I do not own any characters.
So in one fanfic I read (I can't remember which one) one of the twins almost died. I refer to that incident in my story.
So if you are reading this and you were the one who wrote it let me know so I can properly give you credit for it.
BTW I'm updating sporadically as inspiration hits. These are not in chronological order or character order. I'll try to think of a good Beverly/Caesar with baby story.
Jade sat in the tree house hugging her legs, face buried in her knees. She was softly sobbing. She heard the rustle of leaves and looked up to see her father peering over the edge. She returned her head to her knees. Listening to the creaking of the floor boards she held her breath as she felt her dad sit next to her. As was his usual manner he was silent.
"Is Kenji okay?" She finally asked although her voice was muffled since her face was still buried.
"Just a few bruises. He has a shiner but nothing more serious than that. He's resting now in his room." Her dad answered calmly.
"It's all my fault." She murmured.
Six silently waited for his daughter to continue.
"They were picking on Tony and I thought I could take them. But there were too many and Kenji jumped in and then…" She was rambling but Six got the gist.
"I'm glad you want to stick up for your friend. But maybe next time you want to think before you act." Six prompted.
"Dad, are you ever sorry I survived?" Came Jade's unexpected question.
Six was startled but he didn't show it. "Never. Never once did I…we ever wish you weren't around." She was a little surprised at the ferocity in his usually flat tone.
Jade had heard stories that she almost died when she was born… a premie… in intensive care for weeks before she was stabilized and could go home.
"I cause a lot of problems." She sniffed.
"You make life interesting." Six said as he ruffled her hair.
She looked at her dad. He didn't look mad. Impulsively, she jumped and grabbed him in a hug. She was surprised that he held her back tightly.
"I love you, dad." She whispered.
"Same here." He replied. "Now come on. Your mother's waiting for us for dinner."
"Did she make it?" Jade asked.
"Yes."
"I guess that's punishment enough? " She looked at her dad hopefully.
The corner of Six's mouth twitched. "Unfortunately not."
Jade's face fell.
"But we'll talk about that later. Come on."
They climbed down the tree house and walked into the house together.
When they walked in Jasmine ran and hugged Jade.
"Dad didn't kill you!" She said relieved.
Six frowned. "Why would I do that?"
"Oh… well… I…." Jasmine stammered.
"Time to eat." Rebecca announced saving her daughter. "Go wash up."
The girls ran upstairs.
Rebecca looked at Six.
"It's all right." He said as he walked into the kitchen. Rebecca sighed and followed him.
"Jade seems to have inherited out worst traits." She noted.
"Really? I'd say she inherited our best." Six said as washed his hands.
Rebecca looked at Six in surprise. Slowly a smile formed. He was a softie deep down but she would never say it out loud. It was enough that she knew it… and she was pretty sure he knew it too.