Sunday, June 27, 2010

Chapter 29

Chapter 29


"I wonder how long will the lawyer will take?" Asks Ed to Nancy. "He didn't say. I think he wants to make sure everything is in order." Said Nancy. Diane enters the room. "Hey, Kristoff is taking me camping for the week." Said Diane. "Cool. Do you know where you are going?" Asks Ed to Diane. "No, he said it is a surprise." Said Diane. "I hope you will have fun. "Replies Nancy. Diane smiles as she heads upstairs to pack.

(Later.)

Suddenly the phone rings. Nancy went to answer it. She talks for awhile then she hangs up. "By your look on your face it is good news." Said Ed as he watches Nancy. "Yes. Let's wait until Spike and Millie are here." Said Nancy.


(Later)

Nancy sees Spike and Mille are here. She tells them about the phone call. "That was fast." Said Mille as Nancy finished talking. "Yes, He said it happen before as well." Said Nancy. "I hope after this they will close down this place for good. "Said Spike.

"Me too. We will have to meeting with the lawyer tomorrow to see what has to be done." Finishes Nancy. "How does it feel to be a vampire?" Asks Spike to Ed. Ed smiles and explains being a vampire is. "How did you become one?" Asks Millie. Ed explains why he became a vampire. Both Spike and Millie was surprised at this.

"It will be fun to be hypnotized." Said Spike, Nancy laughs as this. She explains what she did to her family. "I think it will be cool too are vampires." Said Spike. Ed laughs. "That is the same way I felt too." Said Ed as he tells them how he meets Nancy. "Cool. I can see why you fell in love with her. I wonder if we can remember our parents while under hypnotizes?" Said Millie to Nancy. "Sometimes it will work or not depends when the kids were taken away." Said Nancy.

"I am sure this place will have records when they took us." Said Spike. "Depends if they did this legal or not. They might not keep the papers." Said Nancy. "You could be right. Can you hypnotize me for the fun of it?" Asks Spike to Nancy. "Sure." Replies Nancy.

"Can I go first?" Asks Millie to Nancy. "Sure. Please stand in front of me. "Said Nancy to Millie. Millie does what Nancy asks. "Please look into my eyes. Your eyelids are getting heavy. They want to close. Let them close. You are in a place where there is a waterfall. You want to lie down and go to sleep. Your legs can't support you anymore." Said Nancy as she watches Mille go under. Ed goes behind her as she falls backwards. Ed lays her down.

Ed lays her down on the couch. Spike sees how relax Millie is. "Millie your arms and legs are so light they are limp." Said Nancy as she lifts Millie's arm up to see how limp it is. "Wow, it must be relaxing after this." Said Spike. Ed nods his head. "I can do it you to you Spike." Said Ed. "Sure." Said Spike. Ed does the same spell to Spike; Spike is out like a light.

Henry walks in and sees Spike and Millie out cold on the couch. "What happen?" He asks them. Nancy laughs and tells him what they did. "How long are you going it keep them under for?" Henry asks. "Going to wake them up now." Said Nancy as she and Ed do the spell to wake them up. Millie wakes up and stands up. "Wow that felt good."Said Millie. Spike agrees with her. "I must have gone under fast." Said Spike. "You sure did." Said Ed.

Brandon enters. "Hey how is going?" He asks them. Nancy brings Brandon up to date. "I am glad this will stop." Said Brandon. "I agree. I hope they won't do this again." Said Millie. The others agree. "Cadee and I are going to a movie see you later." Said Brandon as he leaves.

(Next day.)

Suddenly the phone rings. Nancy went to answer the phone. Few minutes later she hangs up. Ed sees Nancy enter the room. "Millie and Spike will be here soon." Said Ed to Nancy. Few minutes later Spike and Millie are there. Nancy explains the phone call. "Do we need to be there?" Asks Spike to Nancy. "Yes, it shouldn't take too long." Finishes Nancy. "Do we need to bring anything else?" Asks Millie to Nancy. Nancy explains what they need.

(Two weeks went by.)

"I don't believe this. We won. "Said Spike very happy."I agree. The courts are closing down that business as well." Said Millie. "I still wonder what happen to these kids they already taken." Said Ed to Nancy. "I am sure they will try to find their parents. It will take time as well." Said Nancy.

"I am surprised they kept all the papers when they kidnapped other children." Said Ed as he carries a box to the living room. "I agree we can sort them out and sees what's there." Said Nancy. "Let's get start then." Said Ed as he gets some papers to go thru.

(Hour later.)

"I am glad that is done." Said Ed as he sits back to look what they finished. "I agree too. It will take awhile to read all of it too." Said Spike. Mack and Jimmy came into the room. "Mom, Eniko wants you." Said Mack to Nancy. "Thanks Mack." Said Nancy as she goes upstairs. Few minutes later she brings Eniko downstairs. Jimmy and Mack plays with her.

"Your boys love their sister." Said Spike as he watches them. "They are and very helpful too." Said Nancy. "Do you think Eniko will have more operations?" Asks Millie to Ed. "Yes how many more they won't know." Replies Ed. "Is it Eniko's third birthday coming up?" Asks Cindy as she enters the room. "Yes, with all this happening I didn't make any thing for her." Said Nancy.

"Don't worry. Your father and your boys did all that." Said Cindy. Nancy looks at her mom. "Thanks. Spike and Millie you are welcome to join us." Said Ed. "We love too." Replied Spike.

(At Eniko's Party.)

"Eniko is sure enjoying herself." Said Millie as she watches Eniko looking at her presents. "Yup. Mack and Jimmy are very help full as well." Said Spike. "They love to play and help her as well." Said Nancy as she brings the cake in. "Can we help Eniko to blow out her candles?" Asks Jimmy to Nancy. "Yes you can." Said Nancy.

"I will hold Eniko." Said Ed as he picks her up to bring her to the table. Both Mack and Jimmy show Eniko how to blow out the candles. She watches them and copies them. Nancy lights the candles. Then everyone sings happy birthday to Eniko. She, Mack and Jimmy blows out the candles. Everyone cheers.

(Later.)

"They sure are beat."Said Millie as she them sleeping. "Yeah it has been a long day for them." Said Nancy. "I will help you Nancy." Said Millie as she carries Eniko as Nancy and Ed take the boys. Few minutes later they returned. "All asleep in their beds." Said Nancy as she sits down to relax. "When is Eniko's next doctor's appointment?" Asks Cindy to Nancy. "Tomorrow." Said Nancy.

(Next day)

"Can I come with you mom?" Asks Jimmy to Nancy. "Sure." Said Nancy as she helps Eniko to get ready. Mack watches them leave. "Uncle Brandon can you play with me?" He asks Brandon. "Sure" Said Brandon as he goes with Mack.

Cindy sees Diane enter. "How was your trip?" She asks Diane. "I love it." Replies Diane "I am glad. Nancy took Eniko to the Doctor's." Said Cindy. "OK, I have stuff for her." Said Diane as she brings in her bags.

(Later)

"How did the doctor went?" Asks Cindy. "Good. Jimmy help out. Eniko didn't want to get check out. He asks the doctor to do it to him to let Eniko watch." Said Nancy. "Wow. That is good. He loves to help her out. Mack as well." Said Ed as he and Mack enter. Nancy nods her head in agreement. She tells them what the doctor said to her.

"She needs another operation?" Asks Brandon to Nancy. "Yes. This will be it until she older." Said Nancy. "When will she will have it?" Asks Ed. Nancy tells them.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Chapter 28

Chapter 28


"I am going to try my friend to see if he has any luck." Said Nancy to Ed as she gets ready. "OK, we will try to find anything else if we can." Replies Ed as he watches Nancy leave.

"Do you think Nancy will find out anything?" Asks Spike to Ed. "She might. She never gives up." Replied Ed

(Later)

Ed sees Nancy enters. "Any luck Nancy?" Ed asks her. "Yes and no. The person who I went to see will do more digging and let me know when he finds." Replies Nancy. "Thanks Nancy." Said Millie. "Your welcome." Replies Nancy.
(Two days went by)

The phone starts to ring Brandon went to answer it. "Nancy the phone is for you." Said Brandon as he sees her enter the room. "Thanks Brandon." Said Nancy as she takes the phone from Brandon. She talks for a few minutes then hangs up. Nancy returns to the room. She sees them talking. Spike sees her enter.

"Any luck?" He asks her. Nancy explains about the phone call. The others were in shock to hear this. "I am shock that they dead."Replies Millie. "I agree too. Did he say where they are buried?" AKs Spike to Nancy. "YEs, I have the address for it." Replies Nancy.

(At the Address.)

"Look at this place." Said Ed as he looks around. A man starts to walk towards them. "Can I help you?" He asks them. Ed explains why they are here for. "My name is Iggy. I can show you where they are buried. "Said Iggy as he leads them to their parent's grave."I will leave you alone, if you need me I will be in my office." Said Iggy as he points his office is. Nancy replies "Thanks." As she watches Iggy walk towards his office.

Spike reads the names on the tombstones "Flora and Raoul." Read out loud by Spike. "I still wonder what happen to them." Said Ed as he looks at the tombstone. "We can check stuff at the library if they any old news papers on them." Said Nancy. Millie nods her head in agreement "We still have time to do that." Said Ed as they head back to their car.

(At the library)

"With four of us we might able to find some answers." Said Nancy as they look for old newspapers and other documents. Few hours later Ed has found some information. He went to the others to show them.

Nancy reads what the paper has on it then she passed it on to Spike and Millie. "Wow. I still don't believe this." Said Spike after he is done reading it. "I agree. I still can't find any more info on what I had." Said Millie. "Same here. I have copied the info and this number once we get back I will give the number a try." Said Nancy as she and the others put the stuff back.

(Back home.)

Diane sees them enter. "Any luck?" She asks them. "Yes and no." Replies Ed as he tells her everything they found out. "I will try that number." Said Nancy as she heads towards the phone. Jimmy and Mack enter."Play with us please." Asks Jimmy to Ed. "OK." Said Ed as he chases them.

(Few hours later)

Nancy returns to the living room. Spike and Millie sees her enter. "Ed will be back he is putting the kids down for a nap." Said Spike to Nancy. Two minutes later Ed enters. Nancy sees him enter. "I had luck with that number." Said Nancy as she tells then what she learns. "Are we going to meet her?" Asks Spike to Nancy. "Yes, she wouldn't tell me anymore." Said Nancy.

(Later.)

The door bell went Nancy went to answer the door. "You must be Asun." Said Nancy to the woman. "I am." Replies Asun to Nancy. "Please come in." Said Nancy as she lets her in. "They are in the living room." Finishes Nancy as she leads the way. Asun follows Nancy. Ed sees them enter. "This is my husband Ed and his brother and sister Spike and Millie." Said Nancy as she introduces Asun to them. "What can you tell us about our parents?" Asks Ed to Asun.

Asun explains what she knew. "They wanted children they were happy when they had triplets. They couldn't keep a job down for long. They got a warning from the children workers if they didn't look after you. Two months went they took Spike and Millie first then came to get Ed. Your father was angry at this. He tried to stop them. They refuse to listen. Couple of days later they tried to get you back. They refuse to listen. A year later your mother pass away from a broken heart. Your father tried to sue the government for what they did to your mother. It never went to court. No one wanted to help him with his case. The police went to his place where he lived and found him dead. The police think he killed himself cause no one wanted to help." Finishes Asun.

Spike was in shock to hear this. "Can we do something or not?" Asks Millie. "I have no idea. This company is still in service." Replies Asun. "I will check if they have a web site." Said Nancy as she goes over to the computer to search for that company. Few minutes later she found what she looking for. "I think we should hire a lawyer as well. Or talk to one. Before we talk to this company." Said Ed as he reads the page as well.

"Good idea. Thanks for the info Asun." Said Ed as Asun stands up. "Your welcome. I hope this will help you out." Said Asun as she leaves. "We should do this tomorrow." Said Ed. "I agree as well." Said Nancy.

(Next Day)

"Breakfast is ready." Said Cindy as she brings the food to the table. As they enter and sit down. "What are the plans for today?" Henry asks them. Nancy tells them what they are planning to do. "I hope you can get the info from this business." Said Cindy. The others agree.

(Later)

"Where do we start?" Asks Ed to Nancy. Nancy tells Ed what she has planned. "I hope you can find someone will help you." Said Brandon as he listens.
(Later)

Ed sees Nancy return. "Any luck?" He asks her. "Yes." Replies Nancy. Ed looks at Nancy. "There is more?" Ed asks Nancy. "Yes, I will tell you and the others at the same time." Replies Nancy. "I wonder what the news is." Said Diane as she listens in.

(Millie and Spike are there.)

"I see you are successful?" Asks Millie to Nancy. "Yes I am." Said Nancy as she explains what she did and what she found out."So this company just takes kids away from their families?" Said Spike."Yes, they also makes fake death cards as well." Finishes Nancy. Ed and the others are in shock to hear this. "Is there a way we can stop this or charge them?" Asks Millie to Nancy. "Yes we can charge them. I already talk to a lawyer as well. He is going thru all the information I gave him. He will let us know when we are supposed to be in court." Said Nancy. The others are happy to hear this.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Chapter 27

Chapter 27

Diane watches Nancy arriving home with Brandon. “Welcome home Brandon.” Said Diane. “Thanks Diane.” Replies Brandon. Mack and Jimmy hear Brandon’s voice and come in running. “Boys please don’t be ruff with Brandon.” Said Nancy as she stops them. “OK mom. Welcome home Uncle Brandon. We missed you.” Said Jimmy to Brandon. “I have missed you too.” Said Brandon.

“I hope these attacks on vampires will stop.” Said Brandon as he sits down. “Me too. The men that beat you up are facing charges.” Said Diane to Brandon. “The police already caught them?” Asks Brandon surprised. “Yes, Kristoff saw the fight and saw the men.” Replies Diane.

“I want to thank him.” Replies Brandon to Diane. “Later you need to rest Brandon.”Said Cindy to Brandon. “OK.” Said Brandon as he gets up. ‘Boys please don’t make too much noise.” Said Ed as he helps Brandon. Both boys nod their heads in agreement. “Mom it is alright if we play with Eniko?” Asks Mack. “Yes, she misses you both.” Said Nancy as she gets Eniko.

“Hey mom, Eniko is trying to follow us.” Said Mack. Nancy sees Eniko pulling herself with her arms. “I am sure she will get stronger she can really move that way.” Said Ed as he watches them.

(Later)

"Time for bed." Said Nancy as she picks up Eniko. "OK mom."Said Jimmy as he follows Nancy upstairs. Few minutes later Nancy returns. "They are all asleep. "Said Nancy. "It is all that playing. "Said Ed. Nancy agrees. "Kristoff is taking me to a movie. I will be late." Said Diane as she gets ready. "OK, enjoy the movie." Said Cindy as she watches Diane leave.

(Next Day)

Henry notices Brandon coming down the stairs. "How do you feel?" He asks Brandon. "Better. I am hungry." Said Brandon as he sits down.

"Breakfast is ready."Said Cindy as she comes into the room. They all go into the kitchen. Cindy severs breakfast. Twenty minutes later they are all done. They head to the living room. Few minutes later Mack and Jimmy enter. "Uncle Brandon can you read us a story please?" Asks Mack to Brandon. "Sure." Said Brandon as he follows them to their room.

(The doorbell goes.)

"I wonder who that is." Asks Henry as he gets up to answer the door. "Can I help you?" Asks Henry as he opens the door. "Yes you can. I am looking for an Ed." Said the stranger. "May I ask for him?" Asks Henry to the stranger. "I am a detective Bray." Said Bray. "Please come in." Said Henry as he lets Bray in. Few minutes later Ed was down. "What can I do for you?" Asks Ed to Bray.

Bray explains why he is here for. Ed was in shock to hear this. "I grew up in a foster care. I didn't know I had a brother and sister at all." Said Ed a bit surprised. "That is good news." Said Nancy to Ed. "They want to meet you." Finished Bray. "I do want to meet them." Said Ed. "OK, I can arrange the meeting as a place. I will let you them know and I will get back to you." Said Bray as he leaves.

"That is surprise that you have a brother and a sister." Said Cindy to Ed. "Yeah I am still in shock by this news. I always wonder where I came from. "Replies Ed as he thinks about his background."I am sure they will surprise as well." Said Nancy to Ed.

(Next day at the meeting place.)

"Are you going to be OK Ed?" Asks Nancy as they walk to the place they pick out. "Yes I am. Kind of nervous and excited at the same time." Replies Ed as he sees Bray there as well as two other people.

Bray sees them. "Glad you could make it." Said Bray as Ed and Nancy arrived."Let me introduce to your brother and sister. Millie and Spike." Said Bray to Ed. "Nice to meet you." Said Spike to Ed. Nancy is shocked that Spike looks like Ed. Millie sees Nancy's reaction. "Spike, Ed and I are triplets."Said Mille to Nancy and Ed. "I am totally in shock" Said Ed to Spike.

"Same here. We only found out when our foster mom found me and your sister." Said Spike to Ed. "I am sure you have questions as well." Said Nancy to them. Millie shakes her head yes. "This is my wife Nancy." Said Ed to Spike and Millie. "Nice to meet you Nancy. Let's sit down so we can talk." Suggests Spike. The others agree as they find a table to sit down.

Spike explains how they found Ed. "I still don't understand why I grew up in a foster care instead of a normal family." Said Ed once Spike was done. Millie explains what happened "I was in as well. Lucky for me the couple who had me also had Spike. After we left there us starting to look in our backgrounds."

"Did you find out parents?" Asks Ed as he listens to Millie. "Not yet. The government won't give out that information. "Replied Spike. Nancy was shocked to hear this. "So how did you know about Ed?" Asks Nancy to Spike. "The couple who had us was able to find that out when Millie and I were small. When we got older and understood what is happening they told us. We hired Bray to find Ed." Said Spike.

Nancy shakes her head at this. "Any luck with the search Bray?" Asks Nancy to Bray. "No. I have tried everything I can." Replies Bray to Nancy. "There must be way." Said Nancy. "We have tried everything that is open to us." Said Bray.

"But how?" Asks Millie to Nancy. Nancy explains her idea. "That will work." Said Bray. The others agree. "I just notice you and Ed are vampires." Said Spike to Ed. "Yes, Nancy turn me into one." Replied Ed.

"I think vampires are neat." Said Millie to them. Ed smiles at this. "I was the same way as well." Replies Ed. They talk about other things for a few hours. "We better go now. We will come to visit you Ed." Said Millie as she and Spike stand up to leave.

Nancy watches them leave. "That was a good surprise for you Ed." Said Nancy to Ed. "I agree. I hope we can locate our parents. "Said Ed as he and Nancy leave with Bray."I agree. They have been looking for them a long time. "Said Bray as they reached Bray's car."Let me know if you find anything." Said Bray as he climbs into his car. "Will do." Said Nancy.

(Later)

"How did it go?" Asks Cindy as she sees them enter. Ed tells them. Henry is shocked to hear this. "Here is the kicker." Said Ed to Cindy and Henry. "There is more?" Asks Cindy a bit puzzled. "Yes, I am a triplet." Said Ed. Both Cindy and Henry just look at Ed. "Spike sure looks like Ed. Millie has the same features as well." Said Nancy.

"Any news about your parents?" Asks Diane as she enters the room. "No, they are searching for them." Said Ed. "I suggest an idea to them." Said Nancy as she tells them her idea. "That might work." Said Henry. Ed fills them in what they talk about. "I am glad they found you Ed." Said Cindy. Ed nods his head in agreement. "I am going to spend time with my children." Said Nancy as she heads upstairs.

"I still wonder why my parents left us at a foster care." Said Ed thinking back to his child hood. "Once you do find them you can ask them." Said Cindy to Ed. "I am going to start looking now." Said Ed as he goes to the computer. "I hope they can find some info on them." Said Henry to Cindy. "I agree. Let's have a celebration for Ed and his brother and sister." Said Cindy. Henry nods his head in agreement. "Let's hope they are not afraid of vampires." Replied Henry.

(Later)

Cindy sees Ed enter the kitchen. "Any luck?" Cindy asks Ed. "No. To me they don't want to be found." Replies Ed. "I am sure it will work out for you Ed." Said Henry. "I know. Millie and Spike are coming over. Don't worry they like vampires." Said Ed to Cindy and Henry.

(Later Millie and Spike are there.)

The door bell went. Ed went to answer the door. "Welcome Millie and Spike please come in." Said Ed as he lets his brother and sister inside. Ed introduces everyone. Both Spike and Millie are surprised to see other vampires. "Nice to meet you all." Said Spike.

"I thought I heard the door bell." Said Nancy as she comes down the stairs with Eniko and the boys. Mille was surprised to see the toddler and the boys.

"This is Eniko, Jimmy and Mack." Said Nancy as she puts Eniko down. "Nice to meet you." Said Jimmy and Mack to Spike and Millie."Same here." Replied Spike to Jimmy and Mack. "Mom, is alright if we play with Eniko?" Asks Mack to Nancy. "Yes, please be careful." Said Nancy to her boys as they help Eniko to move. Nancy sees Spike and Millie looks she explains what is wrong with Enkio . "I tried to look for our parents with no luck. To me they do want to be found at all." Said Ed to his brother and sister. "I agree as well. We will find them. I hope." Said Spike. Millie agrees with him.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

(At the police Station)

“You must be Nancy. I am Chief Marcus.” Said Chief Marcus as Nancy enters. “Yes I am.” Replies Nancy. “Please come to my office.” Said Chief Marcus as he leads her to his office.

They enter the office. “Please sit down.” Said Chief Marcus as he closes the door. Nancy explains why she is there. “All we want to be left alone. We are harming people.” Finishes Nancy. “I can understand that. There are people are scared of vampires.” Said Chief Marcus.

“I know there are some vampires out there will harm them people and vampires. I have a family now and I don’t want anything happening to them.” Said Nancy. “Let’s work something out and we might able to stop these attacks on vampires.” Said Chief Marcus. Nancy agrees to this.

“ I was also thinking of opening a special branch for vampires only. Some of the cops wants run it. They see all types of vampires that are out there. When we try to help them they won’t let us.” Said Chief Marcus. Nancy was shocked to hear this. “Do they want to become vampires?” Asks Nancy a bit confused at this. “I really don’t know. Let me get the cop that brought the idea.” Said Chief Marcus as he gets up. After a few minutes later he returns with a officer. “Nancy this is Officer Leo.” Said Chief Marcus.

“Nice to meet you Nancy.” Said Officer Leo as he shakes Nancy’s hand. “Please tell me about your idea?” Nancy asks Officer Leo. He explains his idea to her. “ It probably will work. There is a catch?” Said Nancy to Officer Leo. “Yes. I am into vampires.” Said Officer Leo. “Are you saying you want to turn into a vampire?” Finishes Nancy. Officer Leo nods his head yes. “ There are others that want to project vampires as well as humans.” Finishes Officer Leo. “As you know there is no cure for being vampires.” Said Nancy. “I know I think it will help the other vampires out there.” Said Officer Leo.

“OK. Call me tomorrow to make time. Please let the other know as well.” Said Nancy to Officer Leo. He nods his head yes as he leaves. “How many of them will be the vampire squad?” Nancy asks Chief Marcus. “About ten. They want to do this. I want to keep peace between vampires and humans.” Said Chief Marcus. Nancy agrees to this.

(Later)

“How did it went?” Asks Ed as he sees Nancy enter. Nancy explains what is going on. “Plus there is going to be a vampire squad as well.” Said Nancy. The others were in shock to hear this.”You are telling us they want to turn into vampires?” Said Ed amazed what he heard.

“The building should be done later today.” Said Ed. Nancy is pleased to hear this. “I will help you with this job Nancy.” Said Ed “Good it will take me all day if I do this on my own.” Replies Nancy.

Just then the phone rings. Nancy answers it, she talks for a moment. “That was the hospital. Eniko is awake.” Said Nancy. The others are happy. “I am going to see her. I will also check Brandon out as well.” Said Nancy as she leaves.

“Aunt Diane, can you play with us?”Asks Mack. “Yes.” Replies Diane as they go off to play. “I am going to check out the building.” Said Ed as he leaves.

(Later.)

Ed returns and sees Nancy. “How is Eniko?” Ed asks Nancy. “Great it will be a few days before we know it will work.” Said Nancy. Diane returns with the boys. “How is Brandon doing?” She asks Nancy. “The operation was successful. They want to keep Brandon on the coma a bit longer to make sure he doesn’t get a infection.” Said Nancy.

“That is good. Cadee keeps asking how he is doing.” Said Cindy to the others. “She cares about him. We have the keys to the building Nancy. I already picked up the stuff. We need to find places for them.” Said Ed to Nancy. Nancy smiles and replies, “We better get that done.” As they head towards the building.

(Later)

“I am going to visit Brandon.” Said Diane as she gets ready. “OK.” Said Cindy as she watches Diane leave. “I hope there won’t be any damage when they wake Brandon up.” Said Henry. Cindy agrees to this.

(At the Hospital.)

Diane enters Brandon’s room. She went to and sits beside him and holds his hand. She tells him what is happening about Mack and Jimmy. Just then Dr. Flint enters the room. “How much longer will he be like this?” Asks Diane to Dr. Flint.

“I want to try to keep him under until at the end of the week. Then we can wake him slowly.” Replies Dr. Flint to Diane hears this and smiles.

(Later Diane is back home.)

“How is Brandon doing?” Asks Henry to Diane. Diane explains what Dr. Flint said to her. “That is good news, Kristoff called.” Said Cindy. Diane smiles and goes to the phone to call Kristoff. She talks for awhile, then she hangs up.

“He wants to take me out for awhile.” Said Diane as she gets ready. “Nancy we better head to the building now.” Said Ed as he gets ready as well. Nancy agrees and they leave.

(A week went by)

“Today they are going to wake Brandon up or I should starts too.” Said Diane as she gets ready. “We will go with you. Eniko can come home today.” Said Nancy as she gets ready.

(At the Hospital.)

“I will meet you at Brandon’s room Diane.” Said Nancy as she heads towards Eniko’s room. Diane nods her head as she heads into Brandon’s room. Dr. Flint sees her. “Good timing, we are giving him the drugs now. It might take a few days before he is awake.” Said Dr. Flint. Diane nods her head in agreement. “It will also help too when you visit as well.” Finishes Dr. Flint as he gives Brandon the drug in the IV. Diane watches until Nancy enters with Eniko. “We can come back tomorrow Diane.” Said Nancy as they leave.

(Two days pass. Diane is back at the hospital.)

Diane enters Brandon’s room. She sits down and holds Brandon’s hand. She talks about stuff and family. Just then she felt a squeeze on her hand. Diane looks at Brandon “Can you squeeze a bit harder Brandon?” Asks Diane hopefully. Dr Flint enters the room. “How is he?” Asks Diane to Dr. Flint. “Pretty good. Has he responded to you?” Dr. Flint asks Diane. “Yes he just squeezed my hand.” Replies Diane.

Dr. Flint looks art Brandon and asks, “Brandon can you hear me?” He watches Brandon. He gets no response. Diane starts to talk until she feels a squeeze. Just then he starts to chokes on the tube. Dr. Flint removes the tube and puts on a oxygen mask. “Brandon can you open your eyes?” Asks Diane as she and Dr. Flint watches. Few minutes later Brandon is fully awake. “Take it easy Brandon, you still feel the drugs.” Said Dr. Flint as he checks Brandon out. Brandon has fallen in a peaceful sleep.

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Nancy sees Diane and Brandon a bit nervous about meeting Venna and Rico. Just then the door bell goes Nancy went to answer the door. Few minutes later she brings Venna and Rico into the room.

“You must be Diane.” Said Venna as looks at Diane. Diane nods her head yes. “You must be Brandon.” Said Rico. Brandon nods his head as they shake hands. “Do you want anything to drink?” Asks Nancy to Venna and Rico. Both shakes their heads yes. Nancy leaves.

“You are probably wondering why we took so long to make contact with you.” Asks Venna to Diane and Brandon. “We weren’t too sure if you wanted to know us. Plus our parents didn’t want us to contact you at all. I was a teenager when I had you both. They wanted us to give you up for adoption.” Said Venna. Both Diane and Brandon were shocked to hear this.

“We wonder what background we are from.” Said Brandon as he sees Nancy enters the room with the drinks. “This is Nancy.” Said Diane as she passes the drinks to Venna and Rico. Rico explains their background to them. Nancy hears Eniko crying. “Please excuse me.” Said Nancy as she goes upstairs to get Eniko.

(Later)

“I am glad they found us.” Said Brandon as he plays with Mack and Jimmy. “We are going to keep in contact with them as well” Said Diane as she picks a book to read.

(It is Eniko’s second birthday)

“Happy Birthday Eniko” said Mack and Jimmy. Everyone sings happy birthday to Eniko. Nancy helps Eniko to blow out the candles. Jimmy and Mack help Nancy to hand out the cake to everyone. Then they went to give Eniko her presents Mack and Jimmy help her out.

Henry watches them play with the new toys. “Both boys really love Eniko.” Said Henry. Nancy agrees. “Yes one helps her to sit up as the other one plays with her. They also take turns.” Said Ed as he watches them. “When does Eniko to have her operation?” Asks Cindy to Nancy. “Tomorrow afternoon.” Replies Nancy.

(Next Day)

“It is time to go to the hospital.” Said Nancy as she gets Eniko ready. “I will go with you Nancy.” Said Ed as he helps her. They leave. “I hope Nancy can hold up.” Said Diane as she watches them leave. “Aunt Diane can we do a craft?” Asks Jimmy. “Sure you can.” Replies Diane as she and the boys went to the kitchen. “I think Nancy will let us know how the operation went.” Said Henry. Cindy agrees.

The phone rings Cindy answers it. She talks for a few minutes then hangs up. “Was that Nancy?” Asks Henry to Cindy. “Yes it was. They took her to the operation room.” Replies Cindy. Jimmy and Mack enter the room. “Look what we made for Eniko, mom and dad.” Said Jimmy as he shows them the craft they made.

“I love it. I am sure your mom will love it too.” Said Cindy as she gives them a big hug. “Has anyone seen Brandon?” Asks Henry. The others shake their head no. “He was gone before I got up.” Said Diane. Suddenly the door opens and Brandon enters he walks a few steps then he just collapsed on the floor.

Henry runs towards Brandon. “What happened Brandon?” Henry asks him. “Some men jump me when I was heading home.” Said Brandon weakly. “ I am going to call the ambulance and the police.” Said Cindy as she heads to the phone. “Brandon, did you see the men who beat you up?” Asks Henry to Brandon. “No, they came from behind me.” Replies Brandon.

Just then the doorbell went. Diane went to answer it. She was surprised it was Kristoff. “Hi Kristoff. What can I do for you?” She asks Kristoff. “I saw a attack on a young man and followed him here.” Replies Kristoff. “Please come in.” Said Diane as he leads him inside. She introduces everyone.

Ten minutes later the ambulance and the police are there. Kristoff tells about the attack on Brandon and what the men look like. The police write that down. “We will look into it.” Said one of the police officers.

“This young man needs to go to the hospital.” Said the doctor as he puts Brandon into the ambulance. “Cindy and Diane you can go I will stay here with the boys.” Said Henry. Cindy nods her head in agreement. “Thanks again Kristoff. I will call you when I hear anything.” Said Diane. “If Nancy calls I will let her know what happen here.” Said Henry as Cindy and Diane leave.

(At the hospital.)

“I am Dr. Flint, Brandon is very lucky to be still here. He has several broken bones.” Said Dr. Flint. “Are we able to see him?” Asks Cindy to Dr. Flint. “Yes. We probably need to put him into a drug coma for awhile he is in so much pain.” Replies Dr. Flint as they head to Brandon’s room.

They were shock to see how much pain Brandon is in. “Hey Brandon, how are you?” Asks Diane as she holds his hand. “Very sore.” He replies weakly. Dr. Flint explains what he is going to do. Brandon nods his head. “We will let Cadee know. “Said Cindy. “Can I stay here with Brandon?” asks Diane to Dr. Flint. “Yes, I better get started.” Said Dr. Flint as he puts the drug into Brandon’s IV.

Diane holds Brandon hand and watches “How fast does it work?” Asks Cindy to Dr. Flint. “Pretty fast.” As he checks Brandon out. Diane notices how sleepily Brandon is becoming. Few minutes later he is totally out cold. Dr. Flint puts him on oxygen mask. “That will help him breathe.” Explains Dr. Flint as they leave the room.

As they leave they see Nancy and Ed. They head over to them. “How is Brandon doing?” Asks Ed to Cindy. Cindy explains what happen to Brandon. “He had to go into a drugged coma. Whoever beat him up did a good job of it.” Finishes Cindy. Nancy was into shock to hear this. “The police have been called. They are looking for the men who did this. Kristoff saw it happen as well.” Said Diane.

“He will make it. Diane. He is a strong man.” Said Ed as he comforts her. “I know. I wish people will leave us alone.” Said Diane a bit angrily. “I know. We can’t change that. Change of subject how did Eniko’s operation went?” Asks Cindy to Nancy.

Nancy explains how the operation went. “She will be here for awhile.” Finishes Nancy. “ I wonder how long they plan to keep Brandon under for.” Asks Ed as he comforts Diane. “Until the bones heal.” Said Cindy.

(Back Home.)

“Well?” Asks Henry as he sees them enter. Cindy explains what they had to do Brandon. Then Nancy explains about Eniko’s operation. “I know Brandon will survive this. I am glad the operation went great.” Said Henry. “Any news about the guys that attacked Brandon?” Asks Cindy to Henry. “Yes they just called. They caught the men. They are holding them.” Said Henry as he fills them what the police said to them. “Yes I want to press charges to them.” Said Diane a bit angry.

“OK.” Said Henry as he fills Diane what to do. Just then Mack and Jimmy enter. “Here mom we made this for you.” Said Mack as he shows the craft he made. “Here is one for Eniko.: Said Jimmy as he shows the other craft on. “Wow, thanks. They are great.” Said Nancy as looks at them. Both boys smile at this.

“Aunt Diane, here is one for you and Uncle Brandon.” Said Jimmy as he hands Diane another craft they made. “Thanks guys.” Said Diane as she gives them a hug. “We wanted to make something for them too.” Said Mack. Diane smiles at this.

Just then the phone rings. Diane went to answer it. She talks for few minutes then she hangs up. “That was Kristoff asking how is Brandon is doing.” Diane explains. “I know he will pull thru Diane. I am glad he saw the guys who did this to him.” Said Henry. Diane nods her head in agreement.

Just then the phone rings again. Cindy answers it. She talks for awhile then she hangs up. “That was Dr. Flint. He needs to operate on Brandon. There is more damage that needs a operation.” Said Cindy. “How long will it take them to operate on Brandon?” Asks Henry. Cindy tells them.

“Why don’t people leave us alone?” Said Diane angry. “I have no idea. We need to stops this before some will gets killed.” Said Nancy. Ed agrees to this and asks, “What can we do? I know some vampires want to be left alone.” Nancy agrees to this. “I am going to talk to the police to see if there is any idea what we can do.” Said Nancy as she calls the police. Few minutes later she was done. “Well?” Asks Ed. Nancy explains what the police said to her.

Monday, August 17, 2009

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

"I better head toward the park." Said Diane as she leaves. "I promised the boys that I will play with them. "Said Brandon as he goes with the twins outside. "Abe needs help with something so I will be back later." Said Henry. " I am heading over there as well." Said Cindy as they leave. "I better head off too. I don't want to be late. "Said Ed as she leaves. Nancy smiles as she plays with Eniko.

(Three weeks went by.)

"Good news I past."Said Ed as he shows his papers. Nancy went over and gives him a big hug. "I knew you can do it."Said Nancy. Everyone gives their congrats to Ed. "I think we need a building to do the transformation, I don't think this office can handle the both of us." Said Nancy. Ed agrees. Nancy sees how Diane excited is. "You seem in a good mood Diane." Said Nancy. Diane nods her head yes. "Kristoff asked me to go steady with me." Said Diane.

"Wow, he must care for you." Said Henry. Diane nods her head yes. "He doesn't care if I am a vampire at all." Replies Diane. Just then Eniko starts to cry. "I will go Nancy." Said Cindy. Nancy nods her head yes. Ed looks at Nancy. "You look worn out Nancy." Said Ed to Nancy. "Yes I am. It isn't the kids. I guess I am still worried about Enikos's future." Said Nancy as she sits down. " I think you need a rest. Let me hypnotize you." Said Ed as Nancy agrees to this.

"Let's do it here. Once you are under I will carry you to bed." Said Ed. Nancy agrees to this. "Please stand in front of me."Said Ed. Nancy does what Ed says. "Please look into my eyes. Your eyes lids are getting heavy. They want to close." Said Ed as he watches Nancy. He notices Nancy's eyes starts to close. "Let your eyes close, you won’t able to open them." Continues Ed. AS he notices Nancy's eyes is totally closed. "You want to relax. Your legs can't support you. You want to collapse into my arms." Said Ed as Nancy falls into Ed's arms, he lays her down on the couch.

"You want to relax as you see a waterfall, the water makes you sleepily. Let the water put you to sleep. GO as deep as you can. Your arms are so light that you don't want to move them." Said Ed as he lifts Nancy's arms, he notices how limp it is. "Your whole body wants to relax. In this relax state you don't hear the kids." Said Ed as he watches Nancy. He notices how relax Nancy has become. He picks her up and carries her to their bedroom, he lays her down. Then he leaves. He returns downstairs and notices Cindy and Eniko in the living room. "Where is Nancy?" Cindy asks Ed.

Ed explains what he has done. "I will leave her like this for awhile. Are you OK with Eniko?" Asks Ed to Cindy. "Yes. What is on your mind?" She asks Ed. "I saw a building near hear that might work for us." Ed replies. Cindy nods her head in agreement. " I will make sure I will be back in time to wake Nancy up. Said Ed as he leaves.

(Later)

"How did it go?" asks Cindy as Ed arrives. "Good. The building is big enough. There needs to get some work on it." Said Ed. Mack and Jimmy enter with Brandon. "You look worn out Brandon." Said Cindy. Brandon nods his head yes. "They sure wear you down. I promised Cadee that I will help her out in Vampire Spa. I better shower." Said Brandon as he goes upstairs. "Boys please stay with Grandma." Said Ed as he goes upstairs. Both boys nods their head yes.

Ed enters the room. "Nancy your vacation is over. Your eyelids are not as heavy. Once awake you feel refreshed. Your arms are back to normal." Said Ed as he watches Nancy wakes up. "That felt good." Said Nancy as she gets up. Ed smiles at this. They both head downstairs. Cindy sees them. "How is Eniko doing?" Nancy asks Cindy. "Good, Jimmy and Mack wanted to play to play with her again." Replies Cindy as she watches the boys play with Eniko.

"They sure love her." Said Ed as he watches them play. "Mom, I think Eniko loves when we play with her. "Said Mack as he plays with his sister. "Yes, she does. I am glad you are playing nicely with her." Said Nancy. Mack smiles at this. "Hey mom can go for a walk and take Eniko with us?" Asks Jimmy to Nancy. "Sure, it is nice out." Said Nancy as she gets Eniko.

(Later)

"Hey Nancy, I have found a building that will work for us."Said Ed as he watches Nancy reaction. "Good. We can get the same people that did Vampire Spa." Said Nancy. Ed agrees to this. "They sure care about Eniko." Said Cindy Nancy agrees to this.

(Month went by.)

"I am taking Eniko to the doctor."Said Nancy as she gets Eniko ready. "OK. I am checking the new place to see how it is coming." Said Ed as he leaves. "Kristoff and I are taking the boys swimming. "Said Diane as she gets the boys reading to leave.

"Eniko is getting stronger." Said Henry as he starts to read his book. "Yes, with Mack and Jimmy playing with her it helps out as well."Replies Cindy. " I am going to take Cadee out for lunch." Said Brandon as he leaves. "I have this funny feeling Brandon might marry Cadee one day. "Said Henry to Cindy. Cindy agrees as well.

(Later)

Suddenly the doorbell rings. Henry went to answer the door. "Can I help you?" He asks them. "We are looking for Diane and Brandon." Said the woman to Henry. " I am sorry they are not here right now." Said Henry to them. They looked sad. "Is there anything I can for you?" Asks Henry to them. "Maybe you can." Said the man. "Please come in." Said Henry as he leads them to the living room. "I am Venna and this is my friend Rico."Said Venna. Then she explains why they are here for. "We are not going to take them. They have a family here. " Said Rico. Cindy was shocked to hear this. "Is there a number so they can reach you? They might not want to know you. I hope I am not being mean." Said Cindy to them. "I can understand that. We want to give them to know their background." Said Venna as she gives them her number. "It might take awhile to get back to you." Said Cindy as walks them to the door/ "Thanks." Said Venna as they leave.

"I wonder what Diane and Brandon will say about them?" Said Cindy as she returns. "I have no idea. It is up to them if they want to know them." Replies Henry. Cindy nods her head yes as she hears the door open. "I am home." Said Diane as she enters the room. "How did the date go?" Asks Henry to Diane. "Great. He sure is in love with me. "Replies Diane. Few minutes later Brandon enters same with Nancy and her family. "I am putting Eniko for her nap."Said Nancy as she heads upstairs. "Brandon, Diane can we see you?" Said Cindy. Diane and Brandon nod their heads. "I will take the boys somewhere. "Said Ed as he brings the boys outside.

Cindy explains that they had a visitor while they were out. She tells them about Venna and Rico. Both Diane and Brandon was shock to hear this. "I know it is a shock to you both. They understand if you don't want to know them. Think it over and you can call them." Said Cindy. "OK." Said Diane still in shock. I need to think about this as well." Replies Brandon.

"I know it is a shock as well. We were in shock as well. They understand that you have family here." Said Cindy. Both Diane and Brandon nod their heads as they head upstairs. Nancy returns. "What is going on?" She asks Cindy. Cindy explains what happen. "Wow. It must be a shock to them." Said Nancy.

"Yes it is. I am sure they will make a decision what to do." Said Henry. "I hope they take their time." Said Nancy. The others agree.

(Later)

"Mom? Can I ask you a question." Asks Diane to Cindy. Cindy looks at Diane. "Sure you can." Replies Cindy. "What can you tell me about them?" Asks Diane. Cindy looks at her and explains what Venna and Rico to them. "I think it was hard to for them to give you and Brandon up. I was my guess she was a teenager mom." Said Cindy.

"Do you think it is safe for us to meet them?"Diane asks Cindy. "Yes, if you want to meet them you can do it here." Said Cindy. Diane hugs Cindy. "Thanks, we want to meet them."Said Diane. Cindy smiles at this and replies, "It is up to you. If you want to be friends with them. Said Cindy as she gives Diane the number

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

(It is Mack and Jimmy's third birthday.)

"It is time already." Said Nancy as she and Ed sets up the room. "Yes it is. They are getting excited now. I had to hide the presents so they couldn't open them." Said Ed. Nancy nods her head yes. "Hey Nancy where do you want these?" Asks Diane. "Any where high so the boys can't get them." Diane nods her head in agreement as she puts them somewhere high.

Ed brings Eniko downstairs and lays the floor. "Ed do you notice Eniko isn't trying to sit up yet or even move her legs?" Nancy asks Ed. "Yeah maybe tomorrow we should bring her to the doctor to see what is wrong with her."Said Ed. Nancy agrees.

(Later)

"Who is ready for present?"Nancy asks Mack and Jimmy. "We are ready for them mom." Said Mack and Jimmy at the same time. Nancy smiles. "OK,. Please sit down." Nancy said as they sit down. Brandon gives Mack his present while Diane gives Jimmy his.

(Four Hours later.)

"Wow you sure got some cool stuff." Said Ed as he looks at their presents. Both boys’ smiles, "Thanks for my presents." Said Mack and Jimmy. "Your welcome. Now it is time for cake." Said Cindy as she and Henry bring the cakes in. Both boys went to their cakes. Nancy and the others sing happy birthday to Mack and Jimmy. Both boys make a wish then they blow out the candles. Cindy cuts the cakes and hands them to everyone. Eniko starts cry. " I think Eniko is hungry. "Said Nancy as she goes and gets Eniko.

(Later)

"Both boys are tired." Said Ed as he watches them. Nancy agrees as well as she cuddles Eniko. "Plus it is past their bedtime too." Said Nancy. Henry enters "Their room is done." Said Henry. Nancy smiles as this. "Thanks Dad" Said Nancy as she gets up. "Her let me take Eniko Nancy." Said Brandon. Nancy hands Eniko to Brandon, Nancy and Ed carries Jimmy and Mack to their room. Both boys are happy they have a regular bed. "Glad to have a bed?" Asks Ed. Both boys nod their heads. Nancy explains what the side is for. Then Nancy and Ed help them changed into pj's then into bed.

(Next Day.)

"Ed and I are going to bring Eniko to the doctor. "Said Nancy. "OK, Jimmy and Mack asked me to take them for a walk." Said Diane as she helps them to get ready. Nancy and Ed Leave. "Why mom does has to bring Eniko to the doctor?" asks Mack a bit confused. "It is time for her check up. They want to make sure she is still healthy too." Replies Diane. "Are we going to the park again?" Jimmy asks. Diane nod her head yes.

(At the park.)

"Please don't go far. I want able to see you." Said Diane to Mack and Jimmy as they run to playground. Dian watches them. "Cute kids."Said a man that showed up. Diane jumps when he just spoke to her. The man sees Diane jump. "Sorry about that. I have a bad habit doing that." Said the man. Diane smiles and replies, "That is OK. Did you just arrive here?" Asks Diane. "Yes I just moved here last week. My name is Kristoff." Said Kristoff. "I am Diane" Said Diane as they shake hands.

"Mack pleases careful." Said Diane as she sees Mack trying to climb a tree. "We don't you to go to the doctor as well." Mack looks at Diane "OK Aunt Diane." Said Mack. Kristoff was amazed how well behaved Mack is. He was more amazed when Jimmy came out from the climb set. "Twins?" He asks Diane.

"Yes, I am looking after them."Said Diane as she watches them play. "I better go. Will you be here tomorrow?"Asks Kristoff. "It is my guess yes." Replies Diane. Kristoff smiles "I would like to know you better. I still need set my place up" said Kristoff. Diane smiles as Kristoff leaves. "Mack and Jimmy it is time to go home." Said Diane as the boy’s running back to Diane.

(Back Home)

"How was the walk?" Asks Brandon as he sees Diane and the twins enter. "Great. We also went to the park as well. Even meet a new person as well." Said Diane Brandon looks at Diane. "He came up to me. He just moved here last week." Replies Diane. Just then Nancy and Ed returns. Cindy hears them. "How did it go?" Cindy asks Nancy.

"Let's go to the living room." Said Nancy. They all go to the living room. "Eniko won’t able to walk. Her spinal cord wasn't formed correctly."Said Nancy. The others were shocked to hear this. "We will still love her." Said Ed as he comforts Nancy. "There is an operation she needs to help her to sit up. That happens when she a bit older. "Said Nancy.

"That is good."Said Cindy as she watches Nancy put Eniko on the floor." Mack and Jimmy I want you to be careful around Eniko." Said Nancy. "OK mom." Said Jimmy. Mack went to play with Eniko. Eniko starts to laugh at Mack. The others watch. Jimmy starts to play with Eniko. "I think Eniko loves this mom." Said Jimmy.

"I think so too. The doctor said she needs to strength her arms as well. The way Mack and Jimmy are playing with her will help as well." Said Ed as he watches. "How was the walk Diane?" Asks Nancy. Diane looks at Nancy. "Good. Mack decided to try to climb a tree. I also meet a guy as well. He just moved here last week." Replies Diane. Ed looks at Diane. "He must be nice." Said Nancy. Diane nods her head yes. "He wants to get to know me. He asked me if I will be at the park tomorrow. I will go. I won’t take the boys." Said Diane. Nancy smiles at this as she sees Eniko has fallen asleep. "I better put Eniko to bed." Said Nancy "I will bath the boys and put them to them to bed. "Said Brandon as he helps the twins upstairs.

Ed watches them leave. "Cindy, do you know if Nancy is still in touch with her teacher that her the hypnotize?" Ed asks Cindy. "I think so why?" She asks Ed. Ed explains. "Good idea. I know vampires don't worn out. But the way Nancy is going it might be helpful to her as well." Said Cindy as she finds the doctor's number. She calls the number to arrange Ed's class, then she hangs up and tells Ed when the class starts. "Thanks Cindy. I am going to tell Nancy as well." Said Ed. Cindy agrees as well.

Nancy returns. Ed sees her, he tells her what he will be doing. Nancy smiles at this. "Once I pass I can help you as well." Said Ed. Nancy smiles and replies, "Yes, it will." Ed smiles at this. Brandon returns. "Both boys are in bed. Both are out like a light. Cadee and I are going to a movie. I am going to pick her up." Said Brandon as he gets ready. Nancy smiles as she watches Brandon leave.

"If Brandon gets married to Cadee. The Vampire Spa will be a family run business. "Said Henry. Nancy agrees to this. "Tell me about this man you meet today Diane?" Asks Nancy to Diane. Diane describes Kristoff to everyone. "I think I have seen him around." Said Ed. Diane looks at Ed. "He just moved here." Said Diane. "I know he moved into my old home. I also saw him move boxes there. He looks really friendly too." Said Ed.

"He wants to know me about me. He was wondering if I will be at the park tomorrow." Said Diane. Cindy smiles at this. "What does your heart tell you?" She asks Diane. "He sounds a caring person. Treats people with respect." Replies Diane.