The days passed by, and David and Darlene soon became friends. Of course David was slightly afraid of the Mecha-girl, but she was so sweet and caring that she had conquered the whole family, even the Mecha-phobic Martin.
"Mom, have you thought about imprinting Darlene?" Martin asked her, when they were drinking some tea in the kitchen.
Of course she had thought about that. She admitted to herself that Darlene had brought some happiness to the house, and to herself. Being in a house with 3 men, she felt slightly lonely, but now she could have a girl to take care of, who would cook with her, and but her pretty dresses...but she thought about David. Would he agree with her?
"Well, yes...if David's okay with it" she said, turning to David "Are you okay with that, David?"
"If you imprint Darlene, that means she'll stay here?" David asked, and Monica nodded "Well...yes, I agree" he added with a smile.
His bright smile helped Monica to take her decision.
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The next day, Darlene was sitting in the sofa, and all the Swintons –including David and Teddy, of course- were in front of her. She looked at them and smiled.
"Are we going to play a game?" she asked innocently. Henry and Monica smiled, remembering the time when David asked the same question when Monica imprinted him, three years ago. Monica sat down in front of Darlene.
"Well, not exactly" she said "Darlene, I'm gonna read some words, and I want you to listen to me carefully. And look at me all the time, okay dear?"
"Yes, Monica" the Mecha-girl said, always smiling.
"Good" Monica said, and pressed Darlene's activation button, which was in the back of her neck, and started saying the seven activation words "Cirrus...Socrates...Particle...Decibel...Hurricane...Dolphin...Tulip...Monica, Darlene...Monica"
As it was expected, Darlene's mechanism activated itself, and her sweet smile faded, her face showing a look of wonder, and her emerald-green eyes were full of joy and love.
"Mommy!" she said, and hugged Monica.
"Oh, Darlene..." Monica said.
"I love you, Mommy" the little girl said, and all the family smiled.
"Well, guys...it's your turn" Monica said.
"You mean...we have to activate her too?" Martin asked.
"Just if you want to" Henry said, and approached Darlene. He activated her, and when he was done, Darlene gave him a sweet smile.
"Okay, if Dad did it, I can too" Martin thought "Maybe it won't be so bad after all"
Martin sat in front of Darlene, and activated her. When he finished, Darlene looked at him with a big smile, and gave him a hug. Martin trembled and put a slightly nervous arm around the little girl's back.
When Martin finished, David approached to Monica.
"Mommy, can I do that too?" he asked her, and she smiled at him.
"Sure, David. Go ahead" Monica said, and David reached close to Darlene. Then he said the words, and everybody saw Darlene's eyes sparkling with joy, and she hugged David. Everybody, including Martin, smiled watching that cute scene.
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That night, Monica put a new bed in David's bedroom, so Darlene would have where to sleep. Then she tucked the two kids in their beds, and kissed David's forehead. David covered himself with his blanket, hugging Teddy. Then Monica turned to Darlene and gave her a goodnight kiss, and she left the room.
Darlene turned to David.
"Goodnight, David" Darlene said.
"Good night, Darlene" he answered, and gave her a smile.
Darlene covered herself with her blanket, and smiled. Now she was part of a family. A caring, loving family.
A/N: Now Darlene is a Swinton. What will happen from now? Leave me a review!