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dawson's pov
"Shhh shhh. It's ok, it's ok bud" My uncles voice soothes me as I calm down from a nightmare.
"The bad man, he- he has me. He was hurting mama and papa" I cry, digging my head into his neck.
Uncle Reggie holds me tight as I try to breathe, almost forgetting how to. "You're alright. Mama is safe in the other room, your dad is with Auntie Flynn and Uncle Alex. Everyone is safe" He runs his fingers through my hair as I sob lightly.
"Can I call papa?" I sniffle, looking at the clock beside the guest bed where Uncle Reggie was sleeping. 1:34 am.
My uncle looks at the clock with a huff. "Ok but he might be asleep sweetheart" I nod and sit up.
Reggie turns on the bedside lamp, grabbing his phone and handing me the phone once dad's FaceTime screen pops up.
"Reg? It's like one- hey buddy, is everything ok?" My dad grumbles as his face shows up.
"Our little man had a nightmare, just wanted to talk to you" Uncle Reggie rubs my shoulder as I wipe a tear from my cheek.
"Aww no. It's ok, what did you dream about?" Dads laying in a bed, his phone propped against something beside him. My dad sleeps on his stomach, hugging his pillow.
I lean into Uncle Reggies arms, his arm around me. "The man in purple, he- he came for me and you and mama" I sniff.
Dad pouts, reaching over to somewhere and turns on a light. "The man in purple? You mean Caleb?"
"I think so. It was the man who hurt Elle" I shrug, wishing my dad could hug me right now.
"Ok buddy" Dad takes a deep breath and runs his hand over his face. He does that when he's stressed or uncertain. "Ya know, we've all had nightmares about him. I know your mother and I certainly have, Uncle Reggie and Alex probably have too. You're not alone. You just need to remind yourself that you're safe. He's gone and your dad mad sure to it"
I giggle softly, nodding. "There's that smile I love. Now come on, bed time ok? I'm sure Uncle Reggie could stay with you" My dad looks in the direction of my uncle who is staring at the bed sheets.
"Huh? Do what?"
"Dude, can we push our issues aside for a minute. My son needs someone and I can't be there fast enough" Dad groans.
"Ok, yeah. Sorry I'm just- we can talk later. Say goodnight daddy" Uncle Reggie rubs my shoulders softly.
"Night papa"
"Night buddy" He waves as the call ends.
"Ok, come on let's go to bed. You can come sleep in my bed ok? Come on, let's go" Uncle Reggie picks me up on his hip.
julie's pov
"Hey" I say softly as I walk down the stairs to see Reggie in the kitchen. His daughter rested on his shoulder while the kids draw at the kitchen table.
"Hey momma" He winks, handing me a plate of eggs. "Howd you sleep?"
"As well as I can for the events of yesterday" I rub my forehead as I take a seat on the barstools against the counter.
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