"What the….Ian, how did you guys get here?" Rick called, then Laurie climbed out of the truck and ran inside.

"Robin wanted to surprise you guys….only…Dad, she started shaking, then she screamed, "Pop!" and collapsed." Ian blurted out, as Rick got out and rushed into the ranch house. As the two of them came into the living room, they saw Laurie holding her daughter, saying, "It's okay, honey….let it go…"

"Mom….what happened? Why did I see …oh, Pop!" Robin saw her father, then reached up for him. Laurie released her to Rick's arms, then let Ian help her to the sofa, where Rick put Robin down, then sat holding both women.

"It's all right, Birdie, you're safe. Uncle Rudy's on his way too." He comforted her, then eyed Laurie worriedly. "Darlin'….she didn't…."

Laurie slowly nodded, then stroked Robin's hair. "Sweet…what did you see, it's okay, we're here."

"Mom….it was so strange…Ian and I came in, and I was feeling kind of nauseous, then….everything started getting cold. I heard voices, then I was watching two men, holding Pop and hitting him…" At that a gasp was heard, and Rick turned to see his brother and Rudy. Instantly their friend crossed the room to sit next to Robin.

"Go on, honey, I'm just going to take your heart rate…" he said quietly. Robin sniffed, then continued. "I started screaming for them to stop, then …a man had Mom, she was struggling against him and he kept saying something with this sick smile. Suddenly he pulled out a gun, and …he shot Pop! I cried out, then …you were here, Mom."

"Of course I'd be here, but honey….I'm so sorry you had to see that." Laurie kissed her on the cheek, then looked at Rick, fear in her eyes. "Rick…I don't believe this…"

"Sweetheart, it's going to be all right…we'll find out why Robin…saw what she did. Rudy?" he looked at the doctor.

"Robin's okay, her heart rate's normal…I just think she needs to rest, you too, Missy. Why don't you two go lay down on your bed, and we'll get you something to eat." Rudy added. Laurie nodded, then Rick and A.J. helped both of them up. Laurie put her arm around Robin, as the young woman looked at her, a questioning look on her face. "Mom?"

"I'll tell you everything, sweet."

As mother and daughter went into the bedroom, Rick sat back down with a thud, then gratefully accepted the beer that his brother handed him. A knock on the door signaled Ron and Abby's arrival, and A.J. immediately ushered them in, then handed Ron a drink too.

"Somehow, I think this might help…" Confused, Ron sat down, bottle in hand.

"Thanks, little brother." Rick took a swig, then looked at a confused Ian. "Son, I think you'd better take a load off to. Rudy, are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

"I am. Ian, my boy, I believe, somehow, that Robin has inherited her mother's gift of "second sight." She's younger, of course, then when Laurie started seeing things by a couple of years, but still…" Rudy stopped when Ian shook his head.

"No..oh no, Rudy….I can't bear the thought that Robin is starting to …see things like Mom. Does that mean she'll have the physical effects of the visions…like Mom?"

"I don't think so, son. For one thing, Laurie's have always been stronger because of the selesium material in her skull. Another is that we know much more how to hand it if Robin is now receptive to premonitions. One thing I need to know, Ian. What time did she start to have symptoms?" he asked. At once Ron got it. "You're kidding!"

"About 30 minutes ago…why?" Ian asked, then turned pale as Rick answered. "Laurie had basically the same premonition about the same time. That might explain the force with which it hit."

"But Dad, what Robin saw was horrible…..how can I make sure she doesn't get sick from having visions?" Ian questioned, then was relieved when Rudy answered.

"Just practice with her on her breathing, Ian. Make sure she has a way of getting a hold of you, any time."

"I will, don't worry about that, Uncle Rudy. With the kids in school now…I won't mind if Robin goes back to work part time, and the Knight's manager really wants her help in the banquet design." Ian added.

'That's my boy… I just glad you were here, Rudy. I'm going to get a hold of Rob, see if he might have some notes from the Chief about Robin's mother…if she had visions like her sister, or if another relative shared their gift." Rick told them. Standing up, he patted his relieved son-in-law on the shoulder. "I'm going to check on the girls now, then I'll start dinner. Steaks, anyone?"

"Hold on, let me and Abby fix dinner, you take care of Laurie and Robin." Ron interrupted, with Abby coming back into the room and adding "He promises, I'll deliver."

Amid the spontaneous laughter, Rick left the room and went down the hall to their bedroom. As he opened the door, his heart melted to see Laurie slumped against the headboard asleep, her arms around Robin who had nodded off next to her.

"Please, God…protect them." He whispered, then saw his wife open her eyes, then smile at him. Quietly going to her side, he bent down and kissed her, then told her, "I'll come get you both for dinner, finish waking up, sweetheart."

"I will, love you." She murmured, then returned his kiss.

The next week the Simon's were very watchful over Laurie and Robin, until Rudy cleared them for going back to their regular routine. With the parole hearing looming, however, Rick was on edge constantly, fearing it would open too many old memories for A.J., Laurie, or, to be honest, himself.

Fortunately, Oscar had pulled rank and was driving A.J., while Ron was taking Laurie and Rick to the courthouse. Abby was staying with Linda, while Robbie had driven Robin and Ian and the kids to his house.

"Just in case, guys." Rick had assured his children, as both Robbie and Robin were more worried about their parents. Robbie had stopped to drop Ramona at school, then went by the ranch.

"Dad, we'll be fine. I don't think Stinson will try anything with us, but you.." Robbie had been understandably upset about the vivid premonition his mother and sister had experienced.

"We're fine…but it'll be a relief to have our say." Laurie had assured their son, then enveloped him in a hug.

"Mom…just…please be careful."

Rick couldn't handle seeing his son so upset, so he put an arm around Robbie.

"Listen, son…nothing's going to happen to us….your Mom doesn't have these visions for nothing. We're prepared."

Seemingly calmed down, Robbie nodded, then managed a laugh as his youngest squeezed around him. "I want to say hi to Grandpa!"

"Davie, how did you get out of Daddy's car?"

Before the little boy could reply, a car streaked by on the road outside the ranch, then shots rang out.

"Down!" Rick yelled, flinging himself over the little boy, while Robbie and Laurie hit the floor.