Chapter 1.

Love. It can take on many forms. It can be passionate, it can be romantic, it can be quintessential. The greatest love of all bound two very special people at the seams so they could do wonderful things. When two people come together, and exhibit a great love for one another, they can do innumerably wonderful things. Tis is the case for a number of people. No one embedded this philosophy quite like a young boy, and girl who grew up in the same agency. Wally and Kuki had become close due to their time in the Kids Next Door, and had fallen in deep love. Now they were in their 20's. Kuki Sanban was 25, and so was Wally Beatles. They had bought a house. It was nothing too fancy, it was simple, elegant, and enough for them to start their life.

Kuki sighed as Wally got up this particular morning, where the clouds were pure silver, and the sun had shone upon them at just enough. There was Wally, shirtless spraying on some Axe spray he had. Kuki laid, with nothing but her bra on. "boo". She said, as her thin, feminine hand hit the feathery pillow. "yes, boopy?". Wally said, walking toward the bed. "don't forget to pick up milk for their lunches". "make sure it's 1%, and low fat". "got it, boopy". Wally saluted. "mmm, you look so handsome, boopy".

Kuki playfully brushed Wally with her foot. "you look so good too, doopy". Wally crawled on the bed, as Kuki laid out, just perfectly, so Wally could nose just up her stomach, onto where her bra was. There he unhooked it, pulling her close, kissing her. he let his tongue wander about freely wrapping itself around her tongue, curling it backward as they kissed. They kept doing this, as they both enjoyed. It was wonderful to just let go, and see where the wind took you. Kuki smiled upon doing this, knowing her true love was right there beside her through everything. Morning times where the best times. It was a time for them to truly connect.

As they kept kissing, Wally stopped for just a second. "what time are we meeting with the developmental pediatrician again?". "1:00". Kuki said, continuing to kiss him. "got it, just wanted to make sure". Wally said. "mmm, we meet with the developmental therapist at 2:30". Kuki said. Her cherry lipstick smeared Wally's dry, cracked lips. "oh, that'll be good". "we can see if we can get Ivanov to drink from an open cup". "he should be". "he wants to learn, and he's picking it up really fast". Kuki said in a gentle, yet scandalous whisper. "his teachers said he's very pleasant to have". "At's what they said about Nalana". Wally said in a thick, Australian accent. "she's doing well". Kuki whispered back. "they're…yeah". "yeah". They both whispered as they returned to kissing. Kuki wrapped her legs around Wally as he snuck her panties down, and his boxer shorts down.

They inched closer, and closer to one another, as their touching turned to rubbing, and they linked up. The fuzzy feeling, even as it lasted for only a quick minute returned as Kuki had to gasp for air in between breaths with kissing Wally. They inched closer, and closer until one lied the other down on the bed, and their kissing turned ravenous. Morning time always felt like the perfect time they were together, truly letting their passion ignite, turning that spark into a sure fire flame. This was the time whispering, and groaning, beneath the sheets happened. "mmm, why are you pushing down like that?". "I don't know". "you're so…adorable, mmm". "you're so adorable". They kept kissing, as Wally kissed Kuki, pressing down her tongue some more. The way he caressed her body with his hand, the way he whispered in her ear, made her legs kick. "mmm, you're so perfect, boo". "you're so perfect". "mmmm". Kuki's hum was light, and soft, feminine, whereas Wally's was low, and guttural sounding. "mmm, you didn't have a drink last night, did you?". Kuki asked, putting a hand against Wally's bare chest. "no, boopy, I never would". Wally replied. "you promise?". Kuki said, laying back down, as her lips curved into a smile. "always, boopy". Wally said, laying on top of her, kissing her. They truly were happy together. Kuki sighed, as Wally kissed up and down her neck. "the way he looks in the morning". She thought. "I can see his face, and his taste". With that in mind, Kuki did taste a bit of Wally's tongue. She did think her passion with Wally was perfect. They loved each other, dearly, and Kuki knew Wally, ohhh, Wally. He was perfect in every way. They were both perfect in every way, and they found each other to be perfect.

Sitting up in bed, Nalana blinked awake. Looking around, she held her stuffed white bunny close to her, pressing it's paw. When she pressed its paw, it played music. Ms. Nadia gave her that bunny when she left the orphanage in Moscow. She held it by her, and loved it ever since. Nalana was a cute, 3 year old girl with pale skin, blonde hair, and small eyes, and ears. Nalana had Down Syndrome, and was taken to the Russian Orphanage when she was 1 month old. Her birth mom had died and left her in the care of the orphanage just outside of Moscow.

The orphanage was run down, dilapidated, and looked to be an institute from the 1950's. The ratio of caretakers was 15:12 and new caretakers came in every day. Because the caretakers in the orphanage were inexperienced, and did everything in a business-professional manner, Nalana was never held, touched, told she was loved, or rocked to sleep. In fact, physical abuse was common, and Nalana lived in a state of hyper vigilance. the cortisol levels in her brain were higher than normal. She also suffered from a congenitive heart defect, which meant her heartbeats had to be monitored. Because of the lack of stimulation, and the congenitive heart defect, she was severely developmentally delayed. She could not swallow until a year old, she could not walk, or eat, or talk until a year old. She also had trouble attaching to others, and trusting others, but albeit, she was a happy girl. Kuki and Wally had fostered her, and Ivanov, her "brother" another disabled boy who had been in the same orphanage. Kuki and Wally adopted them only a year ago, and they were one happy family.

Kuki was a grief counselor, and special education teacher specifically for children who had been internationally adopted or orphaned, but had been maltreated in the way of being abused by their former adoptive families, institutionalized, and traumatized. She also worked in an emotional support classroom with children who had lost their families, and had lived through trauma, and adverse experiences. Wally worked at a regional bank. Still, Nalana was a happy girl. Around her neck was the necklace her birth mother gave her as a baby. "mom". "mom". Nalana pronounced, as her speech was still delayed. She looked up to the heavens as she pronounced her words in a sentence correctly, and effectively. She was catching on rapidly. "mom". "mom". Down the hall from Nalana was Ivanov. Ivanov was bare skin, and bones. Ivanov suffered from a physical disability, which prevented him from walking, standing, or moving independently. His parents died in a fire when he was a year old. As he watched it happen, and tried with fail to save his parents, he was severely traumatized, and his time at the abusive, old, broken down orphanage didn't help. He had been beaten several times a day, and had PTSD. Lack of love, and stimulation had rendered him unable to process information, and analyze efficiently. He had an IQ of 60. He was now 10 years old, and had just learned to swallow from an open cup. Ivanov would have screaming tantrums in the middle of the day, and he had trouble giving hugs, and showing trust. Luckily, his new family would help him through it. As well as his developmental pediatrician, and grief counselor. "ba da". "ba da". Nalana pointed, coming into Ivanov's room, pointing. Ivanov opened his mouth as drool seeped out, over his chin. Ivanov still needed to learn how to swallow independently. "a ba". Nalana pointed. "eeee, eee, ee". Ivanov noised uncomfortably, experiencing a flashback. Tears came down his eyes. "Ku-ki". "ku-ki". Nalana pronounced. She then looked up at Ivanov wanting to help him. Another young looking girl with pajamas on, Ira, came in Ivanov's room. Ira had just come from a business meeting in Bangkok. "do you want to see Kuki?". She asked, Ivanov. "Kuki". She said again. Ivanov nodded his head. "ok, I…I don't know what Kuki and Wally are doing". "I don't think they're busy, I don't…I don't know". Ira said. "um…come on". She said, lifting Ivanov off the bed, carrying him into Kuki and Wally's room. "come on, Nalana". She called. Nalana followed her. "Ku-ki!". "Ku-ki!". Nalana said, excitedly jumping on the bed. "hee, hee, hee, hee, eee". "eee". Ivanov noised, wanting to be put down.

"ello, mates". Wally lay sprawled out on the bed. "good morning". "you all look wonderful". "b aba". "b aba". Nalana smiled. "no, what's my name?". Wally took Nalana's hands in his. "wal-ly". "wal-ly". Nalana pronounced. "ery good, mate". Wally smiled. "ee, ee, ee, ee". Ivanov became louder, as he sat upright on the bed across from Kuki. "hi sweetie". Kuki said in a soft, gentle, motherly voice. Her silk robe remained open, as her lace bra showed. "good morning". "it's so good to see you". "eee, eee, eeee". Tears came to Ivanov's eyes as his flashback started. "shhh, you'll be ok". Kuki took Ivanov's hands in hers. "shh, I lo-ove you". "I lo-ove you". she sang softly. "it'll be ok". "ee, ee, ee". Ivanov made the "more" sign with his hands. "I lo-ove you". "I lo-ove you". Kuki sang, stroking Ivanov's face. "mmm". Kuki let out a soft, feminine hum, sigh, as Ivanov spit out more drool. "let's swallow". Kuki said, gently. "shh, here we'll just, swallow together, ready?". She then placed two fingers on Ivanov's throat as he began sucking the drool back in. "let's swallow like this, ok?". Kuki instructed in a soft voice. She then pressed down on Ivanov's throat getting the spit down.

Ivanov swallowed, as Kuki stroked his face. "did you sleep ok last night?". She asked softly. Ivanov's eyes began getting heavy again. another sleepless night for him. Nightmares were the norm for him. even nightmares during the day were common. Kuki sighed, a bit concerned, as her lips curled in disappointment. "are you tired?". She asked, softly in a motherly manner. Ivanov could barely lift his head as he nodded back to sleep. "Ivanov". Kuki said. Ivanov lifted his head. "I know you're tired, sweetie". Kuki said, gently. Silk from the bedsheets rustled as Kuki stroked Ivanov's face. "let's try and wake up, ok?". "Dr. Marie is coming over". "it'll be ok". "are you ready to have breakfast?". "Ivanov". Kuki sang, softly. "breakfast". "do you want some yogurt and cheerios?". "cheerios?". Kuki repeated. "eee". "eee". "ee". Ivanov made the "yes" sign in sign language as he noised a bit.

"ok, we'll get you some yogurt". "it'll be so delicious, yes it will be". Kuki said, smiling. "I've tried it, and really it's not that bad". "so, mate". Wally stretched out, ruppa pa! as he glanced up at Nalana. "ow, was your sleep last night?". "was it good?". "goo-d". "goo-d". "da". "da". Nalana pronounced. "that's right, goo-d". Wally guided her along. "so, it was good I hear". "did you talk to birth mum last night?". "yes". Nalana pronounced. "that's good". Wally said. For a minute, Wally directed his attention to Ira who had been sitting on the bed, holding Nalana's bunny close to her. Her eyes looked like a "coda coda", as they were off to the side. "so, I heard you were at a presidential meeting in Bangkok, eh". Wally said, as Nalana sang to herself, playing. "yeah, I…I met with the leader over there, and we talked about sanctions". Ira said. "that's good". Wally said. "you know, Ira". His voice lowered as he said this. "I am very proud of you for what you've been able to accomplish after so many years of hard time". "you are such a hard worker, and influencer, you truly make our time here, worthwhile". "thank you". Ira said. "ey, if you need, we'll take you to your next meeting". "no, I'm ok". Ira said. "it's true". Kuki said in a soft voice, as Ira looked over at her. "you've worked so hard". "I am so proud of you". "I am proud of everyone". Kuki said, stroking Ivanov's head.

"you are such amazing people who have given back". "I will always love you". Ivanov sat with his eyes closed sleeping, trying not to have another flashback. "they are good kids". Wally muttered. "mmm, they are". Kuki replied. "I love them". They were good kids. No behavior, or compliance inabilities. They were good. "mom". "mom". Nalana said, looking upwards. "do you miss your birth mom?". Kuki asked, as her thin, feminine backhand brushed the pillow. "yes". Nalana said. "well, it's ok". Kuki said. "is Dr. Marie coming today?". Ira asked. "she is". Kuki replied. "we'll spend some time with her". "it'll be ok". "then Abigail is coming over around 3". "oh, yes". "but, I won't be here". Ira said. "da da". Nalana said. "no, her name is Abby". Kuki said. "Ab-by". She repeated. "a ba". Nalana pronounced. "Ab-by". Kuki said, slowly. "say it with me, A-by". "A-B-ee" "Abby". "a ba". Nalana said. Seeing as this was the best she could do, Kuki smiled. "that's so good". Kuki said. "mmm, let's go have some breakfast". "are you ready?". "ok". Ira said, trying to keep awake herself, as she was exhausted from the presidential meeting she had in Bangkok.

Picking up Ivanov, Ira carried him to the kitchen, as Nalana followed. The kitchen was a simple place, with green tile floor, a white spackled wall, and a small kitchen table jammed up against the wall. Taking yogurt out of the fridge, Kuki mixed cheerios in there, as drool once again came down Ivanov's chin. "let's swallow, mate". Wally said, as Ivanov sucked in the spit again. "no, let's not do that". Wally said. "ere, let's see, let's do this right, mate". Wally pressed two fingers against Ivanov's throat helping him swallow. "ere, you go". "you're good". Ivanov sat, noising a bit, as Kuki sat in front of him, holding his yogurt up to him. "eee, eee, eee". Ivanov noised. "shh, let's use an inside voice". Kuki said, gently. "it's exciting, huh?". "ok, show me how you can swallow". Kuki said, feeding Ivanov a spoonful of yogurt. Ivanov took the spoonful of yogurt, but unfortunately, he did not have enough strength to push it down to swallow. He did his best, and used the strength he had to swallow. Kuki used two fingers to push the yogurt down. Ivanov swallowed, pushing the yogurt down, as Kuki smiled. "yay, you did it!" she chuckled. "let's swallow again". "eee, eee, eee". "hebbbt". A bit of yogurt fell from Ivanov's chin as he gagged a bit. "no, no". Kuki redirected. "let's swallow like this". She then helped push the yogurt down as Ivanov used his strength to push it down. "yay, you did it!". Kuki chuckled again. the girls ate their yogurt, as Nalana went to the fridge pointing to her orange juice. "ju". "ju". "juice". "juice". Wally guided her. "ju". Nalana pointed. Seeing as this was the best she could pronounce it, Wally took the juice out for her. Swallowing some juice, Nalana took her thyroid medicine, and her Celexa for nightmares during the day. "ok, let's get your medicine, ok?". Kuki said, getting Ivanov's Respiridol from the back part of the table. Kuki then gave Ivanov his favorite drink; Cranberry juice. Helping him swallow the cranberry juice, Kuki gave Ivanov his Respiridone as he drank his drink. "mmm, he's doing a good job drinking independently". Kuki said. "he's doing very well". "yeah, he is". Wally agreed. As their friends ate their breakfast, Kuki felt the tingly feeling of love, passion, and flourishing come along, as she looked at Wally. Big, broad shoulders. Deep voice, thick Australian accent. It was all his. "how he owns this body". Kuki thought to herself. "smoke your cigarette, whisper to me in bed". she crossed her legs to keep the feeling of passion from rushing from her vagina to her head. Wally couldn't resist Kuki either. Slender, tall, thin, curvy, sweet, sexy, gorgeous. She could easily be naked in a bathtub, with a cherry in her mouth, and he'd be ready to pop that. He was planning on taking her in the bathtub. If only their innocent friends weren't in the tub.

Outside the house, Marie, with blue hair, a tube top, and thick cherry lips, held a vape pen. Blowing out a heft of smoke, she glanced around the front yard of the house. Toys scattered the yard, as Marie looked on, lazily. Her black heels scraped the yellow brick, as she made her way inside. "look who's here". Kuki smiled. Nalana looked up from playing with her bunny. "ma da". "ma da". She said. "hello, sweetheart". Marie said in a deep, sonorous, yet feminine voice. "mmm, it's so good to see you this morning". She smiled. "ma da". "ma da". Nalana pointed. "ma-rie". Marie guided her. "ma-rie". "ma me". Nalana said. "good job, sweetie". Marie hugged her. "mmm, how are you today, Nalana?". She took Nalana's hands in hers. "Did you eat breakfast?". "yes". Nalana pronounced. "that's good". "did you have yogurt?". Marie rubbed Nalana's hands. "da ba". "da ba". Nalana said. "yogurt". Marie repeated. "bo bur". Nalana said. "that's good". "hello, Ivanov".

Marie said, stroking Ivanov's face as he noised. "you look so handsome, yes you do, yes you do". Marie kissed Ivanov's cheek. "I have a gift for you, my special boy". She then took out a St. Gabriel the Archangel statue. "this is to remind you of the special bond we have". "no matter what happens, your guardian angel is never far away". She winked. Ivanov sat there, with his mouth open, feeling calmer now that he was on Respiridol. "I'm your guardian angel". Marie smiled. Her voice sounded deep, and feminine. Almost like that of what you would hear on a message machine. "I have something for you too, my amazing, wonderful godchild". "because you love toys". She then took out an interactive, "color", "color", ball with the moon and stars on it. It would change color when someone would play with it.

"ank oo". Nalana pronounced, trying to say thank you. "of course, sweetie". "do you want to play?". Marie asked, putting the ball near Nalana. "yes". Nalana pronounced. "ok". "today, while we play, we're going to talk about love, and openness". Marie said. "Nalana, Kuki and Wally love you very much". "ku-ki". Nalana pronounced. "that's because they saw you in Russia, and decided to help you". "because in Russia, the orphanage you came from, was very bad". "well, not bad, but, not as good as it could've been". "you were forgotten a lot, you weren't treated very nicely, but, luckily, now, you have friends here that love you, and want the best for you". "mom, and dad". "do you remember mom and dad?". Marie asked. Nalana remembered, but only slightly. Tears came down Ivanov's eyes as he remembered his birth parents. "they loved you very much, but, unfortunately, something happened to mom and dad". "then, we experienced trauma, by being in the orphanage". "we were deprived". "sometimes, it's hard to come back from being hurt". "but it's ok". "we're ok, because we have people here that love us". "love, and forgiveness will help us". "ok". "we just need to trust our friends". Marie said. "are you ready for hug time?". "ubba". Nalana pronounced. "ok, let's hug". Marie then took Nalana into her arms as Nalana started to squirm. "shhh, it's ok". Marie said. Nalana sat in Marie's arms, only getting out to reach her toy. Nalana sat, as Marie stroked her head, softly. Nalana noised uncomfortably, as tears came to her eyes. "shhh, shhh, shhh". Marie softly stroked Nalana's face. Nalana calmed down as her heart rate slowed, now expecting calm, and soothing to break through. Ivanov placed his head down on Marie, he trusted her, and he trusted her so. The kids. The kids who were deprived of love, and care in the orphanage, now felt as if they could trust Marie. She, like Kuki and Wally were there for them, and wouldn't do anything to hurt them. They felt like they had a guardian with Marie. A real friend, a real parent, someone who was in their life to help them, and give them the love and nurturing they needed. They had someone who was looking out for them. Well, it was multiple people, but at least they had one. Marie was their one. "they seem to be doing so well". Kuki said, as they snuggled in Marie's arms.

"they're improving". Marie said. "I love these kids". "ugh, they have the tenacity, they have the willpower, and they're embracing trust". "has their instructors noticed this in the classroom?". Marie asked. "mmm, Nalana's instructor has noticed a change in her mood, and in her trust level when she does holding time". "has this warmth seemed to be effecting her prevagen levels, an cyroboxin levels?". Marie asked. "the remainder of what she does is from hard work". "neither of them have the Intelligence Quotient". Kuki said. "mmmm, mm hmm". Marie nodded. "Does Ivanov's teacher still report flashbacks, and PTSD episodes?". "they've noticed the episodes becoming far fewer". "he does still show signs of disorganized attachment, and indiscriminate attachment". Kuki said. "he will, when scared, reach for his personal aide for comfort, and when she does holding time with him, he'll want to break away". "true". "I suggest that you continue the holding time". "be consistent with it". "this way, they'll know you're there". "mmm, they're such good kids". "they are". Marie said. Kuki looked on, as Ivanov pointed upward, still nestled within Marie. Nalana trusted Marie wouldn't hurt her, so she played with her toy. They were content.

"eee". "eee". "eeee". Ivanov noised as he played with Nalana's toy. The colors came, blue, green, red, and pink. "ball". Kuki signed to Ivanov as he laid down beside the color ball. "eee". "eee". "eee". Ivanov noised as drool dripped down his chin. "Ivanov", Kuki said gently. "let's swallow". "eee". Ivanov noised, sucking in the drool, as he let it seep down his throat. "here, buddy". Kuki came over, pressing two fingers down on Ivanov's throat. "good job, Ivanov". She said, kindly. Ivanov still watched the toy, feeling comforted, and calmed by the song it played along with the colors. His heart rate slowed down, as he felt as if he was truly at peace. There was nothing upsetting, or dangerous with his ball, with Marie. "Ivanov". Marie said gently, as Ivanov lifted his head, responding to his name. the rustling of silk from Marie's negligee was heard as her gentle, motherly, even if raspy, voice cradled Ivanov. "I love you". she said, stroking his face. "I love you very much, my special boy". "eee". "eee". "eee". Ivanov noised, putting his hands up, as he didn't like touch. "it'll be ok". Marie assured. "let's be calm". "this will just take a second". She stroked his face, brushing lightly, humming softly, as he noised, concerned now. "shhh". "calm". She instructed gently. "let's breathe". She tickled his cheek as he calmed down. making nonverbal gestures, she massaged his face, doing rubbing, and blowing techniques.

"let's close our eyes". She said gently, as Ivanov, now exhausted, closed his eyes, feeling the gentle rubbing, and the soft touch of Marie's hand across his face. Breathing softly, his heart rate went down, as he finally, for the first time in what seemed like years, felt content and happy. He felt as if someone, besides his parents, was finally kind to him. someone was there for him, making him feel worthwhile. He did miss his parents. He missed their songs, he missed the way his mom used to hold him, and sing to him. Somehow, even if he didn't remember, their presence lied within his heart, and he felt the gentle kindness, the light return to his darkened heart. He didn't feel depressed, at all. He felt calm, and as if he was able to trust Marie. She wasn't there to hurt him. "Ivanov". She said, kindly. "let's give hugs". Ivanov laid his head on her shoulder, giving her a hug. "let's give kisses". Marie instructed gently. Marie kissed Ivanov on the cheek, leaving a lipstick smear, as he noised a bit. He then gave her a quick kiss on the cheek. "thank you, my special boy". She said, stroking his forehead, moving a strand of his short hair. Ivanov laid his head down, as Marie held him in her lap. Ivanov still had his pajamas on.

"Nalana". Marie said, gently as Nalana played with her ball. "a ba". Nalana pointed, turning her head. "it's hugging time". Nalana sat, as Marie took her hands in hers, blowing in her face. "da da". Nalana said. "shhh, let's be calm". Marie said, kindly. She continued rubbing Nalana's hands, as Nalana sat breathing softly. She too, felt calm in Marie's presence. "I love you". Marie hummed. "ba bu". "ba bu". Nalana said, as Marie stroked her face. "I love you very much, my amazing girl". Nalana felt the layer of ice, the layer of fear, and insecurity begin to slowly melt as Marie rubbed her hands. She felt as if there was people she could trust that wouldn't hurt her. after her birth parents died, the world became a scary place, but now she felt as if there was someone, just someone, well some others, who truly cared for her. she still felt scared when someone tried brushing her or touching her, but she knew she was safe. This nurturing, this helping, from Marie was something she hardly knew, but she could get used to, as the ice, the cold, the darkness and blood, and the demons began to melt away. "mom". "mom". Nalana pronounced, opening her eyes. "do you miss birth mom?". Marie asked. Nalana gazed for a second, unable to hold attention. "ba da". She said, pointing to her ball.

"Nalana". Marie said, gently. Nalana turned her head responding to her name. "do you miss birth mom?". "mom". Nalana said. "I see you do". "you often dream about her sometimes". "that's completely ok". "you know birth mom passed away". Marie said in a soft, motherly voice that still held some amounts of rasp from smoking. "that's ok though, because your mom and dad loved you very much". "They knew how wonderful you truly were, and they knew you would change the world". "ba ba". Nalana pointed. "mom loves you, dad loves you". "Kuki loves you, Wally loves you". "your brother Ivanov loves you". "Ira loves you". "we all love you". "we know it was hard because something very bad happened, and you were in a dark place, but, you're safe now". "we're here, and we'll never leave you". Marie said. "da ba". Nalana said, as Marie caressed her cheek, making smooth rolling gestures over her cheek, and eyes. Ivanov slept in her arms against her shoulders, as she massaged Nalana's face, blowing a couple times as well. "are they asleep?". Kuki asked, stepping back in, still wearing her lacy black bra. "I think Ivanov's had enough for one morning". Marie said, stroking his cheek. "he didn't sleep that well last night". Kuki said, pursing her lips a bit.

"has he still been having episodic moments?". Marie asked. "he has, we've put him on a mood stabilizer that will decrease his tremors he has during the day". Kuki said. "yes, and he's been less episodic?". Marie asked. "he has been, although we've been consistent with bedtime routines, holding time, and family time". Kuki said. "he loves his bedtime". "mmm, you still sing to him as well as do exercises?". Marie asked. "we have been". "he's been developing attachments to me, and Wally". Kuki said. "so with trusted adults". Marie clarified. "he's still on 6 milligrams of Respiridone, 3 milligrams of Desinia, and supplements". Marie clarified again. "He is". Kuki said. "alright, so, perhaps we should increase his visits with his developmental therapist to work on swallowing, standing upright, and eating independently". Marie said. "May will visit us come tomorrow". Kuki said. "that'll be nice". Marie said. "they are wonderful kids". "ugh, I wish I had some of my own". "does Eddy want kids?". Kuki asked. "I don't mainly do anything with Eddy". Marie whispered. "oh no?". Kuki asked. "no, I'll $$$$ men at the club, I'll play, but I don't really do anything with him". "mmm, I don't pull with Wally". "I mainly just sit there". "Wally is easy". "you're still in the Honeymoon phase with him". Marie said. "I won't commit, it's not really my thing, but, if I %%%%, I usually pull". "some of those older guys' cocks are old". "I see it". "wally's is beautiful". Kuki muttered. "I'll bet it is". "Eddy's is fine, I mean I've had it in my mouth". "oh, Wally hasn't done anything with that". Kuki said. "mmm, he will". "give it time". Marie muttered, taking out a cigarette. Lighting it with her lighter, she blew out some more smoke. The inside of the house now smelled of nicotine. "you're still against getting married?". Marie said, stretching out on the couch, blowing out more smoke.

"I've just let my parents go without it". Kuki said. "It's not their decision, so, we just do whatever we want at this point". "yeah, ye parents are a bit tight". Wally said, coming out of the master bedroom, blowing smoke from his vape pen. Wally. Those muscles, that chest, that hair. He looked built. If anything, he looked even more, and more desirable. This one, Kuki would have sex with. "to that I say ^^^^ em". Wally sat on the couch, blowing more smoke. "that's what I would say". Marie said. "I said to my mom, I'm like, I have the audacity to do these things otherwise you wouldn't be talking to me about this". "if you want to discuss something, discuss how you and your &&&&up man child spent all of our money you said was yours". "she's like, there's no way it was my fault". "I just told her to ^^^^ off". "It sounds like you no longer care". Wally said. "at some point, you have to say, **** it". "yeah". Marie muttered. She blew out more smoke. "I love sex, but there's no way we're ready to have kids yet". "I'm just, yeah, not that committed yet". "you work with kids". Wally said. "yeah, I've been doing that to feel better about myself". Marie said. "and it was court ordered at first, but, I liked doing it, so, I stuck with it". "yeah". Wally said. They all sat on the couch, as Ira came out still wearing her nightgown.

"hi". She said, quietly, walking over to the kitchen. She had her blanket wrapped around her. "hello, Ira". Marie said in a deep, feminine, sonorous voice. "how have you been, sweetheart?". "I never see you". Marie said. "I'm doing ok". Ira said. Her eyes looked sad, fearful and as if she had been very distant. She had just come from an episode. "Ira". Kuki asked, kindly, yet with a bit of concern. "are you ok?". "did something happen?". "I'm fine". Ira said quietly. "Ira". Marie said, gently. "I couldn't help but notice, you're not yourself". "are you sure something didn't happen?". "did we have a bad morning?". Marie said, kindly. "well, um…I…I… I actually, when I was in my room, I thought my foster father was going to come up from behind and try to kill me". "even though he died, I feel like he's still there, and he's still going to hurt me". "I don't know what to do". Ira said. "I tried fighting him, I tried screaming, but, I end up getting hurt, and I end up almost getting killed". "baby". Marie took Ira's hands in hers, rubbing them. "your foster father, is no longer here". "you don't need to worry about anyone harming you, or fighting back". "you are completely safe". "we all love you, and we will be here for you". "Ira". Marie said, kindly. "love conquers all". "you may feel like there's no hope, but, sometimes, when bad things happen, we can feel like that". "when something traumatizing happens, it can be terrible". "but, you have been an example of inspiration". "you know good is out there, and it will be out there, for you". Marie said. "your family, will always be beside you". "I know". Ira said. "thank you". "of course, sweetheart". Marie said, hugging Ira. Ira sat with Marie, as she blew smoke the other direction. "Ira". Kuki asked, as Ira looked up at her. "do you need anything?". "some juice, or some melatonin to help you sleep?". "can I have some Respiridone?". Ira asked. "of course". Kuki said, getting some for Ira. Nalana woke up, coming over to Ira, patting her on the back. "thank you". Ira said. "da ba". Nalana pronounced. A friendly ring came from Marie's phone as she looked down at it. "that's me". She said. "I have another appointment". "da ba". Nalana said. "well, I must be off". Marie said. "the honeymoon's over". "I have to go now, sweetie". "I love you". "I'll see you tomorrow". Marie said. Nalana made a sucking noise as she gazed around the room.

"say goodbye". Kuki instructed gently. "ba ba". "bye bye". Kuki and Nalana said. "my special boy". Marie said to Ivanov as he lay there, sleeping. Ivanov lifted his head. "eee". "eeee". "eee". He noised. "I have to go, ok". "I love you very much, and I'll see you tomorrow". "eee". "eee". Ivanov noised again, opening his mouth, as spit came out. The spitting was in a forced motion, as he continued. "goodbye, strong, thoughtful boy". Marie blew him a kiss. "say goodbye". "bye". Kuki picked up Ivanov's hand, waving it. Ivanov was vomiting. "let's get you in the bathroom, baby". Kuki carried Ivanov into the bathroom just down the hall, setting him down on the counter. Ivanov vomited, as clear spit came out. "let's swallow". Kuki said, as Ivanov spit. Pressing down with two fingers, she helped Ivanov with the strength to put liquid down his throat. Cleaning his face, she wiped Ivanov's hands, as he noised, not liking it. "eee!". "eee!". "eee!". "shhh, it's ok". Kuki soothed. "I'm here". "I'm here". She then picked him up, carrying him back outside to the couch. Ivanov laid down on the couch, playing with his glowing color ball. "mmm, buddy, did you have a spot of eruption?". Wally asked, stretching out. He was no longer in his T-shirt, and now revealed his bare chest. Ivanov pushed the little glowing moon button on the ball, watching it change colors, feeling comforted by the calming jazz music the ball was playing.

Ivanov opened his mouth, as he began laughing. Drool came out, as he played. "do you like that buddy?". Wally asked, placing a brawny hand on the ball. Ivanov still laughed. "I know, mate". "it's spectacular". "you look like you're havin fun". "et's see what this does". He pressed the sun button, as it played a different song, changing the colors to red, yellow, and pink. Ivanov still laughed. Playing, he rocked back and forth for self-stimulation. "Ivy". Wally said, as Ivanov continued laughing hysterically. More drool seeped down his chin as he laughed. "you want to swallow for me, bud?". Ivanov sucked in the drool in, pressing it down with the little strength he had, now that he knew how to swallow. "good one, mate". "'ere, why don't we hug". "that'll be good, won't it?". Ivanov continued laughing, as he pressed the moon button on the ball. "eee". "eee". "eeee". Ivanov noised. "here, I love you, buddy". Wally squeezed him. "that one is sure the gut buster, eh?". "I see it". "oh boy". "what a mornin". the sound of a car parking, illuminated the air, as Ivanov laid down, looking at his ball. "well, we can only guess who that is". Wally muttered. The sound of footsteps were heard coming up the walkway, as Kuki came closer, opening the door.

At the door was an African American girl with large gold earrings, and a blue blouse. She wore a bare that covered up the top of her head, as a braid came rolling down. Beside her, a young man wearing a button down shirt with a tie, and wobble goggles stood, smiling. It was Abigail Lincoln and Hoagie. "ey girl". Abby said, coming in. "hey". Kuki said, as Nalana came outside. "ba da". "ba da". She said, pointing. "hey girl". Abby said. "why are you still in your jammies?". "do do, da da". Nalana said. "girl, what's my name?". Abby instructed, bending down in front of Nalana. "what's my name?". "a ba". Nalana said. "close". "try, A-A-Beee". "A-b-by". "a bee". Nalana pronounced. "that's right, girl". Abigail said, ruffling her hair. "you getting big". "Does Kuki have you on that yogurt stuff?". "That'll get your britches burnin". "da ba". Nalana said. "yeah, you gotta get out of those jammies". "it's the middle of the afternoon". "hello, sweetie pie". Hoagie said, smiling, as he picked Nalana up in his arms, kissing her cheek. "are you having a good afternoon?". "ba!". Nalana pointed. "yes, you are". "yes, you are". "I'm going to get you, boop!". He chuckled, touching Nalana's nose. Nalana laughed, repeating what she had just seen. "boo!". "boo!". She laughed. "le, le, le, le, le,". Hoagie grabbed the sides of his mouth, and stretched them out, then wiggling his tongue. Nalana laughed, playing with Hoagie's tie. "so, you look good, Nalana". Hoagie said when the laughter died down, and they became serious again.

"did you have yogurt for breakfast this morning, I'll bet". "da ba". Nalana said, pointing. "what's over there?". Hoagie played along with Nalana. "is that a ball?". He instructed. "ba". Nalana pointed to the ball. "yes, that's your ball". "that looks cool". "Did Kuki get that for you?". "I would play with that if I had the time". Hoagie chuckled, making another silly face. "ba". Nalana said. "yes, that's a fun looking ball". "ju". "ju". Nalana pointed. "Did you have cranberry juice this morning?". Hoagie asked. "ju". Nalana said. "that's good". "if you need more, we can get you more". "I don't know if, Kuki would mind that, but, you know I wouldn't". Hoagie said. "here, let's get you more juice". Hoagie then took Nalana into the kitchen. "hey there". Kuki said, cleaning some of the dishes, getting everything ready for lunch. "hey". Hoagie said. "so, I read an article in the paper earlier about an advocate for children's education, and believe this, the advocate looked exactly like you". "I didn't see that, but, I read in the health journal that the leading pediatric surgeon was pushing for more filaments". Kuki said. "mmm, there's always reliable sources in the health journal". "I didn't look at that recently". Hoagie said. "so, are they making cutbacks at the school?". "They didn't talk about that at our meeting recently, but, they should be getting rid of some things". Kuki said. "it'll probably be just miniscule things such as doughnuts in the lounge, or something small". Hoagie said.

"perhaps". Kuki said. "I'm still looking for them to think about replacing Ms. Morebucks". "is she an instructor, or a para educator?". Hoagie asked. "she's an instructor, but, she focuses primarily on her monetary goals, rather than what would be best for the child". "I had her work with Ivanov, and he didn't necessarily attach well to her". "hmmm". Hoagie nodded. "she might be getting the 80% because of the ratio they have in place". "she might be, but, it's hard to tell". Nalana played with Hoagie's tie, as he got some cranberry juice from the fridge. "is she allowed to drink more than one?". He muttered. "she usually does, but, we're monitoring her juice intake because of her sugar". "her arteries could get clogged by a 10-7 ratio". Kuki said. "That's swell". "she'll probably drink milk". "it has the 1% sugar content compared to cranberry juice. "We switched the family to 1% recently". Kuki said. "That's pretty significant given the lactose content". Hoagie said. "if it's not marginalized". "we had Ivanov drink lactaid because the lactose would counteract his mood stabilizer". Kuki said. "hmm, the 3.3 margin with Respiridone would counter balance it with a high vicinity rate". Hoagie said. "I've noticed the vicinity rate is high with dairy, but, it's oddly low with fruit juices". Kuki said. "that is kind of weird". Hoagie said. But at least the vicinity rate is low enough, the mood stabilizer would just stay where it is". "ju". "ju". Nalana pointed. "This is your last juice for now, ok?". Kuki said, kissing Nalana's cheek. "eee". "eee". "eee". Ivanov noised as Abby carried him into the kitchen. "I know, buddy". "I hear ya". "we'll get some more juice". Abby set Ivanov down on the counter, as she refilled his bottle. "yeah, you a big, strong, healthy boy". "drinkin all that juice, you getting to be a big strong man". "big strong, healthy man". "no one will mess wit us". "nope, we got our crew". "eeee". "eee". "eee". Ivanov reached over as Abby pulled out the Cranberry juice.

"you've got to wait, buddy". Abby said, pouring the juice into his bottle. "did your client want Cranberry juice as well?". Hoagie joked. "yeah, I got the same request". Abby said, as they chuckled. "so, how's things looking with their therapy?" They all gathered into the family room. "they have some good services out there that can be utilized". "They do". Kuki said. "but, a lot of their services come with strings attached". "we have to be policy holders on our insurance, and pay the minimum fees". "it depends on what counseling services they receive". Hoagie said. "if it's for trauma, and neurocognitive development, it should be easy to access". "it is mainly". Kuki said. "mmm, what do your students receive?". Abby asked. "They get Blue cross Blue shield". "Their services are covered". Kuki said. "yeah, and the majority of their adoptive parents are pretty loaded, so, there's no problem there". Abby said. "we get everyone mainly, from all over". Kuki said. "They're pretty steady with paying their taxes, but, some get handouts from the insurance companies". Wally said. "they don't pay premium". Abby said. "premium is what YMC has, and they're a University subsidized alloy". "Right". Wally said. "I don't think we pay premium, and we have Talisman". Hoagie said.

"I used to be on YMC when I lived with my parents, but, I had it switched when I boarded the kids". Kuki said. "YMC is a backing of red book". Wally said. "I know your parents, and they are corporate, so they go by red book policy". "They find the health insurance that's most expensive for them, and go from there". "I know". Kuki said. "yeah, and you know Mushi". Wally said. They did know Mushi. Mushi had 4 different relationships, and often went on booze cruises to different places. She was a free spirit, but she was also parents' hoity toity girl, who was attached to her mom's hip. "has our rates doubled in the past year?". Wally asked. "I think ours have actually stayed the same". Kuki said. "ours doubled when we got the new addition". Hoagie said. "we had exactly 3.4% at a fiscal total, and the premium rates went up". "when they went up, our fee line tripled". "that's exactly what ours did, but, ours had a mounting security cost". Kuki said. "we had a mounting cost, but it changed when they doubled our premium rates". "I don't know exactly how much they went up, but, they went up a good amount". "when we got Blue shield for the kids, our security cost went up". Kuki said.

"I don't know, but, when are we supposed to pay the minimum on the premium alloy?". Wally asked. "By the postmarked date, yours should be April 5th". Hoagie clarified. "cool". Wally said. "over here, ours is up by 7%". Abby said. "ours is up by at least 5%, but it went up". Kuki said. "I don't get that". "did we miss something?". Abby asked. "because I specifically don't remember there being a marked line". "No, I think you're still alright". "the kids mutual funds grew by the time we were making double payments". Kuki said. "oh, well that's nice they have mutual funds". Hoagie said. "they are good kids, aren't they?". "oh, they sure are". By this time, Ivanov lay next to his ball, sleeping, breathing softly, as the ball still glowed colors. "ba da". "ba ta". Nalana pointed. "what does that brother of yours have?". Abby asked. "man, he's got the coolest gadgets, and gizmos". "he's a tight dude". "Ba da". Nalana pointed. "yeah, I see it, girl". "mmm, you got to get a bath sometime soon, baby". Abby picked up Nalana putting her on her lap. "so, what does everyone want for lunch?". Kuki asked. "If we pick up a pizza that wouldn't be that bad". Abby said. "pizza sounds good". Hoagie said. "yeah, girl, you ready to eat some yummy, yummy pizza?". "yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy pizza". Abby bounced Nalana up and down on her knees. Nalana laughed. "mmm, we got to get your brother up". Abby said. "pa pa". Nalana reached her hands into the air. "yeah, we're getting some pizza". "have you seen pizza before?". Abby said, continuing to bounce Nalana on her knee. "I'll order it". Wally said. "Ivanov". Kuki said, stroking Ivanov's face. "Ivanov, let's wake up". Opening his eyes, Ivanov looked around, as drool seeped down his chin. Looking around, he felt as if he'd been forced awake. He'd been bolted upright, and thrown across the floor. Or, he was about to be. The trauma, the hurt, and the fear came back to bring him PTSD. "eeee!". He noised loudly, concerned. "eeee!". "ee!". "eeeee!". Tears ran down his eyes.

"buddy". Wally said. "what happened, bud?". "eee!". Ivanov screamed. "he's just a little bit disoriented". Abby said, rubbing Ivanov's back. "he needs some time to wake up". "eee!'. "ee!". Ivanov began crying loudly, as his body shook. "here, let's go see your new room". Abby said, picking up Ivanov in her arms. Ivanov cried even louder fearing that something might happen to him. the trauma of being back at the orphanage, being in that fire where he failed to save his family was too much for him to bear. "is that your big boy bed?". "that's so cool". Abby smiled. "there's your St. Basil's". "that came all the way from Russia with you". "hey, baby". Abby held Ivanov close. "if we settle down, I'll give you as much pizza as you want". Ivanov turned his head, putting his hands up. "we'll settle it down, first". Abby kissed Ivanov's cheek, as they went back in the living room. Ivanov resisted the kiss. Wally took out his cell phone, dialing the number for pronto pizza. "Ivanov". Kuki said, as Ivanov made sucking noises, gazing vacantly. "are you ok?". "do you want more juice?". "eee". "eee". Ivanov made another sucking noise, looking at his hands, as if he's seen them for the first time.

"Juice". Kuki said slowly, so he could comprehend, and process what was being said. Ivanov still made sucking noises, as drool seeped down from his chin. "eee". "eee". "eee". He noised, picking up his bottle. "let's get some juice". Kuki smiled, rubbing Ivanov's back, as he sucked in the drool that fell. "alright, who wants pepperoni?". Wally asked. "I'll take some". Abby said, holding Ivanov close in her lap. "pepperoni sounds pretty good". Hoagie said, as Nalana played with her ball. "alright, so two pepperonis pronto". Wally said. "got it, mate". "Ivanov". Kuki said, tickling Ivanov's cheek. "ee". Ivanov made a little noise looking up at her. "I have some juice". "eee". "eee". "eee". Ivanov opened his mouth as drool came out. "let's drink juice". Kuki said, kindly. Ivanov drank from his bottle, as he felt a bout of darkness come through. It was the darkness that made heavy his heart, and the fear that made his palms sweaty, as he began shaking. Putting down his bottle, he curled up, feeling the fear of ripping, and tearing, and snarling at him, the fear of death, another beating from someone that could paralyze him, and loss. Would Kuki stay? What if Kuki got hurt? What if Wally got hurt? What if they left, and never came back? What if the Headmaster came back? Ivanov's shaking grew worse, as he began screaming. "ivy". Abby said, gently. "what happened, baby?". "eeeee!". Ivanov screamed loudly, shaking. "eeeee!". "eeeeee!". Tears streamed down Ivanov's face as he felt the fear corrode his heart, choking him, gnashing at ripping at him until it got to his fearful heart. It was the parasite that sucked at him as it's fangs sank in, drawing back a bit of blood. This parasite hissed, and bared its fangs, as it wanted to suck at Ivanov's soul until there was nothing but dust. It sucked controlling him, manipulating him, and destroying him, until there was nothing left of him, or his family. Now, Ivanov had to fight.

"eeeee!". Ivanov screamed, shaking. Abby kindly, "shh", as she held him close. "Ivy, buddy, iss ok". "iss ok". "shhh". "shhh". "you my big boy, yes you are". at that moment, Ivanov's shaking suddenly…stopped. It was at that time that everything stopped. The fear left, exiting not in the traditional sense, but rather, vanishing into thin air. Ivanov turned his head, breathing heavily. Although, as he sat in Abby's arms, he felt a weight overtake him. He felt emotionally burdened, as the darkness crept in, and the wounds that would not heal sored. It was the sadness, shame, and loss that overtook him. finding out the answer. Finding out the reality, was the hardest part. His mind flashed back to when the fire had ended, finding out his family was no longer alive. "eeee!". "eeee!". "eeee!". He cried loudly, as he screamed a little. "eeee!". Now, Ivanov could not see through his tears. "hey, baby". Abby said, kindly, holding Ivanov close. "I've got a lil somethin' to say". "guess what, I love you". Ivanov still cried. "shhh, shhh, iss ok, my big boy". "iss ok". "eee!". Ivanov still cried, as his volume got down to normal. "iss ok". Abby kissed Ivanov on the cheek, tickling it. "I love you, my big boy". "I love you so much". She then kissed Ivanov's cheeks, massaging his hands. "you so cool, and amazin' and smart". "I love you best". "I know it's been hard, but you're pushin through". Abby then blew on Ivanov's face, rubbing his hands.

"you want some pizza?". Abby said, tickling Ivanov's cheek. Ivanov's crying ceased as he laid his head down in Abby's lap. "let's get some pizza". "They should be here in 3 minutes". Hoagie said, putting the phone back on its charger. "be ba". "be ba". Nalana pointed. "yes, we'll have some pizza". Hoagie said, booping Nalana's nose. Nalana laughed, as Hoagie grinned. "Too much fun has worn our little man out". Hoagie smiled, rubbing Ivanov's back. "He had a rough moment, but, we got ourselves together, huh?". Abby smiled, kissing Ivanov's cheek. "eee". "eee". Ivanov noised, reaching his hands upwards. Ivanov laid back down, as Abby muttered in Hoagie's ear. "he had an episode". "mmm hmm". Hoagie nodded. "I don't think 3 milligrams of Respiridone is enough to cover it". "he probably needs at least 4 or 6, coupled with Alanser". "Are we sure 4 milligrams of Alanser covers PTSD episodes, and tremors?". Abby asked. "it covers a variety of tremors associated with severe trauma, abuse, and neglect". "with the formation of red matter, and strengthening of synapses, it can help to alleviate pain, and better Ivanov's ability to attach, and form relationships". Hoagie said. "it also relaxes the nerves, and lowers cortisol levels to allow feelings of security, and warmth when forming attachments, and trusting".

"I couldn't help but overhear". Kuki said coming out of the kitchen. "we use Alanser with our students at Wellmind". "if your insurance pays for it, it wouldn't be out of pocket costs". Hoagie said. "it would help Ivanov tremendously with his episodes, and Nalana does have trouble with trust and discriminating us from strangers". "I think it would be beneficial". Hoagie said. "it would". Kuki said. "I'll talk to Dr. Edd the next time we see him". "do they ever have episodes at night?". Abby asked. "They've decreased, although they still happen twice a week". Kuki said. "Some of my students nap during the day, due to their inability to sleep at night". "They still have naptimes at the kids' school, if I'm correct". Hoagie said. "yes, although the other day, Ivanov was reported to have been so upset, he showed aggression during naptime, and tried to hit his therapist, Dr. Carl". Wally said. "this is the first time we've seen this occur". "he could possibly benefit from a twice a day consumption". Hoagie said. "along with a deprivation counselor he could see three times a day". "we would have to find one". Wally said. "does Nalana need a deprivation counselor as well?". Hoagie asked. "she has Dr. Edd". Kuki said. "that's good". Wally said. "You know, I could possibly be his deprivation counselor". Hoagie said. "you could". Kuki said. Wally crossed his arms. "I thought work as an engineer was busy". "I only work until 2, I could free up some time until 4, visit with Ivanov for an hour, that would be good". Hoagie said. "As long as Abigail doesn't mind".

"I'm not home until 4 anyway". Abby said. "That sounds good". Kuki said. "that'll put Mrs. Fig out of business". Wally said. "I liked Mrs. Fig". "ooo, as a therapist, or as bow chicka wow wow". Hoagie laughed. "yeah, I think Wally wants to do a little planning with the fat lady". Abby said. "they're not singing". The others bursted into laughter, suggesting this. "what, come on! I do not like Mrs. Fig!". Wally said. "but you just said you liked her". Hoagie smiled. "as a therapist, not as a beautiful lady". "you just called her beautiful". Abby laughed. "you like her". "I do not". "quit laughing at me". Wally said. "I think it's obvious, you have a thing for older ladies". Kuki said. Everyone laughed at this point. There was a knock at the door, as the pizza guy came over. "Thank you". Wally said, handing him the amount. The pizza guy went away, as everyone gathered in the kitchen. Abby cut up pieces of pizza for Ivanov and Nalana. Sitting down in front of Ivanov, she fed him.

As she fed him, he successfully chewed and pushed down the pizza to swallow. "eee". "eee". He made the "more" sign, as he pointed to some pizza. "mmm, you love your pizza, huh buddy?". "yeah, I heard you were takin a nap at school, and your teacher got you some pizza". "eee"."eee". Ivanov noised. "alright, big boy". Abigail smiled. "mmm, one more piece". Kuki reminded gently. "Then it's time for fruits and vegetables". Ivanov chewed his piece of pizza, as he used all of his strength, and all of his knowledge to push down the remaining pieces, swallowing them. "eee". "eeee". "eee". Ivanov noised, making the "more" sign again. "it's time for fruits and vegetables". Kuki reminded, kindly. she got a piece of pineapple from the fridge, feeding it to Ivanov. Ivanov turned his head away. "Ivanov". Kuki said gently. "It's time to eat fruits and vegetables". "let's swallow". Ivanov gave in, and swallowed. "mmm he's mad at me, because I made him eat his fruit, in leu of his pizza". Kuki said. "eee". "eee". "eee". Ivanov noised. "sweetie, that's lunch". Kuki said, kindly. Ivanov drank his juice, not arguing back, and accepting that he had to eat healthy, even if he didn't want to.

"he's completely ok with getting' his fruits and veggies". Abby said, tickling Ivanov's chin. "he is very compliant". Kuki said. "yeah, you've been reducing his sucrose, and gluten levels?". Abby asked. "mmm, he has a heart murmur, and an immune disorder". Kuki said. "we've reduced his oxite by 50%". "he has a distinct 8% feeding rate, so he doesn't really overeat". Abby said. "which is impressive". "I've been balancing his diets a bit more, which he does benefit from". Kuki said. Ivanov kept drinking his juice, feeling calm, relaxed and centered. He didn't seem to mind that he only got 2 pieces of pizza. He felt, at ease. For the rest of the day, they ate pizza, talked, and hung around, while Nalana and Ivanov played. Although, as Kuki felt Wally's hand near her own, the tingly feeling that oftentimes snuck up to her vagina, came easing its way back again, making her entire body feel the sensation. She remembered how they felt when they had sex on the table, and her long, skinny legs hit the chandelier, when Wally whispered in her ear. It was a fond memory they shared. One that made clarification dually noted as to why she got together with Wally. Another one of their happiest memories; adopting the kids, saving them from a horrendous life in Russia. Kuki felt this sex, this formal business arrangement, was going to happen at some point. She felt her vagina tingle, as she watched Wally. Big, strong, reliable, and suitable. She couldn't resist him, and he, her,

Curvy, sexy, beautiful, Kuki was everything. As he felt his penis get hard, he felt he couldn't resist Kuki anymore. he had to get to her. They just had to get Abby and Hoagie, and the kids, no, the kids couldn't know about it. This was their secret. They had to keep it between them. They would.