Summary: The return of Andros's parents changes all future plans of Andros and Ashley. It's doubtful they'll ever see each other again. But there's a secret Ashley's carrying around just dying to come out.
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SweetSas: Yeah, I had lots of fun, but for now I'm glad to be back home.
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Secrets Untold
Chapter 36: Finding Out
"Welcome back to Earth." Josh greeted with a pained smile. "I'm sorry about what happened three months ago."
"No hard feelings." Avidan assured him. "In all honesty it shook us awake. We have been very lax with security lately and seemed to forget that not everyone is as kind hearted as others."
"I take it you have sharpened your security, then?" Josh inquired and smiled when Andros and Zhane flashed their morphers.
"Tell me, how is that boy that saved me? I'd like to thank him for it in person, if that is possible." Avidan requested.
"He's doing just fine. I'll see what I can do for you." Josh promised.
"Maura, dear, are you okay? You look a little pale." Lynette inquired.
"Uh? Oh… Yeah, I'm fine." Maura replied distantly, one arm wrapped around her midriff, the other on Cevil's shoulder.
"Perhaps you should go see a doctor." Lynette suggested lightly.
"No, thanks. I'm fine, really." Maura pressed irritably.
The tone of Maura's voice caused Danne to edge closer to Andros. Andros placed an arm around Danne's shoulder and pulled her a little close to him, giving her some security. Josh sighed as he watched them. He had been watching this scene for years now and it still didn't feel right to not do something about it.
That evening
"Josh!" Chyler exclaimed happily as Josh walked into their kitchen from the back yard.
"Hey twerp." Josh greeted laughingly, even though the sixteen-year-old was already nearing his height.
"Chyler." Ashley warned. "Eat your dinner."
Chyler made a face, but sat back down and poked her vegetables. Pinching her nose shut, she put them into her mouth and swallowed, pretending to puke afterwards.
"CHYLER!" Ashley cursed. "Sorry Josh, is there something you wanted?"
"Actually, yeah. The Karovan ambassador is back to finish his visit and he would like to personally think Chris for saving his life. I told him I'd see what I could arrange for him."
"What are you doing with them tomorrow?" Ashley inquired.
"I was planning on taking them to the sea-aquarium. Why?" Josh replied.
"I have to work tomorrow." Ashley told him with a sweet smile. "And it's summer vacation."
Josh laughed and shook his head.
"Atalya and the kids are coming too. I don't see why Chris and Chyler couldn't tag along as well." Josh nodded. "I'll pick them up tomorrow morning?"
"Thanks." Ashley smiled. "I'm starting an early shift, so you might want to feed them." She exaggerated a wink and grinned at him.
Josh laughed and nodded.
"I'll tell Talya to count two more mouths for breakfast – or should I make it four?" He added teasingly
"Bye Josh." The twin said pointedly, waving.
"We're going to spend the day with Josh." Chris grinned, acting like he was six and not sixteen.
"We'll be spending the day with dad." Chyler muttered.
The two fell silent for a moment and stared at their plates. They had never once been able to spend a day with their father before and now that they would, he wouldn't even know it.
"Chris, Chyler." Ashley started, breaking the silence. "There's something you need to know."
The two looked up and Ashley took a deep breath before going on.
"He knows." She admitted softly. "Three months ago when you saved the ambassador's life, I ran into him, but you already know that. After he stormed out of the ER he came to my office. We talked, set things straight and I told him."
"What!" Chyler exclaimed. "And we're still here?"
"He promised not to take you away or tell anyone, Chyler. I take his word for it. All he wants is for you to be happy. He wanted me to tell you he's sorry for not being able to be here for you during the past 17 years."
"Mom… we're not even 16 and a half yet." Chris pointed out, indicating himself and Chyler with his fork.
"Do you really think he doesn't care he wasn't around when I was pregnant either? He wanted to see my belly grow just as much as he wanted to see you two grow up."
Chyler got up with tears in her eyes and hugged her.
"We love you mom, both of you. But why didn't you tell us this earlier?"
"I didn't know how to." Ashley admitted. "How could I explain to you that your father knew? I had no clue how you would react to it, especially with him back on KO-35. It could seem like a rejection to you and I just didn't know what to say."
"It's okay, mom." Chris promised, coming over and hugging her too. "We understand. That conversation can't have been easy for either of you."
"You can't even start to imagine. Then again, I wish you could have seen his face when he realised you were his heir and not Cevil. He couldn't possibly have been more delighted."
"So he'll recognize us as his children in front of the whole universe on judgement day?" Chyler asked in awe, grinning in anticipation.
"Yes, he will refuse Cevil his morpher in front of everyone and declare Chris as his rightful heir." Ashley smiled. "Just be ready for a whole lot of trouble and uproar when that day comes."
"Definitely." Chyler grinned.
"Together we can beat anything." Chris cried, thumping his chest macho-man style. "So, that means we officially got two younger siblings too, right?"
"One, if you'd ask your dad. He loves your sister dearly, but Cevil he could do without."
Chris laughed at that and Chyler smiled.
"Does our sister have a name?" She inquired lightly.
"He didn't mention it." Ashley pondered, not remembering ever having heard the name of Andros's daughter.
"Well, we'll find out tomorrow then." Chyler beamed.
Ashley smiled at her children as they hugged her one last time and started clearing the table. They deserved this day out. Maybe if they spent time with Andros's family, without them knowing the true identity of the two, would make the truth easier for everyone to accept. They'd just have to wait and see.
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