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Chapter 2.2

“Indigo!” Melody squealed.

The Holm parents turned and faced us with smiles.

The mother spoke first, “Ah, here they are dear.”

Then the father,” Mr. and Mrs. Colorido is it? Thank you so much for coming. You don’t know how much this means to me and my son.”

“No problem, sir. We honestly had no idea, and you know to kids, title means nothing.” Jaune gave Senator Holm a nod and polite grin. “I am Jaune. I present you my wife, Luna, and our children Kale and Melody. This is Mandarin a dear friend of our children.”

“Nice to meet you all. You may all calm me Cerulean if you wish, and I believe you all know my reformed wife, Lilac.”

Something definitely was up with this woman. Mom remained speechless and clung close to my step-father.

Mrs. Holm stepped forward. “Oh, it’s been so long. I am so glad our kids have met. Indigo has been terribly lonely since we moved back to Sugar Valley. How have you two been?”

“You know her?” I asked abruptly but it got mom to speak.

“Kale you and Mandarin go take the little ones upstairs and get a bite to eat at the buffet. I’m sure this will all bore you.”

“But mom, that doesn’t an..”

“Kale, do as your mother says. But to answer you, yes, we have known Lilac for a long time.” Jaune rarely spoke to me in a harsh tone so I obeyed.

We were up stairs for maybe an hour before Jaune appeared.

“Time to go home. Your  mom just came down with something and needs rest.”

“What’s wrong with mommy?”Asked Melody.

“Probably just food poisoning, honey.”

Mandarin and I exchanged glances. This was a big coincidence.

Hours later Mandarin and I were sprawled out in our back lawn watching the sunset turn into stars.

“Kale?”

“mmm” I anwred.

“Ya know that boy I was telling you about the other day?”

“Hmm” Oh here it goes again.

“You think I should tell him about my crush?”

What do I say?  “Well, I guess. That is if you think he likes you. Or else there’d be no reason to.”

She sat up and looked down at me. My heart started racing. Could it be?

“The thing is.. I don’t know if he even has a clue.” She sighed.

We sat there silently until her father came for her.

Her words kept ringing in my head. I decided to get advice from my step-dad.

“Jaune? Do you have a minute?”

He spun around in his desk chair, “Sure, what’s up?

“I’m have a girl issue…”

“Mandarin?”

“Well, yeah. She started talking about his guy she wants to ask out. I told her to go ahead and tell him, but I liek her. I don’t think I could go through that… Ya know?”

Jaune’s face softened,” I do know. Your mother hasn’t told you about how we met has she?”

I shook my head and he went on to tell me the story of how they had been friends forever. He had had a crush on mom for the longest time and he never said anything until it was too late. My mom had already found my dad.

“After it all, we still got our happy ending, but at a cost. Not that I’m not happy your mom married him. You wouldn’t exist. The point is that you should open up before it’s too late. Less heartbreak and you’ll know what her true feelings are.”

I gave him a nod. “I’ll do that. Thanks Jaune.”

Before I closed my eyes to sleep, I thought about what Jaune had told me. Was that why mom tensed at Mrs. Holm’s appearance? Because she had been Jaune’s ex-girlfriend? Did my mom even truly love my dad?

 

I wanted answers and I hoped my dad had some to give me. It was time to sleep.

Chapter 2.1

 

So, my sister Melody has made this new friend in school and he’s over ALL the time.

Nothing wrong with the boy, it’s just. Annoying. Mom laughs at me and says Mandarin was over everyday when we were kids, but that’s different. Our Moms are best friends.

His name is Indigo and we don’t even know who his parents are. He’s usually picked up by an Suv or limo.

Whatever.

Let’s get on with it. So a few weeks after school started, Mandarin started telling me about a guy that she really, really, really liked.

Boy, this was going to be hard.

“Kale? Kale! Are you even listening?”

“Yeah, sorry, I was watching that boy go into the limo.”

“He must be lonely. I mean, How hard is it to pick up your kids?” Mandarin sighed and then the door to my room opened to my Mom coming in.

“We know who his parents are now.” My mom said simply.

I raised me brow in question.

“ His father is the current Regional Senator for us, Briocheport, and Twizzlerbrook. His mother lives here in Sugar Valley which is why he goes to school here. Since the elections are coming up again, we have all been invited to a campaign party as thanks for letting their son into our home.  It’s this Saturday at the art gallery. Mandarin, honey, you may go with us if you want.”

Mom rubbed her temples.

“Why’s it a big deal, Mom? It’s just a party. We get to dress up and sit around some dudes.”

“That’s not something I will discuss with you just yet. I just wanted to make sure your Saturday was free.” And like that she was gone.

Mandarin spoke first, “Something totally spooked your Mom.”

I nodded. My Mom hadn’t looked like that since Melody’s party.

The party did bring on one thing though. Mandarin didn’t have time to talk about – all week and concentrated on getting the right dress and how much fun we would have.

Mandarin’s dad started joking with me.

“Now, son,” he said, “My daughter is the only one I have. I need you to watch over her and bring her back on time…”

“DAD!  I’ll be fine. All the Colorido’s are going.”

The day of the party was pretty normal, until Mom and Melody started freaking out about their outfits. My step-dad and I just kinda rolled our eyes and waited on the couch.

Once we were all ready, we had to go get Mandarin, and then finally make our way to the art gallery for the party.

When we got out of the car, Mom gave us all a brush down. “Be polite, no matter what happens. Remember your please and thank you’s. Don’t get into fights or cause commotions. Find us if anything happens. OK?” I love you all.”

It was kind of a weird speech, but we all kissed her cheek and went in together.

Jaune spoke, “We should greet the Senator before we go our own ways, don’t you think, Luna?”

Mom nodded.

“There’s Indigo! That must be his mom and dad!” Melody skipped over happily but mom froze completely.

“Honey, it can’t be her. Relax. I’m with you. Nothing will hurt us even if it is.” Jaune said to my mother.

I was very confused.

Special: Jaune Memoirs

I posted a few things on my Simblr. Wanted to share them here.

 

—–

The day after we met at the park that day, I felt something. I HAD to go back to the park the next day. 

And there you were. You were looking for me, too. 

But you just wanted to thank me for helping you out with those bullies the day before. You also asked why the boys were mean to me as well. 

I poured my heart out to you. I told you about my own past and about how my family could barely afford anything for me. That they hated my existence. 

You were the first and only one to ask about me. Never to judge me. 

As I cried into your chest, I knew. I loved you. 

———

I started hanging out with you alot. I made your trio into a quartet. Aqua and Jewl took me in just like you did. 

We didn’t know it at the time, but Aqua had begun her infatuation.

Ironically, it was her, at a late night slumber party, that suggested we kiss in the form of a dare. Our first kiss. 

 

You weren’t bashful at all. You laid it right on me. It was only on the cheek but, I was in heaven for a few seconds. 

I had to act as if I felt nothing. We were young, but you can’t deny love. Luna, you were always the one. 

——

When we hit High School, we became the biggest band geeks.

Freshman year was the best year ever. You thought I was the funniest man alive.

I remember in our first band camp that fall, we were sent to clean up the closet. Turns out it locked from the outside.

We were stuck there for quite awhile. And that’s when we had our first REAL kiss.

That’s when our relationship got awkward, but you never let it show.

I guess it’s true. What happens in band camp, stays in band camp.

———-

Sophomore year was when my heart broke into pieces.

You asked if you should try out for a play for fun and I told you to go for it. I never knew you would meet the love of your life there.

After that, you and I barely hung out together. I had to let you know that I loved you.

———-

Prom. That’s when I’d do it.

We all went together. You, I, Forest, Aqua, Jewl, and her boyfriend Tango.

I tried to get close to you and talk, but you started dancing. Leaving me and Aqua by the wall.

That’s when she came on to me.. I turned her down and tried to keep you out of it.

But she already knew. The way I looked you dance the night away. And that’s when I saw it.

No.

———-

As usual we had as slumber party to end the school year. I was excited when you told me Forest couldn’t attend.

This was my chance.

But I waited until the sun was rising. I didn’t want to take the chance of ruining our slumber party.

Turned out, I chose correctly. As soon as I told you.. You lashed out at me.

“Jaune, how could you? I have a boyfriend. I can’t just..”

“But I know you love me.. Or was that kiss?”

“Jaune, I’m sorry. I’m too commited to Forest.. Besides I don’t want to lose our friendship.. I think you need to leave”

I should have told you sooner..

Generation 2: Prologue

High School.

That place everyone and no one wants to go to. Luckily, I have my best friend Mandarin who is a year older than me to get the seniors off my back.

Mom’s been really over protective since Melody’s birthday party. I didn’t even get a birthday party, because she doesn’t want our whereabouts to be so public.

That was fine with me.

Anyways, here’s my first day of High School.

“Come on Kale! You don’t want to be late your first day!”

That’s Mandarin. My best friend, and the girl I’ve had a crush on since we were kids.

“Hold on! I gotta fix my hair.”

“Kale Vert! You have had the same hairstyle since I can remember. You simply comb it down and done.”

Then came my Mom’s voice. “Kale, you are NOT missing your first day of school.”

I heard the sternness but joking tone in it. It was time to go.  I ran down the stairs and grabbed Mandarin’s arm as I ran out to Dad’s car.

This school was too pink for my liking.. But it will do. It has to do.

“There you are. Jeez.” She flipped her hair and stuck her tongue out at me. “Mandarin, you need a better boyfriend than him.”

That was my cousin Scarlet. Her and Mandarin are the same age.

“Oh, shush.” Mandarin imitated her face.

Scarlet giggled, “Oh, Kale. We can’t protect you forever. No matter how hard you hold on to Mandarin.”

School went pretty well. I still had all my limbs intact.

I got home before Melody did. That was a plus to high school, I get out an hour earlier. Don’t know why and don’t care.

I was so tired I fell asleep while I relaxed in my bed waiting for dinner.

I as always scared to go to sleep. You see, my dad died when I was a baby. Ever since I could remember, I always see him in my dreams. When I was little I thought it was so cool.

But now,  I don’t think it’s normal. Yeah, my mom says it is, but I’m beginning not to believe her. How many kids see their dead parents in their dreams?

According to my friends, none.

——

I woke up in the usual spot. Beside my father’s grave.

“Dad?” I called out. There he was, as usual. “Hey there champ. How was your first day?”

I sighed. No getting out of here now.. “It was great! No slip ups, thanks to Mandarin and Scarlet.”

We spent the next hour chatting about my day and me telling him about how the family was.

—–

I woke back in my bed to Melody shaking me awake for dinner.

And that’s a little slice of my life. Hope it got your attention or whatever.

 

((I am using Alyssum’s Strawberry Shortcake School))

Marking the End of Luna’s Story

I know she did not end on a happily ever after, but she did find peace with Forest’s death and is now with the love of her life. That was her closure.

The Lilac plot is not just gonna haunt her. >)

Here is a highlight video I out together! Enjoy!

Colorido Legacy: Generation 1 (highlights)

A Vote!

I would like to Clarify that this is NOT an heir vote. But the results will affect the direction I go with the next generation. I have my heir picked out already. 

Your choices are!

(previews in tentative teen forms)

Kale Vert

The first born and only child to Forest and Luna. He’s forever attached to his best friend Mandarin whom he has grown up with since he was born. Kale claims to see his father in his dreams night to night and has never had any harsh feeling towards Jaune. He’s just an all around good and helpful person.

Traits: Friendly, Clumsy, Excitable

Melody Swirl

The second born and only child to Jaune and Luna. She’s a little feisty, but looks up to her loving brother. She’s competitve at times and can be harsh when it comes down to it. She’s good at outwitting her peers and loves going to school to learn new things.

Traits: Genius, Loser, Good

Chapter 1.12

I felt more at ease these days. Maybe it was because I was getting older, and it has been years since Forest’s death.

Melody  is about to have her birthday. It doesn’t seem like it’s been very long since she was just a baby. But she’s walking and talking and acting more like a grown up child more and more.

Kale, well, he was at the age where we could finally fully explain to him who his father was. What we couldn’t tell him yet was how his father died.

“I knew about daddy. I see him in my dreams all the time. He’s all blue and see through. We play games and he always tells me to be nice to my baby sister.”

“Oh, Kale…” I hugged him tight. So, Forest had really come to me in a dream and   he visited Kale, as well. I couldn’t be any happier. I looked up at Jaune and he put his arms around me as Kale ran off to play with his sister.

“I guess everything worked out then?”

I nodded. We were one happy family. Forest never left us. At that moment, I felt a warmth on the opposite side of where Jaune was.

One happy complete happy family.

We decided to have Melody’s birthday at home. No place else seemed more full of love.

I was a little worried about Jaune though. His parents were completely absent on his life since we started college. They never really did care for him so it never worried him. But I know that when it comes to these events, we want to share.

At least Midori always came to fill in for his parents. That woman is just a great big hunk of love!

I felt very blessed when her and Glade loved Melody just as much as Kale. They got the same amount of birthday and Christmas presents. That’s one of the biggest problems with step parents. But my children had the best grandparents.

As I stood by the kitchen counter watching everyone around me talk and laugh Jaune came up to me.

“Don’t you think it’s about time our daughter blew out her candles?”

I smiled, “Are you always going to say our daughter? She has a name. A pretty name at that!”

He tickled my ribs. “But I love saying our daughter. She’s proof of what we thought would be the impossible. Now let’s get her ready.”

I picked up Melody and brought her to the cake.

“Make a wish baby girl!” Jaune shouted.

After the party,  Jewl and Mandarin stayed and ran around the house with my kids while we gossiped.

Her artistic career had boomed. She began selling paintings for high prices and had even gifted me a few of her best ones hanging in our study.

“So where is Tango? Long work day?”

Jewl sighed, “He says that there was a break in prison security and a few inmates escaped. They’re tracking which ones and getting them posted on the local news. They have him working over time.”

I frowned. “A security break? That’s scary, I don’t think I’ll be letting the kids out until I get news that they’ve all been found.”

“I won’t be letting Mandarin out of my sight either. I let the school know. They should be extra cautious, too. Seeing as they are a few blocks down form the prison.”

I nodded.

———

“You can’t catch me!” I tagged Mandarin and ran up to my room.

“No fair! I wasn’t even ready, Kale!” She ran behind me and ran into my room before I could close the door.

 

“Kale! Let me in! I wanna play too!” My little sister cried from outside my door.

“Not now, sis. I’ll play with you later!”

“You should be nice to your sister. You’re lucky you have one. I’m an only child. Hey! You have a princess costume!” She was digging through my costume chest.

I blushed, “Well, when we went shopping for my sis, I picked it out for you. So we could.. uh.. play and stuff. You like it?”

She giggled, “Turn around. I’m gonna out it on! No peeking! or I’ll pinch you.”

I turned around. “But do you like it?”

“It’s so pretty!!! You got one with our colors.” She did a spin and then looked at me. “Are you trying to tell me something, Kale?”

“NO! let’s just play already!” I hurried up and put my prince costume on. “You can let my sister in now”

———

I saw the kids come downstairs with their new costumes on.

“What’s this, dear?” Jewl asked her daughter.

I looked at Kale, “Honey, you need to tell Mandarin’s mom about your gift.”

“Miss Jewl, I got this costume for Mandarin. I thought it was pretty. Can she keep it?”

“Aww, Kale! That is so sweet! Of course she can!” Jewl was beaming.

The kids stayed dragged an extra table from the closet and chairs from the kitchen to play.

We stood in the doorway watching. Jewl’s cell rang and she went into the kitchen to answer it. I stayed put to make sure Kale didn’t bully his sister.

A few minutes later Jewl came back  with a distressed look on her face. I gave her a questioning look.

“Lilac. She was one of the escapees.”

Oh, fudge no.

Chapter 1.11

 

Note: Some sims might look slightly different and get wardrobe changes. Somehow when I dl’ed the new Set from the store all my sims reset. Their clothing and facial genetics… I am very mad but I fixed them as best I could. Oddly, Luna was the only one untouched..

Note 2: I had all sorts of glitches and had to keep reverting to older saves.. So, as much as this chap was important to me I think some of my pics need work.:/ I couldn’t capture emotions like I wanted.  Still, Enjoy!

Note 3: Anyone else having issues with Peggy’s hair not showing up fro tot and children? My selection is very low!

 

——-

We had the funeral for Forest at our home.

Glade was there. It turns out he had a change of heart at the last minute and arrived at the warehouse just as I left running.

Obviously, too late.

Since that happened Kale has been staying at their home. I needed some time alone and I couldn’t deal with Kale crying for his father every night.

Jewl and Rustica usually came over to make sure I ate and actually got out of bed.

 

Eventually, Jaune joined in and came over too. The first time he came I ran up to him and beat on his chest many times before I gave up and curled up while he held me.

It was never his fault.

After a month, it was time I tried to piece my life back together. I brought Kale back home and we started anew.

Jaune came over every afternoon. I was most happy when he was around.

Kale loved him to pieces.

Then one day, the inevitable happened.

“Dadeeeeeee!! Stop it!” Kale yelled while he tickled him.

Juane looked at me wide-eyed, “Luna.. I..”

I will admit it horrified me that Kale had reconnected the image of his father with another, but I knew it would happen eventually. After the initial shock passed through me, I gave Jaune a soft smile.

“Jaune, you might as well get used to it. It’s been almost a year since Forest is gone and you spend so much time with him. I know you wanted it and you know I want it, too.”

He gave me an sideways glance. “But what about everyone else? They might think it’s too soon..”

“They may. They may also want me to move on. I’m not saying we should get married or anything. You should just go ahead and move in. Save you the 20 minute trip here.” I took Kale into my own arms and set him down to play.

“I’m not at all happy this had to happen for us to be together, but we will take it as we can… There is no one that can replace Forest. But we can give each other a chance to finally be together, right?”

Jaune stared at me. I think he just couldn’t believe what he heard come out of my mouth. “Are you completely sure? I don’t want to pressure you or anything… But I do want to marry you Luna. I love you. I also don’t want to replace Forest in Kale’s life…”

“Just shut up and take it. You will move in. I will never hide from Kale who you really are. And we’ll see about… marriage…”

Jaune took two weeks to move in. He sold his old house and anything he didn’t need that belonged to Lilac and all his furniture. I was glad he was around. It was awkward at first when he slept in my bed, but he was always the kind gentleman and let me go at my own pace. I just felt bad that he slept on my bedroom floor the first few nights.

Nothing changed for Kale. He grew up into a handsome little boy.

After his small birthday party, I started feeling sick. At first I thought it was food poisoning, but no one else was sick…

Jaune, of course, knew exactly what was wrong. This was his area of expertise.

“And this time, it will not be so awkward when I deliver the baby.” He had added after the results officially came in.

I had felt a little upset at the news… I felt like I was betraying Forest. It had been a few years since his death, but Jaune had settled into his spot quite easily and nicely with no reluctance from me or Kale.

Maybe it was my hormones or maybe it was real, but I had a dream with Forest…

——————-

 (expect to see these alot. A simple melody for the next scene)

My Luna was finally at ease with my death. I was glad she had gotten together with Jaune. I had resented their friendship for so many years, but after the night Kale was born. I understood she always did love me.

And here she is. About to have the child she and he have so much craved for. But she was upset I would feel jealous.

I need to get through to her and make sure she is at peace. The only way I could think of was to walk into her dreams.

She was in a graveyard when I found her.

“Luna?” She spun around quickly.

“Forest! Oh, my love!” She ran to me and burrowed her face on my chest on her customary manner while I hugged her close.

I  noticed she wasn’t pregnant in this dream.

“Luna, look at me. Why are you feeling upset? You think I don’t love your unborn child?”

She looked away…”Forest, I didn’t mean to betray you..”

“No, stop thinking like that. I know you love me. Remember how I heard everything that night Kale was born? I know, my Luna. I love your little girl even though she is not mine.”

She looked wide eyed. “A girl? You always wanted a girl…”

“I will watch over her just as much as I watch over Kale. Luna, be happy. I am glad I was with you for as long as I was. I have to go now so you can wake up.”

I gave her a gentle kiss before disappearing into the darkness again.

———————–

I woke up suddenly. Jaune had already woken up for work. 

A girl. A little girl that Forest, Jaune, and I will love very much.

We named her Melody Swirl.

Chapter 1.10

 

I expected Forest to change his attitude towards me. After all, I did tell him anything between me and Jaune was over. Though, it never was.

He was totally the opposite. More loving and caring than before. I guess he trusted me and knew I would never be unfaithful. Maybe he also understood that what Jaune and I had was something special, and that He and I also had a special relationship as well.

He had just been promoted up at the diner and transferred over to the Italian Cuisine restaurant to start out cooking as an intern chef, at last. Sadly, that meant we were not together long on most days. He was still in training and spent a lot of time there. I was kept busy though.

Scarlet was with us for a few more weeks before she left and now I had all eyes and ears for my little boy.

One night, Forest had not come home and it was late. Kale had been long asleep.

Forest was usually always home in time to tuck him in… I stayed downstairs waiting for him to show up and I ended up drifting off on the couch.

The phone rang early in the darkness of morning.

“Forest, please tell me it’s you…”

“Oh, Luna. This most certainly is about your beloved Forest…” It was Lilac’s voice and she sounded different. Not her sweet self.

“Lilac… what is it? Is everything ok?”

I heard her cackle over the phone. “Luna, Luna. Did you really think I wanted your friendship? That I wanted to inhabit with your family and talk about babies and husbands day? I want your money. I know Forest’s family is filthy rich. Glade wouldn’t spend a dime on you, but what about on his son? I’m giving you three days to come up with the money your father owes my family. The amount is in your mail box. You get Forest back when you come with the money at the warehouse across town.”  Before she hung up I heard a man laughing with her in the background.

I dropped the phone in shock.

Lilac played us… And Glade will HAVE to hear me out. Or else his son would die.

I did the first thing I could think of. I ran upstairs and took my little boy in may arms and held him tight before I picked up the phone and called the two people who have always been there for me.

Jewl and Jaune arrived less than an hour after I called them. Jaune came alone and Jewl came with Mandarin to give Kale someone to play with.

I was a shaking fit when they arrived. Jewl tried to comfort me, while Jaune paced the room and wondered how Lilac could have deceived us all…

“You have to call Midori and Glade…”Said Jewl after I had cried out all my tears.

Jaune spoke up. “You take Luna to their house. I can watch the kids…”

“NO! How can I trust you when you’ve been with HER!” I shouted.

“Luna, calm down. I’ll watch the kids and Jaune can take you. I’ll call Tango at the police department and tell them what’s happened so he can make a report. Don’t blame Jaune. He’s just as much a victim as you are.”

I got dressed and rode with Jaune to the Pates’ home. I felt bad for yelling at Jaune and now he wasn’t speaking to me.

I walked slowly up the step to the door and was greeted by a tired Midori. It was still dark and not long before dawn.

“Luna, is something wrong? Come in.. Oh .. Hello Jaune.”

She ushered us in while I explained everything in a rush before I had time to cry again. As soon as I was done, Midori hid her face.

“He can not ignore this.” She had said.

Glade came down grumbling and raising a fit about how it was early and he had a big case in court that day. Then he saw Jaune and me and stopped at the foot of the stairs.

“What do you want?”

I then proceeded to tell him what happened and when I got to the part where they wanted money and about the people who had kidnapped mom he interrupted me.

“So, this is about your family. I knew my son shouldn’t have married you. He’s in this mess because of you!! Call the police and handle it yourself. This is your mother’s own fault!”

I stood up and yelled at him even louder, “This is YOUR son. YOUR son is the one that is in risk of dying. Like it or not you have a grandson! You want him to live fatherless because his grandfather couldn’t give us what would be pocket change to you in order to save him?”

Glade paused and blinked. “I have a grandson?”

By that time I was too steamed to dignify him politely, “Yes, you would have known but I’m not good enough for you. If you care at all about us you will come to the warehouse in three days with the money we need. Tango already has alerted the police to the call, and they will do what they can. You’ll probably get your filthy money back.”

I grabbed Jaune by the arm and left. I didn’t want to see his face anymore.

———————

Three days dragged on and on. When the day came I went by myself. All  my friends had pitched in to help me and I took money out of my savings. It all added up to 5000.

They wanted way more than that… But I couldn’t go empty handed. I just couldn’t…

They were already waiting when I arrived and next to her was an old man. I stared at him for the longest time wondering who he was…

“Oh, yes, I present to you my very much alive father.” Lilac seemed so pleased about herself.

“But…”

“You look so much like your mother, my dear.” He commented as he approached me.

“Don’t…”

Lilac counted the money. “This is ALL the money you gathered,? He is not worth much to you is he?”

“No matter… You owe us my wife’s life. Were it not for your father she would live. Your Forest is at the bottom of the ocean by now. You really thought I would let him live?” Lilac’s father laughed as they left the scene. I was paralyzed in my spot.

When I heard the police sirens outside I ran.

Outside I yelled at Tango. “They dumped him in the ocean!”

(I am a sailor moon nut and while I typed this up I was listening some soundtrack music… It seems to fit.. Press play if you want it to accompany the pictures)

 

I kept running. Tango passed me in his loud cop car but I kept on.

I ran across town. Praying Forest had broken free or that Tango had made it on time.

Praying.

 

Hoping.

Fearing.

For nothing…

 

Interlude: Halloween!

All our friends had Halloween plans and no kids. So Forest and I planned a trick or treat outing for his sister and Jewl.

Parents dressed up to and met at our house.

Laurel wanted to do a Hippie theme, but Crimson was not to happy about it. Little Scarlet ended up being a fairy princess. She is a spoiled child, our niece is.

Jewl and Tango dressed up as yodelers. Mandarin a cute panda.

Forest and I went for a pirate theme. Kale had been fussing over costumes when we went to pick them out. He loved the Dalmatian pup one. And thus our little puppy was content that day.

After coming home from trick-or-treating the kids all sat around on the floor. Scarlet had her treat bag next to her the whole time to keep the babies away from it.

“Look Uncle Forest, Daddy helped me make this pumpkin!”

The babies were crawling around on the carpet until Kale decided to grab a hold of Mandarin. She was reluctant at first but then she started laughing.

Tango joked with Kale about how Mandarin had a curfew Kale needed to abide by. They were so cute together.

Eventually, the kids all fell asleep upstairs.

Then the real party began. We switched out our lights, opened up our keg, and turned up the music.

Until, Scarlet came down.

“Daddy… Mommy… I had a bad….”

“What’s going on?”

That was our Halloween!! Our baby’s first!