Quote from Hondo I. Sackett on Aug 29th, 2016, 3:15pm:Valentine and the three girls with her watched the fireworks. The girls we're excited at them as they we're rare to see on these times as there was little to celebrate in such a harsh world. Once done the crowd cheered and the music picked back up. People kept pouring into the celebration and many of those who had been there a while we're already showing signs of intoxication. One drunk grabbed Tonya. He muttered something incomprehensible but that was about it as Tonya stomped on his foot causing him to howl with pain and temporarily release her. She rushed to Valentine, who had caught just the end of that. Valentine pushed Tonya behind her as the big drunk angrily charged at them. Valentines movements we're quick and concise. She threw a quick short jab at the drunks throat, which caused him to stop in his tracks and grab his neck, as he choked and tried to get a breath. She then gave him a front kick to the gonads which caused him to bend down and hold himself. She then finished him off with a quick hook kick to the head, knocking him out cold.
Tonya: I didn't know you could do that!
Valentine: I have my second degree black belt in kempo.
Tonya: Wow. Why did you learn that?
Valentine: long story. I'll tell you it all some day, bit the short of it, I was young and at a work party my coworkers got me drunk then . . .
Tonya: they raped you?
Valentine: No, thankfully. A kind janitor and his assistant help me escape. I knew how to box a bit then but I really didn't know how to defend myself. Had I know. . . Let say I just wish I had been able to take care of myself. I'll tell you the whole story some day.
Tonya: OK. I trained in some form of martial arts at the school. Not sure what it was called but those moves looked familiar. I was a blue belt there. You think you can train me more?
Valentine: I'd love to.
Tonya: zoey would probably like it too. She was better than I was and she did some gymnastics too.
Valentine: well, she can join us too once we get home. For right now we need to get back. Things are getting a bit rough here for the little ones and you need to take it easy with your arm still.
Tonya: ok. Yeah, I feel better knowing you know kempo than i did a bit ago but im starting to get a bit nervois here without Dad.
Valentine: you and me both.
With that Valentine and Tonya started towards the younger two, who were playing at one of the game stands.
To be continued ...
The game Valentine and Tonya found Zoey and Macey playing was three fold, it had darts, target shoot, and ring toss. The girls were happy to see Valentine and Tonya Approach.
Zoey: Momma! Tonya! We are winning.
Game attendant: Still have a long way ta go missy.
Valentine: Long way to what?
Macey: To the big stuffed bear!
Zoey: We have half the points we need but . .
Valentine: But what?
Zoey: I left most the money Dad gave me at the camper. I didn't want to lose it and I'm running out.
Valentine: Well, we need to get going.
Zoey: Please, Momma. can I borrow some and finish? I'll pay you back later, I promise!!
Macey: Yeah, Please, Aunt V?
Valentine: alright, but we head back right after. and you don't hafta pay me back, but we do this and go right back, no asking to stay for anything else, promise?
Macey & Zoey: We Promise!
Valentine: Wow! that bear big. it's almost as tall as I am!
Attendant: Ok, we playing' or foldin'?
Valentine: What's your name?
Attendant: My name's Jeff.
Valentine: Mine is Maria, and we are playin'!
Much latter the group leaves with a jar of licorice, a jar of jelly beans, a huge bag of cotton candy, and one 5'6" tall teddy bear.
Valentine: Now that candy I'll put away for now. you can have some as a treat.
Zoey: Ok, Momma
Macey: that's ok, Aunt V. Dad doesn't let me have a lot of sugar.
Valentine: It's for the best. It's not good for you, but some in moderation is ok.
Tonya: I'm not sure this bear is in moderation.
Valentine: Yeah. It is huge.
Zoey It's awesome!
Macey: Where are we going to keep it?
Valentine: We will figure it out in the morning. now it's just time to get back and go to bed.
Valentine walked back to the camp with the girls. Both her and Tonya we're tired, Tonya more so as the bio pill left her weak and tired still. Zoey and Marcey we're full of energy at first, still on a adrenaline high from celebration, but as they walked back it slowly wore off they were still excited as they walked into camp but you could see in their eyes it was past their bed times.
Zoey: momma, can Macey stay with us tonight?
Valentine: she's just stayin' across the lot.
Zoey: I know, but . .
Valentine: I know, but it's been a long day and may be a long one tomorrow. If Macey stays with us tonight you two will not get any sleep, and beside I haven't talked to her Dad about it.
Macey: I can go ask him, Aunt V.
Valentine: now tonight, sweetheart. You two will see each other tomorrow. I will talk with your dad tomorrow and we will see about another night when you two are more rested, OK?
Macey: yes, Aunt V.
Zoey: but Momma. . .
Valentine : Zoey, I need you to obey and not talk back. Would you question your dad?
Zoey ( in a small quiet voice) : no. . .sorry, momma.
Valentine: OK. We will talk more about this later but let's not ruin a good evening. Tonya, take Zoey to our camper. I'll drop off Macey at her camper and be right there.
Tonya: OK.
Hondo sat on the roof watching for Val and the girls to return. He hadn't been there as long as it felt, though it had been a while, when he finally saw them. at first he thought they had someone else with them. He grabbed a rifle scope he had and took a closer look. in the dim light of the edge of the party, where they were leaving he could see it was a large teddy bear. Hone heard someone clear their throat below. He didn't need to look to see who it was.
Karl: All clear boss.
Hondo: I ain't your boss.
Karl: Well, just the same. It's all clear. Had someone stop and look but they didn't touch. our martian friends scared them off. I've been watching from the shadows in case they came back. looked like they were just curious.
Hondo: Well, I do thank ya for keepin' an eye out for us.
Karl: Its as much for my own welfare.
Hondo: At least your honest 'bout it.
Karl: I lie and you and your partner will turn me into Dino shit. thatis encouragement enough to not lie about anything!
Hondo: I reckon so. Well, I need to grab a shower. Will you keep an eye on the ladies as they walk back.
Karl: Sure.
Hondo: Come get me if there is an issue.
Karl: you hear me shooting, you come running, aight?
Hondo: Sounds good. Once they get back in get some sleep.
Karl: You don't have to tell me twice.
Hondo went back into the camper and stripped down. He showered quick like to get the smell of the evening off of him, more for Valentines sake than his own. After he was done with a quick shower he put the adoption papers in a safe place for the night. They would sign them in the morning and turn them in. H e heard them approach so he went into the bedroom, turned out the light and laid down. It would help keep the traffic in the camper down if he was out of the way. He would ask them how their evening was in the morning. As he laid in bed Hondo heard two of them enter the camper. He heard one go into the bathroom, the other knocked softly on his door.
Hondo: yeah?
Zoey: can I come in?
Hondo: sure.
Zoey came into the room and jumped onto the bed. She began to tell Hondo all about her and Macey's night. Most of the sentences started with "Macey and I" and she went on a mile a minute. Hondo caught about half of it. He uh-huhed, yeahed, and reallyed as she spoke. Though he was tired he enjoyed it. Never thought much about this before but it was one of those memories as a father he'd cherish forever. After a bit Tonya came out in her night shirt and got Zoey.
Tonya: Zoey, time to get ready for bed.
Zoey: aww, but I was talking to Dad.
Hondo: we can talk more tomorrow. Got get ready for bed and get some sleep. We have adoption papers to sign and file tomorrow.
Zoey: OK.
Zoey flopped on him to give him a hug. Hondo hugged her back.
Zoey: good night dad. Love you.
Hondo: gnight kitten. Love you too.
Zoey hopped of the bed and went to the bathroom to change and brush her teeth. Tonya walked up to Hondo and gave him a kiss on the cheek.
Tonya: love you Daddy.
Hondo: love you too sweetheart. Sleep well.
He smiled to himself thinking how this is all he really wanted in life and he finally had it. He thought about the good time to come as he waited for he woman.
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