Chapter 1: Thanksgiving
Eric looked around the dining room table at his family. There was Matt, Sarah and their two little boys. There was Simon and Faith. Across from them were Lucy, Kevin and their kids. Next to them were Mary, Carlos and their kids. Ruthie was in the kitchen helpingAnnie finish up a few things. Sam and David were as usual in their room probably planning their next big prank.
Just then Annie walked in holding a big turkey on a silver tray. Eric stood up and got ready to carve the turkey "Wow that's a big turkey, Grammy," exclaimed Jenna. "Yeah Grammy it looks delicious," chimed in Charlie. "Thanks but your Aunt Ruthie deserves some credit too," replied Annie beaming across the table at Ruthie who had just snuck in. "Sam, David!" yelled Eric, "Dinner!" David came running through the door and skidded to a halt in front of the table. "Where's Sam?" asked Annie. "I don't know. He said he wasn't hungry," said David.
All of a sudden a loud thump came from upstairs. "What was that, Mommy?" whispered Hailey. "I don't know honey," replied Lucy. "Mom, what was that?" asked Lucy. "I don't know. I'll go check it out," answered Annie. Annie got up from the table and headed upstairs. A few minutes passed and then a piercing scream filled the air. Eric rushed upstairs. Everyone that was left at the table started whispering worriedly. "Maybe I should go check on them," Matt suggested. He headed upstairs too. As soon as he was gone a gunshot was heard coming from the kitchen. Sarah picked up Jaime out of his highchair and Mary and Lucy picked up Savannah and Grace. Kevin ran out followed closely by Simon. Another crash was heard coming from the kitchen. Then Kevin's voice could be heard. "Don't shoot," he said. "Oh, my God," Lucy whispered quietly. Simon snuck back into the dining room holding the phone. "Okay everyone out of the house. Get in your cars and drive over to Mary and Carlos' house. If that's okay," Simon started. "Yeah that's fine," Mary answered nervously. "What happened to Mom, Dad, Sam and Matt?" asked Ruthie. "I don't know. That guy wouldn't let us upstairs," Simon replied. "Who is it?" Sarah ventured. "I don't know some guy with a mask," Simon said.
Another gunshot was heard from the kitchen. "Kevin," Lucy whispered her face as white as a ghost. She handed Grace to Ruthie and ran over to the door separating the dining room from the kitchen. She slowly opened the door and peeked out. "Lucy, get back," Kevin yelled. Lucy started to cry as she saw Kevin on the floor with blood gushing out of his arm. The burglar backed out through the back door. Lucy ran over to Kevin and dropped down onto the floor weeping hysterically. "Luce, don't get upset. It's not good for the baby," Kevin said. "Don't you tell me what's good or not for the baby. You're lying on the floor with a bullet in your arm," said Lucy. "Simon, bring me the phone," she yelled. Simon ran and handed Lucy the phone. She quickly dialed 911 and told the operator the emergency and address. Sean walked over to Lucy crying with his arms held out wanting to be picked up. "Mama," he cried. Lucy picked him up and started rocking him back and forth.
A/N: Next Chapter- Will Kevin get to the hospital on time? What happened to Annie, Eric, Sam and Matt?