The light in the window is a crack in the sky...

A stairway to darkness in the blink of an eye ...            Chapter 35 

The ride was silent. He could feel her tenseness and let it ride onward. He has known this woman for centuries and her moods are always the same. Low and then Level. He watched the road and saw the dark looming structure. He picked up her hand and squeezed it. ‘Hang on doll face, this won’t take long.’ 

The taxi driver was instructed to stay for ten minutes. ‘Patty, stay with him. I shall return and we will go shopping. Please, do not get out of the car. Sir, you are to keep the door locked at all times.’ She almost pleaded with him not to go, but refrained. 

They drove around slowly, making her feel more anxious. The driver kept an eye on the walls. As they drove around, he saw the bars were broken in some of the windows. He sped past that area and finally arrived at the back of the hospital. Bluesage was sitting quietly, waiting for them. He knew she would be about ready to climb out of her skin, had he not made the visit quick. Her job was secure and he saw that the area was safe enough for her to not be in danger. 

He climbed in, instructions on the shopping center, then a kiss on a worried brow. 'It's not as bad inside my love. I shall take you in for a consulation, so do not worry.' He patted her hands on her lap. No words spoken, but many said within. He knew her concerns about her children, and of course he was able to work that out with the director of the Asylum. She would have full security and that would possibly help her.

'Who are these people moving in here Sam? Look how many trucks already have emptied.'

 'If I have to hear you talk about this one more time mother, I will have to call Arkam Asylum.'

'Mama I want to leave. This is boring.' 

'If you don't know where it goes, just ask Robert. He's by the front door, and has complete decoration instructions. So don't bother asking me again.'

'Move it along sir, no you cannot go this direction. The street has been closed for now.'

'I don't care if you call that Asylum, I know the director. Now I have seen this couple in the Downtown area. I will have to keep an eye on them, don't look at me, Harold. You are not my real son anyway.' She slapped him with her purse and walked off in a huff. 

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A few men spoke with the police on the southern side. The road was soon clear and the street began to be free to drive by. Many cars drove by to see the new home owners; of course none of them were home yet. The police made sure the traffic continued.

As they neared their street, her mood shifted. ‘Bluesage do you think the kids are home yet? Oh I want to see how our home turned out. Oh Blue, when are we going to be there?’ 

He pulled her back towards him. ‘Hush now my sweet one, we are so close I can smell the love of our home.’ She gazed up at him with such a look of love; he had to respond with a deep soulful kiss. The driver watched in the rear view mirror, enjoying the good feelings within the cab. 

As they turned onto their street, the two saw a green car. Blue saw the car, ‘Will is home with our children. In fact, they are on the front porch, can you see them mama?’ She began to almost pant, she wanted to jump out and run over to them. As soon as the taxi stopped she jumped out. 

Will had David in his arms, holding him up to see the taxi as it arrived. She had to hold her tongue as she neared them. Will understood and handed her the baby. She blushed, feeling silly. ‘William, you are a sweet man and I do thank you for keeping our little king safe. Please stay for dinner with us.’ She winked at him and then turned to her girl. ‘So how was your time with Will?’

'Mama I love this backpack. I can put my favorite paper in the front, and my makeup bag in here, and my lunch right here. Oh mama this is perfect. Thank you so much. Now what is in this box, and this box; why do you have so many?’

Patty laughed as she burped her little boy. ‘Oh Becky it was so much fun. Dad had this idea that a new look would be good for him. So he sent me in to try on a green uniform; I came out to show him. What I saw made me laugh so hard, several ladies came over to see what was so funny. Dad had on a cowboy hat and jeans with this huge belt buckle and some boots; all of it looked good but was funny for dad to be wearing.’ 

Bluesage watched her while she spoke of this, enjoying their humor.

‘Oh daddy, are you going to wear that to school?’ 

‘No ma’am, I have a better plan. Mom didn’t tell you of that one. I wanted to show you later on what she and I decided on.’ He looked over at Patty; eyes were so bright as she smiled large and happy with him.

‘Yes Becky, daddy and I picked something you just will have to see to believe.’ She teased her daughter too 

Blue handed Becky a book he wanted her to consume as he passed her, towards the strong coffee Patty had made. Patty lay her sleeping baby in his little cradle. She poured herself a cup and sat down with a feeling of utter satisfaction. Becky opened the yellow bags and found new clothes for her too. The family had a great time. 

'You know Blue, I hope Will knows that I really am thanfukful for what he did today.' Blue looked up at her, smiling quietly. 

'Patty, you did fine. Will has a girlfriend that was making a special dinner for him. So he had no way to stay and enjoy our family time, not with this woman he calls his 'girl'. They all laughed about that. 

Becky and dad cleared the table as mom whipped up a quick dinner. They sat and ate, quietly thinking of their new lives. 

When they had all of their supper cleared, David was ready for his dinner. As they walked through the home, David was fed and burped and handed to each one of his family. All took their time to see how to burp the young man. Eventually dad had it figured out and the girls clapped with joy. 

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