Raw Deal by Bella Knight

Author:Bella Knight [Knight, Bella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-10-16T16:00:00+00:00

Callie and Ivy heard the whole story at dinner, it consisted of pulled pork sandwiches, rosemary potatoes, corn salad, and blackberry pie for dessert. They risked a meltdown, and had family supper every weekend. Vi and Vu both wore their medals proudly. Vi took hers off and passed it around the table. Both Ivy and Callie had to try not to cry. The medal was the Olympic rings on one side, all painted with different color enamel.

Henry said, "I already ordered some for you."

"This is incredible work," said Callie, when she got control of her voice. "This is truly magnificent."

"I called and told her the whole thing," said Henry. "Ghost told Killa, who told Bonnie, who told all of the Soldier Pack. So, now, they all want to meet the girl with the huge heart."

"A barbecue," said David. "A big one. With the Nighthawks. Need to get everyone introduced, anyway."

"I'll marinate some chicken," said Vi.

"Ribs," said Henry. "And a smoker."

"Beef brisket," said Vi. "And tortillas, and some of my mango salsa."

Ivy said to Callie, "Now we're going to be talking about food all night. I have food right in front of me, and I'm getting hungry."

There was a loud cry from the "baby station," where Willow was playing with the babies, making them giggle. "Someone else is hungry," said Callie. "I'll get him." Sure enough, it was Aiden.

"Never figured out how mamas know exactly which baby is hers," said Jake.

"And each cry means something different --wet, mad, trying not to fall asleep," said Ivy. "And we're teaching them sign language. Apparently, babies can talk with their hands long before their mouths can make the right noises." She smiled at Damia. "And we have Vi and Damia to help us get the signs right."

Damia nodded. "My brother and sister are small and weak and must be protected. Like the ponies. And loved."

The table got deathly silent. Inola said, "We had a conversation about butterfly kisses and love for ponies."

Ivy hummed Robert Carlisle's Butterfly Kisses.

"That's country," said Inola. "You can't possibly know that song."

Callie began singing, and Aiden changed his face so he was now smiling up at her in her arms. Ivy and Callie sang sweetly, in perfect harmony with one another. Inola's jaw dropped. Bella smiled. David and Henry held hands.

When finished, Damia signed, "Happiness overflow?"

Henry wiped tears from his eyes. "Yes."

"Wow, our kid's vocabulary is awesome," said Callie. She grinned. "And don't bet against my wife. She's amazing."

Ivy shook out her twisty hair, making her metal beads click together. "I am."

"Eat," said Vi, wiping the tears from her eyes. "Food's getting cold." The medal made its way back to her. She kissed it, and put it on. "Damn kids, making you cry and all." Henry squeezed her hand, then everyone began eating their food again.

Ivy and Callie got the babies in bed asleep, right on time. Damia avoided the nighttime halfhearted I-dont-want-to-go-to-sleep squalls by going into her room to read, or watch videos. It was Bao's time with the girls, and they were visiting Dragon Grandmother at the Chinese restaurant.

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