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This is fiction, a product of a mind warped since childhood by
dealings with devious adults with their own agendas.
If erotic stories are not allowed where you are, close this or
change countries.
Story codes: Mg*, Fb, bg*, ped, oral, anal
Our hero is gentle with the children but deals harshly with
adults when needed. If crushed elbows or bleeding bodies on the
sidewalk bother you, move on.
My inspiration was a child I never spoke with and only saw at a
distance. I had a face, a name and an age - the story was built
on that foundation.
 =============================
Monday, 28 September, 2:30PM
"These were yummy! Can we make more?"
"No, enthusiastic little cook. We're having a very late lunch
because a pretty little girl that I know needed some lap and
shoulder time and that time led to naps and together they pushed
lunch out to 2:30. We wash and dry dishes and you choose clothes
for a couple of days to take to Miss Mindy's house and we take
the dirty clothes with us so they can be washed."
"Do we hafta go back? I really wanna stay here with you!"
"Who else wants to be with me?"
"I know. We all gotta share you - but I can't get enough of you
when it's just us all day!"
"But two weeks ago you didn't get any time with me."
"Now is better. But being glued to you would be great!"
"And how would you go pee?"
"I gotta think about that."
"While you think, pack the clothes you want to take, but not the
crotchless panties you just put in your pocket. You girls are
horny enough without adding sex toys to the mix."
"You're my favorite sex toy - and you don't even have to be
plugged in!"
"Enough. I might plug a cold water enema up your butt to cool you
off."
"I'll be good. Cold water in my butt hurts."
"You know that I don't do things that intentionally hurt. You
didn't tell me about that or I wouldn't have used it in a tease."
"Hearing 'cold water enema' reminded me. I guess there's more
stuff but it's been covered up by stuff that happened since
then."
"I think you might need more lap and shoulder time in the future
- and a hug now."
"I always like your hugs. I'll ask about lap and shoulder time."
---
I'm sure Pete will be happy with the two CDs and the copies on a
thumb drive. About as happy as I was to hear it initially. Joe
needs to hear them so he can help with the PA references. I think
we were tentatively promised power restoral today, but I've not
heard any work on the block behind us. If it tripped breakers on
their last interim fix, the problem must be resolved before they
put the load on the replacement transformer. One more thing that
hasn't happened anywhere close to the plans or predictions. Maybe
the video conference tomorrow will have more info? But I haven't
gotten confirmation on it. My nagging feeling is definitely back.
Not one specific thing but a lot of little things. Maybe still
angry over what happened to Lisa and the other girls? At least
'Uncle Dave' is out of the picture - permanently. Is that part of
my unease? There aren't enough identified adults! I hate to drag
Lisa through her corner of Hell again, but she - or Shannon or
Debbie - might have heard a name or a place that wasn't
particularly meaningful to a child but might help us. Need the
list of warrants issued in PA. I've been out of the house so much
today I don't know if Shannon and Debbie have left. Need to check
in with my social secretaries.
"Sarah, have Shannon and Debbie gone home?"
"No, Jack. They asked to stay another night. I texted and got 'as
long as she wants' from both parents. Is something up?"
"Unless they're running short of food, I'd question that
response. I'll ask Pete to do some checking. I've been thinking
about what Lisa told me and finally realized what's been
bothering me about it - there aren't enough adults mentioned."
"Explain to me?"
"Even with Viagra, the few people that warrants were issued for
couldn't have had even brief sex with all the children Lisa
mentioned. I need to talk with Lisa and then have her talk to
Debbie and Shannon and see if they'll talk to me as Lisa did.
There's a vague reference to PA that I want Joe to follow up on,
but there has to be more. If one of the girls heard a name, a
nickname or a place it might help us locate who and where."
"You're thinking this is much bigger than the local sex club you
proposed earlier?"
"Yes. Much, much bigger. Sarah, did anyone related to you die in
childbirth or some similar event about the time Debbie would have
been born?"
"Dad, would that have been about when Melissa died?"
"I think so, Sarah. I did bring my paper genealogy records with
me. Jackson, Melissa, page 237. Debbie is seven?"
"Approximately. She was in Leah's class last year."
"Melissa died in childbirth in July that year. Baby listed as
non-viable."
"Need to know what Debbie's been told about her date of birth and
probably some other things. Any of you heard or seen any electric
co-op trucks?"
"No. Wasn't today the day?"
"Yes. I should tell Lisa what I want Shannon and Debbie to do and
have her ask them and make my list of questions while she does
that. If I get multiple girls started on their histories, we
won't be back for supper and maybe not anything else. I'll see
what they can help me with for supper."
"We have chicken and dumplings cooking along with some veggies
and the biscuits are ready for the oven. Take a cooler and eat
what's ready."
 "Thank you. I'll have the girls work on dessert when they need a
break. Joe, Lisa's two sessions of talking with me today are on
these CDs. Use headphones and a laptop to listen and see if I
missed something in names or places. Definitely take a break
between the CDs. These won't be all. I made a teasing comment
that triggered another bad memory and it will likely lead to
others. Having the three of them together will probably be
productive with one jogging another's memory but I may not have a
large enough lap."
"Do what you've done here. Have all of them snuggle with you on
the bed. Just use the audio recorder for your notes also, instead
of making paper or computer notes."
"That will work. Thank you. I think I may be thinking too hard
and missing obvious things."
"So far, you're seeing more than we are in what the kids have
said and in the 'as long as she wants' responses."
"I need to get Pete on that. I'll text before I forget."
'Something odd going on. Shannon and Debbie asked to stay another
night. Sarah texted their mothers. Both replied 'as long as she
wants'. Are they short on food or is it something else? Talked
with Lisa twice so far today. Have two more CDs for you. Think
this is much bigger. Stop by soon.'
"Lisa?"
"Yes, Mister Jack?"
"I need your help with something that may be hard for you to do.
Let's go out back and talk."
"Hard, Mister Jack?"
"Yes, but you are the best person to do it."
"I'll try anything for you."
"You're sweet, but you may want to think about this before you
say yes. I need to talk with Shannon and Debbie as I talked with
you - telling me what happened to them, who did what and where
they were if they know. I also need to know other kids they saw,
if they heard any adult names or nicknames or if any places were
mentioned. I think they'll be more comfortable talking to me if
you're there. I see from your tears that it hurts to think about
it. Come sit in my lap and get a long hug while you think."
"You're not telling me to hurry up and decide."
"This isn't about hurrying, sweetie. It's about deciding if the
help that comes out of telling her story is greater than the hurt
of telling it. Each of you knows at least a little of what
happened to the other two. Anything that one of you tells may
bring up a hurt in another one. Telling about your hurts will
hurt when you do it but you feel better later - at least that's
what you told me. I'm giving you another choice but it's not an
easy one like peanut butter or chocolate on pancakes. This is a
big decision which involves a few kids hurting now but maybe
stopping the hurt for a lot of other kids tomorrow or the next
day. It's a hard decision so take your time."
"It's too hard, Daddy. Tell me what to do!"
"You know me better than that, Lisa. You're smart and loving and
caring and you can make a choice that you'll be happy with
tomorrow."
"I'll only be happy tomorrow if they get some hurt out tonight. I
feel better from telling you and I think they will too. I'll go
talk to them. What if they say 'no'?"
"You know that I won't tie them up and whip them to make them
talk. This must be something they choose to do. All you can do is
tell them how telling me your story made you feel. They might be
pleased to know that we're asking them for help."
"You make me feel important. You could ask them."
"Sweetie, you are important. I could ask them but you were there
with them. You know their hurts and they know your hurts. My next
choice would be Alicia because she's been hurt in similar ways
but she was never with them. Do you understand?"
"You asked me because I can do this better than anyone else?"
"Yes."
"I love you, too, Daddy but sometimes it's hard being one of your
girls."
"I know this is hard. That's why I explained and asked you and
didn't hurry you. When you've cried yourself to puking, you won't
be happy with me even though it was your choice. How do you think
you'd feel then if I'd said 'You gotta do this'?"
"If it was a 'gotta', I'd hate you. I'll try to remember how much
you trust me and not yell at you when I puke."
"Thank you. Remind any girl who agrees to go with us that she
needs a couple changes of clothes and underwear and her jammies -
and her bear or whoever."
"How you gonna get three kids in your lap?"
"Not in my lap. On the bed. Shannon on my chest. Debbie on one
side. You one the other side."
"Naked?"
"No. Fully dressed because you all need to be thinking about your
history, not kissy-face or touchy-feely"
"We get to snuggle but we'll be working hard for our snuggles."
"Yes, smart girl. You'll be working very hard."
---
"Lisa agreed?"
"Yes, Sarah. After a long conversation and a response of 'It's
too hard. Tell me what to do.' As I had her think it through
after she made her choice, me telling her 'you gotta' would've
had her hating me when she'd cried to puking."
"She's a smart kid."
"And loving and caring - which were the keys. If her friends hurt
from telling their stories tonight, they'll feel better tomorrow
and it might help other kids in the future,"
"You attract the best kids."
"As in the Pope and Davis children?"
"And Lisa Parker."
"Lisa Lewis. She didn't want to be adopted but didn't have a
choice. Probably should ask Joe about that. Where's Sammy?"
"He's been out back with Rachel and Leah since he got here. They
seem to get along well."
"He's a very gentle person and they respond well to gentle."
"Having rarely experienced that with any male, they would - one
of the reasons they all want you for 'Daddy'."
"If Lisa can persuade either Shannon or Debbie to go talk with
me, would you ensure each girl has a couple of changes of clothes
and underwear, plus her jammies and bear or whoever."
"You plan to be gone for days?"
"No, I showered Lisa and got her fresh clothes to clean up from
puking and again from having her face and shirt covered in snot.
I can reasonably expect to have each girl in the shower at least
once while we're there. The little water heater works nicely to
provide enough hot water to warm the rest of a sun shower bag.
Three or four showers would be no problem. After a couple of
hours, we could do three or four more. I don't expect the
sessions to run as long with the younger girls as they did with
Lisa. A four year old will likely run down physically and
emotionally a lot sooner than a nine year old. We'll work on the
shortest schedule as I want them talking together as much as
possible."
"Sarah, we need a sign out front: Jack's Home for Beautiful but
Needy Children. New smiles guaranteed while children are in
residence."
"Mindy, maybe it should be: Jack's Home and Handyman School?"
"You two are terrible."
"We've learned from a master."
---
"Mister Jack?"
"Yes, Lisa?"
"They're both willing to go but want to talk with you first.
They're in your room."
"Thank you, Lisa."
"Hi, Shannon. Hi, Debbie."
"Mister Jack, will telling what happened really help you?"
"Do you remember what happened to Dave Parker?"
"Un huh. He tried to shoot you but a soldier shot him. He's dead
and can't hurt us any more."
"Why was he here?"
"Because Lisa was here."
"Why did I go out instead of sending Lisa?"
"You knew he would hurt her."
"So Lisa telling her story made things better for her and for
both of you?"
"Un huh."
"Telling your story may give me more names of people that we can
stop from hurting other kids."
"Like Lisa did for us?"
"Yes."
"I'll tell you."
"Me, too."
"Thank you, girls. See Miss Sarah or Miss Mindy to get the things
you need to take with you."
"Yes, Mister Jack."
---
"Both of them, Jack?"
"Lisa seems to be a very good salesperson. On the other hand,
she's also a satisfied user of Jack's Shoulder for Upset Little
Girls."
"Didn't take you long to get us back."
"Just had to get out of 'caring for little girls' mode long
enough."
"Food's in the cooler. It will fit in the red wagon - we used it
for picnics in the park. The biscuits are on a greased pan. They
need the oven at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes. Copy of the recipe is
in the cooler in case my memory is less than perfect."
"Have you listened to the weather forecast?"
"Tonight like last night. Warm tomorrow. Possible thunderstorms
tomorrow afternoon and evening."
"We should OK without rain gear tonight. I'll get the girls in
place and get the first talking session done before I feed them.
They can help with rewarming supper and I'll do the biscuits.
I'll do a book or two after they eat to let supper settle before
they start again. I'm more concerned about crying going to
hiccups going to puke on their first session. I'd expect tears
and snotty noses on the second session because they've already
been over the things uppermost in their minds and those are often
- but not always - the most upsetting for the girls I've talked
with."
"Our in-house professional therapist."
"Experienced, anyway. I've lost count of the number of snotty
faces and heaving little bodies I've cared for."
"Whatever 'X' is, you'll have 'X + 2' in the morning."
"Sad, but probably true. Can you ask the other girls if they want
an early goodnight kiss? I probably won't be back in time for any
of the bedtime routine. There are two new books on the desk in my
bedroom."
---
"Girls, I'll be talking with Shannon and Debbie, and Lisa will be
helping me. I think you know how long these sessions can be. I
probably won't be back in time for your bedtime routine. There
are two new books�"
"Yes!"
"If you want a kiss, pucker up when I call your name."
"Paige?"
"Big pucker."
"Rachel?"
"Big pucker."
'Did you have fun with Sammy?'
'Un huh.'
"Celia?"
"Big pucker."
"Leah?"
"Big pucker."
'Did you have fun with Sammy?'
'Un huh.'
"Amelia?"
"Always!"
"Alicia?"
"Always!"
"What about me?"
"Sammy, you can have a kiss on the forehead or a hug. Your
choice."
"A hug."
"Lisa, Shannon, Debbie. Miss Sarah and Miss Mindy packed your
backpacks with everything they thought you might need if we talk
a long time tonight. I want you three to hold hands. I'll pull
the wagon that has supper in the cooler."
"We don't hafta cook?"
"Only if you help with dessert. You will help with the dishes.
Shannon can clear some things from the table. Lisa can wash.
Debbie can dry."
"What will you do?"
"Put the dishes up in the cabinets that you can't reach."
"So everybody helps?"
"Correct. There will be two soldiers who walk with us to keep us
safe while we walk to my apartment."
"Do you always tell kids what's gonna happen?"
"If I know. Knowing makes things less scary."
"Sure does."
"Good evening, sir. The apartment again?"
"Yes, Corporal. I have some scared and upset little girls who
need to talk a long time. I expect they'll crash and we'll be
here overnight."
"Yes, sir. A Deputy Sorenson came by earlier and dropped off an
agent Brubeck at the apartment. The Deputy said to say nothing
but the Major said you were to know everything."
"Thank you, Corporal. When we get there, use this key to take the
girls inside the Pope house. I want one silent man on the stairs
with me."
"Silent, sir?"
"Jump up and down a couple of times."
"I understand, sir. Grover, on Mr. Wilson when he goes inside the
garage. Lock and load."
"Yes, Corporal."
"Girls, the Corporal told me that someone is waiting in my
apartment. When we get there, you go the Corporal�"
"The pretty lady with red hair?"
"Yes, Shannon."
"Grover, you clear the garage. I'll come in behind you and go up
the stairs. Stay three steps behind me. That's room for me to
turn sideways and go down past you if I need to."
"Yes, sir."
"I'll try to take the intruder without gunfire or bloodshed. I
need to use the apartment to talk about some scary times in those
girls' lives and I'd rather not have blood or the smell ot
cordite in there."
 "Yes, sir. Wish I'd had someone like you to train me."
"It's never too late to read a good book. Remind me before you
leave."
Nice that the door hinges are well oiled and silent. Grover's
quick and thorough. Up behind him. Door's unlocked. Need to
remedy that. Sign to Grover. This door doesn't squeak either. No
smoke but - they still make Brut? Not a good choice. Grover
clears the living room. I have the kitchen and I'll use the same
weapon as last time. Smell is stronger in the hallway. Bedroom or
bathroom? Grover's high; I'm low. Finger under the bottom of the
bathroom door. Swing it. No response. Work area door is open.
Grover has a mirror at floor level. Too much bulk on the bottom
bunk. Looks like he has a shotgun. Sign to Grover to flush the
toilet. Our visitor is up and looks a bit flustered. He never
heard us. Just a little closer.
"Arrgh! I'm blind!"
"And you're disarmed and the poke in your back is an M16 on full
auto. On your knees. Hands behind your back. Yes, the zip tie is
tight. You're hiding with a shotgun where my grandkids sleep. Out
here in the country, we shoot, shovel and shut up. You prefer
burial face up or face down?"
"Jeez, man! Give me a chance!"
"You had that. You could have been sitting in the kitchen with
your hands on the table."
"I'm from the PBI�"
"And out of your jurisdiction. If I don't kill you, would you
prefer to deal with local law enforcement or the military?"
"There's a folder on the bunk. Please read it before you shoot
me."
"Grover?"
"I have him, sir."
"OK, Wallace Carson. There's someone who can verify your
identity."
'Joe, do you know a Wallace Carson of the PBI? If so, need you
here for ID.'
Still only one bar in here but slow texting works.
Bzzt! Bzzt! Bzzt!
'Valid name. On my way. Keep your guard up.'
"Grover, I have someone on the way to verify. If you'd meet him
at the door?"
"Sir."
"You here, Jack?"
"Back bedroom, Joe."
"Out of your league, Wally?"
"Most definitely, Joe."
"If you'd release him, Jack."
"He'd probably see better if we took him to the kitchen and
flushed his eyes. Vinegar does burn."
"You're armed and your man has an automatic weapon but you used
vinegar on me?"
"I live here. Don't want someone else's blood or the smell of
cordite to mess things up."
"Damn but you know some scary people, Joe."
"Wally Carson, Jack Wilson, US Navy SEAL, retired."
"Pleased to still be alive after meeting you, Jack."
"Sorry for the takedown, but we've had some unpleasant encounters
in the area and I have kids with me. Joe, if the two of you want
privacy, you can use Sarah's house. Stay in the back or go to the
basement and lights won't be obvious. I'll go with you and bring
the girls back as soon as I put some baking soda on the vinegar
to neutralize it. Be nice to have the power on and be able to use
a wet-dry vac, but a brush and pan will work."
"You people amaze me. No water or power but you go on almost as
if nothing had changed."
"We've adapted. Think of rural living in 1920. Might not have
electricity. Water was a well, spring or a rain-filled cistern.
Light was candle or kerosene. Heat was wood or kerosene. We don't
have chickens or a garden but we're working on a small greenhouse
for growing a few things. I have children to collect."
"Corporal."
"Sir. Everything OK out there? There's a squad around the garage
and the house."
"Stand down, Corporal. Someone to see the judge but he badly
misjudged how his attempt at privacy would be seen."
"M-M-Mister J-J-Jack?"
"Yes, Lisa. I asked you to make a very difficult decision earlier
today."
"It is you!"
"I think all my girls might need hugs,"
"Me!"
"Me!"
"Me!"
"I understand now, Joe. If I were responsible for those three,
I'd be in 'shoot first' mode."
"Grover."
"Sir."
"Well done."
"Thank you, sir."
"Girls, it was a big misunderstanding because someone didn't
understand how much we love our kids and how we treat people who
look like they might be a threat. He wanted to see Amelia's
Grandpa Joe but without a lot of people knowing about it�."
"That didn't work."
"Correct, smart girl. Now let's go do what we came here for."
"We can snuggle 'til we're not scared any more?"
"Yes, Debbie. You three bring your backpacks. I'll carry supper."
"Joe, now that I've seen him with the kids, he's even scarier.
They adore him. How does he turn that 'kill you' mode off and
on?"
"Wally, he's a true soldier. He can separate the personal from
the professional. He's not just effective at close range. He's a
sniper with 30 confirmed kills."
"Is there anything he can't do?"
"I've never seen him sew anything but the kids think he's a great
cook."
"I need your help, Joe, and probably Jack. Read through this and
tell me what you can do."
---
"What's that smell?"
"That's vinegar."
"Why is there vinegar on the carpet?"
"The man who wanted to see Joe was waiting in here. I didn't want
to shoot him because the burned powder smells worse than the
vinegar. I didn't want to stab him because it's hard to get blood
out of carpet. I couldn't get close enough to grab his gun. So I
tossed vinegar in his face. He couldn't see to fight or shoot and
there's not a lot of cleanup. I'll put some more baking soda on
the carpet and when it's done I'll brush it all up."
"Where do we snuggle?"
"In the other bedroom."
"We get naked?"
"No. You stay dressed so you'll be thinking about your story and
not other things,"
"Where do we all get?"
"Shannon on my chest. Debbie on one side. Lisa on the other
side."
"Rub my butt?"
"Rub mine?"
"Kiss me?"
"What did I say?"
"Snuggles."
"Heads down and I'll rub your backs."
"I could sleep snuggled up like this!"
"Me, too!"
"And me!"
"If the vinegar smell doesn't clear out in time, you might be
sleeping like this. There are three beds in the other room but
none of you will want to sleep there until it smells better."
---
"I'll give you another minute or two of just snuggles, then I
want you to tell me your story. Start with the first thing you
remember and tell me the things that happened to you."
"Who goes first?"
"Lisa has already told me most of her story, but there's at least
one event she didn't give me details about. Lisa?"
"I think it was my eighth birthday. I told Daddy that I needed to
poop but he stuck his thing in my butt anyway and when he pulled
it out there was poop on it. He hit me and carried me outside. He
put the garden hose up my butt and held it there. It was cold and
it hurt and they just kept letting it run and all of me got cold
water and poop on me."
"I think Lisa needs to stop for a hug."
"Yes, Mister Jack."
"Better now?"
"Un huh."
"Shannon, do you have a story?"
"Un huh. Last month�"
---
"Wally, I've heard one of those names from a child here. You
think there's a traveling business of providing girls for
mistreatment? When Jack finishes talking with the girls that are
with him tonight, we may have more names or places to work with."
"Yes, I think there's huge underground of people renting out
their own children and any others they can adopt, foster or
kidnap. The payment is good and the children are too terrified to
say anything. Is Jack some kind of therapist? He seemed to know
exactly what the girls needed to hear to feel safe again."
"He's a very loving, caring person and he reads people well. One
of my granddaughters says the he makes her feel 'safe and loved'.
I don't think there's anything that kids need more than that.
That feeling is probably why he's been able to get several kids
to open up about what's happened to them. There wasn't any doubt
how he felt on the first one. Jack was standing there when a man
punched his nine year old daughter. Jack told the man he had
video and that he'd called the Sheriff. The guy came after Jack,
who allowed three punches that were nowhere close and then
dislocated the guy's elbow. The idiot then pulled a knife so Jack
dislocated the guy's knee. The girl later told Jack all that had
been happening to her - she obviously felt safe with Jack around.
I'd like you check hospital records and find out anything about a
patient named Melissa Jackson who supposedly died of childbirth
complications on this date. I want to know disposition of the
child or its body if it didn't survive. I'd like records of all
the staff who were involved. I'd also like information on the
birth or adoption of this child. Again all the parties involved:
judges, attorneys, clerks, etc."
"You think there's an out of place adoption, Joe?"
"Very obvious one if you see that child with the rest of her
current family, Wally. If Melissa Jackson's baby survived, it was
sold or traded because she did have surviving family."
"Joe, I don't know if it's safe for me to return to PA. I bungled
this and far too many people may know."
"The only people who know are you, me, Jack, the kids and some
members of the Guard. The Sheriff's Office knows that you came
here but may never know what became of you. Depending on whether
the mole there knows about you, PA may not either. Stay here at
Sarah's for a few days. See if things appear normal back in your
office. I can use a contact I have for a very low key inquiry.
You should know in a week whether your cover is blown or you just
look like another bumbling PBI agent who was greeted with
vinegar. By the way, Jack said you should skip the Brut if you
want to be invisible."
"Is that how he knew I was there?"
"He knew someone had been there because the Corporal told him
someone had been let in. He knew you were still there because he
smelled you. He knew which room because his doors don't squeak
and he could look for you quietly. He knew where you were in the
room because he apparently has eyes like a cat and can see in
much less light than most of us."
"How'd the soldier with him move so quietly?"
"Jack asked the Corporal for a 'quiet man'. He had to show them
by having them jump up and down several times. He got one with no
rattles, jingles or rustles."
"I'll stay if you can feed me. I can contribute to that. I'm
using cash to leave as little trail as possible."
"I think we can accommodate you. I'll quote you a figure
tomorrow."
"Thanks, Joe."
---
Only Shannon and Debbie needed barf treatment and showers this
time. Lisa was very upset but not to the point of losing her
lunch - but she's been in this position before. Supper was easy
and it was something they all liked. Now they're asleep and I'll
give them perhaps 30 minutes before I wake them. The second
session usually isn't as bad as the first one and they've had
time to digest a mild meal. Lisa has part of her smile back but
neither Shannon nor Debbie has relaxed that much. Probably not
until after the second session and perhaps not until morning. I
heard at least parts of the names of three people and what I
think are two locations - either a geographic location or a bar
or restaurant. I guess they could also be code names. I'll have
to wait for what Joe can unearth on these names and any the girls
mention in the next session. I almost hate to wake them, Lisa's
smile is back and the others have relaxed their frowns.
"Hi, Lisa."
"Hi, Daddy - Mister Jack."
"As long as you're the first one awake."
"Hi, Shannon."
"Hi, Mister Jack. Nice wake up."
"Hi, Debbie."
"Hi, Mister Jack. I like this alarm clock. Does it repeat?"
"Sorry, no repeat. I'll play back the last few minutes of what
you told me before and then I want you to help me understand some
things you said."
"OK."
---
"Debbie, do you remember what John looks like?"
"He's big!"
"All of you get out of the bed and stand up. Now I'll stand up.
How do I compare to him?"
"His hair is darker."
"He's not as tall as you."
"His eyes are different. Yours are blue but his are green."
"Is he bigger in the arms?"
"No."
"In the middle."
"Un huh."
"A bunch."
"Like this pillow?"
"No."
"Like this one?"
"Un huh."
"Does he have any tattoos?"
"Tattoos?"
"Pictures or words on your skin that are made with ink."
"A blue ring thingie."
"Which finger?"
"This one."
"Which hand?"
"That one."
"Any others?"
"A knife."
"Where?"
"On his butt."
"Which side?"
"This one."
"Anything else?"
"An earring."
"Just one?"
"Un huh."
"Which ear?"
"This one."
"What does it look like?"
"A skull."
"Anything else?"
"Eddie has an earring, too. It's a skull."
"So does Todd."
"What else can you tell me about Eddie?"
"He has a tattoo here."
"What does it look like?"
"A tear."
"How big is Eddie?"
"A little taller than you."
"Anything else about Eddie?"
"Brown eyes."
"Black hair."
"Anything else about Todd?"
"Red hair."
"Green eyes."
"A knife tattoo on his arm."
"Which arm?"
"That one."
"Where's the tattoo?"
"From here to here. It has blood drops on it."
"Anything else?"
"Todd said something about the berg. Does he live where it's
cold?"
"Good guess, sweetie, but he probably didn't mean an iceberg. All
have of you have been very helpful. Anything else you remember?"
"I woke up on a bus one time, but it had a stack of beds instead
of seats."
"Could you see what color it was?"
"The inside was all white but there was some blue on the outside
of the window I was by."
"Thank you, girls. Let's lie down again and I'd like for each of
you to tell me about something else that happened to you. Debbie,
would you like to be first this time?"
"Un huh. I remember�"
---
They down and asleep and it's just a little after 11. Amazingly,
they made it through the second session with only tears, not any
heart-wrenching sobs. Jammies and tooth brushing without
complaints - having a book before and its sequel after probably
helped with that. Lisa was a big help, being the 'big sister' who
helped Shannon and Debbie. She has worked hard to make this work
for the others. I would have given her more of a goodnight kiss
but she crashed first. Maybe from being on edge about her
'charges'? Like Amelia, I guess. The best ones try to take on way
too much responsibility for the younger kids - but they are such
a joy to know. Better set an alarm - this day has also taken its
toll on me.
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 6:10AM
Beep!Beep! Beep!Beep! Beep!Beep!
Enough of that. I slept well. It seems one or more of there
pretty little girls also helps me sleep very well. I know that
Lisa helps but this is more than having her on my shoulder. First
choice would be Debbie since she's probably a first cousin to
Amelia and her sisters. Second guess would be that their effects
are additive and two girls are better than one and three girls
are better than two - if the one on my chest is light enough to
not impair my breathing. Lisa has her full smile. Shannon and
Debbie both have partial smiles - but better than last night. I
think they can manage my usual alarm clock but let's start with
their foreheads.
"Good morning, Lisa."
"Good morning, Daddy. On my lips, Mister Jack?"
"Yes."
"I wish every day started like this."
"Good morning, Debbie."
"Daddy?"
"It's Mister Jack."
"On my lips?"
"Yes."
"I like this alarm clock."
"Good morning, Shannon."
"Daddy?"
"It's Mister Jack."
"On my lips, Daddy?"
"Yes, but it's 'Mister Jack' the rest of the day."
"I know. I just like having a good Daddy wake me up."
"I'm surprised I that I don't have requests for kissy-face and
touchy-feely and 'other stuff' this morning."
"After talking about the things other people did to us and made
us do, it's nice to have a real Daddy that we can snuggle with
all night and you wake us with a kiss on the forehead!"
"Yeah, Debbie. I know how much you love us, Mister Jack, and how
good you are at making us feel good when we want you to, but it's
also nice that we can choose to be a daughter with her Daddy.
I'll ask for more another time but right now I like being a
little girl with a big, strong Daddy who makes me feel safe."
"Me, too, Lisa!"
"So you want snuggles more than breakfast."
"For a little while."
"And that little while is how tight you can squeeze your legs so
you can stay here instead of getting up to pee?"
"You read me too good!"
"Go pee. All three of you. Shannon first before she leaks on the
bed. Remember about when we flush."
"Yes, Mister Jack."
"Can we do pancakes with chocolate?"
"Yummy!"
"If I have helpers and if these chocolate thieves that are
disguised as little girls didn't eat it all last time."
"I was kinda generous with it."
"Generous, Lisa? It squirted out between the pancakes when you
took a bite!"
"Do you have any more?"
"Out of bed. Put on socks if you want you feet to stay warm. Wash
your hands. To the kitchen to look for chocolate."
"We didn't flush before."
"Lisa, what's the rule?"
"'If it's brown, flush it down.'"
"Why, Mister Jack?"
"Because we don't have much water. Even at Miss Mindy's where we
have water from the pool for flushing, that rule applies. You
don't get to play in the big shower here, do you, Debbie?"
"No, just the shower bags. But we get warm showers! Mister Jack,
can I stay here instead of going home where they think I'm
weird?"
"We might talk about that later."
"Me, too?"
"Why, Shannon?"
"You don't hurt us. We slept in the bed with you but you didn't
make us do anything to get a bed to sleep in. I hafta suck
somebody or have them in my butt to sleep in a bed. If I don't,
it's the floor."
"I think you need a lap and a hug."
"You're not mad at me for not doing stuff?"
"Do I look mad?"
"Not at me, but maybe somebody else?"
"Yes, at somebody who'd be that mean a sweet girl like you."
"You think I'm a sweet girl? Can you be my Daddy?"
"I think we need to talk some more. You OK to help with
breakfast?"
"I don't hafta?"
"No, but we get to eat sooner if everyone helps."
"I'll help!"
"Me, too!"
"Me!"
---
"The pancakes have disappeared and so has most of the chocolate."
"Most of it?"
"Yes. Some is on dirty faces. I think I'll lick it off."
"Tickles! You kissed my nose!"
"Mine too!"
"Now a cloth for the bits I didn't get."
"You kissed the top of my head!"
"Do me!"
"Me!"
"Go brush your teeth and then change clothes."
"Help me with my clothes?"
"Me?"
"Me?"
"So now you're ready for some touchy-feely?"
"Just a little. The gentle things you do when you help us change
clothes."
"Just a little touch here�"
"Nice!"
"Or there�"
"Feels cuddly!"
"Or here�"
"Un huh. You do good gentle. I'm not tingly, I just feel warm
inside and loved all over."
"Me, too."
"And me."
"Do you need more snuggle time?"
"Un huh."
"Back in bed."
"With our clothes on?"
"You slept covered."
"It was nice. I slept so good!"
"Me too!"
"And me!"
Less than five minutes and they're all asleep and smiling. This
can be a short nap. Twenty minutes now will cover an hour or two
of lost sleep and they can nap later if needed.
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 7:40AM
Bzzt! Bzzt! Bzzt!
'You were correct about Shannon and Debbie. Parents skipped out.
Foster care is in chaos without food, so you have two more kids
if you can care for them. Food and clothing from their houses
being packed up now. Need to talk.'
Guess the girls have reached the end of this nap. Wake them and
go back to Mindy's. Go ahead and tell Shannon and Debbie? Yes -
and they can stay with us until a permanent family is found.
Considering how all three of them acted this morning, I think the
four of us are a family. That will need some thought and work.
"Shannon?"
"Hi, Daddy. I know, Mister Jack all day."
"Debbie?"
"Hi, Daddy. Same as Shannon."
"Lisa?"
"Hi, best Daddy in the world. I love you, Mister Jack."
"I love all my girls. Shannon and Debbie, we need to talk."
"Yes, Mister Jack?"
"You asked to stay with us�"
"We can?"
"Let me explain. Miss Sarah texted your mothers yesterday when
you wanted to stay another night. Both answers were 'as long as
she wants'."
"Not my Momma. She'd have me washing dishes or something."
"Me too."
"I asked Deputy Connors�"
"Mister Pete. He's nice."
"I asked him to check on your families. He just texted me that
they packed up and left."
"I don't have any family?"
"Nobody wants me?"
"Come here for hugs. You can stay with us - Miss Sarah and Miss
Mindy until we find a permanent family for you."
"I want you and all the girls for my family!"
"Me too!"
"We'll work out a place with people who want you, a place where
you won't feel weird and you'll be happy. We'll need your help in
choosing that place."
"Yes!"
"Lisa, too?"
"We've already talked with Lisa about a place she might want to
live."
 "We'll be near you?"
"I think we can find a place that makes you happy."
"You already make me feel safe and loved. What else makes up
'happy'?"
"Family you like. Room of your own or someone you want to share a
room with�"
"Yes!"
"Yes to what?"
"Anywhere that has all that."
"I need to talk with Mister Pete. My girls need to talk with Miss
Sarah and Miss Mindy. Remember to get everything you brought in
your backpacks. Since I don't know when we'll be back. I'll use a
bucket and flush."
"So you sometimes flush if it's yellow?"
"If there might be a long time before that toilet is used again.
If we don't flush, it will smell bad. It will stain the toilet
and make it hard to clean. It can grow green and black stuff�"
"Flush it!"
"All the food and pots in the cooler. You carry your backpacks.
I'll carry the cooler down the stairs. Remember that the soldiers
will meet us outside the door and walk with us."
"You always tell us about stuff that might be scary. I love you,
Mister Jack."
"Me, too."
"And me."
"I love all my girls."
"You said 'my girls'."
"You are until we find another family that really, really wants
you."
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 9:10AM
"Back to our center, sir?"
"Yes, Corporal."
"There's a Deputy waiting for you. The little one made a friend
last night. Our other Corporal rarely accepts any comment on her
being female, but she couldn't resist 'the pretty lady with red
hair'."
"Some of these kids seem to know how to say what's important to
the adults around them. Shannon's a very loving, caring child and
it shows."
"I understand why you're a better point man that any of us, sir.
Your incentive is much greater."
"Incentive helps, Corporal. Girls, inside. Lisa would you see
that both of them see Miss Sarah and Miss Mindy?"
"Yes, Mister Jack."
"Thank you, sweetie. Pete, I have something you may not want."
"I see the jewel case. I'm thinking those CDs should have been
wrapped in toilet paper."
"That and a first aid kit. I told Shannon and Debbie about their
families leaving and that we'd take care of them until we find a
family the truly wants them and they'd be happy with."
"Which would most likely happen in the Pope or Davis houses."
"The Pope house for Debbie. She sees auras like Sarah and her
girls so she's family with them on some level. We've already
talked with Lisa and she's excited to be moving in there when the
other bedroom is built. Sammy may wind up in the second bedroom
in my apartment until his family returns - maybe that's if his
family returns? I think Shannon at the Davis house, but she, Lisa
and Debbie were together so much when they were being 'used' that
I don't know if we should separate them."
"Thank you for your analysis, Dr. Wilson. I'd have no idea how to
care for children with their history, let alone decide placement.
What I see is that three smiling children accompanied you back
from what had to be a small corner of Hell. Whatever you're
doing, it works. I can't imagine how you'd tell a four year old
that her family has abandoned her and have smiles 30 minutes
later."
"I'm not exactly a traditional therapist�"
"Traditional therapy is highly over-rated when I've seen the
results you get. Don't tell me how you do it. It might be
illegal, immoral or fattening but if I don't know I can't
interfere."
"OK. I'll keep my trade secrets. You had something else?"
"Deputy Sorenson dropped off a PBI agent yesterday. You have any
problems?"
"The Corporal told me. Sorenson said not to tell me but the Major
had told the Corporal I was to know everything. You can guess who
won out. Can you check further on Sorenson?"
"Check is in progress. We don't want a mole but he might be
useful if he's contained. Where'd you bury the PBI guy? On second
thought, maybe I don't want to know."
"I used vinegar to disable him. He's alive and in good hands.
I'll tell you more if and when I know more. One of the CDs has
first names of John, Todd and Eddie, plus descriptions of the
three men, including some tattoos and earrings. I also heard
'Trace', which could be a place such as Natchez Trace or a
nickname for Tracy or a code name for a missing person detective
or a cop. Also one person mentioned being 'from the burg'. The
girl who heard that thought 'iceberg' but it's more than likely
Pittsburg."
"You're doing detective work. Guess we should offer you detective
pay. You're already working weird hours in the field."
"I'll stick with my current group to be interviewed. Overall,
they're more pleasant than the ones you deal with - except when
one cries herself to hiccups and then pukes and I'm washing vomit
off a little girl and out of her hair."
"We'd have to create a new detective grade. One that paid MUCH
better. Don't think we can afford you. Glad you volunteered,
Jack."
"I may not be paid but I do get rewarded."
"I saw those happy faces with you."
"Joe may have another lead on PA. A mother's 'death in
childbirth' may have been murder to get the baby. If so, we think
we can identify the child and connect to surviving family."
"If you can get a child back with family, it will be one of the
few good things to come out of PA. Unofficial word is that this
is nationwide, with kids being bused from place to place to be
used."
"You'll find mention of 'a bus with beds' on one of the CDs.
White inside; blue outside around the window this girl was
beside."
"How did you get that?"
"Asked about names, then descriptions, then 'Anything else?' and
got several useful items. Having three girls together worked well
this time as they had been 'used' together and what one
remembered would jog something in another's memory."
"I'm not sure how serendipity got involved but it certainly
revolves around you. Bob Bridges told me that you went looking
for solar panels and found him a geek who speaks human to be a
customer interface rep. You're trying to help some little girls
with things that have hurt them and along that way you're filling
in a lot of blanks for law enforcement. I'll listen to the CDs
and pass them on for transcripts and for others to follow up on
the names and descriptions. And a BOLO for a bus with blue around
the outside of the windows and a white interior - an image search
online might also work. Hopefully we'll find more than one bus
like that. Are you teaching the troops in the Guard? They seem to
be moving quieter and more alertly."
"A little as the 'bodyguard' walks with me from house to house.
Also loaned out a couple of books: practical situational
awareness and moving silently. They've come back clean but well
worn."
"It shows."
"One of them was my backup when I went after the PBI agent.
Grover is good and I gave him a 'Well done' when I left. Shannon
also influenced one of them. I told her to stay with the Corporal
last night and she asked 'The pretty lady with the red hair'. The
day Corporal told me the 'pretty lady' was quite pleased."
"BDU's and vests do not make you think 'pretty lady'. Shannon's
very observant for a child."
"Especially so when you consider that she's four."
"If they'll allow her to drive, she'll have my job when she's
13."
"I feel that way about them at times. Having her say 'Play the
cherry game again' helps put things in perspective - until she
beats you."
"I see your sense of humor is still intact, regardless of how bad
these CDs are."
"The CDs are perhaps worse in what they don't say than in what
they do. Not nearly as much personal hurt to be consoled when
they got rolling on identifying people and other things. I think
they understand that they can make a difference for other kids."
"And that, Mr. Wilson, is as good a piece of work as anyone has
ever done. I should get these CDs to the office and plan on my
time in Hell. At least I can hit 'pause' but you were there in
real time. I don't know how you do it."
"Having three girls want to call me 'Daddy' this morning and tell
me they want to be with me so they can 'be little' and be 'like a
Daddy and daughter' helps with the not-so-good parts."
"Did any of them ever get to 'be little'? Don't tell me. Your
face looks as though you will be the source of information I
don't want to hear. I'm sure it will come out eventually."
"Pete, you've put off listening too long. I see the Sheriff's
cruiser coming."
"He's more likely looking for you or Joe. I got a 'How do you
survive listening to this stuff' from him yesterday. If I have
CDs in my hand, he'll avoid me."
"Mr. Wilson, I'm Sheriff Barker. Thank you for what you've done
for the children here and for the community as a whole. I know.
You don't want fame so that's as much detail as anyone will ever
hear from me. You located equipment to restore power to most of
the county. I'm here to apologize for the work crews not being
able to meet today's promise of restoral for your area. The new
water line will need pumps at two locations and crews were pulled
to get power to those locations. That moves your restoral out to
late Wednesday or early Thursday at the soonest. The request was
for specific crews, who just happen to be the ones needed to sort
out the mess that's preventing restoral here. I have undercover
officers looking into this and Pete will keep you informed. I'm
sorry and I will find out who did this."
"Thank you, Sheriff. Call me Jack."
"Jack, I'm Sam."
"Sam, we're disappointed but we're OK. We've adapted to living in
rural America in 1920: little or no electricity; collecting rain
for drinking and bathing;.using kerosene for heating. The kids
have discovered how interesting a book can be when read by the
right person and they all love 'helping' when we cook - and when
we make things: two of the older girls helped make rain barrels."
"I think those kids have caught a positive outlook from people
who love them. They're included in the 'doing' and they
understand the 'why' and 'why not' of the way you do things now.
Would you consider running for the County School Board? We
desperately need people who understand and will support practical
learning. You probably had those kids using power tools�"
"Battery powered drills."
"And they're how old?"
"Nine."
"And we can't get any type of shop work into the high school:
'Someone might get hurt'. Not if they learn to do things safely,
which is something I think you could get across."
"Pete asked me previously."
"We'll probably ask again. Go take care of those kids who are
giving us difficult-to-handle answers about a number of things
that are going on."
"Pete has two more CDs."
"And I'll see that he has a couple of hours off in the afternoon
to spend with his kids. I don't want to lose Pete, but he's
presented some arguments that I can't refute. At the moment, a
little time off is the best I can do. I hope it's enough. Thank
you for understanding, Jack."
"Some things we can't change, Sam."
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 9:35AM
"So no power until Wednesday or Thursday?"
"'At the soonest', which probably means it's an optimistic guess
that won't survive contact with the real world."
"So the big truck again if the video conference resumes?"
"If they want me involved. My 'nagging feeling' is back. Tibbets
should have been involved in a decision like this. Based on the
topo maps, the pumps could have been placed and plumbed and the
wiring done after all the pipe is laid. I never heard pipe status
after the first 25 per cent was done. Anything on the news?"
"Water back Saturday or Sunday."
"The original schedule would have had the pipe finished two or
three days ago but a week later is totally wrong. I'm about ready
to give Amelia, Alicia and Lisa pistol lessons and have them go
armed all the time. Pete mentioned that the Sheriff's Office has
a shooting range. I need to talk with the girls and Pete. Age
limits for pistols just got very flexible for responsible kids."
"You're not serious, Jack?"
"Dead serious, Sarah. I can't be with all the girls all the time
but I can teach some of them to defend themselves and the younger
girls. You've had to be the first line of defense. Amelia was
ready to do so with the rifle. I saw Lisa watching over Shannon
and Debbie. I think our responsible girls should be better
protected. They may never draw a weapon but they should have that
option."
"You're scaring me, Jack/"
"If I weren't scared for the girls, we wouldn't be having this
conversation."
"I've never seen you this upset."
"The thing with Lisa and the other kids appears to be nationwide.
Kids bused out to be used and then back home. I even got a
partial description of the bus used last night."
"It's a good thing the people you're looking for aren't in this
room. The walls would be covered with shredded predator."
"Thanks, Sarah. I needed some humor. I probably am too wound up
about this but I still think the girls need shooting lessons. You
and Mindy could also have an opportunity to practice. I'll get
all the small caliber pistols from Carl's gun safe and we'll see
what will fit whose hand. A .22 might work for a seven year old.
The older girls can probably handle a .25 or maybe a .32. We'll
spend a lot of time on gun safety before we go and any lapses
will result in the first time I spank one of my girls."
"OK, you're serious. You've never raised your hand to any of
them. If you think these lessons are that important, I'm in. I'll
talk to Mindy."
---
"Joe?"
"Yes, Jack?"
"The stuff with the kids is much bigger than the local area. One
of the girls remembered being on 'a bus with beds'. I think some
of the people involved are aware that law enforcement is getting
close. Shannon and Debbie both asked yesterday if they could stay
another night. Sarah texted their mothers and got 'as long as she
wants' answers from both. I asked Pete to check on that. He
texted me this morning that both families have packed up and
left."
"And the ones that left will be passing the word to others. What
about the girls?"
"I talked with them as soon as I knew. Told them they can stay
with us until we find a family that wants them."
"Which will be about where they are now. Same for Sammy?"
"Depends whether his family went to Hawaii or into hiding. For
the moment, he can sleep in the other bedroom at the apartment or
on a sofa at Mindy's."
"As his official location."
"The girls might have other ideas. We'll let them work that out -
within limits. Listen to these CDs and see if any of the names,
faces or places are meaningful to you. I think there's one
reference to Pittsburg. Maybe one of your contacts can tell us
more? And what about Wally Carson?"
"Carson had more info to share. He's gotten a 'Heard you didn't
do any better than before. Stay low a couple of days before
returning' text from his boss at the PBI, so apparently they
don't suspect anything. He offered $400 a day for room and board
- and some invisibility - and I said OK. We can use PBI money to
feed the kids - probably the best use it's ever been put to."
"We may also need to clothe them. Lisa has her new school
wardrobe, so she's covered for a while but I have no idea what
was brought here for Shannon and Debbie - or Sammy."
"Good thought. You ask the ladies about clothing and food, and
tell them to spend this cash as needed. I'll go listen to CDs for
a while."
---
"Sarah, are these clothes for Shannon and Debbie?"
"Yes, Jack. The little stack in that chair is what Sammy had."
"Not much for Sammy and nothing for the fall or winter for the
girls, then. Joe's visitor is paying cash for room and board -
and invisibility. Joe said to use the PBI's money to buy food and
clothes for the kids. Do you need to take them for sizing? If so,
I'll go with you and we might get Shannon, Debbie and Sammy in
the back seat of the truck."
"They'll also need shoes. We should be able to get everything in
a couple of stops. I see you planning ahead, Jack. No one will
notice another mother getting her kids clothes for school. Cash
eliminates most of the tracks and you'll be watching for anything
that makes you uncomfortable. I'll be armed and I know that you
always are. With more kids, I'd like to add to the bulk food
stocks from Costco or a restaurant supply company."
"That sounds reasonable. Have you talked with the kids about
wearing masks and gloves when away from home?"
"Yes. Our original six know more about the situation than our new
kids so I gave the full background. It pretty much came down to
'If Mister Jack says so, I'll do it'."
"I just had a thought, Sarah. What if the DNA testing they did is
detailed enough to find family links? Debbie sees auras. She
survived the virus. Those are strong links that she's family to
you and your girls. I'll ask Pete if he can find out."
"You do that. I'll make a list of what they'll need if they stay
with us long term. We're fortunate that there are no chronic
illnesses or severe food allergies. We'd have difficulty keeping
a child with peanut allergies safe in a camp filled with PB&J
eaters."
"Probably need that and definitely more of the chocolate spread
for my pantry."
"If you weren't doing things that you always follow with comfort
food, you might not go through it so fast."
"If it provides a little comfort, it's worth it."
"I'll look for a flat when we're out."
---
"You're buying clothes? I wanna go!"
"Me, too!"
"Girls!"
"Yes, Poppa?"
"Yes, Mister Jack?"
"Do you have clothes and coats and shoes for school."
"Un huh."
"Momma already bought those."
"Who bought them for Shannon and Debbie and Sammy?"
"You're just getting school stuff?"
"Yes."
"Then it's not a fun shopping trip. I'll stay here."
"Me, too."
"Amazing how girls see 'clothes shopping' when it's colored by
the word 'school' - and not in sizes that Amelia or Alicia can
borrow. Got your list, Sarah?"
"Yes, Jack. I see a Humvee out front. We get an escort?"
"The Corporal said Major Tibbets had new security in place today.
I'd rather not have attention drawn to us but there's not much I
can do about it until I talk with Tom. They have masks and gloves
in case we didn't."
"More of an infection problem than has been mentioned before?"
"So it would appear and I'll guess there's nothing on the news
about it?"
"Just the reminder that masks and gloves are available on
presentation of ID or in person. I talked with Mindy about
shooting lessons for the kids. She was initially as reluctant as
I was but the 'additional areas of limited unrest' on the news
has her sufficiently concerned that she said yes."
"Most of the kids have seen the results of a gun shot on a human
body, so the safety lessons already have one big reinforcement -
you don't want that to happen to someone you love. That works for
being careful with handling any gun and with being accurate when
you shoot. I should text Pete and see where the range is and when
it's available."
'Pete. Need access to shooting range for a group of people -
older kids included. What's available and where?'
"I asked Pete for info. We'll get that later. Grover looks a bit
different today."
"Out of uniform today, Grover?"
"No, sir. Blending in. The hat hides the radio and the 'Walking
Dead' shirt covers my weapon. The rest of the squad is similarly
dressed."
"The black Hummer?"
"Liberated from the Parker house."
"Good choices. Your driver?"
"Our night Corporal."
"She fits Shannon's description well today."
"Yes, sir. I've never seen her put that much effort into looking
good."
"She'll be an excellent distraction wherever we are. People will
remember her, not the soccer mom buying school clothes."
"Yes, sir. Reverse camo. Someone to capture attention so others
don't notice the ordinary."
"Compared to her, 99 per cent of females are ordinary today. Tell
her I said 'Well done'."
"Thank you, sir. I'll tell her."
"Not as obvious as I thought, Sarah."
"I saw. The driver's the one Shannon described as 'pretty lady'?"
"Yes, but Shannon saw her in BDU's, a vest and a helmet."
"Shannon is a very observant person."
"Too good to call her a 'little girl'?"
"Yes. Very good."
---
"Finished with the clothes, Sarah?"
"Sammy would like your help on some things."
"I'll get with him."
"And Sammy wanted?"
"Not to have a 'mother' with him when he chose underwear. And he
has a crush on the Corporal."
"What healthy eleven year old boy who's discovered girls
wouldn't?"
"He wants a date with her."
"Will you ask her?"
"I'll explain the situation and ask if she's comfortable with
doing what he might ask. Maybe I should have Shannon ask?"
"Shannon asking is almost guaranteed to get a 'yes' for some
attention to Sammy and Shannon would be pleased that she could do
something for him."
"I'll give it some thought."
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 11:20AM
"It's the girls we want."
"Are you sure? They all have masks on."
"I recognize the eyes on one and the hair on the other one.
There's just the one adult with them. Get on the radio."
'Team. Girls identified. One adult female with them. Grab them
all as they exit the store. Don't let them yell.'
'Roger.'
"You have enough cash, Sarah?"
"Yes. I did some mental arithmetic as we put things in the cart."
"Meet you out front."
'Sir?'
'Yes, Grover?'
'The men that just converged out front...'
'I saw them earlier. I'm going out with Sammy. I'll send him to
the Hummer and I'll be behind them.'
'Understood.'
"Don't struggle lady. You'll just draw unwanted attention. The
kids can't yell either�"
"You bit me �"
"MISTER JACK!"
"Put her down gently or I blow your brains out and catch her when
you drop her."
"You wouldn't�"
Bang!
"Todd's down!"
"Release them and carefully put your weapons on the ground!
Anything I don't like and you die!"
"Do it, Eddie. He's crazy enough to kill all of us."
"He also has backup."
"Where'd she hide the shotgun?"
"I don't know."
"On your knees! Hands behind your heads!"
"John, this feels military."
"Shut up, Eddie. They don't know."
"But we do. I'm Major Tibbets. You can talk to me or I'll let
Jack do his kind of interrogation. As you've already seen, he
responds quickly and violently when someone threatens one of his
kids. He may not leave enough of you to bury, but I can guarantee
that he will know everything you remember - even things you
didn't know that you could remember. Your choice."
"I'll talk to you. Just keep me away from the crazy guy!"
"I think the three of you can tell us a lot."
"Three? I thought Todd was dead! The crazy guy said he'd blow
Todd's brains out then I heard the shot and Todd hit the ground."
"The shot was into the dirt behind you. Todd fell from a blow to
the head. He'll have a nasty headache but he's alive. Jack
wouldn't shower one of his kids in blood and gore unless he had
no other choice."
"But�but�"
"Shut up and get into the truck."
"Yes, ma'am. How'd you hide a shotgun in those clothes?"
"Didn't. Had him carrying it for me."
"The guy with the limp?"
"Hard to walk with a 12 gauge in your jeans."
"Jack, I'll be by to talk with you later today. I'll text the
time when I know it."
"Thanks, Tom."
"Thank you, pretty lady."
"You're welcome, Shannon. My name is Daphne."
"That's a pretty name. You're nice. Would you go on a date with
Sammy? He really likes you."
"Sammy, sir?"
"The boy by the Hummer. He's a little slow but very gentle and
all the girls love him. He's been very good about caring for the
younger girls. He's eleven, so I guess he's beginning to notice
the 'big girls'."
"I don't have any idea what he'd like to do."
"What I remember about being eleven was fantasies about sex
because I knew a little about the mechanics and had no idea of
the subtleties. Maybe dinner and a movie at my apartment and as
much attention as you're comfortable with?"
"I could get in trouble with a minor�"
"You and he will know what you do. The rest of the world will
only know that you were kind to a boy whose family left him here
when they went to Hawaii: you treated him like a person and
listened to his request. If you're a cook, I can give you
instructions on how things work without normal power or water. If
not, we'll put supper for two in a cooler and you only have to
serve it."
"I guess these kids are a little different from the ones I've
been around. Shannon seeing through combat dress to 'the pretty
lady' still amazes me. Some adults don't notice that I'm female
when I'm in that garb. I'll assume that Sammy isn't a typical kid
either. Would today work? I'm on day duty to cover you being out
of the area. How'd the Major know that this morning?"
"He probably knew that we'd picked up some additional kids to
care for and expected us to go looking for food and clothing.
Here's a key to the apartment. Remember that our surveillance is
external, not internal. We'll know when you get to the outside of
the garage but not what happens inside. Give me your cell number
and I'll text you about setting up the movie and some other
things. Remember that our power is limited so things aren't
plugged in normally."
"Could you send supper over?"
"Of course. We usually eat around seven. The movies are in a
cabinet by the TV. Everything from 'Monsters, Inc' to 'Harry
Potter' to 'Mad Max' to 'Black Mass', but he's probably not ready
for that last one."
"I'll stop by the house. Sammy and I can walk to the apartment."
"And he can show off his 'date'. Thank you, 'pretty lady' and
'Well done' on today's clothing choice. Except for those actively
looking for the Shannon and Debbie, no one noticed Sarah and the
kids."
"Thank you, sir. Shannon is a very persuasive little girl and she
obviously cares about Sammy. Are they related?"
"No. Sammy has been a source of comfort after the things that
happened to Shannon and some of the other girls."
"Source of comfort?"
"He might tell you more tonight. Just remember what some of the
girls experienced and be accepting of Sammy's actions."
"If he's a 'source of comfort', he's probably doing something
they need."
"Correct."
---
'Did she say 'yes', Mister Jack?'
'Yes, Shannon. I'd let you tell Sammy but he might not believe
you.'
'Can I tell him with you there to tell him, too?'
'Yes. When we get back to the house.'
'OK, but it'll be hard to wait.'
"Jack, what's up with Shannon? She can't be still."
"She has a secret that she can't tell until we're back at the
house."
'Her conversation with 'the pretty lady'.'
'Yes.'
'I want to watch.'
'I'll tell you when.'
"Jack, could you help get the washing machine ready? It probably
needs gas and the hoses need to be run out the window."
"Will do, Mindy."
"Can I help?"
"With limits, Amelia; getting clothes out of bags and getting
tags off and unbuttoning the shirts."
"But not with the wringer."
"Correct. Not for three more years."
"I know, you're taking care of me but it seems like it's taking
forever to get old enough to do all the things I want to do."
"Know any other kids that have used a power drill?'
"No."
"What about running pipe for LP gas?"
"No."
"Building a battery charger?"
"No."
"Exactly what are you missing doing that most nine year olds do?"
"I guess I've done a lot more than other kids but there's so much
more to learn."
"I love my curious girl. There's a book near 'How Things Work'.
It has the word 'Make' on it in big letters. It tells how to make
a lot of things. When you have time for reading, start on that
book and then come talk with me."
"You're the best Daddy ever, Mister Jack."
"I see you're been talking to Lisa."
"I'm busted - and don't you say anything about bee stings!"
"You're smiling without me saying it. I might have a hug for this
smiling girl."
"Why?"
"Just because."
"That's good enough for me."
"Washing machine is ready, Sarah. Hot, warm or cold?"
"Hot for the whites. After the suds saver, it'll be warm for the
other things."
"You're adapting to ancient technology."
"It may be ancient, but it works. Things that work in our current
circumstances are high on my list of things I like."
"We'll need supper for two in a cooler tonight."
"Sammy asked the Corporal?"
"Shannon asked the Corporal. She and I talked for a few minutes
and she agreed to dinner and a movie. She'll stop by here to get
Sammy and they'll walk to the apartment."
"He gets to show her off."
"A very considerate young woman."
"Mindy told me she's also very attractive when she chooses to
be."
"Yes. Shannon's 'pretty lady' was very accurate even when the
pretty lady was in combat gear."
"I'm sure some of the troops will be a bit jealous of a boy
tonight, even if it's only dinner and a movie."
"If I were 25, I'd be jealous of him, even if only to have her on
my arm. Considering the gentle, undemanding person that he is,
Sammy could be happy with dinner and a movie and maybe a
goodnight kiss. Having that much undivided adult time may be a
unique experience for him."
"That's true. We'll know more later."
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 12:30PM
"Sarah, when everyone finishes lunch, tell the others to come
watch. I'll let Shannon tell Sammy."
"OK. I'll collect all the kids."
"Sammy, Shannon has something to tell you."
"You know the soldier that you like? The pretty lady with red
hair?"
"Yes, Shannon."
"Her name is Daphne. She's gonna come by and get you and you have
a date for dinner and a movie at Mister Jack's apartment."
"Really, Mister Jack?"
"Yes, really, Sammy. You know Shannon wouldn't tease about
something like this."
"But I never asked her."
"Shannon did."
"Thank you, Shannon. Mister Jack can you hang the shower thing
for me?"
"Yes, Sammy. You know how to use it?"
"Lisa showed me."
"OK. Get your clothes and I'll fill a bag for you."
"Thank you, Mister Jack."
"Did his feet even touch the stairs on his way up?"
"I don't think so, Mindy."
"Lisa showed him, Jack?"
"They're cousins and from some things she said they've been
exploring each other's bodies for as long as they can remember.
No big deal for her to shower in front of him."
"She does know how that process works."
"I'll take up two bags in case he gets lost in thought on the
first one."
"I guess a first date with a very pretty girl might be
distracting."
"Not a girl in his eyes - a woman."
"True. I hope the rest of his day goes as well as telling him
what's planned."
Bzzt! Bzzt! Bzzt!
'Available for the next hour. Are you? Tom'
"Major Tibbets needs to talk with me. He's available now. Guess
we'll be elsewhere for an hour or so."
'Available now.'
Still sending slowly. What else with only one bar?
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 2:40PM
Bleep! Bleep! Bleep!
"It's Major Tipple, Poppa."
"Tibbets, Leah. Anyone with him?"
"A truck behind him but that's all."
"Thank you."
"Come in, Tom."
"You come out, Jack. I have a vehicle to loan you."
"Not sure I want it. It's big and ugly."
"Also bullet and IED proof. It's called a Cougar. I'm sure you
heard about the line crews being repurposed. That's from a much
higher level of government. I have no idea who you kicked in the
gonads this time, but I may not be able to protect from
everything. This is a safe place if you need it. An RPG will
probably shake you up a little and give you a headache but you
will be alive afterwards. Park it inside the fence. Use it if you
need it. If you need to leave the area, it has enough fuel for
about 250 miles. It's also armed and this is the manual. I'll
have a squad open the fence and park it in the back. If you need
to leave quickly, the fence will not be an obstacle."
"You are scaring me, Tom."
"Then you know how I feel. What is going on?"
"What we initially thought was just a local group using children
is much larger. One girl mentioned being on 'a bus with beds' and
we have a partial description of the vehicle. The three you
collected this morning have the right names and descriptions to
match what the girl told me last night. This could be national or
larger."
"So more people at higher levels may be involved."
"Correct. Many more people. We think a woman was killed in PA so
they could take the baby. If we could get DNA comparisons we
could verify that because if we're correct the baby that was
taken has family in the area."
"Whose DNA?"
"Debbie Green - might be Debra or Deborah on the paperwork - and
Amelia Pope."
"One of the girls here?"
"They might have the same grandmother."
"Consider it done. Anything else?"
"Just that you appreciate the troops you have. Sammy�"
"The boy with you now."
"Yes. He has a crush on Corporal Cobb."
"I'm sure he's not alone."
"He wanted to ask her for a 'date' but was too shy, so Shannon�"
"The 'pretty lady' girl?"
"That's already to your level?"
"Very few children are that observant. The troops were impressed
and perhaps a bit in awe of a four year old who can do that,"
"Shannon asked Cobb today and she said yes. I think Sammy floated
up the stairs when Shannon told him."
"Where could they go safely?"
"My apartment. We'll put supper for two in a cooler when we cook
tonight and there's a wide choice of movies. If nothing else, a
boy who was abandoned by his family will get some undivided time
with an adult who cares enough to listen. She'll be by to get him
and they'll walk to the apartment."
"Letting him show her off. You're right, Jack. I have some very
good people in my unit. I'm not sure how I'd write up a
commendation for this but I will remember it."
"Perhaps it falls under 'community service'? I gave her a 'Well
done' for her clothing choice today. Except for the ones
specifically looking for Shannon and Debbie, no one noticed Sarah
and the girls."
"I might have second thoughts about my daughter dressing that
way, but it was extremely effective and Cobb can defend herself
from anyone who might try to take advantage of her. She's beaten
most of the guys in unarmed combat."
"Anything new on the video conference?"
"Lots of technical double-speak. Probably related to you stirring
things up. You should expect email and/or texts from some of the
people you met on the conference. They liked your ideas and
suggestions before and could use your help again."
"Wherever I can help."
"That's about what I expected you to say. Your new job is in
inventory management?"
"Yes. A very efficient system that's less expensive to use.
Tablets for those who wander the warehouses so they can find
things and update inventory firsthand."
"The DoD is looking for a new system."
"We're some months from production roll-out."
"A beta that was acceptable to you might be better than what
they're using now. Contact this person. Tell him I sent you."
"Thanks, Tom."
"No, thank you, Jack. We're in much better shape with your help
than we would have been without you. I've taken enough of your
time. Go ensure supper is ready for their 'date'."
"Will do."
---
"Mister Jack?"
"Yes, Lisa?"
"Sammy really has a date with her?"
"Really. Dinner and a movie. I don't know about anything else and
you shouldn't ask."
"I understand. I just want to thank you for making it happen.
Sammy gets ignored a lot but you paid attention to what he wanted
to do."
"Shannon also paid attention and she did the asking."
"But she said you talked to the pretty lady and got her to
agree."
"I had to explain why an eleven year old boy wanted a 'date' with
a woman almost twice his age."
"But she understood when you explained and she'll spend time with
Sammy. I know. It might be just dinner and a movie but there'll
be a grownup who's paying attention just to him for a couple of
hours. He'll love that. And I love you for making it happen."
"I love this sweetie who's so concerned about someone in her
family."
"Enough to make love to me?"
"I think that's what you want but not what you need."
"Huh?"
"You need some time with an adult but all you can think of is
something sexual. What if you get lap and shoulder time with me
for a while? I need to set some things up at my apartment and you
can help me. There'll be some time just for you while we're
there."
"OK."
"Sarah, I'll get the apartment set up and print out a sheet of
instructions on things from watching a movie to flushing the
toilet. Lisa's going with me."
"See you later but remember to be back in time to help with
supper."
"We will."
"Lap time while I write out the instructions."
"Yes, Mister Jack."
"I think Lisa needs some daughter time, daughter."
"Yes, Daddy!"
"And a hug and a kiss on your nose and your head on my shoulder."
"Yes, Daddy."
And two minutes to a big smile and some little snores. Sammy's
getting 'adult time' and she needs it too. Guess I should check
on the others as well. She's putting her arms around me to hug as
best she can in this position. I thought she needed this instead
of what she asked for. When most of the remembered adult
attention in your life has been sexual, I guess that colors
everything. Maybe we can get this little girl to thinking about
attention versus sexual activity? My instruction sheet is
finished but this nap may not be. She's about as close as she can
get without being under my skin. Nice way to cuddle. We've been
here 30 minutes? Wake her and we can check water level in the
barrels and charge level on the batteries. Kiss on her forehead.
"Daddy?"
"Will I do?"
"You're the best Daddy ever!"
"Was this what you needed?"
"Un huh. You read me so good. I'm not tingly, just kinda warm
inside like I'd got a hug there."
"Help me check the water level and the battery charge?"
"Un huh."
"Here's my log book."
"You have date and time and how much water and the charge level
and the load. Do you need to know when you last checked the
water?"
"Think about this. If I check at night and it's full, but when I
check it the next morning 50 gallons have been used, what's
happened?"
 "Even if you flush during the night you wouldn't use that much
water. It's leaking somewhere?"
"Very good, smart girl."
"You make me feel so good when you tell me how smart or how
pretty I am. I know you mean it. You're not just saying 'pretty'
to get me in bed. I asked you to make love to me earlier and you
didn't because you knew what I needed wasn't sex but being a kid
with a Daddy who loved her. You are the best Daddy in the world."
"I think you might be a little prejudiced about what a Daddy
should be."
"Any Daddy who's like you is a good Daddy. You just happen to be
the best one."
"That fact that I'm the only Daddy in the house doesn't affect
how you feel about me?"
"You're the best one I know of."
"See if Sammy likes any of these movies and we'll leave the one
he likes on top."
"This one. This one. The whole set of these. This one. This one."
"I don't think they'll be watching all of Harry Potter tonight,
but it's good to have his favorites out. Thank you, daughter."
"You're welcome, Daddy."
"Think you can go back and help with supper now?"
"Yes, Daddy. You always make me feel better. Like I feel safe and
loved any time I'm with you."
"Last time, daughter."
"Yes, Daddy."
"I liked that hug and kiss!"
"Remember to be good and it might happen again."
"Yes, Mister Jack."
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 6:30PM
"Mister Jack, can you help me with my tie?"
"Yes, Sammy."
"Should I have flowers for her?"
"That's a nice thought. The Knockout roses may still be in bloom.
We can see if there are any roses."
"OK."
---
"Jack, I didn't think he'd ever get the 'Hi' out after she said
'Hello, Sammy'."
"Sarah, when I was eleven, I might have been just as tongue-tied
in the presence of a goddess."
"As my mother-in-law once said about me, 'She cleans up pretty
good'."
 "And then some, Mindy."
"I think she liked the roses, Jack."
"Sarah, flowers were Sammy's idea. He's a thoughtful person. I
let him choose the flowers and I cut and de-thorned them and made
sure he didn't hold them in his hand waiting for her."
"Lisa told me some of Sammy's favorite foods so that's what we'll
all have for supper tonight."
"Then at least part of Sammy's evening should go well. I had Lisa
look through my movie collection and pick out some that Sammy
liked."
"Then all Daphne has to do is be pleasant and Sammy will be happy
with his first 'date'."
"I told him that some girls might not even kiss goodnight on the
first date, so maybe his expectations won't be too high."
"Foods that he likes, a movie that he likes and some undivided
adult attention. I know some girls that would consider that a
great evening. It should be for Sammy. Thanks, Jack."
"Thank Shannon first. She asked."
"I will."
---
"Supper was good, Momma. I don't remember you fixing potatoes
like that before."
"Your Daddy didn't like them, Alicia, but they're one of Sammy's
favorites."
"Mine too."
"What's that ugly truck out back, Jack?"
"Joe, it's a panic room on wheels."
"Explain."
"It's called a Cougar. Bulletproof. IED and RPG resistant. 250
mile range. Hide in it until they stop shooting at you or drive
through the fence and head for a safer place."
"Tibbets thinks we're in more danger than he can protect us
from?"
"Yes. Did you find anything on the CDs?"
"Some people and place names that I recognize - things only a
long-time local would normally know. Here's a copy of the list."
"I remember the terms but didn't know the significance."
"Had my roommate at college not been from PA and had I not spent
a lot of holidays there, I wouldn't have seen any significance
either,"
"Should Pete and Tibbets have copies?"
"I have partial copies for each of them. Pete is reasonably sure
who the mole is in his organization so we'll see who this short
list will flush out. Same type list for Tibbets. I'll pass the
other items to one of my contacts in PA and give Wally Carson a
short list. We'll see who catches people and who just scares them
off."
"More mole traps."
"Yes. Hopefully enough traps to keep us all safe."
"You did well when you taught Amelia to shoot the .22 rifle. I'm
thinking that all the older girls should get pistol lessons.
Carl's gun safe has .22, .25 and 32 automatics. There should be
something to fit a nine year old hand and maybe a seven year old
hand. Would you help with the safety lessons and the range work?"
"Absolutely. Did you clear this with Sarah and Mindy? Sarah
wasn't thrilled to learn that Amelia had been shooting, but it
was after the fact and Amelia was excited to have learned
something new - as usual."
 "We talk about some kids being sponges for learning, but I think
Amelia's more of a wet/dry vacuum. She sucks up any new
information she can find - most recently being buried in 'How
Things Work'."
"I noticed Amelia's absence and found her lost to the world in
the section on solar energy. Good choice of books, Jack."
---
"Are the four rules about guns really important, Mister Jack?"
"Lisa, what did Dave Parker's body look like?"
"Hamburger without the plastic tray."
"Would you want Amelia or Miss Sarah or me to look like that
because you were careless with a firearm?"
"NO!"
"So the rules are important?"
"Yes, Mister Jack. Very important."
"Do my other girls think they can remember that the rules are
important?"
 "Yes, Uncle Jack."
"Yes, Poppa."
"Yes, Mister Jack."
"I will quiz you one the rules several times before you ever have
an opportunity to try the pistols at the range. It's important
that you understand the rules and that you always remember them
because some of the older girls may be carrying a firearm in the
near future. That means that firearms will be out and at a level
that all of you can reach but ONLY those who have completed
Grandpa Joe's safety class and the range how-to class may touch
them. How serious did I say this was?"
"Long talk plus five swats on my butt serious the first time. Ten
swats the second time. I don't even want to know about the third
time."
 "Have I ever swatted anyone's butt for disobeying?"
"Un uh."
"No."
"Your talks are worse than most spankings I've ever had. I sure
don't want both."
"The third time you will not be allowed in the classes for a
year. You might be ten and not shooting but your little sister
would be eight and shooting. Is that worse than more swats?"
"Lots worse."
"Remember the rules. The adults will quiz you on them at random
times."
"Random times?"
"Rachel, 'random times' means any time you're awake: breakfast,
swimming, going to potty, before the bedtime story, before the
goodnight kiss. What do you think might happen to the bedtime
story if you don't know the answer?"
"I don't get lap time and I don't get to hear it?"
"Correct."
"Tell them to me again?"
---
"I noticed you didn't say you'd deny them the goodnight kiss,
Jack."
"No, Sarah, I probably won't do that. It's part of their feeling
'safe and loved' and it would take a major infraction for one of
them to lose it - carelessly pointing a firearm at another person
might be that level of infraction."
"That kid won't do it again and it would probably make an
adequate impression on all the others."
"I want my girls as well protected as they can be, but they must
learn to do it safely."
"I think both of their teachers will see to that."
---
"Miss Daphne�"
"Just call me Daphne tonight, Sammy."
"Like we were on a real date?"
"Yes. You choose the movie and I'll get it started. Then we can
snuggle on the sofa."
"I'd like that!"
"Sammy, have you ever done any kissing like they're doing the
movie?"
"No, Mi�Daphne."
"Would you like to learn?"
"Yes!"
"I didn't know you could do so much with a tongue!"
"So you've learned something that you could teach others?"
"You know about�"
"Mister Jack told me that you had been taking care of some of the
girls but not what you did to take care of them. This might be
something that some of girls would like."
"Yeah!"
"I think the kissing has excited you in other places, Sammy.
Would you like for me to help you with that?"
"You would?"
"Get your clothes off."
"Wow! Yours are real!"
"Would you like to touch them, Sammy?"
"Yes!"
"You have a very gentle touch, Sammy. I can see why other girls
might like being with you. Let me kiss you and rub your
erection."
"So good! I'm gonna squirt! Can I squirt in you?"
"Not where you're touching because I don't want to get pregnant,
but would you like my mouth?"
"Oooh! Never felt that good with the others! You let me go."
"So I can talk. I'll put some KY on your butt and on my finger
and I'll rub and press your prostate while I suck you. I think
you'll like it."
"Oh! Feels weird to have a finger back there. But feels good when
you rub there! Really tingles! Stronger! Gonna squirt! Can't
stop! Hurts but keeps coming! So good! Still trying but nothing's
coming out! Burns!"
"Then I'll just rub your dick and your balls very gently until
the burn goes away."
"That's nice!"
"I thought you might like this. I don't know if any of the girls
you take care of are old enough to have a finger long enough to
rub your prostate."
"I gotta ask."
"Who can you tell?"
"Nobody. I'll say I say it in one of Uncle Dave's books or
movies. I'll just say that we had dinner and watched the movie
and we talked and you were nice to me. Nice is important 'cause
some people think I'm dumb and don't want to be around me."
"I think you're a gentle, caring person and I've enjoyed being
with you. I'll help you clean up so there won't be drips in your
underwear and I think it's probably close to bedtime on a school
night."
"School's not for a while but Miss Sarah and Miss Mindy said it'd
be easier if we started early so we're not all grumpy in the
morning when school does start. She's nice like that."
"I think you're nice, Sammy. I enjoyed my evening with you,"
"Thank you for being my date."
"You're welcome. Anything special we should do before we leave?"
"Flush even if it's just yellow. It'll smell bad if we leave it
for a day. Be sure the TV and stuff is off."
"Hold my hand while we walk back, Sammy?"
"Yes!"
---
Tuesday, 29 September, 9:50PM
Bleep! Bleep! Bleep!
"It's Sammy and the Corporal. Sammy's almost floating - I can see
his grin from here!"
"Then he had a good time, Lisa. Wait for them to knock on the
door. If Sammy gets a goodnight kiss from his 'date', he might
not want all of us to watch."
"Yes, Mister Jack. I'm glad he's happy."
"He's very lucky to have family that loves him as you do. Just
one tear, Lisa?"
"I need to talk with you. Can we go someplace private?"
"Sarah, I'll take Lisa to the apartment. Not sure what's wrong
but she's too wound up to cry. I'll ensure everything there is
shut down if we come back - at this hour that may not happen.
We'll go out the back. I don't want to rain on Sammy's happy
parade. If he asks about Lisa, just say she went to help me with
shutting things down."
"I see 'daddy' things all over those words. Go take care of her."
"Lisa, I'll carry you. You seem too upset to walk on your own."
"To the apartment, sir?"
"Yes, Grover. I thought you had day duty today?"
"Some of the troops drank some bottled water that they found and
they're sick. That's the reason for the mask and gloves. We're
filling in as needed and there'll be a lot of double shifts."
"When possible, switch off with someone else and get a brief nap.
In the short term, twenty minutes is almost as good as two hours
but you can't do that for more than a day or so. If you don't
need tight light discipline, holding a lit cigarette between your
fingers will allow a very short nap - however long it takes to
burn down near your skin."
"Thank you, sir. There are four of us doing a double, so we'll
work the twenty minutes in every couple of hours."
"Considering the time, I doubt that I'll be returning before
morning."
 "She looks very upset."
"Not sure what it's about, but she's too upset to cry. I expect a
long session to find out what's wrong."
"Yes, sir. Shift changes at 0600. I'll pass along the nap info."
"Lisa, I need to put you down so I can do some things that will
allow us to stay here as long as you need. I'll put you on the
sofa and I'll be right back."
"Hurry back!"
"I will."
Electric blanket on. It's not cold in here but she may need
warming up if she pukes. Grab more of her clothes from the
suitcases here. Eject the DVD and put it away. Water over the
supper dishes and leave them in the pan.
Now to hold this terrified child and see it she can tell me what
it is.
"Lisa?"
"Hold me, Daddy!"
""Up and wrap yourself around me. Head on my shoulder. In a chair
that works for having you sitting this way. Talk to me."
"Sammy is family!"
"You said you were cousins."
"No, closer family!"
"How much closer?"
"He's my big brother!"
"Explain to me?"
"Dave used Sammy's mouth even when he was little. One time Dave
was drunk and he just held it deep even after Sammy turned blue.
Sammy was really slow to wake up that time and he wasn't the same
Sammy. He didn't remember how to do some things and he was slow
at doing other things. Dave hit Sammy when he was slow. I tried
to help but I wasn't big enough to keep Dave away from him! Then
I told Aunt Chris and she took Sammy in and now everyone thinks
Sammy is her kid and me and Sammy are just cousins. I'm
s-s-sorry! I c-c-couldn't help S-S-Sammy!"
"Let it out, sweetie. You did all that you could but kids often
can't do much against an adult. I understand why you love Sammy
as you do and why you watch out for him. I think he's very lucky
to have a little sister who tries to be a big sister and take
care of him. Do other people know?"
"Some of the kids - but they won't tell. They like what Sammy
does with them because he's gentle and always asks and never
hurts them."
"And Sammy's sister was happy to see an adult treat him like
'just another kid' but it still brought up bad memories for you."
"You're being a Daddy again."
"I think that's what you need."
And the tears have started. Glad that I started the recorder
before I picked her up. She's sobbing so hard I need both hands
to keep her in my lap. This will not end well. Just as well I got
out more clothes for her. She's hyperventilating.
"Lisa, you're so upset you're not breathing normally. I'll put a
bag over your head to help with that. It's not tied or anything,
just a plain, brown paper grocery bag. Let me have this hand and
you can touch the bag. See, it's just paper. You can have the
hand back to squeeze me so hard I can barely breathe. You are
such a loving, caring sister. You've tried hard to keep Sammy
safe. Is he in a safe place now?"
"Un huh."
"Is he with people who love him now?"
"Un huh. But there's all the other times!"
Back to her sobbing. Wish I had words to take the hurt away,
sweet girl. I think you'll just have to work this level of upset
out before we can talk. It may be a long night. Hiccups. Strong
ones. Best get this princess to the throne. Supper was things
they liked and she had seconds on most of it. Getting it all up
may take a while. Sorry I didn't know how the evening would
progress and know to limit you at the table. She's slowing down.
She looks exhausted. With the emotional upset plus the time she's
spent on her knees here, I'm not surprised. She's a mess. Time
for another shower.
"Lisa?"
"Yes, Daddy?"
"Can you sit here and lean against the tub while I heat water for
your shower?"
"Un huh."
Set up to fill the bag twice, just in case. Her hair isn't as
long as Amelia's but she had vomit on her hands and pushed her
hair back out of her face. I think that'll need washing twice.
"Lisa?"
"Tired, Daddy. Throat burns."
"I know, sweetie. Rinse and spit. Again. Gargle. Again."
"Still tastes bad."
"Let me help you and we'll get your teeth brushed."
"I love you, Daddy."
"I love my sweet girl who cares so much about her brother. You
want to do some with the brush? You can probably feel where I
missed."
"OK."
"Rinse and spit."
"OK. Is that the tea kettle?"
"Yes. Can you undress or do you need help?"
"You help me? And get in the shower with me? I don't know if I
can stand that long."
"OK. I'll fill the bag I always keep here and the one I brought
tonight. They might last long enough for both of us. I'll put the
first bag up then help you undress."
"You'll g-g-get puke on your sh-sh-shirt�"
"And I care about that?"
"No. You're my Daddy and you care about me. I love you, Daddy."
"I love you, Lisa. Rest of your clothes off. Get me undressed.
Lift you into the tub. You hold the grab bar while I wash and
rinse your hair and then the rest of you."
"Yes, Daddy. Warm water feels good. I like your gentle touch."
---
"I'll lift you out and wrap you in a towel. You sit here and wait
while I wash and rinse. I'll help you dry when I'm finished."
"What do I wear?"
"Remember that we brought most of your clothes here?"
"I forgot."
"You've had reason to forget. I have underwear, jammies and socks
on the counter for you."
"Socks?"
"If your feet are like Amelia's and Alicia's, they'll be little
icicles if they aren't covered."
---
"No asking for special touches while I'm drying you?"
"I j-j-just n-n-need you t-t-to hold me!"
"Still too upset to settle down?"
"Un huh. Feels like snakes squirming in my tummy."
"Bed for a shoulder or back in the chair?"
"In the chair. More of me touches you there than on my side in
bed."
"Need to feel loved and wanted for being you?"
"You read me so good! Rub my back?"
"Yes."
"Little girl kiss on the lips?"
"Yes."
"You need to be the little sister tonight?"
"Un huh."
"Then my little girl can stay here as long as she needs to."
"I love my Daddy."
"I love my little daughter. Tears again?"
"Happy tears. I like being 'little daughter'."
"For as long as you need to be."
Finally asleep? Yes. After more than an hour of little two
sentence conversations. I'm surprised it took this tired little
girl so long to get to sleep. I guess she was too wound up to
sleep if she was too upset to cry earlier. Poor little girl.
Trying to be the big sister and take care of her big brother. I
think I noted that she was a lot like Amelia in taking on
responsibility for others. She should do very well with the gun
safety classes.. She'll want to be able to protect the other
kids. We'll have to watch that and not let her take on the world.
It is good to know that the world will be in responsible hands in
the future. What time is it? 12:25AM. Good morning, little girl,
but I won't wake you for that. I hope I can get you into the bed
without waking you. Down but frowning. I think she needs the
shoulder back. I need to relieve myself. Better. Set an alarm. Me
in bed. Beautiful girl on my shoulder. A little bit of a smile is
back. That may be all we get until more of her hurt is out. Pull
up the blanket. My hand around her butt for a little cuddle.
There's a little bit more smile. That's good. I'd kiss the little
pucker on those pretty lips but she needs to sleep. Another time
- I love her enough to wait.
---
Wednesday, 30 September, 6:10AM
Beep!Beep! Beep!Beep! Beep!Beep!
Enough of that. She's still asleep. That's very good. And with a
little more smile than before. Interesting that I've had the girl
who's potentially the horniest nine year old in my harem in my
bed two nights and have yet to have bedtime sex with her. I think
I'm enjoying being 'Daddy'.
"Good morning, Lisa."
"Good morning, Daddy! I'm glad you love me so much. I feel better
this morning."
"But you haven't gotten everything out yet."
"How'd you know?"
"When you're sleeping your best, you have this incredible smile.
You didn't have it when you went to sleep last night or when I
woke you up this morning. You had more of a smile this morning
than last night, but it's not all the way back. That tells me
that you need to talk some more. If not this morning, then later
today. But sooner will be better than later."
"You read me so good! I do wanna talk but I need to think about
some of the things that happened and see if I remember the things
you asked the other night: names, places, descriptions and the
'anything else'."
 "I enjoy being with this responsible girl who's trying to help
other kids."
"I like getting those big hugs!"
"Would you also like breakfast?"
"I'm kinda hungry."
"You lost your supper so I'm not surprised that your body is
asking for food."
"My body is asking for food?"
"Isn't that what 'hungry' means?"
"Are you always in 'teacher' mode?"
"Only when I have the opportunity."
"Like I said. Always. Thank you for letting me be the little
sister last night."
"Did Amelia say anything about how I love my girls?"
"In the way we need it. I needed to be little last night and you
were there. I love you, Daddy."
"I love you, sweetie. Let's go look for breakfast."
---
"Breakfast was good. I love helping you cook. You give me the
recipe and tell me where stuff is and I get to do most of it."
"From the smiles I see when you get to 'do', I think you like to
cook."
"Un huh!"
"Time to wash dishes."
"OK."
"Just 'OK'?"
"Washing dishes isn't high on my list of things I like, but I'll
need them clean the next time I cook and I get to do that almost
every time I'm here."
"Finish drying things and go brush and get dressed for the day.
Clothes on the end of the bed."
"Yes, Daddy - while I can still say that. Help me change
clothes?"
"You're ready for kissy-face and touchy-feely?"
"No, just being the little sister who Daddy helps with her
clothes."
"Brush and I'll help you."
"You're the best Daddy ever, Daddy."
"Last time, daughter."
"I know, Mister Jack. But I'll feel loved all day."
I wanted her to think 'attention' instead of 'sex'. It seems she
did this trip. That's good. She should do better with choosing
which she wants/needs next time.
"Mister Jack?"
"Yes, Lisa?"
"I'm sorry I'm not doing 'stuff' with you."
"Lisa, I'm glad you're not."
"Huh?"
"Twice you asked for sex when what you needed was a different
kind of attention�"
"Daddy time."
"And I was concerned about how hard it might be for you to get
out the pattern of recent years where the only attention you got
was some type of sex. Tonight you asked me to hold you. That's
adult attention but has no connection to sex. We showered
together and you slept on my shoulder - and you're still in 'hold
me' mode that isn't sex of any type. I think you've remembered
something of what things were like when Harry Lewis was in your
life."
"You're so smart, Mister Jack! I know that I can get attention
and be loved when I'm with you without there being any sex. I
also know that you can make love to me and it's so much better
than anything I ever felt before. I think I wanna do both but
right now I like having Daddy time."
"I think we can work on Daddy time for as long as you need it."
"You're the best Daddy ever, Mister Jack."
"How did I know you would say that?"
"You goof! I've said it before. But you make all kinds of things
fun."
"Would you like to have your name officially changed back to Lisa
Lewis?"
"I can do that?"
"Grandpa Joe is a judge and it's within his power to grant name
changes. When we get back to Miss Mindy's house, tell him why you
want to change your name and ask him if he can do it."
"Thank you, Mister Jack! I didn't know I could do that. I thought
it had to be a grownup's request."
"It usually is, but I think your circumstances are different. Ask
him and see what he can do."
"I will!"
---
Wednesday, 30 September, 9:10AM
"Grandpa Joe?"
"Yes, Lisa?"
"Mister Jack said you might can get my name back?"
"Get you name back, Lisa?"
"I was Lisa Lewis until my Daddy disappeared and the Momma
married Dave Parker and he adopted us. I didn't wanna be adopted
and or be called Lisa Parker but he hit me when I said it."
"In that case, I think there's an excellent argument for you to
get your original name back."
"Really?"
"Yes, really. What's your middle name?"
"Renee."
"Then I'll have paperwork drawn up for one Lisa Renee Parker to
be Lisa Renee Lewis starting tomorrow. You can go to court with
me tomorrow but you'll probably be very bored or you can ask Jack
if he'll bring you to my chambers around 1 tomorrow and we'll get
those papers signed."
"Thank you, Grandpa Joe!"
"You're welcome, Lisa soon-to-be-Lewis."
"Mister Jack! Mister Jack!"
"Yes, Lisa?"
"Can you take me to Grandpa Joe's chambers tomorrow at 1 so I can
be Lisa Lewis again?"
"Yes. Think you might want someone else with you?"
"He can make Sammy Morton be Sammy Lewis again?"
"If we can find a family that wants both of you?"
"Please adopt us Mister Jack? I'll do anything you want me to!"
"Lisa, do I do things that way?"
"No. You do what you think is best for us and we don't hafta fuck
or suck for favors with you. If you think we need something, we
get it. You probably already asked somebody, didn't you?"
"You think Sammy could live in a house with five or six girls?"
"I think he might be sleeping in a different bed every night if
he was. Five or six girls? Miss Sarah might adopt him, too?"
"I told her that you needed to talk to her. She's up in the
bedroom she and Miss Mindy are using. She needs to know Sammy's
story and I think you should be the one to tell her."
"I love you, Mister Jack. You are the best Daddy in the world.
Will you be the Daddy that Sammy needs?"
"Did I help with his 'date'?"
"You're already doing Daddy stuff for him. I love you even more!"
"I love you, Lisa. Go talk to Miss Sarah. Then you might need to
talk with Grandpa Joe again."
"You do the best surprises."
---
"Mister Jack! Mister Jack!"
 "I'm here, Lisa."
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank
you!"
"All these 'Thank you's and kisses tell me something made you
very happy."
"Miss Sarah's gonna adopt both of us. Amelia and Celia and Paige
were in there and she'd already talked to them and they said
'Yes' too! We're gonna be a family again! Sammy's gonna have a
Momma who loves him�"
"And you need some lap and shoulder time because you have more to
tell me now."
"Yes! I couldn't tell you before 'cause Sammy didn't have anyone
but me�"
"Deep breath. You're getting so wound up you can't cry again."
"Un huh. Hold me?"
"I heard her, Jack. You take her and help her talk it out. I'll
tell Dad about Sammy. This is one incredible girl."
"She certainly is. We'll know more of exactly how incredible in a
couple of hours."
"The apartment, sir?"
"Yes, Grover."
"She seems much more upset than before."
"Good news about a family member has released some hurts she's
been hiding deep inside. We'll be here a while."
"Yes, sir."
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