Dr Stephen and Caroline Salvatore's Home
Caroline was busy in the kitchen with breakfast. Her two daughters Amber and Sophi were helping her.
"Turn up the radio Soph." Caroline said to her daughter.
Sophi turned up the radio just as the radio DJ mention a possible storm hitting Mystique Lake.
Radio Dj: "Well folks by now you have felt the heat wave and its cooking outside. I'm close to catching fire here in the studio (ha ha ha ha) Anyway folks stay out of the sun and prepare yourself for one big storm hitting our lovely town, folks of ML and now back to the music! Right Miss Becky I'm playing your song next hope you will have a kick ass day. Well that's all from me folks take care and stay safe!"
"They seriously need to hire new staff at our radio station. That guy's voice is so annoying." Caroline said and rolled her eyes.
Sophi and Amber laughed. Lately their mom finds everything annoying. Their dad Stephen said its a sign that the baby will be here soon.
"No wonder its so hot. Do we really have to go to school mom." Sophi asked and plopped down on the chair.
"If its up to me I will let you stay home but you know dad. One hundred percent attendance records." Caroline said and smiled at them.
"I hope principal Hector will let us go home early." Amber said and sigh.
Stephen, Josh and Neil came into the kitchen. "Morning mom the two said." Stephen kissed his wife on the cheek.
Josh laughed and said. "When is mom popping? She must feel the heat extra hard."
"Can someone please smack him for me." Caroline said.
Neil punched his brother on the arm.
"Ouch." Josh said.
"Kids I want you all home after school okay? No extra detours. You know the drill by now." Stephen said in a serious voice.
"Yes dad." The children said.
"And that goes for you too Dr Salvatore." Caroline said and kissed her husband.
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Bonnie was sitting in her new office typing on her computer. Lee gave her a story to work on and she immediately dig into it. She was busy doing more research when her office door opened and Lee poking her head in.
"Well look at you, hard at work already. You know you are allowed to take lunch." Lee said with a smile.
Bonnie looked up and took her glasses off. "Gee, I'm so into this story I hardly noticed the time." Bonnie said and smiled.
Lee stepped into Bonnie's office and closed the door behind her. In her hand she had a plastic bag. "Not to worry. Your boss is here to spoil you on your new day. Two chicken salads and bottled water."
"Nice. Come to think of it. I am hungry." Bonnie said and carefully moved her papers out of the way.
"I had to fire our weather guy Johnny. Guy showed up drunk at work everyday. Such a shame he was a damn good worker, but too much in love with the bottle." Lee said and took a sip of her water. "I think of doing a story on Stella. We did mention Edward's you know, blah, blah, blah, but I want a deep interview with her. I think there is more to this story and old Stella will crack sooner or later. Just between the two of us, I heard she had a bitch fit when Edwards will was read. I'm smelling a story here." Lee said and laughed.
Lee went to school with Bonnie. A very smart, beautiful intelligent looking African American woman. Very nosy and always talking too much. No wonder she's good at her job. She's still not married never seen her with a man. I wonder why, maybe there's a story. Bonnie thought to herself and smiled.
"You should do it." Lee said to Bonnie.
Bonnie almost choked on her water. "Me? I'm not the right one for the job. You are."
"You are closer to her then I am Bon. Just feel her out don't make it too obvious." Lee said.
"I'll try but I can't promise you anything. Stella probably knows by now I work for you, so she won't tell me shit."
"Well at least try. Well got go. I'm meeting with detective West. Did you know he solved four unsolved cases already here in ML. They say the guy is like a bloodhound. Old Mitchell should watch out. One of these days we will have a new sheriff in town. I won't be coming back to the office. Don't stay late okay?" Lee said and rushed out the door.
Bonnie release a deep breath. "Shit." She muttered.
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School adjourned early for the oncoming storm and learners were warn to go straight home and stay indoors by principal Hector.
Zoe and Stewart walked out talking and laughing. "So I probably see you after I survived the storm." Stewart said and laughed.
Zoe giggled. "Dont say that. I'll see you on Monday."
Stewart suddenly stopped and lean into her. He kissed her softly on her cheek. "That you will beautiful or over the weekend." Stewart whispered softly.
Zoe blushed and look down at her feet.
Sophi cleared her throat behind them and said. "You guys do know that I'm like right behind you."
"Sorry Soph." They said and exchanged shy glances.
Sophi rolled her eyes playfully and said. "See you two."
Zoe said goodbye to Sophi and Stewart and walk to her father's car.
Damon had a smirk on his face. "Oh, I saw that." Damon said and enjoy seeing Zoe blush.
Soon Alex, Justin and Dylan came through the school doors surrounded by their hordes of friends. Kenzie came out hand in hand with Antwone. He whispered something in her ear and kissed her on the cheek. Damon visibly flinch at the sight.
With all the kids in the car Damon drove home.
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The Salvatore Home
"Right kids before you rush up to your rooms. The kitchen needs to be cleaned up and your rooms and will you look at the living room. Just screaming for attention." Damon said with a smirk. "So jump in daddy's little cleaners."
Kenzie groan and said highly upset. "What? Are you kidding me? Do you have any idea how tired I am."
"No I don't. Pick where you want to start. I'm going to get the twins and your mom. Don't leave the house." Damon said and walked out.
"Well you guys, you heard dad. Let's each do our part." Alex said.
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Damon first picked up the twins and then Bonnie.
"Thank you for picking us up. I don't know what's wrong with my car." Bonnie said to Damon.
Damon gripped the steering wheel hard and said. "Your my wife Bonnie you dont have to thank me. We should get you a new car."
"I don't need a new car Damon. I like my car."
Damon smirked. "Well then she needs a thorough service." Bonnie was still driving the same car Damon gave to her on her sixteenth birthday and to hear her saying that she still likes the car warmed his heart.
"Can we quickly stop at the grocery store. I won't be long."
"Year sure."
The Salvatore Home
"Where are you going?" Zoe asked Dylan when see saw him heading out.
"None of your damn business." Dylan said and walked out.
"You heard dad. We shouldn't leave the house. You know there's a storm coming."
"and it already hit this house. I'm going down to the lake. I have to make sure my boat is properly anchored."
"I'm calling dad." Zoe said and turned around to walk back in to the house.
"Go ahead. By the time you come back I'm long gone."
Zoe turned around to face her brother. "I'm coming with you. We should be back before mom and dad comes home okay?"
Dylan just rolled his eyes at her.
The Lake
"Good thing I came to check up on her. Look how loose is her rope." Dylan said to Zoe who was standing at the dock.
"Just hurry. The wind is picking up." Zoe said and tapped her feet
Dylan looked up at the sky and said. "I dont know why your scared. The weather is fine and look, no clouds. I'm taking her for a spin. Wait for me here."
"Are you out of your mind?" Zoe shrieked. "Dylan this is not a joke. Wait! Get out of the boat Dylan."
Dylan was backing out slowly from the dock. "Make me."
"Get out Dylan stop being so childish."
"And you Princess, stop being so boring and live a little. Come on and let's make our very own adventure. You coming?"
Zoe sigh and said. "This is a very bad idea." Zoe said as Dylan helped her into the boat.
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