Chapter 42
Palmdale
Cameron went to Vanna's and Allison's room. She carried a package with her. She knocked, opened the door and went in. She set the package in the corner and closed the door. Nobody paid any attention to it.
Allison did not expect Cameron to be this early.
"Hi, Cameron, you're early." Allison said. "We were just starting to get ready."
Cameron wanted to make sure they left on time.
"I don't do late." Cameron said. "I wanted to make sure everything went smoothly."
Vanna walked out of the bathroom. She just finished her shower. She was naked and still a little damp. She looked down below her waist.
"Oh, it's smooth alright." Vanna said.
All three girls giggled.
Allison took Vanna's towel and dried her back for her.
"My turn." Allison said.
Allison slipped out of her tee shirt and underwear.
The girls were used to the lack of privacy from the future. It was simply how life was to them. Everyone saw everyone else naked. It was no big deal.
Cameron looked at her. Allison's body only showed a few small scars, otherwise it was perfect and everything healed nicely. Cameron saw to that. She wanted Allison to be flawless. She worked on getting the small scars to disappear.
Cameron also wanted Vanna to have her scar removed with cosmetic surgery. Vanna resisted having that done. Vanna said it was part of her and reminded her of who she was and where she'd been. She thought there was more to it than what Vanna said. She had a suspicion that Vanna kept the scar to 'keep' Allison. It was possible that Vanna felt if the scar was gone, Allison might move on. Vanna took that scar to save Allison from being savaged by Scavengers. It was a reminder to both of them of Vanna's sacrifice.
Vanna and Allison stood naked in front of her. She could see their true beauty, all of it.
"You are both very beautiful women." Cameron said.
This would be good for John to have them attractive and pleasant to look at. Cameron would make sure no damage was done to either of them. John deserved the best when she was terminated. Cameron was glad she'd chosen Allison and Vanna as her 'replacements'.
Cameron smiled. She was in control. She knew she was changing everyone destiny and direction. She was sure she knew what was best for all of them.
"You're not so bad yourself, Cameron." Allison said. "Your body is perfect."
Cameron knew that was seldom the case anymore.
"It is undamaged currently, thank you." Cameron said.
Allison thought Cameron's beauty was unmatched.
"I don't think my skin ever looked as good as yours, except maybe when I was a baby." Allison said.
Cameron tilted her head. Again she hadn't factored this new development in. There was a 'Young Allison' too. In this timeline there were two of 'Allison' and two of 'Savannah'. John would now have four chances to produce offspring with the women he loved in her future. Their ages were spread out over nearly a quarter of century for a longer production period.
She changed her plans for today. This new development was more important.
Cameron felt 'happy'.
Vanna noticed. It was not Cameron's typical 'look'.
"You look happy, Cameron." Vanna said.
Cameron was pleased with the newest possibilities.
"It is a good day. I am happy." Cameron said.
Allison felt a little disappointed.
"So it wasn't seeing us in the buff that made you happy?" Allison asked.
Allison and Vanna both WANTED Cameron to see them naked.
"That was very pleasant too." Cameron said. "I like to admire beauty."
Allison figured that should be easy for Cameron.
"All you need to do is look in the mirror." Allison said. "It doesn't get any more beautiful than that, than YOU."
Cameron thought they could all be beautiful.
"That is why I am here early." Cameron said. "I want to help both of you look Tight."
That was OK with Vanna but there must be a reason. She wondered if it was important.
"What is the occasion?" Vanna asked.
Cameron originally planned something else for them today.
"I was going to give you a surprise today. It appears now that I will have an even better one." Cameron said.
Allison remembered what Cameron told her about surprises.
"I thought you didn't like surprises." Allison said.
This would not be a surprise for Cameron but for the girls.
"I don't like surprises but YOU will." Cameron said.
That sounded exciting to Allison. She figured she'd better get ready.
"Let me take a quick shower." Allison said.
Cameron would work on Vanna to make her look Tight while Allison showered. It would make it easier to work on them one at a time.
"I will start with Vanna while you shower." Cameron said. "I will have her Tight in no time.
Cameron watched Vanna get dressed and helped her with her makeup and hair.
Vanna was pleased at all the 'contact' with Cameron especially since she did not need to patch her up for once.
Allison hurried through her shower and appeared back in the main part of the room naked again. She was dripping wet.
"My turn." Allison said.
She quickly dried off from her shower as they watched.
Allison stood there naked when she was dry.
Cameron watched Allison get dressed. She helped her with her makeup and hair as well. Vanna assisted her.
Allison moved Vanna and Cameron in front of the mirror when she was Tight.
"Look at us." Allison said.
The all looked in the mirror at the three of them together.
Vanna liked having Cameron on one side and Allison on the other.
"It is like a picture of perfection." Vanna added.
Allison felt they lacked something to make them look even better.
"Now all we need is a purple coat like yours." Allison said.
Cameron smiled when Allison said that.
"I think that deficiency can be addressed." Cameron said.
Cameron picked up the package she'd brought in earlier.
"That is what I thought too. You both look Tight already. I did get you matching purple coats like mine." Cameron said.
Cameron opened the package and handed each of the girls a purple coat like hers.
They were both at a loss for words.
Allison finally spoke. She was very surprised.
"Really? You did that for us?" Allison asked. "That is so sweet and thoughtful, Cameron."
Both girls hugged and thanked Cameron. It meant something special to all of them.
Cameron touched up the Tight look on both of the girls after their coats were on. She wanted them to have a little food before they departed.
"Let's grab both of you a bite to eat and roll." Cameron said.
The girls finished a quick breakfast and hit the road.
Cameron drove for awhile and ended up on State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway.
Allison looked the direction they were headed as they made the transition to the new freeway.
"Oh darn, I thought we were going to Magic Mountain. It is just up ahead a few more miles on Interstate 5." Allison said.
Cameron tilted her head slightly. That sounded like 'fun'. She would need to do that. She was aware of several other options available for similar activity.
"Maybe we will next time unless Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm sounds better." Cameron said.
Allison and Vanna liked that idea. They'd never been to any of them before.
"Maybe we can do all of them." Allison said. "I'm game."
Vanna thought of another choice.
"There is SeaWorld too in San Diego." Vanna said. "I'm not sure how the sea creatures would react to you though, Cameron."
They laughed and talked and listened to music for the next forty five minutes. Cameron liked a song Allison found on an 'oldie' station. It was called 'Don't Say Nothin' Bad (About My Baby)' by 'The Cookies'. They all enjoyed each others company.
Cameron took an off ramp and headed west. They left the 14 behind.
Allison began to look around. She knew this place.
"I remember this area." Allison said. "This is where I grew up, I think."
"We are in Palmdale." Cameron said.
Cameron drove them to a house. There was a flood control channel near it.
Allison remembered it being full of water once in a downpour. It was usually dry all the time. That was why she remembered the one time it was almost overflowing.
"This is where you lived." Cameron informed Allison.
Allison remembered her house now that she saw it again.
A beautiful woman came out of the house with a small child.
Allison felt her heart skip a beat.
"That is my mother!" Allison said. "Look how pretty she is."
Vanna did look and noticed how pretty she was. Given the chance, under different circumstances, Vanna would make a pass at her. She knew beauty when she saw it.
Vanna held Allison's hand. She looked at the small child and her heart skipped a beat.
"Is the little girl - Allison?" Vanna asked.
"Yes." Cameron said.
Allison felt it was very strange to see 'herself' as a child again. That was her.
"So now there's three of me?" Allison asked.
Cameron tilted her head slightly.
"I suppose so if you count me as you." Cameron said.
They followed the woman's car to a nearby store.
Mrs. Young put the small child in a stroller.
Cameron felt the need to make contact. She made long range plans.
The girls followed and intercepted the pair.
"That is a beautiful daughter you have." Cameron said.
"Thank you." Mrs. Young said.
Allison looked at her mother.
"What's her name?" Allison asked.
Mrs. Young smiled at her.
"Her name is Allison." Mrs. Young said.
Mrs. Young began to really notice Cameron and Allison. Things began to 'click' inside of her head. She could not put a finger on it.
"You two sisters look so familiar. You almost look like some of my relatives. I hope my little Allison can grow up and look half as good as you two." Mrs. Young said.
Allison looked at her younger self and smiled.
"Thank you." Allison said. "I know she will."
Allison wanted to give her mother a hug but refrained. She was so glad to see her alive. She'd resisted the urge to do this before.
Cameron wanted some control. She could see Mrs. Young and Allison both deep in thought. It seemed they both wanted to say more.
"This is Vanna, I'm Cameron and strangely enough, she is also - Allison." Cameron said as she indicated Allison.
Allison smiled at her mother and Cameron.
Cameron reached down and gently touched Young Allison's cheek.
Cameron ran her scans.
"I can tell you one day she will look exactly like us." Cameron said as she glanced at Allison.
"Thank you, that is really sweet of you girls." Mrs. Young said.
Allison looked on in awe. This was not what she'd pictured for today.
As they walked away Vanna held Allison close. Allison looked back twice. Allison's mother looked at Allison. They shared and held a long last look. It was clear they both 'felt' something. Allison knew what it was but her mother didn't.
"Thanks, Cameron. I never thought I would see my mother again." Allison said.
Cameron did not bother to tell them that this wasn't the surprise she'd originally planned but this was a better one for today.
Young Allison was Cameron's surprise and worked into her plans nicely. She liked to see Vanna and Allison happy. She was happy too. Now all she needed to do is get them to spend more time with John. She must try harder. John must not be alone. She wanted John to be happy.
Cameron knew everything that she did; she did for John and her ever expanding love for him. She knew that included her ever expanding 'sacrifices' that were soon to occur.
She looked at Vanna and Allison. They were gorgeous. She knew they would honor their promises to watch over and 'comfort' John. She would check back with John Henry and see if he came up with any better news for her n. She was ready.
'Everyone sacrifices for John Connor'. Cameron thought. 'Now I must sacrifice myself.'
The girls talked excitedly on the way back. Cameron was lost mostly in deep thought.
Vanna 'daydreamed' of one day being with Mrs. Young.
"What's your mother's name?" Vanna asked.
"Her name is Claire." Allison said.
Vanna smiled.
Profound
All may seem to have been lost
Then it is once again found
To have what once was reappear
Is astonishing and profound
The past can silently creep up
Its effects may slowly surround
To break from its deathly grip
Can lead one to wonder and astound
How this is even possible
May cause one to ponder and confound
Thankfulness should be the feeling
As to what we now have around
In the sea of emotional emptiness
Some have succumbed and drowned
If that can all be changed and reversed
Joy and happiness will then be crowned
To escape the depth of darkness
One can flourish and rebound
Peace and contentment will flow
Future treasures will blossom and abound
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