Family Confession

During the trip home, things have been very quiet. No one had said a word. When they got home, everyone got out of the car and went to their respective rooms. The family changes out of their Super Suits and into regular clothes. While Michael and Violet worked on their homework, Helen and Bob made dinner. About an hour later, the Parrs sat down and ate. It was, for them, the quietest dinner they ever had. Even baby Jack-Jack was silent the entire dinner. After everyone put away their dishes, the kid went to their rooms while Helen and Bob washed the dishes. After about an hour of working on homework, Violet decided to take a shower. Afterwards, she dried off and slipped into a couple of lilac colored pajamas. She later heard a knock on her door. She answered it, and right in front of her, was Michael, all washed and in his pajamas.

"Hey Vi." He said.

"Hey Michael. What's up?"

"Well, it's just that, mom and dad want to have a talk with all of us, including Dash." He said walking to their parent's room.

Violet followed after him. They entered their parents' room.

"Mom, dad, what is this about?" Violet wondered.

After about a moment of complete silence, Helen answered her daughter's question. "Kids, this is about what happened earlier today at the mall." She went on. "As you probably know, Senator Bernard Pine continues to express his hatred to us Supers. You all should know that he is also the father of Buddy Pine, a.k.a. Syndrome."

"So what does this have to do with us?" asked Dash.

"Well, do you remember when Syndrome attempted to kidnap our little Jack-Jack?" asked Helen, tickling the little baby. The kids nodded.

"Well, after your mom saved Jack-Jack, Syndrome threatened he will one day get our little baby." Bob explained. "I couldn't let him endanger him or our family again, so I threw a car up at his plane. I guess the impact sent him flying to the turbine area. That's when his cape got caught and killed him."

"So, exactly how does this have to do with us?" asked Violet, repeating Dash's question.

"Sweetie, when we were at the funeral for grandpa, how did you feel?" asked Helen.

Violet looked down and hung her head. "I felt guilty and . . . "

"No honey, besides that. We know it wasn't your fault."

"I felt terrible, grieved, anguished." She answered.

"Well," Bob continued, "when Buddy's dad heard the news that his son was killed, he also felt saddened, lamentable, and angry. He blamed us Supers for his death. From that day forward, he cursed all Supers for everything bad in the world."

"So Senator Bernard Pine just hates us because he thinks we killed his son?"

"Think about it Michael. I mean, if by chance Violet was killed by Nightmare, how would you feel?"

Michael looked at his sister. He said nothing. Violet wrapped her arm around her brother.

"I guess he wants revenge." said a worried Dash.

"I'm afraid so." said Helen.

Bob consoled his family. "It's okay everyone. As long as we're together, everything will be alright. After all, we are of course . . . "

"THE INCREDIBLES!" shouted the kids.

Afterwards, everyone left to their rooms. Violet, however went over to Michael's room and decided to talk to him. Once Violet entered his room, he found her brother sharpening and polishing his V Sword.

"How ya doin'?" she asked.

"Fine." Michael answered, looking out the window.

Violet nodded. "Hey Michael, did you ever think about what mom and dad said? I mean about . . . you know, Senator Pine seeking eternal vengeance?"

Michael looked at the clock. "It's getting late Violet. We can talk later in the morning."

As Violet left the room, Michael sheathed his sword and put it away. The two went to bed but it was hours before they fell asleep.