When one of Kohler's goes missing, it leaves a trail of clues and mysteries for the others to solve. Are they being pursued by a new foe, or did they flee on their own? Also, fresh knowledge about Adele's father's family comes to light in the years...
"Baby, I could have cooked," Zakiya spoke as she walked in with one of the twins in her arms while Elias came in with the other, and Carter, Ivy, and Brianna followed. Elijah shrugged, turning to his wife and kissed her forehead before kissing his daughter's. He felt the best when he was cooking. It may have sounded crazy to others, but cooking helped him think and calmed him.
"Naw, I need this. If I sit and do nothing, I'll go crazy. Melody wouldn't want that, and before I forget, Val and the kids are coming over to eat with us this morning. I have to accept that my twin is gone to move on." He spoke, turning back to the stove while Kiya stared at him like he was crazy.
"Dad, you been eating those fucking shrooms again? I told you those things were gonna make you go crazy." Elias laughed as Eli turned to the boy hitting him on the back of the head with the dish towel. For once, he was sober. Did it feel good? Hell no, but he needed a clear mind to think about where to go from here.
"Shrooms??? Eli, you been doing fucking shrooms?"
"No! Our son likes to tell fucking lies to get a laugh outta people. The only thing I smoke or eat is marijuana. Chill, Tesoro. I haven't done anything stupid and don't plan on doing it. I know for the last week, I have been a little out of it. I'm good now; I had to realize Mel wouldn't want this. She wanted me to live for you, them, and her children. Valentino is who we need to worry about. The man has been off his rockers since Christmas, and finding out she was pregnant made it even worse." He spoke as someone knocked on the door, but before one of them could answer, Xerxes walked in.
"Sup Unk."
"Elias, take your high ass in the fucking dining room somewhere. Damn, he's just like you, and I can't believe you are sober as we speak." X shook his head, hugging Eli as he laughed. He must have forgotten that Xavier was the same way. All he and Elias thought about was getting high, although his son was worse.
"Don't forget your son is a pothead too nigga."
"How can I forget? Mom what to do something for Mar's birthday. I came to see was you up for it. It would be good for you and dad to do something besides look for Lee. Right now, he's sitting somewhere potting on what to do next, just as we are. I promise you, Bruder, he will pay, and the two of you will be the ones to make him do it."
"Okay, but I want you to promise me you'll do everything in your power not to get yourself killed. We may not be twins, Xerxes but were might as well be. I know losing Mel hurt you as much as it hurt me, but you're good at hiding it... know if you don't let that anger out, it will consume you."
Elijah knew he must sound crazy by the way Xerxes stared at him. As he said, he had some time to think while being sober. It helped him see that everything happens for a reason. He didn't like it, but he was going to make sure he avenged his sister's death, but first, he had to get high.
"Blunt nigga...."
"Please, your ass needs it. I'm not used to sober Elijah for this long. I know you normally talk shit on a regular high or not. Still, I think your shit-talking is tied to you being high most of the time, and I missed this past week. So, what are we eating?" X asked as his children and wife walked in with Val and his. Lucky for them Eli had cooked enough for all of them.
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