Chapter 5
Julia rejoined Dale in the crowed. She looked to Henry who was talking with his friends not far from them. Serena was on Barbie's shoulders. Julia looked to her and smiled. Everyone was scared of what was happening over their head. What is this thing? Where does it come from? Of course they are waiting for answers. Sam Verdreaux was standing next to Linda Esquivel on the town hall porch; where everyone could see them. As soon as Sam began to talk to the citizens, Henry came back close to Julia and held her hand.
''We know that you are all scared. Trust us, we are too. We don't have any idea where this invisible barrier is coming. ''
''We want everyone to be safe; if you have any questions feel free to come ask us. ''
''We discovered that all the signals are blocked. We can't have communications from the outside world. WYBS is the only radio station that works here. We are asking all of you to tune their radio on the frequency. Also, cell phones are working. ''
''This thing cut our electricity line so we will give each of you propane. ''
Julia looked to Barbie with a scared look. How are they going to do with two young kids? Barbie told that he will take his propane that should go to his apartment and will bring it to Julia and he will move in with her. He reassured her that everything will be fine. As long as they will stick together everything will be ok.
''Last thing; don't stay close to this thing. We don't know the effect that it could have on us. ''
Serena asked to go in her mother's arm so Barbie gave Julia Serena. Henry asked Barbie if they will be able to investigate this thing. Barbie explained to him that it could be dangerous.
''We won't be able to investigate the barrier but we will help all the citizens in the town. ''
''How? I'm too little to help people. ''
''Nobody is too little to help, young man. ''
Julia looked to Barbie with an uncertain look. She doesn't want her son to get hurt or to be involved in bad things. Henry ran back to his friend. He told them that he was living with his mommy so if they want to see him they could come over.
''You'll keep him safe? ''
''I promise you. Nothing will happen to him. ''
Barbie kissed Julia. Everyone turned around and looked at them kissing. Sam Verdreaux walked in their direction.
''Alright everyone there's nothing to see. ''
''Hey Sam! How are you? ''
''I've been better. How are your kids doing Julia? ''
''They are fine. We'll be fine. ''
''So you two have been together long? ''
''Less than 6 months! ''
''Nice, do you have everything you need? ''
''Yeah, we do. ''
''Barbie, can I count on you for helping us in the town? ''
''Sure, count me in. I'll bring my helper, Henry, if it's ok? ''
''Sure why not! Alright then I'll let you go. Come by the police station later I'll give you a radio Mr. Barbara. ''
''Great, see you later Sam. ''
Barbie took Julia's hand and they started to walk towards Henry. He was with 5 other boys that are in his class. All their parents were around. Julia touched the back of his head to make him feel that they were there. Julia talked with the other parents and Barbie followed her because he doesn't know anyone. The fact that he doesn't have kids doesn't help. He doesn't understand what they are talking about. They are talking about the outbreak that happened at the school the other day and the fact that Henry is one of the kids that didn't catch the virus. Lucky for him one of the dad's is a paramedic so he talked with them. Serena began to be heavy and Julia was starting to be tired of having her in her arms. That's what told her that they should probably go to Peter's house to get the things that they left and Serena's stroller.
''Sorry to interrupt, but we should go, honey, we have things to get you know where! ''
''That's true. I'll be there in a second. ''
''End your conversation and I'll go get Henry. Oh and you get a bonus. '' Julia smiled and gave him Serena. She felt asleep on Barbie.
''We should continue this conversation one day. My girlfriend's waiting for me. ''
''Julia Shumway is your girlfriend. We didn't know. Congrats man! ''
''Yeah, thanks! See you later! ''
Barbie shook the hands of the other father and left to go meet Julia. They left the Town Hall in direction Peter's house, which is at 5 minutes of walk from they are. When they arrived Julia told Henry to go get what he really wanted to bring at his mommy's place. Julia got the stroller and with the help of Barbie they placed Serena in. She when to get her blanket in her little baby room; she and Peter had painted when they knew that she was pregnant. There were too many memories in the house. Barbie went in the kitchen to check if there was anything left that they could bring to Julia's.