Lincoln opened his eyes slowly, lying on the double bed for couples. He remembered well what he did last night and who he did it with, but like when you drink alcohol at a party and then get hungover the next morning, you have a mixture of feelings that range from regret to happiness for having committed that madness.
While she was thinking about that, she lifted the sheets, taking them off of her, in silence she got out of bed, sitting on the edge and then stood up very carefully. Lynn was asleep in bed, completely naked and at peace, if Lincoln ever woke her up. There would be complete chaos that could lead to the girls entering the room and seeing them in that scene, which would create even more chaos.
Lynn: love... where are you going?
Lynn surprised Lincoln by asking him that while she was still half asleep, Lincoln was surprised by Lynn's sudden voice, afraid that a mess would break out, but upon observing how Lynn was more asleep than awake, he decided to talk to her while he was getting dressed so he could leave the room.
Lincoln: I'm going to have breakfast... Don't worry, keep sleeping, it's very early and it's obvious that you're tired - Lincoln spoke to her calmly and in a low voice so that the girls wouldn't wake up, he wanted to make her sleep so that she wouldn't wake up completely. and notice what they did the night before-
Lynn: no... I'll make you a coffee, just the way you like it.
Lynn wanted to wake up, starting to move and get ready to stand up, but Lincoln quickly climbed onto the bed and pushing her slightly, he placed her on the bed, whispering to her to calm her down and covering her with the sheet.
Lincoln: sleep, you need to rest... When the girls wake up I'll tell them to wake you up, so we can all have breakfast together - Lincoln didn't know why but he was smiling a little while he covered Lynn and kissed her forehead making her smile. -
Lynn: ...Okay, but... Only if you give me a kiss -Lynn gave a little giggle, Lincoln couldn't help but laugh a little when he saw that his sister could ask for that despite being more asleep than awake-
Lincoln was a little surprised by the request of his sister and lover Lynn, he did not want to do what he did again because of the feeling of taboo he felt, even so wanting to reassure his sister he decided to kiss her on the lips, but when he was about to join his lips with hers, lynn said something that made him understand the reality
Lynn: love... Remember to take the girls to school later, the teacher already scolded us for their tardiness - Lynn laughed a little remembering how two days ago her daughters' teacher told both parents to try to be on time -
Lincoln at that moment understood that Lynn was not talking to him, him, but to the Lincoln of this reality, the only Lincoln they loved and knew, he was a parasite that occupied a body that was not his, thanks to those Lynn's words, he regained his sanity and sense, this was not his world, she was not his sister, he had no children and he should not waste any more time with this.
Lincoln: ... Of course - he said that, only to then simply kiss him on the forehead, and then leave without saying anything else or following his delirious game -
Lincoln went to take a shower before going down to the first floor, in the shower under that water Lincoln couldn't help but think of an explanation for all this, surely what he felt for his sister was not his "love" but rather it was a feeling of Lincoln of this reality, which surely slipped into his mind to make him have a bad night.
But was it? Lincoln remembered every kiss, every caress and every action committed in that bed, he even could remember perfectly the moans of his sister, which grew and grew in his mind as if they wanted to drive him crazy.
Lincoln: shut up... Shut up, shut up!... -Lincoln was shouting that at the top of his lungs, by the time he realized, the moment the moans disappeared from his mind, Lincoln had his forehead against the marble frames of the bathroom- ...she doesn't love me, remember, you have to come back at all costs
After half an hour checking the wound on his forehead when he hit the marble, he decided it wasn't a big deal and went down to the first floor, to finally have breakfast.
His wound itself was not a big deal, it was simply cut when the marble hit and it fragmented, even so that band-aid on his forehead could be noticed, which would make someone ask
Rochelle: What happened to your forehead? -Rochelle was already in the kitchen, preparing some coffees by hand since they did not have an automatic coffee machine-
Lincoln: What do you care? -Lincoln responded reluctantly, leaning on the kitchen counter waiting for Rochelle to finish so he could make his coffee.
Rochelle: ... -she looked at him surprised for a few seconds, only to then bother finishing making the coffees, she approached her father and then offered or handed him the coffee she had prepared for him- ... Here you are, like you like it
Rochelle, after saying that to Lincoln, moved, still upset, taking her coffee and going to the common room in the kitchen where they had the large table, without waiting for Lincoln or continuing to talk to him, she settled down next to said table and began to drink her coffee. sips.
On the other hand, Lincoln was surprised by what Rochelle did and by how upset she was. For a few seconds he looked at his cup of coffee, only to then take a sip from the cup, tasting the coffee that Rochelle made. It was perfect. Lincoln didn't. I knew why but he had an addiction to coffee with milk or whatever they call that, the snops call it cappuccino, but he prefers to say what it really is, coffee with fucking milk
Lincoln: ... -the older man came out of the kitchen looking sadly at Rochelle, noticing how she was still angry with him, he slowly settled down next to her and while she was drinking her coffee with milk, he looked at her sad or sorry for what he did- ...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that.
Rochelle: no, you shouldn't have... -she continued to look upset while she was eating breakfast, concentrating her gaze on her cup, so as not to give her "father" the luxury of exchanging glances with her-
Lincoln felt bad for her, it wasn't her fault everything she was going through so she didn't deserve to be treated that way at the beginning of the day, she couldn't be his daughter, but she was still a young girl who helped him a lot. with your search problems and how to get out of here
Lincoln: ...I was thinking about everything a little and I thought, what if I make your father do something that you want to do, before I leave I will write down a request from you or in some way I will make Lincoln accept, what do you say?
Lincoln said that in a good way, he knew that Lincoln's family in that reality had problems and spent little time with his real father, so he thought that as a way of apology to Rochelle he could be the intermediary between them.
But, while he said that, acting oblivious to them as if it were nothing of theirs, Rochelle's anger only grew, reaching the point that she would slap Lincoln, which is what happened, by the time Lincoln realized Rochelle slapped him. She slapped him hard and looked at him with fury, as well as with tears in her eyes.
Lincoln: ... -he stood frozen looking at Rochelle, it was the first time he saw her like that, all these days he spent with her she always looked happy and cheerful, he thought it was because she had her father's body with her. So why is she upset? Faced with this inexplicable reaction, Lincoln could only react equally annoyed-... What's wrong with you?! Aren't you happy to see your father again!
Rochelle: you are my dad!... -Rochelle shouted much louder than him, appearing totally angry and sad, winning over her father, surprising him with her attitude-... I know everything about you, you know everything from my! You are my dad!
Lincoln remained silent, watching Rochelle, noticing how when she started to speak she seemed to be breaking down and on the verge of crying.
Rochelle: He never took care of me or even tried to get to know me, he was never there for me!... -she couldn't help but cry remembering every moment she waited for her father to arrive, for that albino man to come through the door of her house and tell her that I missed her, but there was no such memory since she never came back- ...on the other hand, you... If you are here and even if you say you want to leave or hate your family, you always took care of me or acted like a father... -She stayed silent for a few seconds remembering how he acted like a real father one day-
Flash back
Rochelle was at that moment in the living room sitting on the largest sofa for 4 people. She was alone in the house since her father was gone, so out of boredom she started reading an Ace Savvy comic.
Lincoln: Rochelle, I'm back.
Lincoln said that out loud as he opened the front door and entered with a pile of paper bags. He had done an entire week's worth of shopping to avoid wasting time shopping, since he thought his time should be used to find someone. his friend.
Rochelle didn't understand that part, so he saw it as if he were some kind of work and as if he was talking about his work, that way his conversations didn't seem so crazy.
Rochelle: Hello, dad... We received the electricity and gas bills, I left them on the table - she told him that without moving to look at him, since she was very concentrated reading the comic wearing loose clothes to relax.
Lincoln: okay... $50,000 per raise, this is a robbery! In my world we pay 20 and on top of that you can reduce it! And they called me psychotic?!
Rochelle continued reading her comic until she heard her father speak out loud, annoyed by how much they charged for electricity and gas in this world. That would make her laugh a little, thinking that he sounded like he was an immigrant or an old man who always complained about all
Rochelle: In this world we still use nuclear energy, dad.
Lincoln: and that's going to kill them all, they should think ahead!
Lincoln continued complaining while Rochelle was just amused by that, then Rochelle was surprised by a paper bag that fell next to her, she watched it for a few seconds and then looked at her father, who was going to the kitchen to put everything away.
Rochelle: am... what is this? -She asked that, leaving her comic aside on the nightstand in front of the sofa, sitting on her side looking directly at the paper bag closed with tape.
Lincoln: a bag! "He" he yelled at her from the kitchen, laughing a little while he put the supplies in the cupboards.
Rochelle: I'm not talking about that! Ugh... I hope this isn't a joke.
Rochelle told him that, thinking that it could be a joke like the ones her brothers played on her, then she took the paper bag very carefully and with the same care or fear she removed the tape, opening the bag completely, looking inside it. , he was surprised to see how there was a pink stuffed rabbit inside, one that he had seen on the internet once and that he had shown to his father.
Surprised, she picked up said rabbit, looking at her without understanding what it meant. When she told her father about the rabbit, he had completely ignored her, focusing only on his nettbook.
Rochelle: what... is this?
She asked that without knowing what to feel now, she hoped that what her father told her would help her choose a feeling, on the other hand, Lincoln thinking that she was only going to like it like when you give her a cell phone, answered her while he continued arranging everything in the cupboard respecting the system that I created so that you know where everything is
Lincoln: It's the stuffed animal that you showed me two days ago, I saw you so excited about that thing that when I found it today I couldn't help but buy it... I know you think that I ignore you sometimes, but I always pay attention to you, that's why today I'll cook some pasta
Lincoln was surprised by a hug from Rochelle, who hugged him tightly from behind him, sticking her body and face to his father's back. Lincoln didn't understand why she did that, but it didn't bother him either, so he let her continue.
Lincoln: Rochelle, I need to arrange everything... Could you let me go?
Rochelle: No - she responded so quickly that you could tell she was determined to continue like this.
Lincoln: okay okay... Ahh god, what will I do with you?
Lincoln said that, laughing a little, only to then continue arranging everything, moving a little badly because of having his daughter hugging him from behind, but without acting upset by what she was doing.
On the other hand, Rochelle could only feel happiness and joy at being with Lincoln, at that moment she decided that although he was not the father of this world, he was her true father, no matter what the worlds say.
End Flashback
Rochelle: that's why... Don't say you're not my father, because to me you are! If you hate me, that's fine! ...Even so I... -she started to cry when she thought that he could say that he didn't care, again she could grab those attacks of hatred and leave, this time she couldn't stand that-
At that moment Rochelle was surprised when her father hugged her, bringing her closer to him, pressing her face against his chest, while he hugged her with some force and, distressed, caressed her head with his right hand.
Lincoln: don't cry... I didn't know you felt that way... -he couldn't be the man who saw her born or the Lincoln of this world, but if she said and wanted him to be her father, he would be her father. .. Until the time comes- ...don't cry daughter, I'm sorry for making you feel like I didn't love you.
Lincoln told her that while hugging her and holding her back, letting her cry on his chest. The noise of the screams had been so loud that Lacy and Lynn 3rd had woken up, watching the whole scene from the entrance of the joint room to the kitchen. They didn't say nothing because they knew it was a melancholic or private moment, on the other hand when Lynn came down the stairs scared by the screams, she was surprised to see the scene
Lynn: What's going on? -She asked that, looking at her two daughters, while she observed Lincoln and Rochelle-
Lacy: Dad made Rochelle cry by saying he wasn't her father, why did he say that? Mom - the confused Lacy asked her mother that, looking up to look at her mother who was behind them -
Lynn 3rd: is what he said true? He is not our father... -the young woman, being smarter than her sister, began to understand a little what was happening, her father could be said to be one, he always acted strange since they arrived and did not seem to remember the moment. that they were born, I only knew their names- ... (but, Rochelle says he is dad... Wait, she said "her dad")
Lynn didn't know what to answer to both of their questions, as she understood he was not the Lincoln she fell in love with and he was not their father either, even if he was the Lincoln from another universe, that was not what his father did.
But, yesterday they had had a special moment together, maybe all this could work out and he could be the father of her daughters, after all it didn't matter who Lincoln was or what universe he came from, she knew that he loved her.
Lynn: because his father is a fool, and what he said is a lie... He is his father, no matter the situation or where he is from, he is his father and nothing will change that
Lynn said that to her two daughters, smiling positively while she caressed both of their heads, calming them down. She was thinking positively, imagining a future with this Lincoln and his daughters as a family. After saying that, smiling, she looked lovingly at the Lincoln who had finished calming her daughter down. rochelle
Lynn: nothing will change it - at that moment Lincoln looked in the direction of the three of them, exchanging glances with Lynn who was smiling at him lovingly as a girl in love would, while Lincoln only felt that Lynn saw him as the Lincoln of this world -
After the scene in the morning, everyone in the family had breakfast together and forgot what had happened with Rochelle, although the relationship between Lincoln and Rochelle improved a little, even at breakfast and lunch Rochelle always sat next to Lincoln, it was noticeable. that she was afraid that Lincoln would leave, which only caused everyone to laugh because of how cute she looked.
Lincoln: well, I'll go buy the tiles for the bathroom.
Lincoln said that while taking his wallet with enough money to buy everything necessary to repair the bathroom and leave it better than before, he thought he was going to go alone, but when he opened the door he noticed how it seemed that everyone was going to leave.
Lincoln: where are you going? -He asked confused while his and Lynn's three daughters approached the entrance, standing in front of Lincoln-
Rochelle: let's go to Mars... -she said that looking at Lincoln as if it were a stupid question, making her little sisters laugh-
Lynn: Of course we're going with you, I don't think you know about tiles - he said it, laughing a little, thinking that it would be a nice family moment and it would also serve to find out what was happening with Lincoln.
Throughout the morning and the rest of the afternoon until that moment, Lincoln did not seem to be closer to Lynn, he even remained surly towards her and acted as if they were just brothers, as if what happened last night did not matter, That made Lynn upset because she thought he felt the same as her.
Lincoln: They're tiles, I'm not going to cure cancer... -the albino said this, acting annoyed because they thought he couldn't make a simple purchase or choose the right tiles- ...okay, but I think I'll have to use them then. .. That agh
Lincoln seemed annoyed at having to drive "that" so without much encouragement he took the keys that were hanging on the wall next to the entrance and left the house, Rochelle only laughed knowing what she was talking about, on the other hand Lynn and her friends The daughters did not understand what was happening or what they were talking about, so they continued outside towards the entrance to the garage. Lincoln then, annoyed, pressed the button on the small garage control, causing the door to begin to lift.
Rochelle: And you said you would never drive it -Rochelle laughed a little, looking mockingly at her father, noticing that he didn't like the idea of having to drive the old family truck at all-
Lynn: it can't be, it's still here after so much... This thing must be older than our parents, vanzilla -lynn on the other hand was excited to see the old family vehicle where they spent so much time together-
Rochelle: It's on the list of things dad wants to burn.
When Rochelle said that, Lynn and her daughters seemed surprised by the idea of burning something that had been in their family for so long. On the other hand, Lincoln did not seem surprised as he approached the minivan and got into it, lighting it. That did surprise him. How is it still going after so much?
Lincoln: That's not true, Rochelle.
Lynn: See, clearly he would never burn something as important as Vanzilla - Lynn sat in the co-pilot's seat, where her mother always sat before, only to then look back smiling at Rochelle who was settling in next to her sisters Lacy and lynn 3rd-
Lincoln: first he was going to rent it to some young bumper car racers, then he was going to burn it
Lincoln said that smiling, imagining how they would tear her to pieces in the bumper cars in the sand and how then she would burn in flames somewhere in this horrible town, then feeling how a child would start driving by pressing the accelerator.
Lincoln was at that time in the shopping center, or rather in the tools and household materials section.
Lynn: Why don't you buy the normal tiles? -While her children were having fun playing together or rather Rochelle was making sure Lacy didn't get hurt, Lynn followed Lincoln, noticing how she seemed to choose a different type of tile than the normal ones-
Lincoln: ...because I can't choose a color, they are all the same thing, but there are 4 different types of green, blue, red and even yellow... Pastel yellow? Who invented that?
This one accommodated some new types of tiles inside the cart, these were glazed ceramic tiles of multiple colors, which made it perfect and would give a more colorful touch to the bathroom.
Lynn: that's a good point, I don't understand much of that either ha ha ha
Lynn was laughing uncomfortably trying to make Lincoln laugh too and both of them could start a normal conversation, even so the only thing she achieved was that Lincoln continued to ignore her, so already tired of his silent treatment, she decided to take the bull by the horns.
Lynn: okay... Tell me what's wrong, why are you acting like that after what happened last night... I thought we had something - she approaches Lincoln, taking the cart with her left hand, standing next to him to prevent him from continuing to walk -
Lincoln: something? No, you thought wrong... You were just drunk and you thought I was your Lincoln, nothing more... Then I just made a mistake because of the alcohol
When Lincoln said that, Lynn, in surprise, let go of the cart, letting Lincoln continue forward, then she confused everything and thought that this Lincoln could love her, but it was just her imagination.
Lynn: ... -she watched as Lincoln left feeling that no matter what he did and no matter the universe, the man she loved would never love her- ... ("you thought I was your Lincoln") wait. ..
When Lynn realized what was happening, she watched in surprise as Lincoln walked, then recovering her strength and positive attitude as always, she approached him from behind walking quickly, when she managed to pass him she quickly stopped the cart by stopping in front of him.
Lynn: I didn't have sex with you because I thought you were just like my brother! ... -she said that, raising her voice and surprising Lincoln who began to look everywhere hoping that no one heard them- ... I'm sorry if I made you think that, but I think I really like you! Therefore, I will try to make you feel the same as me.
Lincoln looked at Lynn in complete surprise, while at the same time he felt uncomfortable for fear that someone would see them, causing him to continue walking by without saying much.
Lincoln: try whatever you want...
Lincoln continued shopping, preventing the Lynn of this world from seeing that he managed to prick her heart and make her feel very confused. On the other hand, Rochelle and her two sisters approached Lynn, smiling mischievously at her.
Lynn: And why are you smiling?
Rochelle: not at all, just that you seriously have my dad crazy -she said that looking in the direction of her father-
Lacy: Yes, mom and dad are going to get back together! -Lacy jumped with excitement thinking that they would be a happy family again-
Lynn 3rd: It's about time, you could tell they had something... Besides, mom doesn't try to lower the volume of her voice when she's in bed with dad - she said that, appearing somewhat disgusted at having heard her parents do it.
Rochelle: Don't even mention it, I'm sure even the neighbor heard them... Even so
The 3 young women looked at Lynn, smiling in a friendly manner, wishing her mother and father from another universe the best.
Lynn 3rd/rochelle/lacy: good luck mom/lynn!
Lynn: ahh... Thanks girls, although we're not betting on us ending up together- wait what?! Did you guys hear everything?! -She shouted that, blushing in surprise, because of the alcohol she was sure she had forgotten to lower the volume of her voice-
Lacy: not just us, I think the neighbor couldn't even sleep haha -she laughed remembering how loud her mother screamed-
Lynn 3rd: "oh lincoln, yes lincoln" ah ah ah - mocking her mother, she began to copy what she was shouting last night -
Rochelle: "let's do it until dawn" "keep it up, I'm coming" -she also played along with Lynn 3rd, making fun of her aunt Lynn-
Lynn: Stop it!
Lynn, completely red, tried to stop her daughters and Rochelle, starting to chase the young women who continued to bother her.
Then on another side Lincoln was stopped leaning on his cart, thinking about something that was eating away at his head.
Lincoln: What I feel for her... is it mine or his?