Chapter Seventeen: Revenge Of A Sort & Moving On
Dear Nettie,
I have wonderful news but before all that let me go back a little bit!
I returned from space after mourning the Landgraabs in my own way - they were the only parents I have in this universe so I wanted to be alone among the stars and remember them in fondness. What I didn't expect to see was Grim still hanging around.
What are you doing here?I thought you'd want to chat, you know, tell me I'm trash for taking the Landgraabs.
I know it's your job, I don't hate you or anything, it's just I'd hoped they would have stuck around a little longer.You really don't hate me?Nah. But I think there's a way for you to make it up to me.Oooh? *flustered*
Ow! Ow, please, enough, Kes!
Hee hee, I've always wanted to see who'd win in a fight between us.I might be a Grim Reaper but that doesn't mean I'm not a gentleman.
Don't tell me you let me win.Er... No, not at all.
Good. Let's take a photo for my Memory Room.
My, you look hotter than Holly Golightly.Ha ha, you have that saying too?Yeah.
Grimmy, I know it's against the rules but can you please let Johnny live a little longer?Who's Johnny?Zest, used to live in a tiny trailer until I married him?M-married? I didn't think...You don't read the newspapers do you? Sorry, buddy, but I got married years ago.I'm sorry, Kes, some rules can't be broken. *sigh*
Before I go, can we do something for old time's sake?Sure.And so we watched the stars and I pointed out the one I named after my kids.
You know, it would never have worked out with us. I'm no Persephone.Uh huh.
On to the big news. Dina's 'stomach bug' turned out to be something entirely different. She's having a nooboo!
You would think that'd put an end to her workouts for a while but no, she was out there taking out her frustration of having a pigheaded boss on the punching bag.
I'm glad you're happy, Dina, but couldn't you at least support your sister? She has five kids, you know.
No, Mum, you said yourself a pretty girl like Nina would never have to lift her finger for anything. I'm sure Don can support her, being a local copper and all.
You always were selfish, abandoning us to live in the fancy side of town.
Hey, it's Dina. Thanks for the promotion but I'm having a baby so I need time off. Yeah, I know. Excuse me? There is nothing wrong with being a stay at home Mum so stuff your stupid job!
Zesty?
Yes, my love?
We're having a baby too!
Seriously? Wow, how did I not notice before? Oh, powerful kick, my boy's going to be a footballer.
Eh, no, she's a girl.
Girl? With a Mum like you she's definitely going to know how to handle herself.
Aw. *hugs*
Don't be upset, you made the right decision.
I hope so. I didn't want to let you or anyone down and Mum being a horrible old cow didn't help.
Hey, you've earned an early retirement. If Katrina comes back I'll give her a piece of my mind and more. There is one more special thing you can do for me. Best friends forever?*laughs*
Of course!
Now take a look at my lady guns.
Impressive!
Love, Kessy H Chant.
