A Little Birdie Told Everyone

Tam was already out of bed and in Chris's room, pulling him into her arms as she asked him what was wrong.

"Dad... he... he had a gun!" Chris clung to Tam and sobbed.

"It's okay, it was a nightmare." Tam said as she stroked his head. "It's not real."

"Did... did dad shoot me???"

Tam fell silent, not sure what to say or do.

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"Then I'll kill the bitch for thinking she could hurt you like that." Was what Max wanted to say. But what he actually said was: "Let's take this one step at a time."

He looked to Bonnie who was still cradling her adopted mouse and sighed. If there was anyone bringing unwanted babies into the house it was her.

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The sparrow chirped as if liking what Paul said before flying off as if he was about to spread the word about how Paul totally fucked his crazy, blue-haired, bitch of a daughter to all the other sparrows and swifts.