Alrighty! We now have both Mark and Sandra finished! I had to put the two together because they looked so good side by side. :) I can't believe how good Mark turned out. Looks JUST like I imagined. So does Sandra. Kelsey...maybe I'll redo her one of these days. These put her to shame XD. Anyway, Mark looks amazing!! (These photos don't even do the real thing justice.)
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Kelsey/Taylor
8/28/2016 07:53:57
I sigh, making sure the cooling blanket is covering you properly before checking my watch. "I can't give you anything else for the fever for another fifteen minutes or so, Mark." -Taylor
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Mark/Dylan
8/28/2016 08:18:01
I sigh contentedly and drift off to sleep. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Taylor
8/28/2016 08:31:49
I wince. "I'm so sorry Mark." -Taylor
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 08:42:08
"S-Sandra?" I gasp, my eye wild with fear. -Mark
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Taylor/Kelsey
8/28/2016 08:45:04
I just whimper. You realize my painkillers are probably low. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 09:25:10
"S-stop. H-have to g-get to her," I say as I struggle to get up. -Mark
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Taylor/Kelsey
8/28/2016 09:33:50
I close my eyes and grip your sand tightly, breathing rapidly. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 11:11:18
"I-in tr-trouble," my weak body . -Mark
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Kelsey/Taylor
8/28/2016 11:19:58
"No Mark, she's fine. Sandra's alright. Just relax ok?" -Taylor
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 11:35:53
My oxygen stats drop further. My skin is starting to take on a bluish hue. "I-in tr-trouble," I persist again. -Mark
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Taylor/Sandra
8/28/2016 11:41:23
"You're going to be in trouble if you don't calm down. Deep breaths Mark," I say as I press the oxygen mask back to your face. -Taylor
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Carrington
8/28/2016 12:20:41
My mom said we just gotta keep the romance sweet, not seductive. And not too descriptive about anything. ;)
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 15:02:43
I smile as I take your hand and kiss the back of it. "How are you feeling? Has the medicine kicked in yet?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Taylor
8/28/2016 15:13:14
"Mark the medicine for the nausea should kick in any second. Just be strong and hang in there." -Taylor
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Mark/Dylan
8/28/2016 17:02:29
I lay on my side and clutch my stomach as I groan and gasp for breath -Mark
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Taylor/Kelsey
8/28/2016 17:05:50
I nod, closing my eyes and wincing. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 18:00:58
I clench my fists as I tense up. -mark
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Taylor/Kelsey
8/28/2016 18:12:14
"M-maybe..." I mumble. "D-don't want h-her to grow up t-too f-fast." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
8/28/2016 19:22:08
I chuckle. "Don't worry. She'll be our little princess as long as she'll be." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Taylor
8/28/2016 19:33:00
I page Dr. Maxwell. -Taylor
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Maxwell/Dylan
8/28/2016 19:56:40
I come in. "It's two in the morning Taylor." -Maxwell
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Taylor/Kelsey
8/28/2016 20:04:22
My head lolls to the side as I drift off and my grip on your hand eases. -Kelsey
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Maxwell
8/28/2016 20:10:53
"He doesn't go u set easy Taylor." -Maxwell
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Taylor/Grace
8/28/2016 20:19:24
"I know his wife isn't here sir but I really think this is the right call." -Taylor
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Catherine/Maxwell
8/28/2016 20:22:21
I jump up and race to where you're staying. "Grace? Are you ok?" -Catherine
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Taylor/Grace
8/28/2016 20:29:05
I'm sitting up on the blankets I've been sleeping on. My curls are all disheveled and tears are pouring down my cheeks. -Grace
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Catherine/Maxwell/Mark
8/28/2016 20:37:55
I text sandra. "We're taking Mark to surgery. The infection has progressed into dangerous levels. He can hardly breathe." -Maxwell
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Taylor/Sandra/Grace
8/28/2016 20:42:53
I grab my phone, having been too worried to sleep anyway. My heart sinks as I read it. "Do I need to come?" I hurriedly text back. -Sandra
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Maxwell/Mark/Catherine
8/28/2016 20:54:59
"Oh, I know sweetie. She's having the babies though. You're going to be a big sister!" -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace/Taylor
8/28/2016 21:03:37
"Mark I don't know what you're talking about. Listen buddy, I'm trying to help your stomach feel better. That's all. I promise." -Taylor
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Mark/Catherine
8/28/2016 21:08:25
"n-no...please AGH!" I cry. -Mark
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Grace/Taylor
8/28/2016 21:14:55
I bury my head in your shoulder. "M-Mama...Mama please c-come back!" I cry. -Grace
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Mark/catherine
8/28/2016 21:40:20
"Shhhhh. We'll go visit her in the morning alright? It's going to be ok." -catherine
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Taylor/Grace
8/29/2016 01:13:18
Ever so gradually my sobs begin to subside. -Grace
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Mark/Catherine
8/29/2016 05:38:38
"That's right grace. It's going to be ok." -Catherine
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Grace/Taylor
8/29/2016 05:46:31
"Alright. Just relax ok? Sandra's on her way." I replace your mask for one that gives you anesthetic. -Taylor
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Catherine/Mark
8/29/2016 06:34:25
"I know you do sweetie. I know she misses you very much too." -Catherine
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Taylor/Grace
8/29/2016 06:53:40
"Then wh-why are Mama and Daddy gone all the time?!" I sniffle. -Grace
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Mark/Catherine
8/29/2016 07:03:38
I sigh. "They have to work dearest." -Catherine
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Grace/Taylor
8/29/2016 07:13:57
"Hey! All of you clear out. We'll just wait for Sandra to get here." -Taylor
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Catherine/Mark
8/29/2016 09:38:12
"I know honey. I know. I wish I could fix it." -Catherine
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Taylor/Grace
8/29/2016 09:44:15
"Why can't y-you?!" -Grace
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Victoria
8/29/2016 10:18:38
Hahahahahaha. That's funny cause all my friends have been older than me.
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Catherine/Mark
8/29/2016 10:18:12
"Well....maybe I can try." -Catherine
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Grace/Sandra
8/29/2016 10:28:47
I hurry in with the baby in tow, setting him down in the corner in his carrier. I am soon at your side, looking you over anxiously. "Mark? I'm right here baby. Everything's gonna be ok," I say as I take your hand. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
8/29/2016 10:54:58
I grip your hand desperately. "Th-they were g-going to h-hurt you," I whimper. -Mark
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Sandra/Grace
8/29/2016 11:00:31
I nod and try to stifle a yawn. -Grace
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Catherine/Mark
8/29/2016 11:10:31
I smile. "You should go back to sleep dearie." -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace
8/29/2016 11:15:39
I nod and meekly crawl back into bed and lay down. -Grace
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Catherine/Mark
8/29/2016 13:02:18
I take a few deep breaths and sigh as the medicine kicks in and my eyes close. -Mark
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Sandra/Nurse
8/29/2016 13:10:32
I come in to check on Kelsey. -Nurse
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Dylan/Maxwell
8/29/2016 13:13:05
"Ok, let's get him to the OR, quickly people. Oxygen levels are low and blood pressure's not happy." -Maxwell
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Ashley/Nurse
8/29/2016 13:19:26
I check Kelsey's vitals and leave. -Nurse
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Taylor
8/29/2016 13:29:19
"I can take it from here, ashley. The surgeon should be in any moment. Go get some rest." -Taylor
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Ashley/Surgeon
8/29/2016 13:31:32
"You sure? You look like you're about to drop, Taylor!" -Ashley
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Taylor
8/29/2016 13:43:35
"I promise. I want to see this case to the end." I turn to the surgeon. "Yes sir. He contracted an infection from the burst appendix." -Taylor
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Ashley/Surgeon
8/29/2016 13:49:21
"Alright. Let me know if you need a break." -Ashley
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Taylor
8/29/2016 18:17:07
I nod at Ashely before watching the surgeon intently. -Taylor
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Surgeon/Sandra
8/29/2016 18:22:49
I take Zachary into the room next to Mark's and sink exhaustedly onto the bed where I begin to cry. -Sandra
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Taylor/Catherine
8/29/2016 19:25:54
I toss and turn for a bit before dialing Sandra. -Catherine
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Sandra/Surgeon
8/29/2016 19:30:19
"Keep an eye on it," I instruct. "I'll be done shortly." -Surgeon
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Catherine/Taylor
8/29/2016 19:47:14
"Still think we should get him on a tube sir?" -Taylor
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Surgeon/Sandra
8/29/2016 20:02:50
"For him to breathe?" -Surgeon
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Catherine/Taylor
8/29/2016 20:15:33
"Yes sir. That seems to be the most critical thing right now." -Taylor
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Surgeon/Sandra
8/29/2016 20:20:13
"He seemed ok when he was on the oxygen and not taking his mask off. We'll see what this surgery does for him and hopefully we won't have to. Sandra seemed pretty upset as it was." -Surgeon
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Taylor/Catherine
8/30/2016 04:14:13
"I agree sir." -Taylor
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Sandra/Surgeon
8/30/2016 04:21:27
I nod. "All done, just need to stitch him up." -Surgeon
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Taylor/Catherine
8/30/2016 10:52:14
"Sandra? You gonna be ok?" -Catherine
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Sandra/Surgeon
8/30/2016 11:25:43
"Excellent." I carefully stitch up the incision, clean and bandage it carefully. "He can be eased off the anesthetic now. I want him on a heavy dose of painkillers too." -Surgeon
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Taylor/Catherine
8/30/2016 11:52:12
I do as you say. Mark looks as white as a sheet. "Should I get his wife now?" -Taylor
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Surgeon/Sandra
8/30/2016 11:56:03
"I-I'm just worried." -Sandra
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Catherine/Taylor
8/30/2016 12:59:38
"I know you are. I've been praying for you two." -Catherine
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Sandra
8/30/2016 13:27:02
I sigh. "Thank you Catherine. We really need them. Hey, I gotta go. Talk to you later." I hang up and look anxiously at Taylor. "Is everything alright?" I ask anxiously. -Sandra
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Taylor
8/30/2016 19:09:13
"He done. He came through alright. We'll know how effective the surgery was when he wakes up and is more coherent." -Taylor
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Sandra
8/30/2016 19:10:16
I nod, looking only a little relieved. -Sandra
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Taylor
8/31/2016 05:09:17
"We've just taken him off the anesthetic so he should be waking up soon. We're going to keep him in recovery for a while before transferring him to a room to make sure he won't need to go on a vent." -Taylor
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Sandra
8/31/2016 05:29:01
"A-a vent?!" I gasp. -Sandra
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Taylor
8/31/2016 08:07:02
I bite my lip. "He was havin difficulty breathing, but that was most likely due to the infection." -Taylor
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Sandra
8/31/2016 08:13:33
"I didn't realize he was that bad off." -Sandra
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Taylor
8/31/2016 08:35:56
"It can be quite the progressive infection. Would you like to come see him now?" -Taylor
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Sandra
8/31/2016 08:54:32
"Yes please!" I say as I head to the OR. -Sandra
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Taylor
8/31/2016 09:50:47
I lead you in and then leave with the rest of the surgery team. -Taylor
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Sandra
8/31/2016 09:54:52
I take a second to collect myself, then make my way over to Mark. I gently take his hand, bend over and kiss his forehead. -Sandra
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Mark
8/31/2016 10:07:57
My heart monitor beeps out a steady reply and my fingers tighten around yours slightly. -Mark
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Sandra
8/31/2016 10:22:40
I squeeze your hand back. "Mark honey?" I whisper softly. -Sandra
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Mark
8/31/2016 10:39:31
My eyes open slightly as I peep at you over the oxygen mask. -Mark
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Sandra
8/31/2016 10:46:24
I tenderly brush the hair out of your face. "I love you Mark," I whisper. -Sandra
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Mark
8/31/2016 19:37:01
'S-sandra?' i whimper though my voice is muffled by the oxygen mask. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
8/31/2016 19:52:01
It's late when I finally wake up the next morning. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
8/31/2016 20:18:10
I can't say anything more for the exhaustion is taxing. I squeeze your hand weakly. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
8/31/2016 21:40:58
I look around the room, still trying to wake up. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/1/2016 03:51:45
Slowly I fall asleep. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/1/2016 04:03:18
I try hard to stay awake but end up falling asleep in the chair, bent over with my head resting on the edge of Mark's pillow. -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
9/1/2016 04:25:15
After a while I gently touch you on the shoulder. "Sandra, we're going to move Mark back to his room now. His stats look good and we think the surgery was a success." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/1/2016 04:29:50
"I dunno, just woke up myself." I try to scoot to a more comfortable position and wince. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Taylor
9/1/2016 05:08:29
"How are you feeling this morning love?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/1/2016 05:37:02
"Really sore but I guess I'll live. I don't like this hospital." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Taylor
9/1/2016 07:56:04
I leave and soon return with a bed I wheel in beside Mark's. -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/1/2016 08:22:51
"I don't know. The atmosphere or something. Maybe I'm just spoiled by our own hospital." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Taylor
9/1/2016 14:06:27
"I will. Get some rest Sandra. You've earned it." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/1/2016 14:20:58
"Sometimes yes. But then I remember how hard it was to save Mark and I feel I need a break." -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/1/2016 18:28:06
I sigh. "I wonder if...if Mark ever misses being in the field. Like, not getting hurt obviously. But if he missed being an agent some times." -Mark
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Kelsey
9/1/2016 18:37:53
I sigh. "Oh I don't know. Maybe. But I don't want him to leave again. He has Sandra and the baby now." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
9/2/2016 04:03:02
"I know. I don't want him to leave either. Would you like to see our children?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/2/2016 04:12:05
"Oh yes. It's been too long." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
9/2/2016 06:39:21
I chuckle as I granny purse and my keys. "Yes yes. Your car seat is already in my car. Go ahead and hop in." -Catherine
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Sandra/Nurse/Kelsey
9/2/2016 07:05:59
I come in a few minutes later and Kelsey explains that she wants to see the babies. I nod as I leave to fetch them, soon returning. I hand Charlotte to Dylan and Connor to Kelsey. -Nurse
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Carrington
9/2/2016 07:11:30
Oops! Almost forgot. It's on the fanfics page.
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Catherine/Dylan
9/2/2016 09:42:20
I smile as I cradle Charlotte in my arms. "I hope Mark won't mind we named our daughter after his fake mother." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Grace
9/2/2016 10:11:35
"How much longer?!" I ask over and over. -Grace
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Catherine/Dylan
9/2/2016 20:14:21
"He talked to her the other day. It appears she and Stewart are doing well." -Dylan
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Sandra/Grace
9/2/2016 20:18:30
"That's good. I feel bad for Catherine though." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
9/3/2016 07:15:06
"What do you mean?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Grace
9/3/2016 08:24:03
"Oh! Like Mama?" -Grace
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Dylan/Catherine/Mark
9/3/2016 19:13:07
I look at you in the rear view mirror. "What do you mean grace?" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra/Grace
9/3/2016 19:20:16
"Mama gets pulled over lots," I giggle. -Grace
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
9/3/2016 19:53:45
"I don't think I could survive what they have." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Grace/Taylor
9/3/2016 20:00:24
I walk in. "Everything alright Mark?" -Taylor
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Mark/Dylan/Catherine
9/3/2016 21:30:17
"N-need p-painkillers, I choke out in a pained voice." -Mark
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Taylor/Kelsey/Grace
9/4/2016 02:04:30
I laugh and look eagerly out the window as we approach the hospital. -Grace
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Dylan/Catherine/Mark
9/4/2016 07:32:44
"Getting a little hungry." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra/Grace
9/4/2016 07:43:45
"Yeah! I wanna see Mama!" -Grace
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Dylan/Catherine/Mark
9/4/2016 18:14:58
"Sandra?" I murmur. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/4/2016 18:37:05
I'm about to trade Connor for Charlotte when I hear voices down the hall. "Grace! How's my sunshine?" I grin. -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
9/5/2016 05:38:01
I walk in shyly, making sure I keep quiet for the babies. -Grace
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/5/2016 05:49:26
I grin at you. "Come on Grace! Come meet your brother and sister." -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
9/5/2016 06:46:06
i climb up onto the bed and peer over at the babies. -Grace
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Zachary/Sandra/Kelsey
9/5/2016 07:19:45
"Grace, this is your little brother Connor and Daddy is holding Charlotte!" -Kelsey
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Mark/Grace
9/5/2016 09:36:50
I scootch closer so I can get a better look at the sleeping baby in your arms. "He's like a baby doll!" I say in a voice barely above a whisper. -grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/5/2016 09:45:37
After a minute, Zachary starts to fuss. "Do you need anything before I feed him?" I ask. -Sandra
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Grace/Mark
9/5/2016 12:07:42
I nod eagerly. -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/5/2016 12:47:14
I nod and sit down in the chair to feed Zachary, humming softly. -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
9/5/2016 15:55:55
"He's so cute!" I exclaim softly. -Grace
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Kelsey
9/5/2016 16:02:34
"He is," I agree as Charlotte starts to cry. -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/5/2016 20:42:40
"Honey, I think Charlotte is hungry." -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/5/2016 20:47:20
I reach for her. "Can you watch Grace? I don't want her dropping Connor." -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/6/2016 07:59:05
"Here, let me take him so grace can see Charlotte." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/6/2016 08:10:33
Once Zachary is full, I get up and start pacing the room with him in my arms. -Sandra
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Taylor/Grace
9/6/2016 14:15:31
I nod. "Why is she so tiny?" -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/6/2016 14:23:25
"He seemed a lot more lucid. I think his fever has come down." -Sandra
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Taylor/Grace
9/6/2016 16:23:20
I check his temperature and his stats. "Definitely is in a lass dangerous range. His oxygen levels are evening out as well. I'll bring Doctor Maxwell in this afternoon to determine if we can move him to a nasal cannula. Everything else is looking great." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/6/2016 16:46:10
I smile and breathe a sigh of relief. "Praise God. Finally glad we're out of the woods." -Sandra
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Taylor/Grace
9/6/2016 20:13:33
I nod with a grin. "I'm very happy with his progress. How are you?" -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/6/2016 20:22:13
"I'm alright," I answer tiredly. -Sandra
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Grace/Taylor
9/7/2016 04:30:51
"I know this has been quite the ordeal for the both of you." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/7/2016 04:36:01
I gently take Charlotte back. "She needs to eat now." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Taylor
9/7/2016 05:43:27
'I know," I say softly. "I've seen his medical files, and the scars, and I've heard the stories." -Taylor
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/7/2016 05:49:14
I look down, unable to meet your gaze, suddenly feeling rather ashamed and self conscious of my own scars. "Yeah," I answer quietly. -Sandra
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Taylor/Catherine
9/7/2016 17:23:20
I stare at you in disbelief. "Really?!" -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/7/2016 17:29:32
"Yep. In my trunk!" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Taylor
9/7/2016 19:06:39
I hug you close. "Oh Sandra. I'm so sorry. He's going to be ok, I promise." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/7/2016 19:20:56
I look at Dylan. "What did I tell you? We'll all be laughing about this one day." I lay back with a slight groan. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Taylor
9/8/2016 03:46:54
"what do you mean?" -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/8/2016 04:16:38
"I still have to feed Connor though," I sigh. -Kelsey
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Taylor/Dylan
9/8/2016 05:29:10
"I figured as much. I've been here when he hallucinates. And like I said, I've heard the stories. I just never knew they were true until now." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/8/2016 05:34:35
I sigh as I nod and hand Charlotte to Catherine. I close my eyes tiredly. -Kelsey
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Taylor/Dylan
9/8/2016 21:40:23
I ring for a nurse. -Dylan
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Sandra/Nurse
9/8/2016 23:43:13
"I don't think so but thank you very much for the hug. I needed that." I smile as Zachary reaches for you. -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
9/9/2016 08:41:19
I smile. "May I hold him?" -Taylor
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Nurse/Sandra
9/9/2016 08:51:01
"Of course!" I say as I hand him to you. -Sandra
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Carrington
9/9/2016 09:48:37
Here you go. :)
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Taylor/Dylan
9/9/2016 10:49:06
I smile as I cuddle him close. "You know, the night mark brought you in, and then he came in later after the car wreck, I just knew that you guys were special." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra/Zachary
9/9/2016 10:56:52
"We knew each other before then. When Kelsey hired you, we both knew you'd fit right in here." -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
9/9/2016 21:22:18
I smile. "Don't put now cutie," I tease as I let him hold my finger instead. -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/9/2016 21:35:05
I grasp it, completely transfixed. -Zachary
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Taylor
9/10/2016 09:47:51
I chuckle. "You guys have a sweet little boy. He's perfect in every way," I say as I hand him back to you. I'll go fetch Dr. Maxwell now." -Taylor
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Sandra/Charlotte
9/10/2016 09:56:40
I start to cry. -Charlotte
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Dylan/Taylor
9/10/2016 11:52:07
I finish with Connor and set him back in the crib before I pick up Charlotte gently and use the special bottle the nurse left for me to feed her. -Dylan
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Charlotte
9/10/2016 12:03:42
I refuse it and continue to cry. -Charlotte
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Carrington
9/10/2016 12:24:26
Oh and speaking of music, you should listen to this. If you like it I'll send you a whole list of them. This is (to me) some of the most beautiful music ever. And it's good for studying too.
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Dylan/Mark
9/10/2016 13:08:34
I twitch and moan in my sleep. Serbian slips from my lips quietly. -Mark
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Sandra/Charlotte
9/10/2016 13:33:59
Again I refuse, continuing to cry. -Charlotte
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Dylan/Mark
9/10/2016 13:48:58
I whimper and my head lolls across the pillow. My speech picks up a little, both in volume and intensity and you occasionally hear your name. -Mark
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Sandra/Nurse
9/10/2016 14:00:14
"Yes?" I call as I hurry in. "Oh. Forgot to tell you. It's kinda hard to get Charlotte to eat." -Nurse
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Carrington
9/10/2016 15:23:07
Ok here's the music! (Told you it's a lot!)
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Dylan/Mark
9/10/2016 16:40:32
"Then how do I get her to eat?!" -Dylan
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Sandra/Nurse
9/10/2016 20:04:21
"You just gotta keep trying. I think once she realizes what it is she'll drink it." -Nurse
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Dylan/Mark
9/11/2016 09:02:25
I sigh as I try once again to get Charlotte to drink. -Dylan
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Charlotte/Sandra
9/11/2016 09:16:59
It takes a few minutes but I finally accept the bottle. -Charlotte
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Dylan/Mark/Taylor
9/11/2016 10:05:10
I sigh with relief as I watch your eat. -Dylan
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Charlotte/Maxwell
9/11/2016 10:11:07
I drink about half before refusing the bottle. -Charlotte
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Dylan/Taylor
9/11/2016 11:47:26
"Are you done?" I ask as I place you over my shoulder and gently pat your back. -Dylan
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Charlotte/Sandra
9/11/2016 12:20:40
I smile gently at Mark, unwilling to let go of his hand. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/11/2016 16:17:00
"W-water?" I cough. -Mark
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Charlotte/Sandra/Kelsey
9/11/2016 16:27:28
I jump up and fetch you a cup of water. I help you sit up a bit and hold the cup to your lips. -Sandra
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Carrington
9/11/2016 17:11:00
This is my 'happy song.' If I'm sad, this is the song I listen to and it always makes me happy because it's so lighthearted. :D
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Dylan/Mark
9/11/2016 18:59:04
I drink greedily. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/11/2016 19:14:13
"Easy Mark, don't make yourself sick." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/11/2016 20:00:05
"She's just fussy that's all. Just go back to sleep darling." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/11/2016 20:04:13
"Just let that settle dearest and if it stays down you can have more." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/12/2016 06:47:30
I sigh as I lay back, taking deep breaths through my nose to bring in fresh oxygen. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey/Charlotte
9/12/2016 07:12:26
"Are you feeling any better Mark?" I ask hopefully. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/12/2016 09:32:46
"Little bit," I murmur. "Not sick anymore. Still kind of sore." -Mark
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Sandra/Charlotte
9/12/2016 09:39:44
"I'll bet." I fetch Zachary and offer him to you. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/12/2016 11:12:56
I try to sit up a bit so I can hold him but grunt in pain. -Mark
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Sandra/Charlotte
9/12/2016 11:28:52
I lay contentedly in your arms, looking up at you. -Charlotte
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Mark/Dylan
9/12/2016 12:14:05
I smile as I go back into the room and sit in the recliner, holding you close and hoping you'll fall asleep soon so I can nap. -Dylan
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Sandra/Charlotte
9/12/2016 12:29:13
Eventually I get tired and slip off to sleep. -Charlotte
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Dylan/Mark
9/12/2016 16:01:58
I set you in your cradle before settling in the recliner again and drift off to sleep. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/12/2016 16:31:45
"Not big but as far as I know, I was pretty healthy." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/12/2016 17:40:27
I sit up and groggily rub my eyes. "What's going on?" -Dylan
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Nurse/Sandra
9/12/2016 17:47:28
"She needs to be up and walking around. We don't want blood clots." -Nurse
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Dylan/Mark
9/12/2016 21:19:03
"Love you too," I murmur. I squeeze your hand weakly. -Mark
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Nurse/Sandra
9/13/2016 03:44:24
"Get some rest ok? I'm right here and you're perfectly safe." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/13/2016 05:07:12
As if I was waiting for your permission, I slowly drift off to sleep again, worn out by my effort. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/13/2016 05:52:25
I sigh. "Alright Dylan." -Kelsey
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victoria
9/13/2016 06:10:24
I'm doing better. Didn't throw up last night and my fever came down. still can't really eat though. the thought of food makes me sick
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Dylan
9/13/2016 06:09:36
"Good. We'll rake this slowly alright?" I offer you my hand. -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/13/2016 06:20:32
I take your hand. "That would be nice." -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/13/2016 07:29:06
Carefully I hoist you onto your feet. "There we go. Just let me know when you're ready." -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/13/2016 07:58:22
I suck in my breath sharply at the resulting pain and freeze. -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/13/2016 09:00:10
"You ok dear?" I ask, trying to keep my voice level and free of worry. -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/13/2016 09:41:19
I nod, blinking back tears of pain. -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/13/2016 10:24:53
"Come on dearest, if something doesn't feel right I need you to tell me. We don't want to make things worse." -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/13/2016 10:28:14
"J-just really s-sore," I answer, a bit irritated at the circumstances. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Taylor
9/13/2016 11:28:11
"Alright. Come on, one step at a time. We'll go see our babies." -Dylan
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Maxwell/Kelsey
9/13/2016 11:42:14
I take two steps and stop. "I'm done." -Kelsey
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Taylor/Dylan
9/13/2016 11:58:06
"You sure? You can't just make it to the nursery?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Maxwell
9/13/2016 12:08:41
"Check on them then." -Maxwell
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Taylor/Dylan
9/13/2016 12:22:31
I stop. "What's wrong dear?" I ask, my voice full of concern. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/13/2016 12:59:09
I'm sitting in the chair by Mark's bed, feeding the baby. -Sandra
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Carrington
9/13/2016 16:03:55
Finally found some time to work on the book and post it. Hope you enjoy! Oh and Comment 221 will be known hereafter as The Sherlock Comment
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Dylan/Taylor
9/13/2016 16:25:20
"Ok. Ok. It's ok," I sloth as I get you back to bed. Is something wrong?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/13/2016 16:29:34
"The baby? Zachary's fine. So is Mark as far as I know." -Sandra
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Dylan/Taylor
9/13/2016 19:34:58
I catch your gesture. "Hey! You, out of here! Right now!" I command. -Dylan
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Dylan/Taylor
9/13/2016 19:35:17
I catch your gesture. "Hey! You, out of here! Right now!" I command. -Dylan
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Nurse/Kelsey/Sandra
9/13/2016 19:40:07
"He won't like that," I sigh. -Sandra
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Carrington
9/13/2016 19:41:06
P.P.S. I hope I didn't make Victoria feel worse
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Dylan/Taylor
9/13/2016 20:28:40
"There, she's gone. Tell me what's bothering you." -Dylan
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Taylor/Kelsey
9/13/2016 21:01:59
"Nothing." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/14/2016 04:38:56
"Are you sure sweetheart. You know you can tell me anything." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/14/2016 04:44:00
"I just want to go home!" I sob, surprising you because I never cry over anything. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/14/2016 05:46:07
"I know sweetheart," I say as I grasp your hand. "But you had a little set back. We need to make sure you and the babies are ok before we take you home." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/14/2016 06:10:58
I take the cup and help you sit up to drink it. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/14/2016 10:28:06
"sweetheart, you've just come out of massive surgery. And our daughter had complications at birth. You need to rest." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/14/2016 18:16:14
"I-I know I'm sorry..." I sob. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/14/2016 20:26:22
"hey, it's ok. It's not your fault. It's alright." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/14/2016 21:34:02
"Easy dear. We need to take this slow. I'm right here to help you." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/15/2016 09:40:43
"O-ok," I say as I give you my hand. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/15/2016 09:52:07
"I don't know!" I huff. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/15/2016 12:03:48
I say nothing as I gently stroke your hair. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/15/2016 12:10:35
I help to steady you. "Easy sweetie. Do you think you can walk around just a bit?" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/15/2016 18:42:49
"There we go sweetheart." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/15/2016 18:50:53
I take a deep, shaky breath as I close my eyes, wincing as the deep breath I took strains the stitches. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/16/2016 08:05:15
I nod as I take a few feeble steps, grasping your hand tightly. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/16/2016 08:10:35
I walk slowly beside you. "Do you think you can walk down the hall a bit or no?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/16/2016 10:21:27
"I-I can try," I say, wincing as I press my hand to the surgical site. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/16/2016 10:34:12
Your wince encourages one of my own as I watch you. "I'm sorry Mark," I murmur. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/16/2016 11:28:26
"Alright. One step at a time. Let's do this," I say as I give you my hand. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/16/2016 11:34:02
I slowly sit up and give you my hand. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/16/2016 12:10:00
"Up we go!" I say as I help you stand. "Let me know when you're ready." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/16/2016 13:14:31
I grip your hand tightly and lean against you a bit for support. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
9/17/2016 06:20:54
"That's it. One step at a time." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/17/2016 06:40:27
I do my best to help keep you upright. "Are you finished?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/17/2016 15:02:03
"Don't push yourself honey. We don't want to make things worse." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/17/2016 17:40:48
"I can make it to the bathroom," I insist. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/18/2016 07:40:14
"Ok. Take it slow dear." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/18/2016 07:45:23
I help you back to the bed. "That's it Mark," I encourage. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/18/2016 08:54:08
"Ready to head back to bed?" -Dylan
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Carrington
9/18/2016 09:10:25
I thought Dylan was going to talk to Lillian. Then we can skip to when Kelsey and Mark are well enough to head home and that's when Caddock will call Mark
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Dylan
9/18/2016 17:49:37
Oh yeah. Ok. Continue on then
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Kelsey
9/18/2016 18:32:40
Once I get back in bed I seem to relax a bit. "Dylan, weren't you going to talk to Lillian?" -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/19/2016 06:44:52
"Yeah. I just wanted to make sure you were ok first." -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/19/2016 06:48:57
I smile lazily. "I'm ok. No need to worry about me." -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/19/2016 08:09:49
"Ok. I'm going to chat with her a bit ok?" I say before leaving and finding Lillian's room. -Dylan
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Lillian
9/19/2016 08:15:28
I'm lying in bed, covered up to the chin by a blanket. My face is so bruised I'm hardly recognizable. My "haircut" doesn't help either. My eyes open as I hear you come in. -Lillian
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Dylan
9/19/2016 11:16:22
"Hey, how are you feeling?" -Dylan
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Lillian
9/19/2016 11:28:16
"Hey Dylan. I've been better. How's your wife?" -Lillian
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dylan
9/19/2016 11:55:00
"She's doing a lot better and so are the twins." -Dylan
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Lillian
9/19/2016 12:40:22
I smile weakly. "That's good. Did you need something?"
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Carrington
9/19/2016 12:52:19
So......*sighs* test for this bacteria and if I have it, antibiotics. If not, things get more complicated. I have to go back in 2 months. Ugh.
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Dylan
9/19/2016 15:45:28
"Yeah, I know it's traumatic but I need to know what happened the night I found you." -Dylan
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Lillian
9/19/2016 16:19:43
Pain and sadness flash in my eyes. "I-I don't know if I c-can re-live that."-Lillian
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Dylan
9/20/2016 03:50:01
"I know it's hard, but please. Mark May be in trouble." -Dylan
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Lillian
9/20/2016 04:23:24
I shake my head. "N-no. All o-of you. Mara found out I went to visit you. S-she wanted information. Th-this was all her doing." My voice breaks off in a heartbroken sob. -Lillian
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Dylan
9/20/2016 05:01:03
"I know. Do-does she know where we are? Where Mark is? She'll be wanting revenge. The entire Black Ring will. I need to know so I can keep my family safe." -Dylan
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Lillian
9/20/2016 06:01:14
I shake my head, blinking back tears. "Sh-she's looking a-and closer than you th-think. We-we're all in d-danger. She won't hesitate t-to kill me. In f-fact, I think she kn-knew I'd w-warn you. Sh-she's probably using me a-as bait. You need t-to leave." -Lillian
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Dylan/Mark
9/20/2016 06:18:17
I nod. "You'll be ok won't you? We can protect you. You-you've helped us so much. We want to repay you." -Dylan
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Lillian/Sandra
9/20/2016 06:24:53
"Mark?" I call worriedly. "I thought your fever was about gone..." I mumble as I lay the back of my hand on your forehead. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/20/2016 11:44:25
"It's not a burden. It's compassion and duty. Mark would say the same thing. She nearly killed you. She won't make the same mistake twice." -Dylan
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Sandra/Lillian
9/20/2016 11:52:54
"I think we just need to leave. If she had wanted me dead she would've killed me already. This was a warning to me and you." -Lillian
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Dylan/Mark
9/20/2016 17:53:08
"As soon a sister you're strong enough we're taking you with us." -Dylan
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Sandra/Lillian
9/20/2016 18:41:38
Tears fill my eyes. "I don't know how to thank you. After all Mara's done to your family..." -LIllian
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 04:40:20
My skin feels warm as I flinch away from the sudden contact. -Mark
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Lillian/Sandra
9/21/2016 04:48:52
I watch you worriedly a moment before getting you some more medicine for the fever. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 05:22:40
I shake my head. "Families don't do what Mara has done to you." -Dylan
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Lillian/Sandra
9/21/2016 05:44:15
"What do you mean dear?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 05:50:09
"You can still love her in your heart, but I don't think she loves you. Or anyone else. She's killed innocent people, agents, soldiers, and she won't hesitate to do it again." -Dylan
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Sandra/Lillian
9/21/2016 05:54:53
Your words clearly hurt. I bite my lip and remain silent. -Lillian
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Carrington
9/21/2016 07:46:35
Oh, just FYI, I don't have therapy or youth group to attend today so I'll be on if you want to write. :)
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 08:15:21
"When do you think you'all be well enough to move?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Lillian
9/21/2016 08:18:41
I press the call button for Taylor. -Sandra
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Dylan/Taylor
9/21/2016 09:09:59
"I'll talk to your doctor and find out yeah? Don't worry, we'll protect you." -Dylan
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Lillian/Sandra
9/21/2016 09:19:38
"Mark's fever is back," I sigh. -Sandra
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Taylor
9/21/2016 10:21:46
I go over to make and check his temperature with my brow furrowed. "He's really tense and in distress. It's agitating the fever. I'll page Dr. Maxwell and see what he thinks we should do." -Taylor
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Sandra
9/21/2016 10:38:17
"He'd just sedate him. I'll do that," I offer. -Sandra
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Taylor
9/21/2016 12:52:12
"If this is just traces of the PTSD it would be better to deal with the problem." -Taylor
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Sandra
9/21/2016 12:57:40
"Unless he's not lucid enough to think clearly. He was just mumbling things." -Sandra
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Taylor
9/21/2016 14:28:33
"You're his wife. I will do what you recommend." -Mark
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Sandra
9/21/2016 14:34:01
I sigh as I give Mark the sedative. -Sandra
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victoria
9/21/2016 16:22:42
sure, as long as you have nothing else planned
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/21/2016 16:31:43
I walk in with a happy grin. "Time to go home Mark!" -Sandra
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Taylor/Dylan
9/21/2016 17:18:26
I grin. "Here are his antibiotics and his pain medicine. Twice a day for a week should do it. No strenuous activity for two weeks. That includes flying for now." -Taylor
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/21/2016 18:02:34
"Did you have to ask? I'd run out of here if I could." I slowly stand up and walk to the wheelchair, shaking my head and deciding to head to the car on my own two feet. "Let's go!" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 20:29:16
"Are you sure?" I ask as I pick up both the babies' car seats. -Dylan
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 20:29:22
"Are you sure?" I ask as I pick up both the babies' car seats. -Dylan
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Dylan/Mark
9/21/2016 20:29:29
"Are you sure?" I ask as I pick up both the babies' car seats. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/21/2016 20:41:32
"I'm fine," I assure you as I follow you slowly. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/22/2016 05:01:48
"Are you sure?" I ask as I pick up the baby carriers. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/22/2016 05:20:49
"I'm sure Dylan." I trail behind you as we head out to the car but I manage to make it on my own. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/22/2016 15:21:04
I buckle the car seats and make sure they are secure. "Ready to go?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/22/2016 15:43:27
"More than ready!" I exclaim, settling into the seat and trying not to wince. -Kelsey
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Carrington
9/22/2016 19:35:22
Um...I just got my test results back. Apparently I don't have what they were testing for.
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Dylan/Mark
9/22/2016 20:44:22
I lay my head back against the seat and close my eyes. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/22/2016 21:14:38
"I'm fine dear," I answer as Lillian is helped into the back. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/23/2016 08:26:56
"Yeah, just sore and tired." -Mark
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Kelsey
9/23/2016 08:33:57
"I don't know that anywhere is safe, Dylan. Catherine, Grace and Frank need to come with us." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/23/2016 08:47:30
I nod and remain quiet as I try to relax. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/23/2016 08:55:47
"I don't know what to do. And I'm afraid of what will happen when Mark finds out about Lillian..." -Kelsey
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Carrington
9/23/2016 09:21:54
Victoria, apparently your favorite band is going on tour...
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Mark/Dylan
9/23/2016 10:57:03
I turn to Lillian. "Please. There must be someplace we can go that's safe." -Dylan
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Lillian/Sandra
9/23/2016 11:02:31
I squeeze your hand gently. "I love you Mark." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/23/2016 14:35:50
"Kelsey, what about that one place where we hid from Mara. The cave." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/23/2016 14:39:55
I grin. "I highly doubt it." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/23/2016 17:08:17
"Try me sometime." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/23/2016 17:28:43
"What do you mean?" -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/23/2016 19:06:19
"I guarantee I love you more." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/23/2016 19:17:25
"I'm almost afraid to tell either of them anything," I sigh. Charlotte begins to cry. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/24/2016 09:08:27
"Absolutely it is," I say tiredly. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/24/2016 09:21:40
"We can't risk it. We have to tell them." -Kelsey
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Dylan
9/24/2016 10:22:33
"Ok, if you could give them a call that would be great." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/24/2016 10:29:13
I dial Sandra's number. -Kelsey
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Mark
9/24/2016 13:57:29
I wake from my dozing and answer the phone. "Hello?" -Mark
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Kelsey
9/24/2016 14:07:06
"Hey Mark! How are you feeling? Did you see the pictures of the twins?" I sound a lot chippier than I feel. -Kelsey
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Mark
9/24/2016 17:44:28
"I did. They are absolutely adorable. Congratulations Kelsey." -Mark
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Kelsey
9/24/2016 18:40:18
"Thank you Mark. Hey um...I need to talk to you. It's slightly urgent." My voice has grown serious. -Kelsey
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Mark
9/24/2016 23:55:50
"Yes? What is it?" I ask as I sit up, wincing a bit. -Mark
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Kelsey
9/25/2016 00:42:32
There's a long pause as I hesitate. "I don't exactly know how to put this nicely. You three may be in danger." -Kelsey
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Mark
9/25/2016 07:32:23
My limbs grow cold. "What do you mean?" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/25/2016 07:37:24
I sense the change in your demeanor and look at you worriedly. -Sandra
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Mark
9/25/2016 12:13:16
my face pales. "Dear God..." I clutch the phone and look in the review mirror at Zachary sleeping peacefully in the back. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/25/2016 12:58:29
My own face pales. "Mark what's wrong?!" I mouth silently.-Sandra
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Carrington
9/25/2016 13:04:18
Victoria? Are you alright? What's going on?
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Mark
9/25/2016 13:10:58
"I-I the babies. Can all of us fit in there? What about Catherine and Barbara and Garrett?" -Mark
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Sandra
9/25/2016 13:28:57
"It'll be cramped but I think we can make it work." -Kelsey
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Mark
9/25/2016 14:00:25
"O-ok. I'll let Sandra. Alert Barbara and Garrett. Do you need us to get anything?" -Mark
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Kelsey
9/25/2016 14:09:35
"Thank you. And I don't think so. We'll stop by your house. Just text us what you want us to get." -Kelsey
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Mark
9/25/2016 18:12:22
"Ok. We'all head straight to the cave." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/25/2016 18:24:48
"Good. Be safe." I hang up and call Barbara. -Kelsey
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Mark
9/25/2016 18:38:38
I'm trembling. "The black ring. They know where we are." -Mark
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Sandra
9/25/2016 18:49:58
I start to panic. "M-Mark? Wh-what about Z-Zachary? What a-are we gonna do?!" -Sandra
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Mark
9/25/2016 19:48:52
"I promise with everything in me that I will protect you and our son. I swear it." -Mark
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Sandra
9/25/2016 19:59:32
"Mark what are we gonna do?" -Sandra
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Carrington
9/26/2016 04:43:24
P.S. Sorry, I had a really rough night last night. Anyway, yeah, but it's not fair that people like you get picked on.
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Mark/Catherine
9/26/2016 05:20:49
"We're moving everyone to a safe location until I can figure out what to do." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/26/2016 05:31:17
"Where?" I ask as I pull over. -Sandra
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Mark/Catherine
9/26/2016 06:54:33
"Is everything alright?" I ask as I look over at grace who is coloring on a kid's menu. -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/26/2016 07:07:09
"I-I don't know. Mara may have found us." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
9/26/2016 07:52:57
"Yes. Dylan and Kelsey are going to stop by our house and get some things for us and Zachary." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/26/2016 07:57:23
"Yes, I just git off the phone with Mark. They're already on their way to the cave." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Mark
9/26/2016 11:12:25
I hold your hand tightly in mine. "Don't worry sweetheart. As long as I'm alive they won't hurt your or the baby." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/26/2016 11:19:47
"I'm about to call her," I assure you. -Kelsey
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Mark/Catherine
9/27/2016 05:03:11
"Ok. Go ahead and call her. I'll get Grace there safely." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/27/2016 05:20:08
When we arrive back at Silver Springs, I pull over. "Where should I park?" -Sandra
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Mark/Barbara
9/27/2016 05:23:40
"Try to get the car as deep in the woods as you can." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/27/2016 05:37:25
"Hey Barbara, this is Kelsey." I quickly explain the situation. -Kelsey
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Mark/Barbara
9/27/2016 08:11:20
"Oh my goodness. Yes, we'll be there right away. Do you need anything?" -Barbara
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/27/2016 08:34:50
"I don't think so unless you can think of something." -Kelsey
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Barabra/Mark
9/27/2016 08:43:31
"Do we have enough supplies? Clothes, toiletries, food?" -Barbara
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/27/2016 10:26:51
I lead you deep into the woods. -Sandra
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Victoria
9/27/2016 18:06:56
Oh no. Are you alright? We will definitely pray!
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Mark/Barbara
9/27/2016 18:06:33
I limo after you, being careful not to jar my stomach. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/27/2016 18:18:05
I slow down to let you catch up, struggling to hold all the things and the baby in my hands. "You alright? Need a break?" -Sandra
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Mark
9/27/2016 21:44:27
"No. no. I'm fine. Here, let me help," I offer as I take the diaper bag from you. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/28/2016 01:19:46
"Mark please be careful dear," I sigh. "I don't want you hurting yourself." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/28/2016 05:25:26
"Ok. What all do we need to grab while we're here?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/28/2016 05:41:17
It takes nearly a half hour before we reach the cave. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/28/2016 10:49:02
"Ok. You just sit down and enjoy our children. I'll get everything packed." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/28/2016 13:42:31
"Mark? Honey are you ok?" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/28/2016 18:10:48
"No honey. You're still recovering. It'll be alright." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/28/2016 18:34:43
I sigh and sit down on the couch. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/28/2016 20:49:33
I rush around gathering things and packing them in the car. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/28/2016 23:49:25
"Mark don't," I scold gently. "I'd follow you to the ends of the earth. This isn't so bad. A little dark, but the candles are pretty, the lanterns too. And it's quiet." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/29/2016 06:03:17
I finish packing the car and smile when I see you and decide to let your sleep a little longer. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/29/2016 06:24:11
I remain silent, unsure of a good answer to your question. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
9/29/2016 08:03:28
I smile and drape a blanket over you before setting down to read a book and wait for you to wake. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/29/2016 08:06:01
"I hate killing," I murmur. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/29/2016 08:42:26
I get up and go to her carrier. Gently I lift her out. "Hey there dearie. Are you hungry?" -Dylan
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Charlotte/Kelsey/Sandra
9/29/2016 08:49:04
I sit down on the cot beside you and lean my head against your shoulder. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
9/29/2016 10:55:42
I bury my face in your shoulder and hold you close. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
9/29/2016 11:01:11
"I'll feed Connor then." -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
9/29/2016 15:17:53
"Medicine first," I say as I hand you the bottle and a glass of sweet tea. -Dylan
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Kelsey
9/29/2016 15:28:38
By this time I'm feeling better and Connor is fed so I'm able to answer the door. I carefully give you a hug. "Thanks Catherine." I smile down at Grace. "Have you been a good girl for Aunt Catherine?" -Kelsey
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Grace/Hurst
9/29/2016 20:38:58
"Mama! I missed you!" I cry as I hug you. -Grace
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Hurst/Kelsey/Mara
9/30/2016 00:55:00
I wince. "Ow! Careful Grace." I gently hug you back before we all go to the living room. "Dylan is packed so we're all ready." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
9/30/2016 08:47:13
My face pales when I see Mara. "Time to go guys. Quickly, out the back door." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Hurst
9/30/2016 08:53:37
"Then explain HOW they have the launch codes!" I bellow. -Hurst
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Mark/Dylan
9/30/2016 14:53:48
I grab the other carrier and usher you outside. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Lillian/Hurst
9/30/2016 15:09:53
"WELL GET YOURSELF OVER HERE AND WE'LL FIND OUT! They're going to launch a missile if we don't hand you over! You've got forty eight hours." I hang up. -Hurst
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Dylan/Mark
9/30/2016 21:44:51
"Y-yes sir," I stammer. -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
9/30/2016 21:59:40
"One of them is gonna come back here. Lillian and I can't run." I bite my lip worriedly. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
10/1/2016 05:07:19
"You're going to have to trust me. We don't have many options." -Dylan
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SandraMara/Kelsey
10/1/2016 05:25:33
"I do Dylan," I quickly reply. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/1/2016 08:21:18
"Time to go!" I say quietly as I usher everyone out around the house. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/1/2016 08:35:27
"B-but they'll hurt you. O-or kill you! M-Mark I can't lose you. I'm s-so afraid I'm going to!" Tears stream down my cheeks. -Sandra
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Carrington
10/1/2016 10:01:47
Hey, I just joined Wattpad. It's actually really awesome! It's similar to the site that you write on, Victoria. Anyway if you wanted to look me up there, just look up Carrington Tyson. Victoria, I was wondering, after we turn 18 and aren't minors anymore :P if maybe I could put the Emergency books on there for people to read. Just a thought. I wouldn't do it without your permission.
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Mark/Dylan
10/1/2016 14:46:10
"I'm on it. Get everyone to the car." -Dylan
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/1/2016 15:13:06
I bury my head in your shoulder, shaking with sobs. "B-but if you d-die...M-Mark I couldn't b-bear it." -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
10/2/2016 08:26:49
I stealthily pop the tires before climbing into the driver'a seat. "Everybody hold on!" I cry as I rev the engine. -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/2/2016 08:42:04
I grip the seat. "DYLAN!" I scream as a bullet flies through our front window. -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
10/2/2016 09:51:43
I cup your face with my hands and look deep into your eyes. "I'll be back. And then we can have our life just like we want it I promise." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/2/2016 10:20:32
I wrap my arms around you and pull you closer to me, burying my heas in your shoulder again. -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
10/2/2016 11:05:05
"I'm alright. Are the babies ok?" -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/2/2016 13:23:27
"They're just shocked and startled." My face is white. -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/2/2016 16:54:09
I hand Zachary back to you. "Take care of our son." -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/2/2016 16:59:23
"Grace? Catherine? You two ok?" -Kelsey
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Mark/Catherine
10/2/2016 17:40:29
I look over Grace who is pale and shaking with fright. "Yeah, we-we're ok." -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/2/2016 18:10:25
I sit down on the cot and bury my head in my hands. -Sandra
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Mark/Grace
10/2/2016 19:04:49
"I'm scared mama," I whimper. -Grace
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/2/2016 19:17:35
"I-I know Grace. But everything is going to be alright. God is watching over us." -Kelsey
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Grace/Mark
10/3/2016 07:03:43
I nod and tremble against Catherine. -Grace
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/3/2016 07:08:31
I only sigh and grip your hand tightly. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
10/3/2016 08:58:16
"It's going to be ok," I whisper again as I kiss you. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/3/2016 09:08:13
I kiss you back and wrap my arms around your neck as I hold you close. "I'm just gonna miss you so much." -Sandra
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Mark/Dylan
10/3/2016 14:13:41
"I'm going to miss you too. With every ounce of me. I'm going to miss you." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/3/2016 14:20:25
I look at my hand. My fingertips are stained with blood. I swallow hard. "I'm fine but can I have a couple of tissues?" -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/4/2016 07:06:40
I sit in silence and continue to hold you. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/4/2016 07:16:37
I remain silent as well, though occasionally I sniffle. -Sandra
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Dylan
10/4/2016 07:52:22
I glance over and see the wound. "Sandra will be able to patch you up once we get there." -Dylan
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Kelsey
10/4/2016 07:56:03
"I'm sure," I mumble, upset that you saw. A little while later, we finally arrive. -Kelsey
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Dylan
10/4/2016 10:27:56
"Ok. You get Grace and the babies inside. Catherine and I will quickly unload the van." -Dylan
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Kelsey
10/4/2016 10:37:07
I nod and slowly get out of the van. I take the baby's carriers, conveniently forgetting that I'm not supposed to lift anything heavier than one of the babies alone. "Come along Grace," I call, trying not to show how much pain I'm in. -Kelsey
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Carrington
10/4/2016 19:58:19
Y'all ok?
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Dylan
10/4/2016 20:03:35
Catherine and I start rapidly unloading the car. -Dylan
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Kelsey
10/4/2016 20:17:44
After awhile we reach the cave. I painfully duck into the entrance, looking beyond exhausted. My top now has a bloodstain on it. -Kelsey
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Dylan
10/4/2016 20:42:30
"We finish unloading the van and then I drive away. -Dylan
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Kelsey
10/4/2016 20:56:01
I look around. "Sandra? Mark? You two ok?" -Kelsey
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Mark
10/5/2016 06:57:11
I see you. "Thank goodness you guys are safe. We just got a call that Barbra was on her way. Where's Catherine and Dylan and frank?" -Mark
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Kelsey
10/5/2016 07:19:51
"On their way. Mara raided the house. We barely got out." I sag against the wall. -Kelsey
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Mark
10/5/2016 09:54:33
I spot the blood stain. "Sandra! Come quickly. She's bleeding!" -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/5/2016 13:44:24
I hurry over. "Oh my goodness. Kelsey lay down on the cot." I lead her over to it. "Until Dylan comes back with the med kit I can't stitch you back up." I find a cloth in Zachary's diaper bag and gently press it against the wound. -Sandra
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Carrington
10/5/2016 16:56:19
I put some more chapter up for you
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Dylan
10/5/2016 17:57:58
An hour later I return panting hard. "Ran all the way here. Ditched the van on the far side of town and ran." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/5/2016 18:29:49
I see Catherine and immediately look relieved. "I'm so glad you two are safe!" -Sandra
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Dylan
10/5/2016 19:56:25
"Me too. Ok. Here's the med kit. Let's get Kelsey patched up so she can rest." -Dylan
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/5/2016 20:07:19
I take it from you. "Alright Kelsey. Won't take long." I spray on the numbing agent and get to work. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
10/6/2016 07:29:01
I sit beside you and hold your hand in mine. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Kelsey
10/6/2016 07:40:50
"Go ahead then. Connor seems to be pretty easy going. Charlotte is rather fussy." -Kelsey
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Mark
10/6/2016 11:45:24
I go and pick up Conner first, cradling him gently in my arms. -Mark
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Connor/Sandra/Kelsey
10/6/2016 11:52:27
I continue to sleep peacefully. -Connor
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Mark
10/6/2016 14:52:15
"I have plenty of pain pills. I-I won't be needing them anymore anyways..." I trail off. -Mark
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Kelsey
10/6/2016 14:57:29
My eyes narrow. "Mark, what are you talking about?" -Kelsey
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Mark
10/6/2016 20:02:15
I sigh as place Conner back in his carrier. "I have to go." -Mark
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Kelsey
10/6/2016 20:05:10
I sit up in shock and nearly cry out in pain. It takes me a second to answer you. "Wh-what?! Why?! Mark you can't leave us!" -Kelsey
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Mark
10/7/2016 07:17:13
"I have to. The general called. The Black Ring has some very sensitive information. It could destroy everything we hold dear." -Mark
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/7/2016 08:56:59
I start at you in shocked silence. For once I too tired to argue and simply nod. -Kelsey
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Mark
10/7/2016 09:01:33
I hug Sandra close. "I'm so sorry guys. But I have to do this." -Mark
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Sandra
10/7/2016 09:03:26
I blink back the tears and continue holding onto Mark, unwilling to let him go. -Sandra
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Mark
10/7/2016 14:47:41
"I'm so sorry. But I have to protect my family." -Mark
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Sandra
10/7/2016 18:54:04
I finally let go of you. -Sandra
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Mark
10/7/2016 19:39:25
With a sad smile I pick up my duffle bag and leave. -Mark
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/7/2016 19:51:06
I set Charlotte down and dart out of the cave. -Sandra
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Catherine
10/8/2016 07:32:42
"I'll get her. Jut rest and keep a look out for the others." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey
10/8/2016 07:45:36
I nod. I glance up at Dylan. "C-can I take my medicine now?" -Kelsey
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Catherine/Dylan
10/8/2016 08:05:45
I search until I finally find you. "Sandra?" I call softly as I approach you. -Catherine
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Kelsey/Sandra
10/8/2016 08:14:43
"Thank you." I take it gratefully. "Could you make sure Grace is ok? I'm worried about her." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Catherine
10/8/2016 10:45:12
I come and sit beside you. I wrap my arm comfortingly around you. -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace
10/8/2016 11:58:14
I look up and wrap my arms around you, crying even harder. -Sandra
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Catherine/Dylan
10/8/2016 12:20:54
"It's going to be ok Sandra. Everything is going to be ok." -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace
10/8/2016 12:47:51
I don't answer, only shiver in response.. -Grace
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Dylan/Catherine/Mark
10/8/2016 18:03:41
"God is protecting us Grace." -Dylan
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Grace/Kelsey/Hurst
10/8/2016 18:07:28
"I-I'm just so sc-scared!" -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark/Catherine
10/9/2016 06:50:28
"But she's going to be alright. I'm going to take good care of her and so is auntie Sandra." -Dylan
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Grace/Sandra/Hurst
10/9/2016 07:07:21
"Likely," I mutter. "Go down to the med bay. Now." -Hurst
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Mark/Catherine/Dylan
10/9/2016 08:23:44
"Would you like to help me feed the baby grace?" -Dylan
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Grace/Medics/Sandra
10/9/2016 08:29:40
"I-I know. B-but if they kill him..." I blink back more tears. -Sandra
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Msrk/Catherine/Dylan
10/9/2016 09:02:59
i roll my eyes. "They already confirmed the chip was still in me when they patched me up." -Mark
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Sandra/Grace/Medic
10/9/2016 09:16:04
"I have my orders sir. Now are you going to cooperate or am I going to have to report this?" -Medic
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Mark/Dylan/Catherine
10/9/2016 14:49:04
"Yes it does, Sandra." -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace/Medic
10/9/2016 17:16:52
I take the X-Ray and the ruslts come back the same as before. "Well, guess we have to find out what it is then." -Medic
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Mark/Catherine/Dylan
10/9/2016 19:56:41
"But I also know God is not going to let Mark get killed by those evil people." -Catherine
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Sandra/Grace/Medic
10/9/2016 20:20:34
"I have to get it out. Don't worry, I ain't gonna put you under. Lay down." I point to the bed. -Medic
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Catherine/Dylan/Mark
10/9/2016 20:25:34
"Because mark is too good of a man. And he has a family now." -Catherine
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Sandra/Hurst/Charlotte
10/9/2016 20:37:28
I refuse it and cry all the harder. -Charlotte
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Catherine/Dylan/Mark
10/10/2016 04:01:13
"Catherine you need to get inside. It's not safe for us to be out right now. Mara and her men could be anywhere." -Catherine
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Sandra/Kelsey/Medic
10/10/2016 05:28:35
I say nothig as I bring a tray of tools over. I quickly inject you with a local anesthetic. -Medic
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Dylan/Mark
10/10/2016 06:43:20
"You need to rest dearest. You tore your stitches open." -Dylan
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Medic/Kelsey
10/10/2016 06:52:27
"I don't care. Please hand her to me." -Kelsey
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Mark/Dylan
10/10/2016 11:55:40
I sigh as I hand you the baby. -Dylan
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Kelsey/Medic
10/10/2016 13:05:09
I take Charlotte, refusing to take the bottle. "Feed Connor with it. I've got her." -Kelsey
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Dylan/Mark
10/10/2016 14:40:04
"Alright," I say as I pick up the baby and start to feed him. -Dylan
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Grace/Medic
10/10/2016 17:32:23
"Hmm. Well you're done already so don't make such a fuss." -Medic
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Dylan/Mark
10/10/2016 19:10:52
I sigh, wincing as I sit up. -Mark
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Sandra/Grace/Hurst
10/10/2016 19:15:31
I come back a bit later. "Time to go." -Hurst
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Catherine/Dylan/Mark
10/10/2016 19:32:10
"Feeling ok sis?" I ask as I sit beside you. -Catherine
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Hurst/Grace/Sandra
10/10/2016 19:51:32
"Stressed out," I mumble. -Sandra
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Dylan/Mark
10/11/2016 05:43:58
My face pales. "That's not the right file. That's not what is supposed to be on here." -Mark
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Kelsey/Hurst
10/11/2016 05:54:58
I pull up a few of the images and you feel sick. Most of them are of Sandra and Catherine when they were captured, the behind-the-scenes happenings that Sandra never told you about. -Hurst
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Dylan/Mark
10/11/2016 06:32:35
I try to mask my concern. "That's normal right? Like aren't some babies just finicky eaters?" -Dylan
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Kelsey/Hurst
10/11/2016 07:04:52
I find a video and press play. You see Sandra in a familiar room and realize that this is the time you tried to save her and she nearly died. Sandra's hanging by the wrists while Mara is whipping her brutally, all while taunting her merciessly. The floor is drenched in blood. -Hurst
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Carrington
10/11/2016 08:06:40
Guess what. I'm having wedding cake for my birthday XD
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