What!" shouts Junior "What did I do?"

"Let's see," snaps Jones "Hmm, You and crew in New York, ring a bell in your head." Watching his son fight for control, 'yep just like me' thinks Kyle. Glancing around the room he spots his daughter being held by a boy who resembled a Mac truck.

"Dog house," says Tracer pointing her finger "Is that way." Grumbling both Junior and Icky lead the way. When Jarod started to follow Miss Parker and Jones up the stairs and not down the hall, Block got in his way.

Growling at Jarod, who tries to move pass Block until Block grips him hard and forcible moves Jarod toward the "Dog house."

Dog House Silver Lake

Walking into the room the Major could see a large Bruce spruce standing in one corner 'getting ready for Christmas' the plain white walls with bare wood paneling brought some comfort. Spotting his grandsons in front of him, he notices that they have started a fire in the large fireplace.

The firelight gives the room a soft glow, watching them move around the room getting supplies. When they lift up a floor board and pull out some candy the Major smirks 'they must get banished here at lest twice a week.'

Jason watches Junior and Icky move around the room getting everyone blankets and pillows. 'Why didn't he tell me he was my brother?'

"I didn't tell you," starts Icky "because it's too dangerous for anyone to know."

"How did you know," whispers Jason.

"I could hear you," replies Icky.

"What" asks Ethan.

"I could hear him," answers Icky "I was the one to tell mother that you're still alive because I could hear you." Shrugging his shoulders Icky has his camp set up on the floor, Junior's is next to him. Jarod and Kyle take the bunk beds.

"Why can't I hear you," asks Jason.

"What makes you think you can't," replies Junior "It's a weird twin thing. Kind of runs in the family."

Looking at his brother Icky shakes his head "We'll play around tomorrow on it, ok."

"Yeah that would be nice," smiles Jason "So what's mother like?"

"Loaded question," snickers Junior "depends on weather or not there is chocolate in the house." The two boys laugh; Jason feels left out until a mental picture of an irate Miss Parker flashes throw his head.

"Yeah Junior," laughs Jason "Emily's the same way." Jason settles on the floor next to Junior and Icky, each take turns telling stories. Ethan and the Major take the couches next to the fireplace.

Dog House Silver Lake 7 A.M.



"Welcome," shouts Faith as she barrels into the room "Papaw, welcome." Running up to Major Charles Faith jumps at him. Griping him in a death hug, Major watches her face split into a ear to ear grin.

"Hi," shouts Faith her blue eyes twinkling in delight as he looks at Jarod.

"Faith," grumbles Icky as he looks at his watch "it's 7 in the freaking morning."

Pouting at him "Bad Icky," she jumps down and stands next to him "Bad Icky," she screams facing Jason. Jason watches her as she lifts up both her feet and lands right in the middle of Icky's chest knocking the wind out of him.

Grumbling Junior pulls the covers down off his head "Faith please," he pleads.

"NO," shrieks Faith "Icky bad, I sit on you."

"I know," groans Icky as Faith leans her face next to his; she looks directly into his eyes then slaps his face "Bad Icky."

"Is she always like this," asks Jason fascinated. 'No sometimes she is an Angel, just not today.' He watches her continue to hit Icky on the face, until she gets up and walks over to Junior.

"Please don't," pleads Junior "Faith I'm tired." Pouting her lips start to quiver she looks like she is going to start crying any second.

"Hi Faith," says Jason "My name is Jason. Do you remember me?" Running up to Jason, Faith grips him in a tight hug and starts to swing back and forth. "I guess she does."

"Faith leave Junior alone," shouts Tracer from outside the room.

"NO," shrieks Faith.

"Oh, go harass your brother," snaps Tracer.

"I am," shouts Faith as she continues to hold Jason.

"What," whispers Jarod.

**************** Later Dream