"*BEEP-BEEP-BEEP*" in a dull hospital room void of all life but for a boy about the age of 13 from appearance, surrounded by multiple beeping machines. Despite his age, his eye held the look of one tired of life, soulless and empty. He stayed unmoving on the hospital bed in a sitting position eyes fixed on the wall. Just to his side outside the door mumbling can be heard, though hard to tell exactly what they said few bits and pieces could be made out.
" … terminal… cure none… nothing can be done… sorry" On cue a female voice can be heard breaking down into tears just outside the door.
" Noo… Please No--nooo". A single tear drops from his eye rolling down his face till it drops to the hospital sheets that covered his lower regions. The door opens and two silhouettes can be seen standing in the hallway. The bright light from the corridor obstructed their defining features, but from the looks of it, they appear to be a woman and a man. The woman breaks down falling on the floor, In between her sodding she reaches out her hand towards the boy in the bed.
"Son-…" She says shaky voice, unable to properly pronounce the word. The boy doesn't move just sheds more tears, seeing this the lady's breakdown became louder. She is escorted out of the room by the other person. At the door, he passes, turns looking at the boy. It appeared he too was crying but he held it together better than the woman did. He seems to be hesitating.
"... It'll be fine son". It seemed he didn't believe the words he was saying, he hurries out with life wife in his arms. The door shuts once more, and the room is plunged into darkness once more, the only sign of life is the beeping of the machines. A Small voice cracks the deafening silence.
" Just let me die". The room continues to fade into darkness.
" Haha, I did it… eat it-" Nova jumps around her brother still with the can in hand, celebrating her victory. Kevin seems to be regretting his decision to help her out but changes his mind seeing the glow in her eyes.
" Ha… As expected I'm also an amazing instructor". He cocks his head back facing the sky In tritium. Nova Just stares at her brother.
" You Know- I hate you," She says looking serious.
" Aww- I love you too"
" you aren't even going to let me have this one, are you?"
" Nope, I'm not," Kevin says with an affirming look on his face. Nova smiles pissed at him, *sigh*.
" Guess you are never going to change are you"
" Why change what's already perfect.." He strikes a victory pose. They continue to bark amongst themselves, and Mr.Waltson smiles. The setting sun's rays fall on him, he tilts his cowboy hat to shade himself.
" That's enough for today, how about we pack it up and head back home". Mr.Waltson says attempting a southern accent trying to act like a cowboy. His kids stare at him frozen by cringe.
" Dad…Dad we love you but no… just no"
" Oh come…"
" Nah..nah.nah"
" Fine, let's just hurry up and get back home before your mom gets mad". At the mention of her name, a chill run down their spines.
" Okay, we're on it". They all jump into action quickly packing up everything in the truck. A few minutes later they were all packed and in the car. Kevin sat in front of his dad in the driver's seat while Nova lay in the back seat. They passed an old dirt road up to a paved clear road, continuing on their journey to a small town on the outskirts of Marfa, Texas.
" Okay, so we've all got our stories straight right".Mr.Waltson asks his kids and they all nod in affirmative.
" When your mother asks where we were what do you say".
" Fishing" They both responded knowing the seriousness of the situation.
" Okay, we are ready" The truck pulls up to a lovely cozy house. Pulling up into the driveway. The doors opened, and by this time the sun was about to set. Mr. Waltson nods to Kevin, Kevin responds with a nod jumping out of the car with the rifle case strapped around him. He sprints for the backyard as Mr. Waltson and Nova walk up the stairs to ring the door. * RING* The air begins to feel heavy the door opens to a pissed-off middle-aged open staring daggers at them.
" Honey…". He goes for a hug but stops seeing the look in her eyes. The stares continue.
"*sigh* you took Nova shooting didn't you?". Her face softens to a worried mother's look.
" What.. psf…. no what would make you think that".
" Yeah Mom, we were fishing, yeap". Mrs. Waltson fully opens the door and Kevin is sitting at the dining table shoving cookies into his mouth, on seeing Nova rushes in.
" Hey!, those are mine". Leaving Mr, and Mrs. Waltson at the door. Mrs. Waltson raises her eyebrow expecting an explanation.
" Well… hehe funny thing is…".the stare continues Mr. Waltson is now sweating buckets.
" I love u…" he says as a last resort.
"*sigh* Well it's like I didn't know, I just hope that you were careful..". Mr. Waltson seems slightly surprised that worked. Mrs. Waltson approaches his ear.
" next time at least invite me along so I can keep an eye out on you guys.." She genuinely looked worried. Taking his wife's hand in his.
" You have my word…". They continue to look into each other's faces coming closer and closer almost kissing.
" Ewww guys, We're eating here," Kevin says disputing their mood.
" What do you mean by "Eww" how do you guys think you were made". He holds his wife from behind causing her to giggle and blush.
" Hehe, John stop"
" just a little taste" He nibbles on her neck playfully. Causing her to giggle and laugh.
" Well snack time over… I'm going to scrub this from my memory" Kevin stands up heading upstairs.
" I think I'll have to do the same…". Nova gets up joining her brother upstairs. Their parents continue their flirting.
"oh guys, the diner will be ready in 10 mins"
" Make that 20…". Mr.Waltson says getting very handsy with his wife.
" No-Noo… You too, go wash down you stink" She does him upstairs. She heads to the kitchen to finish up dinner. Mr.Waltson passes the upstairs hallway where his kids stood waiting, they looked serious for a minute
" Mission is a success". then began to exchange high-fives.
"Get going to the shower all of you…"Mrs. Walston shouts from downstairs, causing them to part ways into their individual rooms.
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