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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 16:52:16 GMT -5
**In Ireland**
“How’s Jack and Sarah?” asked Kat when Dagger came into work and handed Sarah to her. “they’re both grand,” said Dagger as they headed to the baby room to drop the twins off before going down to the toddler room. “I’m going to ring Beth and let her know how they are,” said Dagger as she headed outside. When Dagger had been on holiday in Honolulu she had met Dog and the family. Upon coming home she had discovered she was pregnant with Leland’s kids. The only person she had told was Beth who had promised to say nothing.
She didn’t want to tell Leland in case he felt trapped into anything. It wasn’t like they were in love. She quickly found Beth’s number and called it. With the 10 hour difference she didn’t want to be calling to late. “Howz it sista how are the kids?” asked Beth as she stepped out the back door of her house so Leland couldn’t hear.
“They’re both great, I was wondering does your cell phone accept photos? I wanted to send you one?” said Dagger as she lit a cigarette. “Yeah it does send away, I wanted to tell you something. Ever since you went home Leland can’t stop talking about you and he can’t understand why you stopped calling and writing 6 months ago,” said Beth as she looked in the window at the grumpy s*** Leland had become. “I didn’t want him to feel trapped,” said Dagger as she watched parents come and go. “He loves you huni, think about it, I’ll let you get to work,” said Beth as Dagger threw away her smoked cigarette.
“I’ll send the pictures later,” said Dagger before hanging up the phone. She slid the phone into her pocket and headed back into work. “How’s Beth?” asked Emily as Dagger came into the toddler room and sat down. “She’s good, I’ve to send her pictures of the kids later, she also mentioned Leland,” said Dagger as she thought back to when she met Leland. She had been writing to him and then he had asked her over. When she met him she had fallen for him, she couldn’t believe Beth had told her that Leland loved her.
“What did she say?” asked Katrina who knew what was happening between them. “She said he can’t stop talking about me and he can’t understand why I stopped calling,” said Dagger as she got up to answer the door. As she was coming into the room she pulled out her phone and sent a picture to Beth before starting to play with the kids.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 16:53:46 GMT -5
**In Honolulu**
"Who was that?" asked Dog as Beth came in and sat down. "Just a friend," said Beth as she said the first thing that came into her head. "Anyone we know?" asked Leland as he looked at her hopefully. He knew she still spoke to Dagger even if she didn't admit it. "Sorry brah," said Beth as she crossed her fingers behind her back. She hated lying but she didn't want to hurt Leland anymore than he was.
"Oh ok," said Leland as his face dropped. "I'm trying to talk her into calling you," said Beth, she knew that Leland knew she was talking to Dagger. "I just don't understand why she stopped calling and writing," said Leland as he shot her a look that broke her heart. "I'll keep working on her I swear," said Beth as a text message came through. She opened it to find a picture of Jack and Sarah. "Anything interesting?" asked Dog as he tried to look over her shoulder.
"Nope not really," said Beth as she closed her phone. She didn't want Leland to find out this way that he had two children. "I think it's time to hit the sack," said Beth as she knew they had to be up early to head out on a bust. Before she headed to bed she sent Dagger a message to thank her for the photo.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 16:57:41 GMT -5
**In Ireland**
"Do you not think you should take the children over to meet their father?" asked Katrina as they watched the toddlers eat breakfast. "I really should but to be honest I'm Scared," admitted Dagger as she set toys out for the children to play with when they had finished eating. "Scared of what?" asked Katrina as Emily walked into the room. "That he'll feel trapped, though Beth said he would love them," said Dagger.
What she was saying was true the only other thing she feared was rejection but she didn't want to admit that. "We'll go with you," said Katrina showing her support. "Really you would all come with me?" asked Dagger surprised, this was one of the reasons she loved her friends. "Of course we would silly," piped up Kat and Emily together. "I'll ring Beth after work and let her know," said Dagger smiling, she was nervous now. After work she settled herself in the car to ring Beth once the kids were strapped in.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 16:59:29 GMT -5
**In Honolulu**
"Howz it sista," said Beth when she answered her phone. She was both surprised and happy at the call. "Hey Beth, was just wondering would you have enough room for 6 bodies for a month in a month?" asked Dagger throwing Beth off. "Yeah we've got plenty of room...wait does this mean you're coming over?" asked Beth as she caught on to what Dagger had asked. "Yeah with the kids and a few friends," said Dagger laughing.
"Can I tell Daune?" asked Beth getting really excited. "Yeah you can, I gotta get the kids home," said Dagger giggling. "Ok sista take care," said Beth as she hung up the phone. As she slid her phone into her pocket Daune 'Dog' appeared. "Who was that?" asked Dog as he kissed her good morning. "That was Dagger, she's coming over with a few friends, don't tell Leland I want it to be a surprise," said Beth as she started to make the breakfast.
"Maybe we can get her to stay and Leland would function like a normal person," said Dog as the door opened and Leland walked in. "Morning son how are you feeling?" asked Dog as Beth threw him a smile. "I'm doing good ready to go and hunt some fugitives," said Leland smiling. He didn't know why Dagger had stopped talking to him and he had decided he wasn't going to worry bout it she would come round in her own time.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 17:02:51 GMT -5
**1 Month Later** **In Honolulu**
"I'm just going to ring Beth and let her know we've landed," said Dagger as they stepped off the plane and headed to collect their bags. Kat was carrying a sleeping Jack and Dagger had a sleeping Sarah. Dagger pulled out her phone and rang Beth while Katrina and Emily grabbed their bags. "Beth and Daune are out there, be prepared Daune(Dog) doesn't know bout Jack and Sarah," said Dagger when she hung up the phone.
She handed Sarah to Katrina so she could hug Beth. "BETH," cried Dagger happily as she hugged her friend. "This is Emily, Katrina and Kat," said Dagger as she pointed to each of her friends once she had hugged Dog. "And these must be my gorgeous grandchildren Jack and Sarah," said Beth as Sarah woke up at the sound of her name and Dog gave her a funny look.
"But Beth how can they be our grandkids? They must be 6 or 7 months old and Dagger went home 9 months before she stopped..." began Dog as it all clicked into place for him...they were Leland's kids. "Well done big daddy now are we going home or are they only going to see the airport," said Beth laughing. Dog nodded and took the bags as they headed to the car. Now he understood why Beth had said they would need two SUV's. When the bags were loaded Emily and Katrina jumped into Beth's car and Dagger, Kat and the kids got into Dog's car.
"So this is why you stopped talking to Leland," said Dog as he looked at his grandchildren with love. "Yeah I didn't want him to feel trapped," said Dagger as Kat gave her arm a squeeze. "He'll take it hard but he'll come round," said Dog as they headed for the house. He wanted to prepare her for what could happen. "Hopefully DL and Youngblood will be pleased to see me," said Dagger as she smiled. Daune-Lee had treated her like a sister on the sole fact she was with Leland. Kat smiled she had heard all about Daune-Lee and Youngblood and she liked the sound of Daune-Lee.
When they arrived at the house Dog took in all the bags while Kat and Dagger carried the kids in. Beth, Emily and Katrina arrived a few minutes later. "Daune-Lee we're home," yelled Beth as they walked in the door. "Dagger is that you?" asked Daune-Lee as he walked into the hall. "In the flesh," said Dagger grinning as she handed Jack to Emily so she could give him a hug. "Who are these lovely ladies and beautiful children?" asked Daune-Lee as he hugged her.
"These are my friends Katrina, Emily and Kat," said Dagger as she introduced her friends. As his gaze fell on Kat she caught his gaze and smiled, he felt himself melt at her smile. "And Jack and Sarah are your neice and nephew," said Dagger as his jaw dropped. "DL will you entertain these lovely ladies and babysit while I take Dagger to see Leland," said Dog thinking it would be best not to load everything on top of Leland to quickly. "Of course I will I'll take them to the beach," said Daune-Lee happy that he could get to know Kat.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 17:04:09 GMT -5
**At the Office**
“Don’t worry baby girl we’re here with you,” said Beth as she hugged Dagger, she felt for her she looked nervous. “What if he tells me to go? What if he doesn’t want anything to do with the kids?” asked Dagger panicking as they walked in the back door. “He won’t tell you to go he loves you, it may take time for him to get used to the idea of having children,” said Dog as they sat down to wait for Leland to return.
They heard Leland come in by the front door, Dog went to speak to him. A few minutes later he came running into the room. “Dagger is it really you?” asked Leland not sure to believe what he had been told. “Yes it’s me,” said Dagger giggling as she allowed Leland to pull her to her feet into a hug. “I’ve missed you so much,” said Leland as he kissed her tenderly. “I’ve missed you to, can we go for a walk so we can talk?” asked Dagger as she tried to stop her tears. “Sure thing baby girl,” said Leland as he offered her his arm, which she took. Together they headed out the door as Beth smiled and Dog frowned.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 17:05:29 GMT -5
**On a walk/at the beach**
“So how come you stopped calling and writing?” asked Leland getting straight to the point as they walked along the beach. “I do have reasons but I don’t know if you’ll like them,” said Dagger as she studied the sand. “Try me,” said Leland as he raised her head so she was looking at him. At that moment she spotted Daune-Lee with her friends and the kids. “Come with me,” she said as she led him towards the group. She hoped he wouldn’t freak in front of the children.
“Hey brah, who you hanging with?” asked Leland as Daune-Lee jumped and spun round. “These are my friends, Kat, Emily and Katrina,” said Dagger as she pointed to Kat who Daune-Lee had his arm around, then to Emily who had Sarah on her knee and then to Katrina who had Jack. “Nice to meet you, what are the children called?” asked Leland thinking they were Katrina’s and Emily’s. “This is Jack and Sarah, my children, well our children,” said Dagger as she waited for the fireworks to start.
“How are they my kids?” snapped Leland, he couldn’t see how they were his. “Think about it Leland,” said Dagger sighing, she was afraid this was going to happen. “I don’t need to think about it I know they aren’t mine,” said Leland as he walked away from the group. “I’ll go after him, use my car to head home,” said Daune-Lee as he left his car keys and ran after Leland. “I knew this would happen,” said Dagger as she sank onto the sand and started to sob.
The twins sensing their mothers sadness crawled over to her and hugged her. “Daune-Lee will sort him out,” said Kat as she placed an arm round her friend. “Shall we head home?” asked Emily as she started to pack the stuff away. “If you don’t mind,” said Dagger as she dried her eyes. “Of course we don’t,” said Katrina as she lifted Jack and Dagger took Sarah. Together they took the kids to the car while Emily and Kat followed with the bags.
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Post by dagger on Apr 3, 2007 17:06:35 GMT -5
**At the office**
“Slow down brah,” called Daune-Lee as Leland kicked the office door open and stormed in. “How can she come here after well over a year and claim those kids are mine? Especially after she stopped speaking to me 7 months ago,” ranted Leland as he pulled out his cigarettes and lit one. “Think about it from her point of view though brah, she went home from here and found she was pregnant with your kids what would you do?” asked Daune-Lee as he tried to talk sense into his brother. “I would tell the father,” snapped Leland not wanting to back down.
“She was scared, it took Beth to talk her round,” said Daune-Lee reminding him of that small fact. “How do I know they are really mine? She could have been pregnant before she came here,” said Leland conveniently forgetting that she had told him she was single long before they met. “She loves you brah, I’ll talk to her,” said Daune-Lee as he walked out the door leaving Leland to think about things. As he walked out he realised he had given his car to the girls. He pulled out his phone and rang Kat thankful that they had exchanged numbers earlier that day. He was pleased that he now had a reason so he could spend some time with her. He called the number and waited for her to answer.
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Post by dagger on May 3, 2007 8:02:19 GMT -5
**At Dog’s house**
“Hey sista what happened?” asked Beth as a tear stained Dagger appeared in front of her. “It didn’t go well,” supplied Emily as they headed to the pool to relax. “What did Leland say?” asked Beth as they sat down on the sofa. They didn’t need to worry about the kids as Dog and the girls were spending some time with them. “He said there was no way the kids could be his, he pretty much called me a liar,” said Dagger as she broke down into tears.
“I’ll talk to him, it’ll be ok,” said Beth as Dagger laughed, it would be easier said than done. “I’ll be right back,” said Kat as she appeared in the living room. “What’s happened?” asked Dagger as she turned to face her friend. Left Daune-Lee without a car so I’m going to get him,” said Kat as she lifted the car keys and headed out the door. A few minutes later after Kat had left, Tucker, Richie and Youngblood arrived.
“Anyone home?” called Youngblood as they walked in. “YOUNGBLOOD” cried Dagger as she jumped off the sofa and ran straight into his arms. “Hey baby girl Beth filled us in, I brought this lot to keep your friends company while you and I go for a walk and talk,” said Youngblood as he hugged her tight. “I’ll introduce them then we can go,” said Dagger as she headed outside with everyone following her.
“Girls I would like you to meet Tucker, Justin, Richie and Tim,” said Dagger as they stepped forward and said hello as Dagger said their names. “You can call me Youngblood like everyone else,” said Youngblood informing them of his nickname. “Guys these are my best friends Katrina and Emily and these are my children Jack and Sarah,” said Dagger as Youngblood cursed himself he knew there was something he was supposed to tell the others. The girls laughed as the guys jaws all dropped. “Let’s go for that walk,” said Youngblood as he offered her his arm. Dagger took it and together they headed towards the beach.
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