Chapter Eight.
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NEXT DAY. SILVER-MOON RANCH.
*
Miss Parker gave Jarod a confused look. Why would he ask something like that? How the hell could he even imagine she would remember what she did more than nine months ago? That was impossible.
"I know it sounds strange, but it's important. Just listen to me. That day I'm talking about was about three weeks before I got caught by the Centre. I was pretending to be a night watchman in a warehouse. I tried to catch a drug-peddler. You know, I've been thinking about this the whole night. I think it was raining and thundering a lot. I guess you had a lead on me and when you arrived, you were dripping wet and really pissed. You threatened me with your gun and were screaming at me. The next thing I can recall is seeing you collapse at the floor. I don't know what happened to you. Everything after that is black. Do you have any idea of what I am talking about?"
Miss Parker seemed to think for a while. She nodded slowly. "I think so, it was late, and I didn't have anyone with me? Right?"
Jarod nodded.
"Oh my god... you're right, something happened that night. I know something hit my head. I could also feel a needle in my neck. And then everything's black. Just like you say." Miss Parker said thoughtfully.
"Lesley, we need to find out what."
"Why, it doesn't matter anymore."
"Maybe it does, don't you get it! It was three weeks. Your baby was born three weeks earlier than she should. What if we were drugged and didn't know what we were doing."
Miss Parker gasped. "Do you think we could have... do you think I slept with you?!"
Jarod couldn't help but smile as he saw the shocked look on his girlfriends face.
"Do you?" Miss Parker asked.
"I don't know. But if we did, there's a chance that she could be mine, not Dane's."
Miss Parker just stared at him, stunned. "But she was invisible..." She whispered.
"Yeah, it's a mystery. But we'll solve it. Honey...why don't you sleep a while, you look tired."
Miss Parker nodded. She leaned back and closed her eyes. Almost immediately she'd fallen asleep.
*
Twenty minutes had passed. Suddenly Miss Parker woke up with a start. She sat up in her bed.
"Jarod!" She shouted. Jarod came running into the room. "What? Is something wrong?" He asked worriedly.
Miss Parker gave him a smile. She shook her head.
"Please...let this be more than a dream. Tell me it's true..." Miss Parker paused. Jarod gave her a puzzled look. "There was a blanket, red I think. I was wearing a white silk blouse. Jarod, you helped me take it off. And you helped me to get dry. Please, tell me it was more then a dream," she whispered.
"I'm sorry. I don't know." Jarod said in a low voice. Miss Parker looked at him. She knew Jarod could see the disappointment in her eyes. Even though she knew it had been a dream. It had felt so real. As if it had happened. She looked at Jarod.
"It was real, it has to be," she whispered.
Jarod was quiet for a while. "Maybe there's a way to find out," he finally said.
"How?" Miss Parker gave him a confused look.
"We could..." Jarod was interrupted by a loud scream from the baby. Miss Parker immediately tried to get up on her feet but Jarod held her down. With a sigh, Miss Parker sat still, and Jarod walked over to the crib and picked up the tiny girl. He whispered soothing words to her and soon she had calmed down again. With a smile Jarod walked up to the bed and sat down. Miss Parker held out her arms. "Give her to me..." She demanded. With a smile Jarod carefully placed the baby in her mothers' arms.
"I didn't know you were that protective," he grinned.
Miss Parker blushed. "I'm not...I'm sorry..." she said.
Jarod gave her a big smile. "Don't worry."
"So, have you decided what you are going to call her?"
Miss Parker seemed to think for a while. "What do you say about Angelina?" she asked.
Jarod smiled.
"Then we can call her Angie!" Miss Parker said, returning the smile.
"That's beautiful honey." Jarod said, warily hugging both his girlfriend and the baby.
"Jarod, what was you going to say before 'Angie' interrupted?"
"Oh, I was going to tell you how we can find out who's her father..." Jarod smiled.
"A paternity test?" Miss Parker asked. Jarod nodded. "Why didn't I think of that!" she exclaimed. She gave Jarod a happy look. But when she thought of what the test could verify, she looked down, closing her eyes to hold back the tears. Jarod noticed her mood swing and immediately knew what she was thinking. He felt sorry for her. What if he wasn't the father? What if it really was Dane? He was just about to talk when Miss Parker cut him off.
"And with my usual bad luck, I'm sure she's Dane's," she said bitterly.
Jarod didn't know how to respond. Instead he remained silent, giving Miss Parker an encouraging smile.
"Whatever the answer might be, I'll take care of her as if she was mine. I think I can do this test myself. I just need some equipment. I'll go in to town tomorrow and then we'll find out," he said.
"Oh Jarod...I'm so scared."
I know honey."
*
MEANWHILE.
*
"We can't let this go on without doing anything. It's only a matter of time before they will find us, and then what do we do?" Sam said.
Lyle mumbled something in agreement, causing Sam to his him in his side. "You're not even listening to me!"
Lyle took his eyes from the woman riding her horse in big circles, causing the sand in the corral to spread in the wind. He looked at the other man.
"I heard you, and yes, you're right. I heard they want Miss Parker's baby, I don't know why but she's special. Maybe because her father was invisible," he said bitterly.
Sam nodded thoughtfully. "We can't let the Centre ruin our lives again. It has to be an end to all the evilness," he said.
There was a silence.
"Sam, there's only one way. We'll bring down the Centre," he said. Sam nodded thoughtfully.
"How do we do that?" he asked.
"I have some ideas," Lyle said in a cold voice.
*
NEXT DAY. SILVER-MOON RANCH. JAROD'S CABIN.
*
Miss Parker stared at Jarod in shock. She just couldn't believe it was true. How was it possible? She frowned, maybe the Centre was responsible. But why? Why would they do something like that and then just let her walk around like nothing had happened. She was sure that if they did it on purpose they would have locked her up somewhere and not leave her alone for a single minute. And most strange of all, the Centre would never risk a pretender's life by letting some invisible bastard rape her. Miss Parker saw Jarod look at her. He gave her a big smile as he saw her confused look.
"Les, aren't you happy?" he asked, even though he knew the answer.
Miss Parker was brought back from her thoughts. She returned Jarod's smile.
"Of course I am! I just can't believe she's really ours," she said. She saw Jarod's happy look and her smile grew even bigger. She had never felt happier in her entire life. She was so relieved. Now she could finally be able to forget. Now when the baby wouldn't remind her of Dane and that horrible night. God, it was just so great! She couldn't wish for anything more.
"Yeah, I know," Jarod smiled.
There was a silence.
"Jarod, I want to know what happened to us, why we can't remember..."
Jarod nodded thoughtfully. "Maybe I can SIM it," he said after a while. Miss Parker gave him a doubtful look.
"Are you sure?"
Jarod nodded. "Don't worry honey, I will tell you everything, every single detail!"
"Oh yeah? I'm not so sure I want to hear it!" she said with a sly look.
"Yes you do," Jarod smirked.
"Yes! I just wish I could remember..."
"I know, but it's not really that important. There are a lot of times to create new memories. Now, there is nothing that will stop us from being together," Jarod assured her. Miss Parker couldn't help but smile.
"I'm so glad the abortion didn't work. What if I had killed our child Jarod?" Miss Parker said. Jarod heard the sorrow and the guilt in her voice. "Les, you didn't know, don't think about it. It's over now. We'll start a new life."
*
THE CENTRE - BLUE COVE – DELAWARE. RAINES OFFICE.
*
Raines was standing in front of the window, staring out at the surrounding. All of the sudden there was a knock at the door. A sweeper opened the door and peeked inside.
"Mr. Raines?" he asked.
"What?" Raines wheezed.
"We have a lead on Jarod, he have been seen in Phoenix. I'm sure Miss Parker is there as well," the sweeper said.
Raines turned around. "Bring Jarod and the baby back, kill the others if it's necessary!" he demanded.
"Yes. We'll leave tomorrow," the sweeper said and closed the door again.
Raines turned back to stare out through the window. An evil smile crept to his face. Hopefully, this time Jarod would be back at the Centre, forever. And the baby would be a great asset if he could train it to become invisible. After all, its father was. Raines laughed coldly. This was the best news he had gotten in a very long time.
*
BACK AT THE RANCH. SYDNEY'S CABIN.
*
"Lydia, we don't know how long Lyle and the others are out."
Lydia didn't listen to him. And soon they both had forgotten about the other persons.
"Why did we wait so long?" Lydia gasped, deepening their kiss. Kipp never got the chance to answer. Slowly he unzipped the zipper at Lydia's dress, caressing her back. Still kissing, Lydia backed Kipp backwards, pushing him against the wall. For a short moment he interrupted the kiss and pushed the thin blue dress down over Lydia's shoulders, exposing her naked body. Lydia let out a loud gasp as Kipp suddenly lifted her up and carried her to the bed. He put her down and quickly got rid of his own clothes.
"I've wanted this for so long," Lydia whispered as Kipp moved on top of her, kissing her deeply.
*
About fifteen minutes later voices were heard outside of the cabin. Neither Lydia nor Kipp noticed the two men walking into the small house.
"Sis, I need to talk to..." Lyle stopped dead in his tracks as he realized what he was watching. Lydia realized what was happening. She stared at her brother in shock. But the shock soon was replaced by embarrassment. She blushed, trying desperately to get hold of the quilt to cover herself and Kipp.
"I'm so sorry." Lyle said, feeling himself blushing as much as his sister. Quickly he turned and left the room.
"What's wrong?" Sam asked as he saw the look on Lyle's face.
"Oh my god, I just happened to see my sister and Kipp, making love," Lyle said.
Sam smiled. "Poor Lydia."
"C'mon," Lyle said, eyeing the front door. Sam got his hint and followed him out of the cabin.
*
MEANWHILE – JAROD'S CABIN.
*
Miss Parker was sitting with her back leaned against the headboard of the bed with Angie sleeping in her arms. Carefully to not wake her up, she let one of her hands caress her soft tiny cheek. She sighed happily. This was almost too good to be true.
"Hi honey!"
Miss Parker looked up and saw Jarod entering the room. She gave him a big genuine smile. Jarod walked up to the bed and sat down next to his girlfriend. He leaned in to give her a kiss. Miss Parker responded with a soft moan.
"Les, let's find out what happened," Jarod said. Miss Parker nodded. "Yes!" she smiled.
With a smile, Jarod prepared to go into SIM mode. Miss Parker stayed beside him, holding his hand.
*
To be continued.
*
A/N: Okay, I am of course going to let the readers know in the next chapter. But if there's anyone who is interested, go to my homepage and read 'Sweet Torture'. It will explain in detail what happened. Unfortunately I couldn't post it at Fanfiction.net because of the fact that fanfiction.net doesn't allow stories which are rated NC17.
http://www.angelfire.com/creep/missp_fanfics/SweetTorture.html
NEXT DAY. SILVER-MOON RANCH.
*
Miss Parker gave Jarod a confused look. Why would he ask something like that? How the hell could he even imagine she would remember what she did more than nine months ago? That was impossible.
"I know it sounds strange, but it's important. Just listen to me. That day I'm talking about was about three weeks before I got caught by the Centre. I was pretending to be a night watchman in a warehouse. I tried to catch a drug-peddler. You know, I've been thinking about this the whole night. I think it was raining and thundering a lot. I guess you had a lead on me and when you arrived, you were dripping wet and really pissed. You threatened me with your gun and were screaming at me. The next thing I can recall is seeing you collapse at the floor. I don't know what happened to you. Everything after that is black. Do you have any idea of what I am talking about?"
Miss Parker seemed to think for a while. She nodded slowly. "I think so, it was late, and I didn't have anyone with me? Right?"
Jarod nodded.
"Oh my god... you're right, something happened that night. I know something hit my head. I could also feel a needle in my neck. And then everything's black. Just like you say." Miss Parker said thoughtfully.
"Lesley, we need to find out what."
"Why, it doesn't matter anymore."
"Maybe it does, don't you get it! It was three weeks. Your baby was born three weeks earlier than she should. What if we were drugged and didn't know what we were doing."
Miss Parker gasped. "Do you think we could have... do you think I slept with you?!"
Jarod couldn't help but smile as he saw the shocked look on his girlfriends face.
"Do you?" Miss Parker asked.
"I don't know. But if we did, there's a chance that she could be mine, not Dane's."
Miss Parker just stared at him, stunned. "But she was invisible..." She whispered.
"Yeah, it's a mystery. But we'll solve it. Honey...why don't you sleep a while, you look tired."
Miss Parker nodded. She leaned back and closed her eyes. Almost immediately she'd fallen asleep.
*
Twenty minutes had passed. Suddenly Miss Parker woke up with a start. She sat up in her bed.
"Jarod!" She shouted. Jarod came running into the room. "What? Is something wrong?" He asked worriedly.
Miss Parker gave him a smile. She shook her head.
"Please...let this be more than a dream. Tell me it's true..." Miss Parker paused. Jarod gave her a puzzled look. "There was a blanket, red I think. I was wearing a white silk blouse. Jarod, you helped me take it off. And you helped me to get dry. Please, tell me it was more then a dream," she whispered.
"I'm sorry. I don't know." Jarod said in a low voice. Miss Parker looked at him. She knew Jarod could see the disappointment in her eyes. Even though she knew it had been a dream. It had felt so real. As if it had happened. She looked at Jarod.
"It was real, it has to be," she whispered.
Jarod was quiet for a while. "Maybe there's a way to find out," he finally said.
"How?" Miss Parker gave him a confused look.
"We could..." Jarod was interrupted by a loud scream from the baby. Miss Parker immediately tried to get up on her feet but Jarod held her down. With a sigh, Miss Parker sat still, and Jarod walked over to the crib and picked up the tiny girl. He whispered soothing words to her and soon she had calmed down again. With a smile Jarod walked up to the bed and sat down. Miss Parker held out her arms. "Give her to me..." She demanded. With a smile Jarod carefully placed the baby in her mothers' arms.
"I didn't know you were that protective," he grinned.
Miss Parker blushed. "I'm not...I'm sorry..." she said.
Jarod gave her a big smile. "Don't worry."
"So, have you decided what you are going to call her?"
Miss Parker seemed to think for a while. "What do you say about Angelina?" she asked.
Jarod smiled.
"Then we can call her Angie!" Miss Parker said, returning the smile.
"That's beautiful honey." Jarod said, warily hugging both his girlfriend and the baby.
"Jarod, what was you going to say before 'Angie' interrupted?"
"Oh, I was going to tell you how we can find out who's her father..." Jarod smiled.
"A paternity test?" Miss Parker asked. Jarod nodded. "Why didn't I think of that!" she exclaimed. She gave Jarod a happy look. But when she thought of what the test could verify, she looked down, closing her eyes to hold back the tears. Jarod noticed her mood swing and immediately knew what she was thinking. He felt sorry for her. What if he wasn't the father? What if it really was Dane? He was just about to talk when Miss Parker cut him off.
"And with my usual bad luck, I'm sure she's Dane's," she said bitterly.
Jarod didn't know how to respond. Instead he remained silent, giving Miss Parker an encouraging smile.
"Whatever the answer might be, I'll take care of her as if she was mine. I think I can do this test myself. I just need some equipment. I'll go in to town tomorrow and then we'll find out," he said.
"Oh Jarod...I'm so scared."
I know honey."
*
MEANWHILE.
*
"We can't let this go on without doing anything. It's only a matter of time before they will find us, and then what do we do?" Sam said.
Lyle mumbled something in agreement, causing Sam to his him in his side. "You're not even listening to me!"
Lyle took his eyes from the woman riding her horse in big circles, causing the sand in the corral to spread in the wind. He looked at the other man.
"I heard you, and yes, you're right. I heard they want Miss Parker's baby, I don't know why but she's special. Maybe because her father was invisible," he said bitterly.
Sam nodded thoughtfully. "We can't let the Centre ruin our lives again. It has to be an end to all the evilness," he said.
There was a silence.
"Sam, there's only one way. We'll bring down the Centre," he said. Sam nodded thoughtfully.
"How do we do that?" he asked.
"I have some ideas," Lyle said in a cold voice.
*
NEXT DAY. SILVER-MOON RANCH. JAROD'S CABIN.
*
Miss Parker stared at Jarod in shock. She just couldn't believe it was true. How was it possible? She frowned, maybe the Centre was responsible. But why? Why would they do something like that and then just let her walk around like nothing had happened. She was sure that if they did it on purpose they would have locked her up somewhere and not leave her alone for a single minute. And most strange of all, the Centre would never risk a pretender's life by letting some invisible bastard rape her. Miss Parker saw Jarod look at her. He gave her a big smile as he saw her confused look.
"Les, aren't you happy?" he asked, even though he knew the answer.
Miss Parker was brought back from her thoughts. She returned Jarod's smile.
"Of course I am! I just can't believe she's really ours," she said. She saw Jarod's happy look and her smile grew even bigger. She had never felt happier in her entire life. She was so relieved. Now she could finally be able to forget. Now when the baby wouldn't remind her of Dane and that horrible night. God, it was just so great! She couldn't wish for anything more.
"Yeah, I know," Jarod smiled.
There was a silence.
"Jarod, I want to know what happened to us, why we can't remember..."
Jarod nodded thoughtfully. "Maybe I can SIM it," he said after a while. Miss Parker gave him a doubtful look.
"Are you sure?"
Jarod nodded. "Don't worry honey, I will tell you everything, every single detail!"
"Oh yeah? I'm not so sure I want to hear it!" she said with a sly look.
"Yes you do," Jarod smirked.
"Yes! I just wish I could remember..."
"I know, but it's not really that important. There are a lot of times to create new memories. Now, there is nothing that will stop us from being together," Jarod assured her. Miss Parker couldn't help but smile.
"I'm so glad the abortion didn't work. What if I had killed our child Jarod?" Miss Parker said. Jarod heard the sorrow and the guilt in her voice. "Les, you didn't know, don't think about it. It's over now. We'll start a new life."
*
THE CENTRE - BLUE COVE – DELAWARE. RAINES OFFICE.
*
Raines was standing in front of the window, staring out at the surrounding. All of the sudden there was a knock at the door. A sweeper opened the door and peeked inside.
"Mr. Raines?" he asked.
"What?" Raines wheezed.
"We have a lead on Jarod, he have been seen in Phoenix. I'm sure Miss Parker is there as well," the sweeper said.
Raines turned around. "Bring Jarod and the baby back, kill the others if it's necessary!" he demanded.
"Yes. We'll leave tomorrow," the sweeper said and closed the door again.
Raines turned back to stare out through the window. An evil smile crept to his face. Hopefully, this time Jarod would be back at the Centre, forever. And the baby would be a great asset if he could train it to become invisible. After all, its father was. Raines laughed coldly. This was the best news he had gotten in a very long time.
*
BACK AT THE RANCH. SYDNEY'S CABIN.
*
"Lydia, we don't know how long Lyle and the others are out."
Lydia didn't listen to him. And soon they both had forgotten about the other persons.
"Why did we wait so long?" Lydia gasped, deepening their kiss. Kipp never got the chance to answer. Slowly he unzipped the zipper at Lydia's dress, caressing her back. Still kissing, Lydia backed Kipp backwards, pushing him against the wall. For a short moment he interrupted the kiss and pushed the thin blue dress down over Lydia's shoulders, exposing her naked body. Lydia let out a loud gasp as Kipp suddenly lifted her up and carried her to the bed. He put her down and quickly got rid of his own clothes.
"I've wanted this for so long," Lydia whispered as Kipp moved on top of her, kissing her deeply.
*
About fifteen minutes later voices were heard outside of the cabin. Neither Lydia nor Kipp noticed the two men walking into the small house.
"Sis, I need to talk to..." Lyle stopped dead in his tracks as he realized what he was watching. Lydia realized what was happening. She stared at her brother in shock. But the shock soon was replaced by embarrassment. She blushed, trying desperately to get hold of the quilt to cover herself and Kipp.
"I'm so sorry." Lyle said, feeling himself blushing as much as his sister. Quickly he turned and left the room.
"What's wrong?" Sam asked as he saw the look on Lyle's face.
"Oh my god, I just happened to see my sister and Kipp, making love," Lyle said.
Sam smiled. "Poor Lydia."
"C'mon," Lyle said, eyeing the front door. Sam got his hint and followed him out of the cabin.
*
MEANWHILE – JAROD'S CABIN.
*
Miss Parker was sitting with her back leaned against the headboard of the bed with Angie sleeping in her arms. Carefully to not wake her up, she let one of her hands caress her soft tiny cheek. She sighed happily. This was almost too good to be true.
"Hi honey!"
Miss Parker looked up and saw Jarod entering the room. She gave him a big genuine smile. Jarod walked up to the bed and sat down next to his girlfriend. He leaned in to give her a kiss. Miss Parker responded with a soft moan.
"Les, let's find out what happened," Jarod said. Miss Parker nodded. "Yes!" she smiled.
With a smile, Jarod prepared to go into SIM mode. Miss Parker stayed beside him, holding his hand.
*
To be continued.
*
A/N: Okay, I am of course going to let the readers know in the next chapter. But if there's anyone who is interested, go to my homepage and read 'Sweet Torture'. It will explain in detail what happened. Unfortunately I couldn't post it at Fanfiction.net because of the fact that fanfiction.net doesn't allow stories which are rated NC17.
http://www.angelfire.com/creep/missp_fanfics/SweetTorture.html