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BEANER - Thank you for your review, sorry I didn't thank you in chapter 15 for your review of chapter 14, I know confusing isn't it. Anyways I'm not saying anything about the kids cos I'll end up saying something that will give it away. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
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ANNE918 - Thanks for your review of chapter 14 Arr I'd love to make that happen, but not in this story, I'll remember it for another one though. Lol. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your review of chapter 15, I'm glad you think it was a good chapter because I was a little unsure about it, but not now. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
TERI-MARY-CURTIS - Thank you for your review of chapter 15, It always brings a smile to my face when I see I have a new fan. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 16
CONNIE'S P.O.V
When I had returned from walking around the block a few times, to try to confuse Terry, I found Guy and Emma weren't back yet. I had figured that Terry had decided to follow them, since when I left I caught a glimpse of him, but I knew there hadn't been anyone following me.
"He must be following Guy and Emma". I told Charlie, Julie and Adam, when I closed the door. "How's your hand"? I went over to Adam.
"Ok, how you feeling"? He asked as he lifted his arm so I could rest against him.
"Other than feeling like I could punch the living daylights out of him, fine". I answered. "I think I'm gonna have to tell Kelly and Tyler about everything. Kelly at the very least is going to notice something is up".
"How'd you think they are going to take it"? Julie asked.
"I have no idea, that's the scariest thing, if it was anything other than telling them that their dad wants to take them away from me, I'd probably be able to tell you".
About an hour later, Pete brought the kids home. Guy and Emma had been back about 45 minutes, laughing at how they had gotten Terry lost so easily. I sent Kelly and Tyler to get changed out of their school clothes.
"You want to explain to me what's going on"? Pete asked in a hushed voice, when they had disappeared.
"Terry, he's found me". I whispered.
"What did he want"? Pete asked, a sudden tone of hatred entered his voice.
"He wanted to explain and to see 'his kids'". I mimicked him.
"He didn't do anything to you, did he"? He asked me in all seriousness.
This confused the ducks a little as only Pete and my Mom knew that Terry had an abusive side and a few times had taken his anger out on my mom. One of the main reasons I despised him and I didn't want Kelly or Tyler living with him. When I had first talked to Pete, the Sunday morning after seeing my mom, he had suggested bringing it up in court, but with only himself, me and my mom knowing about it, it was pointless.
"No, he isn't stupid, he knows that would damage his chances".
"If he's hanging about though, he's bound to catch you one day with the kids". Pete told me.
"I know, that's why I'm gonna tell them about everything. Tyler probably wouldn't pick up on it, but Kelly will".
"Do you want me to tell them"? He offered.
"No, it's ok, I'll do it. If Kelly reacts badly to the news, she will probably want your shoulder to cry on, tell Jack and Cara for me though". I replied.
"I will. Good luck". He planted a kiss on my forehead before leaving.
I sat back down, and let out a sigh. I was not looking forward to doing this, but there would never be a better time to do this. The ducks came back and sat around me.
"Do you want to us disappear"? Julie asked.
"If you don't mind, that would be great. The less enemies Kelly makes the better". I tried laughing but only managed a smile.
"We'll come back later". Adam said giving me a quick kiss, then they all got up and left silently.
Within 5 minutes, Kelly emerged with Tyler hot on her heels. I could see the confusion on both their faces as to where the ducks and Pete had gone, in the short time they had been getting changed. I asked them to come and sit with me. Tyler bounded over and sat himself on my knee. Kelly who was more than suspicious now, sat on the coffee table opposite me.
"What's going on"? She asked sounding older than her 9 years.
"I have something really important to tell you. I need you to be strong for me because I need you". I looked at Tyler who was nodding then at Kelly who was eyeing me. "Tyler you probably won't remember him, but your Dad, Terry has been to see Mom, who asked him to file for custody of you guys". I told them.
"What's custardy"? Tyler asked, his little face full of puzzlement.
"It means he's taking us away from Connie". Kelly spat.
"No Kel it doesn't. It just means he's trying to. But I have a really good lawyer and I'm going to fight for you guys all the way". My voice quivered but I quickly regained my usual tone.
"Why does he want to take us away"? Tyler continued probing.
"Because he's an evil man, he doesn't ever want anyone to be happy". Kelly stood towering over me. "You might as well give in now, your only our sister, he is our DAD". She ran off to her room.
"KELLY". I yelled after her, but the only reply I got was the slamming of her room door.
"I want to stay with you". Tyler whimpered.
"I want you to, too, but it's not up to me". I felt tears stinging my eyes.
"Why not"?
"Because your dad has got a lawyer and we have to go to court where a judge will decide who is best to look after you properly. I am really trying my best to win, but no matter what happens I love you both to bits. Do you understand"? I managed to keep my tears as he feebly nodded his head. "Right how about you put the TV on and watch something while I go and talk to Kelly"? I asked and left him, hearing the sudden buzz of the TV as he turned it on. "Kelly, Kel it's me, please come and talk to me". I said softly through the door.
"No, go away". She shouted back.
"Please Kel". I tried opening her door, but she had barricaded it. "Kelly let me in".
"I don't want to see you". She replied.
"Fine I'll just sit here and wait until you NEED to come out". I planted myself on the floor.
"You'll be waiting a long time". She sounded far older than her real age.
"That's fine by me, I got plenty of stories I can tell you, I got all night". I began. "I remember when you were born. You were my 2nd little sister and God where you cute. When Mom put you in my arms, I never wanted to give you back. I spent every waking minute with you those first few weeks, I even had Mom put a little camping bed next to your crib just in case you needed me in the middle of the night. I hated going to school in the morning, knowing I had to leave you for a full day. When you were one, I used to watch when you and Cara used to play dolls. You were always the baby even though there was only 2 ½ years between you and Cara. I remember your exact words when Mom told us she was pregnant. You said 'if it isn't a little girl it's going back', but as soon as Tyler entered our family you were all over him. You never let any of us near him in case we had germs. When your dad left and I was comforting Mom, you were comforting Tyler even though he had no idea what was going on". I noticed Adam stood in the doorway. I got to my feet and headed over to him.
"She didn't take it too well then"? He held me close to him.
"No, she's locked herself in her room". I whispered.
"Do you want one of us to have a go"?
"Nah, she'll come out eventually". I replied and headed back to the door. "Hey Kel, can you remember the school play 2 years ago, when you were asked to play one of the 3 kings, but you told them no, because if you weren't good enough to play Mary or the angel Gabriel then you weren't good enough to play one of the kings". I began, then it hit me, I knew exactly how to get her to come out. "Remember your first crush, I do, what was his name Carl, no, erm Craig, that's it, Craig". As soon as I said his name, I heard her start to open the door and Adam quickly disappeared from sight.
"Swear never to mention that again". Kelly popped her head around the door.
"Only if you let me explain"? I compromised.
"Deal". She opened her door wider and I went in. "When are we going to live with Terry"? She asked as we sat on her bed.
"Never if I have anything to do with it. Let me explain everything to you". I told her. "Mom sent a letter to Terry asking him to come and visit her. He went and when he was there mom asked him to file for custody. I am trying my very best to keep you. I don't want you to be taken away from me, but we have to face facts, if the judge thinks you'd be better with Terry, then you HAVE to live with him". I felt tears coming again.
"I don't want to leave you". Kelly began crying gently.
"I know, I don't want you to either, you guys mean everything to me. But we have to keep believing that we are going to win, because if we don't we might as well not even bother trying". Tears strolled down my cheeks as I held her into me.
Right then, the next chapter will jump forward a few weeks to the trial. PLEASE R&R!!!!!!!!!!!
BEANER - Thank you for your review, sorry I didn't thank you in chapter 15 for your review of chapter 14, I know confusing isn't it. Anyways I'm not saying anything about the kids cos I'll end up saying something that will give it away. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
SPANISHGODESS86 - Thank you for your review of chapter 14, it's always nice to know you have gained another fan. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
JOC- I think it was you that was the second Cakeeater'sgirly99 review so sorry if it wasn't but you're getting thanked anyway. Ok I promised to sing to you so here goes - OKLAHOMA, WHERE THE WIND COME SWEEPING DOWN THE PLANES, THE WAVING WHEAT CAN SURE SMELL SWEET WHEN THE WIND COME RIGHT BEHIND THE RAIN OKLAHOMA - can't really sing the rest because it would take this full page up lol but that's just a taste. Lol. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
ANNE918 - Thanks for your review of chapter 14 Arr I'd love to make that happen, but not in this story, I'll remember it for another one though. Lol. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for your review of chapter 15, I'm glad you think it was a good chapter because I was a little unsure about it, but not now. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!
TERI-MARY-CURTIS - Thank you for your review of chapter 15, It always brings a smile to my face when I see I have a new fan. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chapter 16
CONNIE'S P.O.V
When I had returned from walking around the block a few times, to try to confuse Terry, I found Guy and Emma weren't back yet. I had figured that Terry had decided to follow them, since when I left I caught a glimpse of him, but I knew there hadn't been anyone following me.
"He must be following Guy and Emma". I told Charlie, Julie and Adam, when I closed the door. "How's your hand"? I went over to Adam.
"Ok, how you feeling"? He asked as he lifted his arm so I could rest against him.
"Other than feeling like I could punch the living daylights out of him, fine". I answered. "I think I'm gonna have to tell Kelly and Tyler about everything. Kelly at the very least is going to notice something is up".
"How'd you think they are going to take it"? Julie asked.
"I have no idea, that's the scariest thing, if it was anything other than telling them that their dad wants to take them away from me, I'd probably be able to tell you".
About an hour later, Pete brought the kids home. Guy and Emma had been back about 45 minutes, laughing at how they had gotten Terry lost so easily. I sent Kelly and Tyler to get changed out of their school clothes.
"You want to explain to me what's going on"? Pete asked in a hushed voice, when they had disappeared.
"Terry, he's found me". I whispered.
"What did he want"? Pete asked, a sudden tone of hatred entered his voice.
"He wanted to explain and to see 'his kids'". I mimicked him.
"He didn't do anything to you, did he"? He asked me in all seriousness.
This confused the ducks a little as only Pete and my Mom knew that Terry had an abusive side and a few times had taken his anger out on my mom. One of the main reasons I despised him and I didn't want Kelly or Tyler living with him. When I had first talked to Pete, the Sunday morning after seeing my mom, he had suggested bringing it up in court, but with only himself, me and my mom knowing about it, it was pointless.
"No, he isn't stupid, he knows that would damage his chances".
"If he's hanging about though, he's bound to catch you one day with the kids". Pete told me.
"I know, that's why I'm gonna tell them about everything. Tyler probably wouldn't pick up on it, but Kelly will".
"Do you want me to tell them"? He offered.
"No, it's ok, I'll do it. If Kelly reacts badly to the news, she will probably want your shoulder to cry on, tell Jack and Cara for me though". I replied.
"I will. Good luck". He planted a kiss on my forehead before leaving.
I sat back down, and let out a sigh. I was not looking forward to doing this, but there would never be a better time to do this. The ducks came back and sat around me.
"Do you want to us disappear"? Julie asked.
"If you don't mind, that would be great. The less enemies Kelly makes the better". I tried laughing but only managed a smile.
"We'll come back later". Adam said giving me a quick kiss, then they all got up and left silently.
Within 5 minutes, Kelly emerged with Tyler hot on her heels. I could see the confusion on both their faces as to where the ducks and Pete had gone, in the short time they had been getting changed. I asked them to come and sit with me. Tyler bounded over and sat himself on my knee. Kelly who was more than suspicious now, sat on the coffee table opposite me.
"What's going on"? She asked sounding older than her 9 years.
"I have something really important to tell you. I need you to be strong for me because I need you". I looked at Tyler who was nodding then at Kelly who was eyeing me. "Tyler you probably won't remember him, but your Dad, Terry has been to see Mom, who asked him to file for custody of you guys". I told them.
"What's custardy"? Tyler asked, his little face full of puzzlement.
"It means he's taking us away from Connie". Kelly spat.
"No Kel it doesn't. It just means he's trying to. But I have a really good lawyer and I'm going to fight for you guys all the way". My voice quivered but I quickly regained my usual tone.
"Why does he want to take us away"? Tyler continued probing.
"Because he's an evil man, he doesn't ever want anyone to be happy". Kelly stood towering over me. "You might as well give in now, your only our sister, he is our DAD". She ran off to her room.
"KELLY". I yelled after her, but the only reply I got was the slamming of her room door.
"I want to stay with you". Tyler whimpered.
"I want you to, too, but it's not up to me". I felt tears stinging my eyes.
"Why not"?
"Because your dad has got a lawyer and we have to go to court where a judge will decide who is best to look after you properly. I am really trying my best to win, but no matter what happens I love you both to bits. Do you understand"? I managed to keep my tears as he feebly nodded his head. "Right how about you put the TV on and watch something while I go and talk to Kelly"? I asked and left him, hearing the sudden buzz of the TV as he turned it on. "Kelly, Kel it's me, please come and talk to me". I said softly through the door.
"No, go away". She shouted back.
"Please Kel". I tried opening her door, but she had barricaded it. "Kelly let me in".
"I don't want to see you". She replied.
"Fine I'll just sit here and wait until you NEED to come out". I planted myself on the floor.
"You'll be waiting a long time". She sounded far older than her real age.
"That's fine by me, I got plenty of stories I can tell you, I got all night". I began. "I remember when you were born. You were my 2nd little sister and God where you cute. When Mom put you in my arms, I never wanted to give you back. I spent every waking minute with you those first few weeks, I even had Mom put a little camping bed next to your crib just in case you needed me in the middle of the night. I hated going to school in the morning, knowing I had to leave you for a full day. When you were one, I used to watch when you and Cara used to play dolls. You were always the baby even though there was only 2 ½ years between you and Cara. I remember your exact words when Mom told us she was pregnant. You said 'if it isn't a little girl it's going back', but as soon as Tyler entered our family you were all over him. You never let any of us near him in case we had germs. When your dad left and I was comforting Mom, you were comforting Tyler even though he had no idea what was going on". I noticed Adam stood in the doorway. I got to my feet and headed over to him.
"She didn't take it too well then"? He held me close to him.
"No, she's locked herself in her room". I whispered.
"Do you want one of us to have a go"?
"Nah, she'll come out eventually". I replied and headed back to the door. "Hey Kel, can you remember the school play 2 years ago, when you were asked to play one of the 3 kings, but you told them no, because if you weren't good enough to play Mary or the angel Gabriel then you weren't good enough to play one of the kings". I began, then it hit me, I knew exactly how to get her to come out. "Remember your first crush, I do, what was his name Carl, no, erm Craig, that's it, Craig". As soon as I said his name, I heard her start to open the door and Adam quickly disappeared from sight.
"Swear never to mention that again". Kelly popped her head around the door.
"Only if you let me explain"? I compromised.
"Deal". She opened her door wider and I went in. "When are we going to live with Terry"? She asked as we sat on her bed.
"Never if I have anything to do with it. Let me explain everything to you". I told her. "Mom sent a letter to Terry asking him to come and visit her. He went and when he was there mom asked him to file for custody. I am trying my very best to keep you. I don't want you to be taken away from me, but we have to face facts, if the judge thinks you'd be better with Terry, then you HAVE to live with him". I felt tears coming again.
"I don't want to leave you". Kelly began crying gently.
"I know, I don't want you to either, you guys mean everything to me. But we have to keep believing that we are going to win, because if we don't we might as well not even bother trying". Tears strolled down my cheeks as I held her into me.
Right then, the next chapter will jump forward a few weeks to the trial. PLEASE R&R!!!!!!!!!!!