Dakota awoke in her hosptail bed and looked around at her brothers Jack was asleep with his head on her lap. He held her hand tightly in his. Bobby was asleep in a chair beside her, his head on Jack's back. Angel was alseep with Sofi in his lap, his head on her shoulder, while her head was on his head. Jerry was asleep at the foot of the bed. Camille sat with the girls, as they watched tv. Dakota let out a giggle as Tommy from Rugrats said something to Chucky. Camille jumped as she turned to find the source of the noise. She gasped loudly when she saw Dakota, wide awake. She ran to Dakota's bed side, knocking Jack's hand out of hers when she hugged her. Jack sat up suddenly and looked around. He allowed his eyes adjust to the light before they settled on Dakota. He exhaled as Camille stepped back. He stood up and walked to her side.
"Hi Jackabear!" Dakota rasped. Jack smiled as he leaned down and hugged his sister tightly. One thing seemed to cross Jack's mind as he stood there holding his sister. Sometimes in bad situations, something worse happens and it makes you realize how precious and short life can be and sometimes, those moments brought you closer together.
A couple days later
Bobby reached into the car and easily lifted his little sister from the seat. He sat her into the wheelchair and began to push her to the house. Jack grabbed the cards and Jerry grabbed the ballons and flowers. Bobby sat on his bed looking up at the ceiling and thinking. He sat up at the extra weight added to the bed. His eyes fell upon Dakota and he smiled as he reached out and pulled her to him.
"Bobby! I'm sorry for what I said and all the bad stuff that happened to me! I'm sorry I'm such a burden!" Dakota said. She looked down, avoiding meeting her brothers eyes. Bobby lifted her head, forcing her to finally meet his gaze. Bobby held understanding in love in his eyes and suddenly Dakota felt so safe.
"Baby! Don't ever think that your a burden! Never! We all love you so much! Those bad things that happened to you, aren't your fault! Never stop believing that me and your brothers and La Vida Loca love you and will always be there for you!" Bobby said. Dakota smiled as her brother hugged her tightly. Bobby laid back, putting Dakota's head on his chest. He stroked her hair which caused Dakota to hum softly and close her eyes. Bobby chuckled slightly. Anytime someone played with her hair, she hummed until she fell asleep. Bobby stopped stroking her hair and looked down at her.
"You know were going to have to talk about this new boyfriend of yours. Jesse, what is his last name?" Bobby said. Dakota rolled her eyes and giggled. Bobby joined in the laughter.
Dakota walked out of the house between Jack and Bobby. She was going back to school today. She was so happy. Bobby reached down and tickled her before she got in the car. When they arrived at school, Jesse was waiting for her. Dakota smiled brightly as she got out of the car. Jack however, took her into his arms and carried her towards the school.
"Hey! Put me down!" She cried. Jack laughed as did Bobby and Jesse. Bobby put an arm around Jesse and lead him towards the school.
"Now Jesse! I'm sorry about last time. But I'm sure you can understand that Dakota is my baby sister.(Jesse nods) I'll let you guys got out, but if you try anything freaky with that little girl, or if you break her heart. Well, I may have to break you. Deal?" Bobby explained. Jesse just looked at him as though he were crazy.
"Look, coming from a guy who's only 13 and is going to be dating your sister, you may not believe this. But, I love Dakota! I'd beat myself sensless before I'd break her heart!" Jesse said. Bobby's eyes met his and Bobby nodded. He could see that Jesse was telling the truth and that he cared for his sister. Deep inside, Bobby smiled. He couldn't understand it, but Jesse seemed perfect for Dakota and he could see them being together for quite sometime. Jack sat Dakota down as Jesse and Bobby caught up to them. Jesse took Dakota's hand and they walked the rest of the way to their school. Jack looked at his brother who stood smiling as he watched his little sister walk away.
"So thats it?" Jack asked. Bobby looked at him and then back to Dakota who was now getting a piggyback ride from Jesse.
"What's it fairy?" Bobby asked. Jack looked away for a second when he heard that nickname. He wished Bobby would let that go.
"Your just going to let this guy date Dakota!" He asked. Bobby turned to Jack and they both made their way back to the car.
"Why not? She's a big girl! She can take care of herself!" He replied, suprising Jack. Jack held a look of admiration for his older brother.
"I wish I could be that strong man! I worry about her all the time. Like what would happen if someone came back to take her away?" Jack said. Bobby started the car and turned to Jack.
"I worry a lot about her too Jackie. But we can't protect her from everything. We can only try. And besides, even if her old family tried to take her, she wouldn't leave!" he told his little brother.
"How do you know that?" Jack asked. Bobby turned away and watched as Dakota and Jesse disappeared through the double doors of their school.
"Coz', Dakota and I had a long talk last night and she told me something that I won't ever forget. She said that a family is made from love and from your heart and that's what we are. A family. She said that home is where the heart is. This is her home Jackie! She loves and she would never leave us!" Bobby said. Jack smiled at his brother and laid back against the seat. Bobby pulled away from the parking lot with Dakota's word replaying in his mind
"Home is where the heart is!"
Well there you go! Hope you enjoy this. To my fans who are playing in this story. Your parts will be coming SOON!
ShoutOuts:
Mae: Wow, thats a LOT of love! Lol!
Elven-Princess Ginny: Yea, a lot of bad stuff happens to her. Is that bad? Should I stop? Sorry, I get nervous sometimes. Lol. I wanted Kodi to get sick so that it brought her and the boys closer!
Jamie: Jammers, your whako sometimes!
darkdestiney2000: Thanx for playing a part!
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