Elder Quad Chloe nodded and smiled to the best of her ability as she handed over the small Ashton to his mother. She sighed and stood, running her fingers through her vibrant red hair as Finn placed an arm around her. What a trying day. Yet again her family and friends had been the targets for danger and she had no idea why on earth their luck had been so poor. She hated it and she wished she could do something to stop it, but it seemed that Remington had stopped it. At least, for now. She didn't know why Emmylyne walked down so quietly, apparently holding something close to her. Finn took hold of his sister and began to lead her into the living room. He sat down on the couch and pulled her down beside him, clinging tightly to her. Leaning his own head on Chloe's, he gave her a small kiss on her forehead then leaned back and let a small sigh escape him. He was emotionally and physically exhausted, but that wasn't at all what his cousin was feeling. He felt horrible, but he also wanted to know why Emmylyne had walked down unscathed. Did Remmy really let her go? Yet another mystery to go with their strange day. Wonda'ful. Jus' wha' we need... Axel gratefully accepted Lainie from Elissa's arms. He held fast to his adoptive child and closed his eyes as he shoved his face into her hair. he had not meant for this to happen. Then again, he really didn't know whose fault it was, if anyone. He was so confused, yet, he also felt helpless. Again he had failed to keep his family safe. Again they had been attacked without warning. Again had Remmy infiltrated a loved ones' household. This was enough. Axel could take it no longer.
Upon hearing his wife's voice, the young man did nothing but walk to Benji and offer him his hand to stand. His best friend had gone through so much and Axel was part of the reason he was hurting. How could he forgive himself now? What was there to do? Then again, Axel never seemed to know exactly what to do. Since he had met Emmylyne everything had been a blur. When he found out that Benji was going to propose, that nearly killed him. Now what? Was he nearly killing Ben? How could this have happened?
Making his way into the living room, he received a small nod from his cousin, which said it all. He smiled slightly then sat on a puffy chair in the corner with Laih still tightly wrapped in his arms. Now to listen to Emmylyne. God I hope she has good news, because I sure as hell don't... |