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Chapter 3
Edna and Tootie couldn’t get over how great it was to be back together. Tootie had also given up all hope that her children would grow up unspoiled; Grandma Garrett was going to make sure that those two children had everything that their little hearts could possibly desire.
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Natalie arrived at 7:05, but waited ten minutes before ringing the doorbell; she had to make sure that her family was presentable before Mrs. Garrett saw them. It was important to Natalie that this woman who had been basically her mother for nine years get the best possible impression of her children.
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At 7:15, Edna heard the doorbell ring. She looked at Tootie. Edna knew full well that Tootie knew what was going on, but Tootie just smiled and feigned innocence. So, Edna opened the door, and there was Natalie with her family. Edna took all four of them into her arms, then she saw Natalie look behind her. Edna cried as she saw Natalie and Tootie finally reunited. She looked to Bruce, and he simply told her that Natalie was part two of her present. Edna thought that she knew, what the rest was, but she dared not hope. She simply ushered everyone in to sit and share.
Edna: Natalie, I want updates. I want them now; I haven’t seen your kids in five years so spill it.
Tootie: Yeah, Natalie. It’s time to spill it.
Natalie: You too, I haven’t even met your kids, but to show just how gracious I am, I’ll go first. Okay, you guys remember Samantha Natalie Jennings. She is now eight years old and absolutely adores horseback riding.
Edna: Hello, Samantha.
Samantha: Hi, Grandma. It’s me, where’s my hug and my kiss and my cookie.
Edna: Oh, honey. Come here right now for your hug and kiss, and then march yourself into the kitchen for a cookie. I didn’t think that you remembered me.
Samantha and Edna hug.
Samantha: Of course, I remember you Grandma. I just wanted to give Mommy her turn for hugs and kisses first.
Edna: Oh, I’ve missed you. Now go eat.
Samantha goes into the kitchen, but first stops and gives her Aunt Tootie a hug and a kiss.
Tootie: Natalie, she is just the sweetest thing. Now, this young man cannot be baby Nathan.
Natalie: Yes, it can and it is. This is my baby Nathaniel Samuel Jennings.
Nathan: Mommy, am I in trouble?
Natalie: No, why sweetheart?
Nathan: Mommy, you only say Nathaniel Samuel Jennings when you’re mad at me, I’m Nathan when you’re happy.
Natalie: Nathan, baby, I was just formally introducing you. Now, why don’t you go give Grandma Garrett and Aunt Tootie a hug and a kiss, and then you can go have a cookie with Samantha.
Nathan goes and hugs and kisses Edna and Tootie, so that he can join his sister.
Snake: Honey, Bruce, Jeff, and I have been just sitting here; would you mind if we went outside to talk while you ladies catch up?
Natalie: No problem here.
Tootie: Or here.
Edna: Or here either.
The men leave.
Tootie: Okay, Nat. Tell us about Nathan.
Natalie: Well, he just turned five, and he absolutely adores soccer, and can’t stand being called Nathaniel as you can see. Now, Tootie your turn introduce me to the two that are hiding, behind you and Mrs. Garrett.
Tootie: Okay, kids. Front and Center.
Jessica and Dennis reluctantly come out of hiding.
Tootie: Natalie, this is Jessica Anne, she’s seven; and this is Dennis Jefferson, he’s six.
Natalie: Hi, guys.
Tootie: Jessica, Dennis this is your Aunt Natalie.
Jessica and Dennis: Hi, Aunt Natalie.
Natalie pulls them both into a hug, and says now can I see smiles; by the time that she’s done with them they can’t stop laughing and feel completely comfortable with her. They can’t get over the fact that they have an Uncle Snake, and two cousins close to their age.
Natalie: Okay, you two time to meet my two. Samantha, Nathan come in here please.
Samantha and Nathan come in from the kitchen.
Natalie: Samantha, Nathan these are your cousins Jessica who’s seven, and Dennis who’s six. Jessica, Dennis these are your cousins Samantha who’s eight, and Nathan who’s five.
All of the kids said hi, and instantly hit it off. They all went upstairs to play with their toys.
[This message has been edited by Panda Bear (edited 08-04-2001).]
[This message has been edited by Panda Bear (edited 08-08-2001).]
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