Starting Over

Chapter 36

Thank you so much everyone for the words of encouragement. It truly helped me through the darkness. Yesterday was a hectic day as I started homeschooling my four children as well as work on my own school lessons, but I was able to quickly put together another chapter for my four stories Im currently working on. Its shocking to believe I have five stories on here, but I know it wouldnt be possible for you readers. You mean so much to me, I hope you know that. I am so thankful for everyone of you and your love for my stories!

"Oh my goodness Meanie," she gasped as she realized he had completely transformed the art studio into Halloween Town from Nightmare Before Christmas. She even spotted some Kingdom Hearts aspects and even saw Spyro flying around. "Oh Meanie," she whispered as she turned and jumped into his arms. "Its so perfect, thank you," she whispered and he chuckled.

"Glad you like it Trouble," he smiled.

She pulled away slightly, "Like it? I love it almost as much as I love you."

"Awe I love you too," he said and she kissed him softly.

"Thank you guys so much," she said when she pulled away breathless.

"Of course Baby," North smiled.

"Now do you think you can paint?" Gabriel asked and she asked, "Will you stay with me?"

"Of fucking course Trouble," he smiled and kissed her forehead.

"Enjoy Darling," Owen said as the rest of the group left.

Axel came back with a book, sat on the couch and began reading. Marie kept looking around while Gabe got all her stuff set up and his as well right next to her.

"When did you do this Meanie?" She asked softly.

"Eh, Ive been working on it off and on, I just fucking finished last week. I had a feeling you might want to start fucking painting or crafting again soon," he shrugged as he handed her a paintbrush.

"Thank you," she smiled and hugged him.

"Now lets fucking paint," he chuckled and turned on Pandora.

About three hours later she looked up and saw Axel reading on the couch. Déjà vu came over her and she started trembling as the sense of dread came over her again.

"Fucking hell, DOC!" Gabriel shouted dropping his brush and coming behind her. "Fucking breathe Trouble, its not real."

"What?" Sean asked bursting into the room.

"Fuck if I know, one minute she was fine painting and the next she looked at Axel and started shaking and fucking mumble not again no," Gabriel said rubbing her arms.

"Shes having a flashback," Sean said helping Gabe get her on the floor.

"Listen to me Doll, were okay," Axel said squeezing her hand. "Were at the house and not leaving, were okay Doll."

Max shoved his way into the room and started licking her face shocking her back into reality.

"Max" she giggled and clutched his neck. "Silly dog, thank you," she gasped.

"Easy does it Pookie," Sean said checking her pulse. "I think thats enough for today, lets go watch a movie, how does that sound?"

She nodded then groaned, "Hurt Dr. Sean," she pouted.

"I bet, you scared us there for a minute with your breathing. How about a ride?" She smiled softly and Raven picked her up.

"Easy Crow," North growled. Marie reached out and held Norths hand and he squeezed her hand.