Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to Jem. The rights to Jem and all of its characters are owned by Hasbro / Sunbow / Christy Marx except for my OC Glenn Danson.
Author Note: ' = thoughts of characters, " = words spoken by characters
Sibling Bond
Glenn leaped out of the door just before the explosion. Fortunately everyone made it out alive. The west wall was completely destroyed; the fire department showed up and put out the fire caused by the explosion. The Tinsel Town club was no more, sure Glenn has insurance and his own money, so the club could easily be back up and running, but it won't for a long time, if at all. Glenn couldn't believe it, Eric had once again token from him something important to him. Glenn heard one of the club goers say "I don't know who did this, but luckily they failed."
Glenn responded "No they didn't. Their goal wasn't to kill anybody, but to send me a message." Glenn before he could ever reopen his club, he needed to take down Eric once and for all. He knew there was only one thing he could do, but first he needed time to recover from this incident, so he went home to be alone to ponder his thoughts.
At his home, Glenn thought to himself 'How did my life get to this point; that I am at war with a man like Eric Raymond? It wasn't always like this, my life used to be peaceful and happy. I wish things can go back to what it used to be.'
April 8th 1968
Glenn sits at his house with his babysitter the next door neighbor Mrs. Butterfield an elder lady in her 60's awaiting the return of his parents. It had been a crazy few months since his parents made the big announcement. The car pulls into the drive way, a dark haired man and a blonde woman, George and Louise Danson had finally returned.
"We're home" Glenn's dad said, as the Danson entered their home, as Glenn's mom was holding something covered in a pink blanket.
"Glenn honey I want you to meet somebody" Glenn's mom said indicating to the person in the pink blanket "this is your little sister Karen."
Louise sat down on the couch, as did Glenn so the 5 year old could look at his new 2 day old sister more easily. Glenn looked over the baby, she was bald and drooling, but for some reason to Glenn she was beautiful, Glenn said "Hi I am your brother Glenn"
Ignoring that she was a new born baby and couldn't possibly talk, Louise said "Karen say hi to your brother"
Glenn looked at Karen, who smiled at him.
"She smiled at me" Glenn said. "She knows me already."
"Is that possible Louise" George asked.
"I don't know maybe." Louise responded.
"I know she knows who I am, who we all are" Glenn said. "Karen this is dad, this is mom, and you know me already as your brother Glenn, we are your family, and everyone in this room loves you." Karen laughed and smiled.
June 1971
Glenn, Karen, and their mother Louise was spending the day at the park.
"Glenn I have to go to the ladies room, would you keep an eye on your sister?" Louise asked.
"Sure thing mom, no problem" Glenn said.
"She won't be any problem, she is just playing with her dolls" Louise said as she left.
Glenn decided to read one of his comic books, and nothing out of the ordinary until he heard a familiar voice say "Hey gave that back."
That was Karen's voice; three boys around 5 or 6 years old had token her doll and playing keep away with it. Karen was pleading with them to give back her doll as she started to cry.
"You want your dolly back little girl" the leader of these bullies said. "Just come and get it" the three boys were laughing.
"You have to be real tough to pick on a little girl" a voice said, the boys turned around and saw a boy older and bigger than them.
"If you want to show how bad and tough you are, pick on me" Glenn said.
"Mind your own business" the leader of the boys said. "There are three of us and one of you, so if I was you I would back off."
"Since we are playing if I was you game, if I was you I would give the young lady her doll back, say I am sorry and leave." Glenn responded.
"You're going to make us" one of the other boys said.
"I am so glad you asked." Glenn said. "You made Karen cry, and rule is anyone that does that, I will make cry twice as hard."
Moments latter
"Here Karen here is your doll back" Glenn said she handed Karen her doll back.
"Thanks big brother" Karen said as she hugged and kissed Glenn.
"No problem Karen, what are big brothers for?" Glenn said.
"Miss Penelope wants to thank you too and give her hero a big kiss." Karen placed her doll on Glenn's cheek.
"No problem Miss Penelope anything for you." Glenn said.
Louise returned, and said to her kids "Okay kids time to go home."
"Mommy you wouldn't believe what happened" Karen said. Just than a woman approached them, on her leg the leader of those boys that were picking on Karen, crying his eyes out.
"That is him mom" the boys said.
"Excuse me miss" the woman said to Louise.
"Yes what I can do for you." Louise said.
"Your son beat up my son and his friends" the mother of the boy said.
"Glenn is this true?" Louise asked in a stern voice.
"Yes mom, but him and his friends started it. They were picking on Karen." Glenn said.
"No he is lying" the boy said.
"Don't worry I will see that Glenn gets what he deserves for what he did." Louise said to the boy's mother.
"Good see that you do" the boy's mother said as they left.
"Mom you got to believe me" Glenn said expecting the worst.
"I do believe you" Louise said. "I raised you better than that, and I know you wouldn't pick a fight, unless it was to protect your sister. I am so proud of you son."
"Me too" Karen said "and Penelope three."
"I promised that you would get what you deserve" Louise said, as she than kissed Glenn.
September 5th 1973
"Karen time for bed, you have a big day tomorrow" Louise yelled from the first floor to her daughter.
"Okay mom" Karen responded. Before she went to sleep, she knocked on her brother's door.
"Glenn its Karen, can I talk to you"
"Sure come in sis."
Karen entered Glenn's room, who was sitting on his bed reading the latest issue of Rolling Stone.
"Okay Karen what is on your mind?" Glenn asked.
"Glenn tomorrow is my first day of kindergarten, and I don't think I can sleep, I am real nervous. What if no one likes me?" Karen said.
"Why would they not like you? You are kind, beautiful, and fun to be with. Anyone that is worthy of friendship will like you, anyone that does not like you, is jerk and unworthy of friendship to begin with" Glenn said.
"Really" Karen said.
"Yeah that is the last of this negative talk I want to hear. You will wow them, you are Karen Danson, watch out world."
"Yeah watch out world. Thanks Glenn I feel so much better."
"And if you need help, your big brother is there for you."
"Thank you Glenn, good night" Karen said, as she kissed her big brother good night.
"Good night" Glenn said.
The next morning
"Okay kids, time for school" Louise said to her children.
"Okay mom, come on Karen." Glenn said.
"Okay I am ready" Karen said excitedly.
Just than Pizzazz walked in, ready to go with Glenn and Karen to school,
"Hi Pizzazz" Glenn said.
"Hey Glenn" Pizzazz said turning her attention to Karen. "So kid you are ready for your first day of school?"
"I was worried yesterday, but now I am ready." Karen said.
Glenn, Pizzazz, and Karen walked out of the house and left for school.
The school was walking distance from their house, so they walked much to Pizzazz's dismay, she hated to walk. But her dad wanted to toughen her up. They finally arrived at the elementary school. It was time for Karen to separate herself from her brother and their friend.
"Karen don't worry, just be yourself and you will do fine." Glenn said.
"Yeah kid, you won me over" Pizzazz said. "I have high standards than most, so winning over a bunch of kindergarteners will be easy.'
"Okay be myself" Karen said.
"If anyone gives you any trouble, just let me know. I will take care of them like I have always done." Glenn said.
"If any girls give you trouble, I will take care of them." Pizzazz said.
"Okay thanks guys" Karen said. "Bye" Karen left for her classroom as Glenn and Pizzazz looked on.
"Our little Karen is growning up." Pizzazz said.
"Yeah she is" Glenn said.
End of the school day, Glenn and Pizzazz waited outside of school to meet Karen.
"I wonder how your sister's day went." Pizzazz said.
"I haven't seen her all day, so it must have gone well." Glenn said, just than Karen appeared.
"So how was your first day Karen?" Glenn asked.
"It went great" Karen said. "I made a couple of new friends I just wish it didn't have to end. I can't wait till tomorrow."
"What did I tell you, just be yourself." Glenn said.
"Sounds like you are quite popular" Pizzazz said. "Just like me."
April 24th 1975
Glenn, Karen, and Pizzazz walked home from school. Karen had a rough day, as she and her friends were picked on by bullies, lucky for her; Glenn was there to take care of the bullies. But as they walked home, Karen was still upset. Glenn noticing this, decided to say something to cheer up his sister.
"Don't be sad Karen I took care of those punks that were picking on you and your friends."
"It is not that" Karen said.
"Are you mad at me about something?" Glenn asked
"No, I just feel bad that I am so helpless, you shouldn't have to always save me. I should know how to defend myself."
"What you want to learn how to fight?" Glenn said.
"Would you teach me Glenn?" Karen asked.
"Karen you are too young to know that kind of stuff. You might get hurt." Glenn said.
"Well if she doesn't know, she will get hurt anyway." Pizzazz said. "Come on Glenn, stop coddling her."
"You want me to teach my baby sister how to fight?" Glenn said. "She doesn't need to, she has me."
"I know you worry about your sister, but she is right, she can't always depend on you to save her like a knight in shining armor." Pizzazz said.
"Yeah Glenn, I appreciate everything you have done for me, but I have to learn to take of myself." Karen said.
Glenn paused, he was beaten he knew they were right. "Okay I barely stand I chance with one of you, but I stand no chance when the two of you team up."
"Tell you what, I can teach her Glenn" Pizzazz said.
"You teach her Pizzazz?" Glenn said. "I think I should."
"No you will only hold back, I know you Glenn." Pizzazz said. "Besides I know exactly what she feels like, being a women in this dangerous world."
"You teach me to fight Pizzazz?" Karen said. "That would be so cool, can she Glenn."
"Well we have to ask mom and dad first, but if it is okay with them, it okay with me."
Pizzazz and Karen rejoiced. "But I have to be there." Glenn said. "Okay"
"Fine by me" Pizzazz said.
A few days later in the fitness room of the Gabor mansion Pizzazz gave Karen her first lesson in self defense as Glenn looked on. She showed her a few martial arts moves, as well as street fighting moves. Half the time, Glenn closed his eyes, not wanting to watch. He knew this was for Karen's own good, but still that didn't mean he wanted to see this. They practiced their moves on tackle dummies. However there were things that tackle dummies couldn't do.
"Glenn I need your help" Pizzazz said. "I want to show Karen how to handle a thug. Can you pretend to be a thug?"
"Okay" Glenn said. "But there is no way you can hurt me.
"We will see" Pizzazz said "now Karen look closely."
"Okay kid hand over your lunch money" Glenn said in a thuggish voice Pizzazz than flipped Glenn over much to his surprise.
"Dam that hurts" Glenn said.
"You see Karen" Pizzazz said.
"Yes sensei" Karen responded.
Glenn realized that Karen was in good hands and had no more need to worry.
A week later, Karen completed her lesson, after which Pizzazz gave Karen a graduation ceremony in which the entire Danson family attended.
"Congratulations my young pupil, you are now ready for the real world." Pizzazz said has she and Karen bowed to each other.
"Thank you sensei it was an honor to be your student" Karen said.
May 30th 1976
Glenn noticed Karen sulking on the living room couch, she looked worried.
"Karen what is wrong?" Glenn asked.
"The school talent show is coming up, and I don't know what to do. I told them I would sing a song, but I just can't" Karen said.
"Why not, you are a great singer Karen."
"I am too nervous, Billy and Greg said I will choke, besides what would I sing?"
"First of all don't listen to those clowns, second of all, why don't we write a song together, which you can perform for the talent show." Glenn suggested.
"Write a song, I don't know how" Karen said.
"Sure you can, I tell you what I will write the music, all you have to do is help me with the lyrics."
"Really Glenn, you think we can do it" Karen asked.
"Yes we can do anything if we try." Glenn said.
"Thank you Glenn" Karen said as she kissed Glenn. "You are the greatest big brother ever, I love you."
Glenn and Karen worked on the song everyday with Glenn using a piano to compose the music. As they worked on it, everyday their parents looked on occasion proud of their children. Over the last few years, Glenn had developed a musical talent, he was a mini protégé, he had been a fan of rock music since he was a little boy, and wanted to learn how to play rock instruments, which he quickly, mastering guitar, bass, drums, as well as piano. Only thing is, Glenn hated to be in front of a large audience. And now he was trying to spread that gift to his sister.
Finally they completed their song, a day before the talent show.
June 13th 1976
The day of the talent show arrived Glenn and Karen waited back stage.
"Are you sure you want to do this Glenn?" Karen asked.
"Well someone has to back you up on piano and backing vocals" Glenn responded.
"I know you hate performing in front of a crowd like this." Karen said.
"Yeah I do, but as much as I dislike that, my love for you conquers all other feelings."
"Oh Glenn I don't know what I would do without you." Karen said starting to tear up.
"Now Karen don't cry, we have to perform." Glenn said.
"You are right, I have to get a hold of myself" Karen said.
Just than the teacher announced "And now for our next act, here is Karen Danson performing a song, accompanied by her brother Glenn on piano." The crowd which included their parents, as well as Pizzazz and her dad applauded as Glenn and Karen hit the stage.
"Don't choke Karen ha ha" one of the kids in the audience said.
"Yeah Karen don't blow it" another kid seated next to the first kid said, Glenn assumed that was Billy and Greg.
"Don't listen to them Karen, they are just jealous." Glenn said.
"Okay" Karen said.
Karen addressed the audience, "Everyone I am about to perform a song that my brother and I wrote, actually he wrote most of it, I just helped a little, anyway the world premiere of our song the Love We Share"
Love We Share
Lyric by Glenn Danson, Karen Danson
Music by Glenn Danson
The world sometimes seem it is full of hate
But you make it all a better place
Baby you are all that I need because
(chorus)
There is nothing like the love we share
We both might quite pair
There is nothing like the love we share
Living without you is more than I can bare
Don't you know I can't live without you
You are my guiding light
Baby please don't go because
(chorus)
There is nothing like the love we share.
We both make quite a pair
There it nothing like the love we share
Living without you is more than I can bare
Karen sang the song, with Glenn singing with her on the chorus as well as playing the piano. When the song was over, the audience gave them a standing ovation. Karen and Glenn bowed at them.
Karen said to Glenn "Thank you Glenn my love for you conquers all other feelings too."
February 5th 1978
Karen knocked on the front door of the Gabor mansion it was answered by the butler.
"Is Pizzazz home I need to speak to her now" Karen said. The butler went to get Pizzazz, who arrived at the front door.
"Karen what are you doing here?" Pizzazz asked.
"Pizzazz would you go shopping with me" Karen asked.
"Shopping with me for what, can't you go with your parents?" Pizzazz asked.
"No they are too busy."
"What about Glenn?" Pizzazz asked.
"No he is the last person I want to go shopping with" Karen said. "I saved up as much money as I could, and I want to buy Glenn the best birthday present I can get."
"Oh I see" Pizzazz said.
"So will you take me shopping Pizzazz please?" Karen asked with her puppy dog look.
"Okay kid, if it means that much to you." Pizzazz said.
"Thanks Pizzazz" Karen said as she hugged Pizzazz "You are the best."
"Tell me something I don't know" Pizzazz said.
Karen and Pizzazz went to many stores in the mall, however Karen still had not found the perfect gift she wanted, but they were still having a good time.
"You know Pizzazz, after we become sister – in – laws, we should go shopping all the time" Karen said.
"What did you say?" Pizzazz asked.
"There it is" Karen said, "the perfect gift" Karen than proceeded to run to the jewelry store with Pizzazz trying to keep up.
"Hold up Karen" Pizzazz said "Dam impulsive kid she is just like her brother. I can't lose her Glenn would kill me if I did."
Pizzazz than imagined what Glenn would say to her, if that happened. "You blockhead" Glenn said. Pizzazz than snapped herself back into reality. "Since when did Glenn talk like a peanut character" Pizzazz said.
Pizzazz finally caught up to Karen, who was in a jewelry store. "I found you at last" Pizzazz said. "Don't do that again."
"Look Pizzazz the perfect gift." Karen said, as she pointed had a gold locket. "And I have enough for it."
"Okay Karen, buy the locket and let's go" Pizzazz said.
"Would you like something engraved into the locket young lady" the cashier asked Karen.
"Yes I would. To Glenn the greatest brother anyone can ever ask for. I hope this reminds you how much your sister appreciates and adores you. Love Karen.
Outside the store Karen asked Pizzazz "You think Glenn will like this gift?"
"Are you kidding? He will love it." Pizzazz said. "I envy you two, I wish I had a sibling that you and Glenn have in each other."
"Well Pizzazz if it makes you feel better, you have always been like a big sister to me." Karen said.
Pizzazz blushed at that comment "Thanks Karen, you have been like a little sister to me."
"Well we will be sisters – in – law someday." Karen said.
"What did you say" Pizzazz asked.
"Nothing" Karen responded giggling.
February 12th 1978
The day of Glenn's birthday finally arrived, at the Danson estate, Glenn was opening presents from his family and friends at his birthday party.
"This is from me" Pizzazz said. Glenn unwrapped the present which revealed a box, Glenn opened the box.
"An autographed picture of the Ramones, I love it" Glenn said as he gave Pizzazz a hug. "Thanks Pizzazz."
"It was nothing" Pizzazz said.
"Here open my present" Karen said.
"You got me a present Karen?" Glenn said.
"Yes I saved up and bought you something. I hope you like it." Karen said.
Glenn opened the present, which revealed a small box. Glenn opened the box and saw a locket.
"A locket" Glenn said.
"That is not all, I had something engraved, read it Glenn" Karen said.
"Okay Karen, To Glenn the greatest brother anyone can ever ask for. I hope this reminds you how much your sister appreciates and adores you. Love Karen. Oh Karen that was so sweet. I love it." Glenn said as he kissed Karen on the cheek.
"Glenn I am so happy you like it, after all you have done for me, I wanted to show my appreciation." Karen said as she kissed Glenn.
"I know just the perfect picture I am going to put in this locket." Glenn said.
April 20th 1978
Karen was in her room, when Glenn entered as he said "Karen time for bed."
"Okay big brother" Karen said. Karen got into her bed, when she said "Glenn can I ask you a question."
"Sure thing sis"
"Why did mom and dad go out tonight without us" Karen asked.
"Tonight is their anniversary" Glenn responded.
"Anniversary what does that mean?"
"Anniversary is the day they got married, and that is a day two married people that are in love celebrate alone without their children around" Glenn said.
"Are you and Pizzazz going to do the same thing when you get married?"
"Me and Pizzazz get married? We are just friends Karen."
"Yeah sure" Karen said.
"Well if we did, yes we would celebrate our anniversary." Glenn said.
"I guess I will do the same with my husband" Karen said.
"Karen aren't you a little young to be thinking about things like that?" Glenn asked.
"Glenn I just turned 10, I am almost an adult" Karen responded.
"Excuse me I forgot" Glenn said. "Are you too grown up for me to kiss you good night" Glenn asked.
"Never" Karen said.
"Good night Karen" Glenn said as he kissed her good night.
"Good night Glenn."
Glenn left and closed the door to Karen's room. Glenn thought to himself 'Karen is growing up fast, sooner than I know it, she will bring home boyfriends. I don't know if I can handle that, I might kill a few of them. Oh well time does fly. Where did those years go?'
July 15th 1978
Glenn went towards the front door of his house ready to leave. Louise and Karen were there.
"Where are you going Glenn?" Karen asked.
"I am going to music store to look at the instruments." Glenn said. "I will be back soon."
"Bye mom" Glenn said to Louise. "Bye sis" Glenn said to Karen, padding her on the head.
As soon as Glenn left, Karen said "Mom I am going outside to play with my friends."
"Okay sweaty be careful" Louise said.
"Don't worry I will" Karen said.
Glenn was on his way home, as he made it to his block, he saw a commotion on the street, there were police cars and ambulances surrounding an area near his house. There was car crashed into a phone pole.
"I wonder what is going on" Glenn said. As Glenn approached the area, he saw his mom and dad crowding around crying. Glenn than noticed someone was missing, and had a terrible thought. "Oh no Karen" Glenn said as he ran to the site. His fears were confirmed as there was Karen lying on the crowd covered with blood.
"What happened" Glenn asked "someone tell me what happened?"
A police officer told him "There was a DWI incident this girl was hit by a car."
"Incident that is all that it is to you, who did this" Glenn said. He noticed a man near the car that hit the phone ball, also bleeding and getting medical attention, he had dark hair and a beard and to this day Glenn has never forgotten his face, unlike Karen he was not knocked out and appeared to be okay. Glenn looked at him and yelled "You did this. You son of a bitch I will kill you" Glenn said as he ran towards the man, but police held him back. Glenn decided to tend towards Karen, his parents were crying, and didn't take long for him to tear up as well. "Karen please be okay, Karen get up please." Glenn pleaded. "Karennnnn!" Glenn yelled.
'That has much as I want to remember in detail about that day. Karen was taking to the hospital, where she soon died. Her death was not only the death or Karen, but I part of me died that day, my parents were devastated, as was Pizzazz she loved Karen like a little sister. I wished the last time I saw her I would have kissed her and told her how much I loved her. Throughout my life I have done that fortunately, but still why couldn't I have done that on that day? Why couldn't I prevent her death at all? My relationship with my parents were never the same, I use to tell them everything that was on my mind, we were all a very close family and we shared everything with each other, after Karen's death I didn't want to bother them with my pain over her death as I knew they had the pain of losing their daughter and thought it was insensitive to bother them with that. Anything on my mind, anything that remotely bothered me about school or anything, I kept to myself. I didn't want to be a bother, I didn't want to worry them they have been through enough. So I became very distant from my parents, I still talk to them, but it was never the same. Karen was a part of us, and her lose left a huge hole in our hearts that could never be filled.'
"Well nothing I can do about the past" Glenn said to himself as he looked at several old family photos. "There is only one thing I can do. In order to deal with Eric Raymond, I need to talk to the one person that knows how to deal with him. I can't believe I am going to do this. Pizzazz is so going to hate me for this."
Glenn got on the phone and dialed a number. "Thanks a lot Mary for the number." Glenn said. Someone on the other line answered and said hello. "Hello" Glenn said "Is this Jerrica Benton, this is Glenn Danson I need to talk to her."
End of Chapter
I hoped you enjoyed this chapter. I finally named Glenn's parents. I left you on another cliffhanger, the moment we have all waited for is about to happen. Glenn and Jerrica are going to meet at last, though unknown to Glenn, they have met already.