Love & War 6: Replicants
Chapter 29: Together Again
After the interrogation with Sombra, Jade and Melody were talking in the hallway.
"Melody..."
"What's wrong, mom?"
"I feel like I'm neglecting the children. Since this whole thing started, we had then hidden away."
"Mom, we needed to protect them. To be honest, I feel the same way. Which is why we need to spend time with them while we can. I would recommend meditation to ease your mind."
"That's a good idea, Mel."
They went to the twins room. They were crying.
"Raven-Jade, Tanya-Camille, I'm... so sorry... I..."
Raven-Jade hugged her mother. "We thought we lost you."
"You can never lose me, sweety."
"How's Chris Jr.?" asked Melody.
"Dad is with him now," Tanya-Camille replied. "Momiji had been good to us."
"Where is she?"
"She's getting dinner for us. Will you stay with us?"
"Absolutely, dear. I'm sorry for neglecting you two."
"We understand. War can take you away from the good things in life. That's how it was with dad."
"Listen," Melody began. "Mom and I were just talking about you guys. In order to ease your minds, you should meditate with me."
Jade and the twins agreed. The four began meditating on the bed. An half-hour later, Momiji returned with fried chicken and fish.
"Momiji."
"What's going on?"
"Mom and I wanted to spend time with them."
"Would you like to join us for fried Chicken and fish?"
"Sure! I need to get my dad first." Melody leaves and entered Chris jr.'s room.
"And that, son, is how you do it. Mix up your offense and defense and you should be fine."
"Melody!"
Chris Jr. hugs her older sister.
"What's going on?" Chris asked.
"Mom is with the twins and eating dinner."
"I thought I smelled fried chicken."
Melody laughed. Chris joined them. The family was together again. And Jade couldn't be happier.