Part 14

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Alex: *swings open the door* HEY, KIDS!

James: *jumps*

John: Alex! You don't have to yell.

Alex: I was trying to be enthusiastic.

John: You're not great at that. Don't hurt anyone, please.

Alex: *laughs* Okay. *walks over to James, hands him the decorated water* Here ya go, James.

James: *hesitates, sees the decorations, takes the water, signs "thank you"*

John: *translating* Thank you.

Alex: *smiles brightly* No problem, kiddo.

James: *blushes, hides face by taking a big gulp of water*

Alex: *walks back over to John*

John: Sorry, he's pretty shy. I mean, obviously.

Alex: Nah, I get it. *smiles at James* He's a good kid.

John: Henry, think fast. *throws the pack of crackers*

Henry: *catches them easily* Can't catch me off guard. *smirks*

Alex: Ooo you're good. *to John* I like this kid.

Henry: You like all of us.

Alex: Well, all of you except Martha. jUST KIDDING I LOVE HER TOO SHE'S FUNNY, BUT SHE KINda scares me...

John: I think Peggy's teaching her a thing or two.

Alex: I sWeAr To GoD iF sHe Is-

John: I'll make sure they talk. About you.

Alex: whAt WHY?!

John: Because they'll gang up on you and I wanna see that.

Alex:  You just like to see me suffer.

John: Maybe I do.

Alex: *sad*

James: *tries to stifle a silent laugh*

John: *pats Alex's head* Don't be sad.

Alex: B-But-

Mary: *dragging a blanket behind her, sleepy, droopy eyes, shows up behind Alex and John in the doorway* Dad? Papa?

John: *turns around quickly, crouches down to Mary's level* You okay?

Mary: *rubs her eyes* I had a scary dream. Daddy was there.

John: Oh no... Do you want to talk about it? *looks at Mary worriedly*

Mary: *shakes her head* I just want cuddles from Papa and Dad.

John: Okay. C'mere. *picks up Mary, hugs her tight*

Alex: *worried about Mary, walks up, plays with her hair*

Mary: *teary-eyed, cuddles into John*

John: I'm really sorry you're having bad dreams. I have them too.

James: *walks over to the three, reaches up, grabs Mary's hand, nods in agreement, smiles softly*

Mary: *squeezes James' hand*

Henry: *looks over, doesn't want to be in the middle of them* I have bad dreams too.

James: *motions Henry to come over*

Henry: *shakes his head*

James: *frowns, signs "you okay?"*

Henry: *nods, signs back "I'm fine"*

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