Disclaimer: Aww! Do I gotta? It's just not very fun! They're mine. I swear! Really! Marvel and their mangagers finally got tired of fighting with me and handed them over! Seriously! (Feels something metal on forehead. Looks up and sees the barrel of a gun. Sighs.) Okay, they still aren't mine.
Author's Note: Sorry for not updating in forever! It was mean of me, I know! Forgive me? Thanks! This is just sorta a fun chapter after all the angst in the last one! I hope it's enough to tide you over! Oh, telepathy is in italics.
Jean woke up about two hours later. She took the time that none of the other occupants knew she was awake to watch Logan interact with Reagan and Conner. Sure, she had seen them together around the mansion, but never alone. She smiled when Logan laughed at a key chain that Reagan had and was reading him. It apparently said "I see your face when I'm dreaming. That's why I wake up screaming." She had to fight the urge to laugh when Conner said that it should have been his and it would've been him talking to Scott. Logan tried to hold back a snort of laughter, unsuccesfully.
Jean finally decided to make herself known when they stopped at a Burger King just past the U.S. border. She rose up higher in the seat and when all three looked at her and smiled at her she figured she had been forgiven by her two oldest children, at least for now. She then wondered when and how she was going to tell them about the divorce. And she really wanted LOgan to help her. But she wouldn't ask him. She was too independent. She almost jumped when her thoughts were invaded by Logan.
Don't worry 'bout it Jeannie. Ya know I'll help ya. If ya still want me to.
Aww, Logan. Thanks. That's nice of you. It really is. I would like that.
Hey, Jeannie?
Yea, Logan?
How are we doin' this? I mean talkin' like this. We only ever did this when you were pregnant with the twins. Any other time we could only get out maybe a minute or two before I got a major headache. So, why now?
I dunno Logan. I like it though. Being able to talk to you and not actually having to talk out loud. I missed it after the kids were born.
Yea, me too. Well, you wanna get a bite to eat? The kids are apparently starving.
Logan, they're teenagers of course they're starving.
Logan laughed and nodded at Jean then jumped out of the SUV, Jean on his heels. The twins were already at the door waiting for them. When they got inside Logan bought everyone's meals. He got a triple bacon cheese burger with a large fry and a frozen coke. Jean got a six-piece chicken fry and medium fry with a frozen cherry coke. Both Reagan and Conner got double cheeseburgers and medium fries. To drink Reagan got a frozen cherry coke and Conner got a frozen coke. Logan even got another medium fry for Mac when they got back outside.
After they ate Reagan and Conner saw the mall across the rode and instisted they absolutely had to go. They ended up in American Eagle first. Logan was talked into buying a pair of baggy, ripped up, and faded blue jeans and a navy blue "Property of American Eagle Outfitters Athletic Department" t-shirt that was fitted so it showed all of his very defined muscles and the words were in red. Jean bought some faded and ripped hip huggers and a baby blue fitted t-shirt that said the same as Logan's shirt, in pink. Reagan and Conner bought matching outfits to Logan and Jean's.
After they were done buying their new outfits they were back on the road. They arrived at the mansion within two hours and were met by Charles, Ororo, Max, Hallie, Rouge, Jubilee, Kitty, Alex and, yes, even Scott, to Logan's dislike. They were bombarded by hugs by all the girls as soon as they saw them. Max and Hallie ran to greet the twins first. Max hugged Reagan and gave Conner a one armed hug. Hallie hugged Reagan and Conner and then slapped Conner in the face. Hard. She finished by smiling at him and giving him a huge kiss on the lips. Alex also hugged Jean and even took hold of Logan's waist for a second and waved slightly at Reagan and Conner. Reagan and Conner looked at each other and had another one of their infamous silent conversations, then nodded. They both took a step towards their parents, where Alex was standing talking to Jean and Reagan brought him into a hug, Conner following. Jean and even Logan smiled at them and Alex stood staring at them in shock. The two oldest Grey children simply laughed and then smiled at Alex and together said, "Hey, how ya doin' Lil' Brother?"
Alex smiled at them and then up at Jean. Jean then smiled at Logan and he smiled back. He then leaned down and pulled Alex into a hug. "Hey, Bud. Sorry for bein' so mean all the time. You know I like ya right?" When Alex's smile grew and he nodded Logan laughed and gave him a little squeeze and stood back up.
Seeing Scott, Logan stepped in the middle of Jean and Alex and the twin Grey children, assuming a defensive and protective stance. He placed one arm around the twin's shoulders and one arm around Jean's shoulders, resting them there lightly. He lead them towards the doors and carried on a quite conversation with the four of them. He stiffened when Jean tensed beside him. He turned and saw Scott with his hand on her arm. The grip was making Jean wince and Scott's fingers were white. Logan fully turned pulling the three children safely behind him and prying Scott's hand off Jean's arm then pulling her to stand beside the kids. "Is there something you need, Scott?"
"Yes, Logan. I need my wife. Now, if you would so kindly hand her and my son over to me I would be perfectly fine. So please step aside." Scott answered and Logan could smell the alcohol on his breath.
"I don't think so."
Scott pushed Logan away slightly and grabbed Jean's upper arm roughly causing her to gasp in pain. Logan jumped forward and pulled Scott off of Jean. Jean could already tell this was not going to end well.
Author's Note: Yea, I know. I'm mean. Don't you wanna know what's gonna happen? Hahaha! I am so so so mean! Review! It's the only way I'll update!