BRAVO!!  Most of you guessed Lucy's first news.  This chapter is introduction to a new plot for the Kinkirks family.  The next few chapters is gonna be about this new plot and hopefully it will work out.  I will introduce the new child they are gonna adopt later in the chapter.  I have introduced a new character in this chapter as Mercy's friends because they need friends!! hehe...

The twins are six years old and they are based on my six-year sister.  And I always try to leave my chapaters in cliff-hangers so that way you guys will always come back to read them.

Thanks for all your reviews, support, criticism, and love :)

#14  Dry Spell, Thunderstorm, Babies, Oh my

Kevin: What?

Lucy bites her lips in nervousness, not looking at Kevin.

Lucy:  The adoption agency called saying they found a child and they will mail us the information soon

Kevin: (sounding very shocked but happy) Already?  That was quick.

Lucy: I know.  Apparently they think this child is perfect for us so they are making exceptions.

Kevin: What's the other news?

Lucy: (hesitating) We are having a baby in July.

Kevin: (swings Lucy around) That is a wonderful news.

Lucy: (looks worried) I am not ready for this baby. 

Kevin: (hugs Lucy) Everything will be alright.

Lucy: (sigh) I hopes so.  I really do.

Kevin: (putting his arms around Lucy) Lets go get that pizza.

2 Days Later

Mercy: Mommy, why is it so hot?

Mark: Ya, it is only Feburary.

Mercy: Actually today is the first day of March.

Lucy: It is weird that we are having such dry weather but then again we are in Florida.

Kevin walks into the kitchen to join his family who is eating breakfast.

Lucy: Kevin, do you anything about this dry spell?

Kevin: All I know is that if they keep this up any longer it wouldn't be good.

Lucy: How not good?

Kevin: (in simple, matter of fact tone) Fire.

Mark: Cool.  I never saw fire before.

Mercy: (shaking her head) Boys.

Kevin: (laughing) I gotta go.  But just remember this is Florida.

Lucy: (kissing Kevin) Bye.

At Mercy and Mark's school

Recess time

Reina is Mercy's first friend in Florida.

Reina is African-American ballerina and ice skater.    Cocoa brown color skin and eye.  Tall and graceful.  Dark brown curly hair pulled up in a bun.  Has cheerful and playfulness aura about her balanced with maturity and seriousness.

Reina: It is so hot that I can eat a bucket of ice cream!

Mercy: (laughing) I can eat three bucket of ice cream!

Reina: (laughing) I can eat four  bucket of ice cream!

Mercy: (laughing harder) Five bucket!

Reina: (laughing and jumping) Six bucket!

(Rick comes up to the girls)

Rick: What are you guys talking about?

Mercy: Ice cream!

Rick: Yummy

Reina: I wish we could get some ice cream.

Bell rings

Mercy: (in a sad voice) Recess is over. Time for class

Reina: Yuck.

Mercy: (walking toward class) I know.  Are you coming home with Mark and I?

Reina Yes.

Its nine that night and Reina is sleeping over.  Before going to bed Reina and the Kinkirks are watching TV in the living room.

News reporter:  Along with this unusual dry spell some areas in Florida will also be expecting thunderstorms.

Just at that moment you hear a thunderstrom.

Mercy: Mommy, I don't like thunderstorm.

Lucy: (hugging Mercy) I know you don't.

Kevin: (to Mark) Hey, lets go get flashlights.

Lucy: Just in case girls would you like to help me make some snacks

Reina and Mercy: Sure.

The girls and Lucy head to the kitchen while Kevin and Mark head to the study for the flashlights when they hear the doorbell.

Kevin: I will get it

Kevin opens the door to find Rick and his parents at the door.

Rick's parents names are Evine and Jemp.  They are both doctors at the local hospital.

Evine: Kevin I am so sorry to bother you at this time.

Jemp: But we are called at the hospital.

Evine: And we were wondering if we can leave Rick overnight.

Kevin: No problem.  Come on in.

Rick: Bye Mom. Bye Dad.

Rick hugs his parents goodbye before Kevin closes the door.

Kevin: Rick leave your bag here by the staircase.  Then later when you go up you can take it with you.  Just before you came, Mark and I were looking for our flashlight just incase the power goes out, so come join us as we continue looking for them.

Rick: Sure

Rick drops his backpack by the door before following Kevin to the study.

Ten minutes later everybody has reassembled in the family room/

Lucy: I have the snacks and a certain letter everybody will enjoy.

Kevin: And I have the flashlights.

Lucy puts the tray down while Kevin handout the flashlight to Mercy and Mark to share with Reina and Rick.

Just then another lightening strikes and the power goes out.

Lucy: Perfect timing.

Kevin: (laughing) Well I am glad we have everything prepared.

Mark: (Grabbing a slice of apple) Mommy what is that certain letter everybody will enjoy?

Reina: Is it something Rick and I will also enjoy?

Lucy: (Glowing) I hope so but I know for sure that Mark and Mercy will enjoy it.

Lucy smiling slowly opens the letter furthering the exciting tension in the room.

Mercy: Mommy hurry up!!!

Lucy: (laughing) Halfway there

Everyone else laughs at Lucy trying to extend the suspense.  Just as Lucy is about to retrieve the letter from the envelope the doorbell rings.

Kevin: (laughing) Sweetie, continue working on the letter while I get the door.

Shaking his head Kevin heads toward the door.

Kevin: (in a grave voice) What's wrong?

Up next: Who is at the door?  What does the letter contain?  How long will the power outage last?  How long will the thunderstorm last?  Will the thunderstorm bring any disaster to this family?  When will Kevin and Lucy tell the kids about her pregnancy?