A/N: Here's an extra chapter for the amount of time I hadn't updated. I am sorry it took so long, please accept this as my apology.
Day 8 of Mission: Touch & Go
Monday, June 6, 2005
The next day Chris gets up, makes breakfast and feeds all the animals. Before he gets all the kids up he decides to go and see if he was right. That indeed the animal he has is a Bobcat. He pulls all the leaves, limbs, and debris off of it and it was indeed a Bobcat. She looks like she had been shot. He comes back inside and calls the United Wildlife Control to tell them he has a dead Bobcat on his land. He finds out what they want him to do with it. When he gets off the phone, he takes the gas and matches down there and a water hose. He burns the body and then he makes sure the fire is out. Then he goes upstairs and takes a shower and changes his clothes. When he gets back downstairs, he finds Piper, Prue and Andy there.
Chris - There is food in the Hot Carts.
Piper - Was that a fire I saw outside?
Chris - Yes, I called United Wildlife Control and they told me to burn the body so that was the fire.
Andy - What was it?
Chris - A cat.
Prue - What kind?
Chris - Nothing but a cat.
Andy - Big or little?
Chris - Big but no big deal.
Piper - How 'big?'
Chris - It won't matter. I'm going up to get the kids.
He walks off and goes all the way up to Prue's floor that is on the fifth floor. He wakes up Patricia, Andy, Jr., and Melissa. He feeds the animals and makes the beds then he goes down to Paige's floor and does the same thing for Connor and Connie. Then he goes down to Phoebe's floor and gets Collin and Courtney and helps them feed their animals and make their beds. Finally, he goes down to Piper's floor and gets Wyatt and Christopher. He feeds their animals, makes their beds, and takes them down to the Dinning Room #1. When he gets their food, they start to eat.
Chris - I have to go into Charleston today. Can you watch the kids or do I take them.
Piper - I can watch them.
Patricia, Andy, Jr., Collin, Courtney, Connor, Connie, Wyatt, Melissa, and Christopher - NO!
Christopher - Go bye, bye.
Chris - You heard the kids. After breakfast, you all go up and get ready. The clothes will be on your bed, ok?
Patricia, Andy, Jr., Collin, Courtney, Connor, Connie, and Wyatt - Ok.
Chris - I'm going up there to lay their clothes out.
He walks up to the elevator and goes all the way back up to the fifth floor. He lays out the kids' clothes and a towel. After he gets done, he gets on his elevator and rides up to his floor to get the Bobcat.
Chris - Ok, what you would think about Bobbie for a name. I know it's not a girl name but it fits you.
He puts it in the box that he got for Christopher's cat and rides back down to the main floor. He gets the kids and heads for the car.
Chris - Are we ready?
Piper comes running out.
Piper - Hey, I was wondering if I could tag along. You'll need someone to watch the kids while you're inside anyway.
Chris - Sure, hop in. The passenger seat is empty.
Piper gets in.
Piper - Thanks.
Chris - Don't mention it.
They drive off.
Time Lapse
Zoo Veterinarian Office
Chris, 'Bobbie,' and the vet are sitting in his office.
Vet - So, you did burn the mother, no doubts.
Chris - Yes sir, the mother Bobcat is gone.
Vet - Are there any other kittens? Very unlikely one survived, but possible.
Chris - Uh, I haven't checked, but I will.
Vet - Ok, let me check this little fella out and you guys can go home.
Chris - That sounds good to me.
Vet - Now, before I do this, I have to ask: are you sure you want to raise this kitten? Bobcats are very dangerous and more importantly, hard to raise in captivity. If you're sure, we can begin.
Chris - I'm sure.
Vet - Ok, I'll give him his shots and records.
The vet gives Bobbie all her shots & records. Then, after everything is complete, he allows them to leave. Chris walks out with Bobbie in a Pet Taxi.
Chris - Ready Mom?
Piper - Yep. I'll get Christopher, Melissa, Wyatt and Collin, you get the rest.
Chris - No, I'll take Collin. We better not separate them two.
Piper - All right.
They walk out and get in the car. Chris situates Bobbie and drives off.
Piper - Need anything?
Chris - Yeah, I do. I need you to get Small Fry a new bird and Bobbie some things. - Christopher giggles - Yeah, Small Fry. - Piper bites her tongue - Stop biting your tongue, Mom, it'll hurt, ya know.
Piper - How did you know I was biting my tongue?
Chris - Several reasons: I know you, your eyes watered up, your jaw was trembling, and last but not least, your eyes got that fire in them.
Piper - Wow, impressive.
Chris - Nah.
A few minutes later, they pull up to Petland.
Chris - Ok, Mom, can you watch these guys while me and Small Fry run inside.
Piper - Sure…
Chris gets out and grabs Small Fry.
Chris - Ok, what kind of bird?
Cashier - Hey, kid-man!
Chris - Oh hi!
It's the same guy from before.
Cashier - What can I do for you today?
Chris - The cat that my little friend here got the other day ate his bird so we need a new bird. We also need a bottle, some formula, and all the works for a Bobcat.
Cashier - A bobcat?!
Chris - Yeah. We found a dead Bobcat on the farm… that is really strange. But it had a kitten. I'm going to raise it.
Cashier - Ok. I'll get the things you need for your bobcat, the birds are back that way.
Chris - Thanks.
Chris and Christopher walk back to the birds.
Chris - Ok, Small Fry. What do you want?
Christopher - Terrie… bird.
Chris - Ok, what one.
Christopher - Bird, bird.
Chris - How about this? You look and point then I'll get it for you. No more than 2.
Christopher - Ok.
He looks around and he sees 2 parrots.
Christopher - Oh, oh, oh.
Chris - Those.
Christopher - Uh oh.
Chris - Ok. Both? - he shakes his head 'yes' - We got what one wanted.
Cashier - Ok, which ones.
Chris - Those.
He points to the 2 parrots.
Cashier - That is a good choice but I have to warn you she is going to have eggs soon.
Chris - How soon?
Cashier - Any day.
Chris - talking to Christopher - Are you sure? - He shakes his head 'yes' again - We will take them.
Cashier - Ok. How is the pup doing?
Chris - Great!
Cashier - That is great. I have the things you will need to raise a small Bobcat. Do you want a tree for him?
Chris - Her. Yes.
Cashier - Well, I have 2 that you can look at.
Chris - Ok. - they go out and look at the 2 trees - I like the big one.
Cashier - I thought so.
Chris - So how much do I owe you.
Cashier - 3,546.74.
Chris - Ok. - He gives the man four thousands dollars - Keep the change.
Cashier - You gave me 200 over last time.
Chris - After all you did to save me, you earned it.
Cashier - Yeah, where are the others.
Chris - In the car with his Mommy.
Cashier - Oh.
Chris - I had to take the Bobcat to the vet. To get her shots and have her checked out. So they got someone else to come along.
Cashier - Well, have fun with the birds and come back.
Chris - Oh, we will.
He takes Christopher and the birds out and gave Christopher and the birds to Piper and walks over to get the other things for Bobbie. He gets them all in the car and then gets in and buckles up and drives away.
Chris - Ok. He got 2 parrots and I need to tell you something. One is going to have eggs any day.
Piper - What?!
Chris - He wanted them.
Piper - But…
Chris - He knows what he wants, Mom.
Piper - Ok.
Chris - Thanks.
Time Lapse
After they got back and fixed the birds up, he took Bobbie up to his room, fixed his tree, & feeds him. He started to talk to Bobbie.
Chris - Hey, there little one. You were hungry. You know, I miss Bianca a lot and I have been thinking a lot about her this time. But I don't want to put her through that. I don't think that she would want to be powerless. And if she comes here she would have to be powerless. How could I ask her to do that? So I will be ok. She can have her new Chris and I can live the rest of my life without my love of my life. But I have to let her have her life. Well, miss Bobbie. I think that you are ready for your nap.
He puts her down on his bed and closes the door. Goes down the hall and head for the main floor to start dinner. He fixes dinner and sets the table. He calls for the kids and the adults for dinner.
Chris - Ok we are ready to eat.
Piper - It looks great Chris. You should have told me, I could have helped you fix it.
Chris - Nah. I had some thinking to do cooking always helps me think.
Piper - Something wrong Chris.
Chris - No… I've been thinking about Bianca and missing her and my daughter.
Paige - After almost two years you now start thinking about her.
Prue - Who is Bianca?
Chris - She is the love of my life. My fiancée.
Prue - Oh yeah, Patricia told us about her.
Patricia - She is a nice woman.
Chris - Thanks Patricia.
Patricia - She was. But Chris…
Piper - What have you been thinking about?
Chris - Her, everything about her. I just miss her. I have been thinking about how I wish she could be here but I know she can't.
Piper - Why not?
Chris - Because she died and went into little Bianca. I'll never find her. They combined into each other.
Phoebe - I'm sorry.
Chris - Me too. But I'll live day by day. But I'll never find love quite like ours.
Leo - You might.
Chris - No, never.
Paige - Don't say never, Chris.
Chris - I might find someone but never our love. But I don't think I will ever find someone.
Piper - changing the topics - So how is your cat Chris?
Chris - Bobbie is fine, she was asleep.
Leo - What kind of cat is she?
Chris - Don't throw a fit. She is a bobcat.
Prue, Andy, Piper, Leo, Phoebe, Cole, Paige and Richard - WHAT?!
Chris - She is not going to get near the kids. I'm going to raise her and they are no way you are going to change my mind of it.
Piper - Please tell me you are kidding. You are not going to raise a Bobcat.
Chris - Yes I am. Her Mom was shot she was almost killed. I'm going to raise her. Sorry. I found one male kitten he was dead, Mom. He died last night.
Leo - Two kittens.
Chris - Yeah. He was in the mountain. He was in a cave just up the hill.
Piper - What about the father?
Chris - They stay together like people do. Someone might hear him but now that we are here they won't get this close.
Phoebe - What about that BIG cat.
Chris - That was a mountain cat. They can still be around, they don't care.
Phoebe - That is not good.
Chris - I will teach you to shot a gun.
Phoebe - How did you learn?
Chris - Like I told Mom, Dad, Aunt P., Uncle Andy, Aunt Paige, Uncle Richard and Uncle Cole; Mom.
Phoebe - Your Mom.
Chris - Yeah, Mom use to say "As many healers are in this house a little shot in the butt will not hurt NO one."
Piper – See, I'm a bad Mom.
Chris - No, you just had a lot of kids that was mean. No me and Wyatt was the only ones to get shot. I'm going to bed.
Piper - Ok sweetie.
Prue - Bull crap. Bullets do hurt. They kill. Remember the one that killed you?
Piper - No. We reset time remember.
Prue - Well I do and I say bullets do hurt.
Leo - We don't have any healers. So there will be no shooting in this family.
Chris walks to the elevator, shaking his head. When he gets to his room he sees that Bobbie is still asleep on the bed. So he decides to go and take a bath. After he starts his bath water he takes off his shirt and he sees that where he was stabbed he has a scratch.
Chris - to himself - Bobbie might have scratched me.
He takes his bath, changed into his PJ's and goes to bed. Bobbie lay down next to him.