Song of the South

Getting under his skin

“What in the fuck happened to you? Who did this? Are you ok?” Eric asked, questions just rolling one after the other

Seeing her in this state made the tall bassist angry. Her lip was bloody and swollen, she had an obvious black eye, not to mention the blood dripping down her pretty face. Whoever had done this needed to pay!

“Sweetie, it’s ok. You can talk to us. Please tell us what happened.” Kellie soothingly stated

Both Bass’ watched as Kinsey darted her eyes away from them when she told them that she was ok and that she only needed some advice. Neither Eric nor Kellie believed her. They talked about what had happened, tried to get her to tell them who had done it, but she was very allusive to things. They finally gathered that she knew the person who had attacked her and that she wanted to know what she should do in regards to her siblings.

Eric was still quite angry at the sight of the young woman on the screen. She was so helpful, kind, and generous! Who on Earth would want to hurt her? She was rightly scared and it looked to him that she was shaking. Eric wanted nothing more than to make her feel at ease again.

“Listen, we have an RV. If you can get somewhere like a motel we will pick you up there.” Kellie explained as he walked off camera to head to his garage

He wanted to check on the condition of the RV they had bought several years ago. It still had a full tank of gas, was clean, just needed some extra pillows & blankets and maybe some food. He didn’t take long to check it out.

“I can’t leave the children. Or my dad and the farm…..” Kinsey trailed

“Pack a bag for each child. You let us worry about your dad and the farm. Our main concern right now is you and those innocent children, OK? You’re going to stay with one of us.” Kellie informed her as Eric returned

As he did, a small girl wandered on screen and stopped next to Kinsey. Kellie was glad to see the second oldest child didn’t seem injured. The young girl looked to the screen where Eric and Kellie were then looked back to her big sister.

“Daisy, this is Kellie and Eric. They’re friends of mine. They’re coming to pick us up where we’re headed off to so we can stay with one of them for a bit. I need you to pack a bag of your absolute favorite clothes, your school books, only your favorite toys and books.” Kinsey told her sister

Eric’s heart just melted. She was such a natural mother!

“Where do you live?” Daisy asked the pair

“South Carolina. My house is right on the beach.” Eric smiled

This could turn out very well if things went his way. Would they stay in South Carolina, though? What were they going to do about her father and their family farm?

“Really?! The beach?” Daisy exclaimed, eyes lighting up

Eric just smiled at Daisy’s child-like enthusiasm before answering. Clearly these children had never been to a beach before!

“Yes, right on the beach. I can show you all sorts of neat things and places.” Eric exclaimed

It was true. He could show them all sorts of things at the beach, some of the great tourist attractions there in Charleston, and other great family places in his hometown. He was quite certain that Kinsey could use the distraction!

“Ok!” Daisy replied happily

“Do me a favor. Go pack up all the toothbrushes, tooth paste, shampoo, and body wash. Help the smaller children pick out their toys and books. OK?” Kinsey stated, looking at her sister