ABBA - Into The Unknown...

Who Could That Be?

"Come on... you know what house it is..." Saga chuckled. Why was her big sister so scared. Their parents aren't going to explode... Saga rang the doorbell and held her sister's hand as they waited for their parents to answer the door. She could see Synni needed her and her support... she needed to know she isn't alone...

"Who could that be?" wondered Frida. It was already past 10.00 PM, they weren't expecting visitors either. Saga was supposed to come tomorrow morning and they weren't expecting her here just yet. "It could be Saga..." said Benny, placing his newspaper on the table. He went to find something to wear, he didn't want his baby girl to see him in his boxers the first time she came home from the university. He and Frida were both already in bed as were the rest of the children... presumably... Frida quickly put on her pyjamas and her morning gown before going downstairs to answer the door.

She opened the door and there before her stood her biggest treasures... well two of them... she loved all of her children equally of course... She didn't say a word and simply pulled them both into a big loving hug. She was surprised to see Synni crying though. It's been 2 years since her fight with Benny and even Frida barely saw her since then. She had no idea why her daughter was crying, but she was happy she was finally home... maybe she'll also record for the new ABBA album!

"What's wrong, min lilla stjärna?" Frida caressed Synni's cheek. Synni just cried into her mama's chest, making Frida worried and confused. Suddenly she bolted upstairs and into her bedroom, not even noticing her papa coming out of her parents' bedroom. He starred after her... Synni came home? What was wrong? He knew this boy was bad news... He grumbled before following her into her bedroom, gesturing Frida he'll talk with Synni, before closing the door.

He sat on the bed, pulling his young daughter into a hug. "What's wrong little one?" he asked her. It was clear she was nervous and distressed. She just continued to cry for a couple minutes, eventually relaxing in the embrace, she fell asleep, feeling safe in her papa's arms. Benny signed, kissing her head. They'll talk tomorrow. She needed to sleep; she must have been exhausted. He took his daughter in his arms and carried her into his and Frida's bedroom. They all needed to talk, and he didn't want to leave his little girl alone.

"It's unusually quiet..." commented Saga, trying not to laugh. It was obvious her siblings went out, thinking their parents were already asleep. Frida chuckled. Of course, she knew they snuck out... Benny was oblivious though and she never said anything either. She remembered her own teenage years and she was happy her kids had much more freedom than she did... she became a mother at 17 after all! They walked together upstairs and saw Benny carrying Synni into the master bedroom. Frida smiled. She was happy Synni felt safe with her papa again... these last two years have been pure torture!

Frida was still hugging her little Saga and was just about to enter the master bedroom, but Saga refused. She knew Synni needed some alone time with their parents. She hugged her mama and went to her own bedroom as Frida finally entered the master bedroom. She looked at the bed and she saw Synni snuggled into Benny's chest. Their little girl looked so much younger today... she was still barely an adult... she was only 21 years old after all... Frida laid on the bed too and once again, Synni laid comfortably between her parents in the middle of the bed.

"She's asleep..." Benny said gently. Frida smiled. He was such a caring papa to all of their children. "We should sleep too..." she said, and they both soon fell asleep, their little girl safely cradled in their arms.

The morning dawned and Frida woke up hearing someone throwing up in the bathroom. She hurried out of the bed, careful not to wake her husband. She opened the door and closed it again after herself. She could see her little Synni throwing up... a clear sign of pregnancy... she thought. Might have something to do with her little girl finally coming back home... But where was the baby's papa then... she came to a sad conclusion... he left. She couldn't afford to speculate though... she didn't even know if Synni was really pregnant... She held her little girl's hair and when she was finally done throwing up, she helped her downstairs where they could talk in peace. It was only just past 5.00 AM, and no one was up at this hour...

"I'm pregnant..." Synni cried as Frida simply held her close. He sobbed and Frida didn't know what to think of it. "He left... mama, he left..." Synni sobbed. Frida was sad for her little one. She knew she loved the guy, but sometimes things didn't work out the way you wanted them too. "Do you want to keep the baby?" Frida asked her little girl. She'd be happy to be a grandmother again, but she didn't even know where Synni stood... "Of course, I'd never..." Synni stopped. She knew her mama'd never think she'd want to kill her baby, but it was a question she had to ask. "Yes, I'm keeping the little one," Synni answered, tears running down her beautiful cheeks.

Frida smiled. She was happy her daughter was strong and wanted to keep her baby... she couldn't be prouder she hugged her and comforted her and they soon both fell asleep on the couch. What neither of them knew was that Benny overheard their whole conversation and he was furious. "I'm going to kill that boy..." he thought angrily. He'd never kill anyone of course. He wasn't aggressive at all. He wasn't at all disappointed in his little girl. He was happy he'll be a grandfather again. He was angry though. He was angry he couldn't protect his little girl's heart...