Fosters: Blackhawk (25 page)

Cloud laughs.  “I know, that’s what I’m
doing, trying to keep them safe.”  Ben and Kevin are just
watching.  Jamie asks if there are others.  Cloud
smiles.  “It seems it’s all the kids, Tess and every one of
the old ladies is special in some way.  Look for the beautiful
people, the ones that have a glow to them.  The men are either
warriors or prophet like.  It’s easy once someone says it out
loud.  Then you can pick them out easily.  Like at the
compound it’s the same.  You just don’t see it yet.  You
will.”

Mitch laughs.  Kevin smiles, “She’s been
telling us for years.”  He says making Ben laugh. 

Jamie watches them I can see his brain
working.  He smiles nodding.  “Too fuckin much
Angel.”  They all laugh.  I just watch, Cloud tells me
he’ll explain later. 

“Is there anything you need from us? 
Anything we can do to make this easier for you?” Ben asks.

Cloud looks at me.  I’ll let him
answer.  “The MC is stepping up security on the kids.  We
may need help with that.  The Brothers are great but the kids
don’t take to just anyone. They understand more than you think and
some men make them nervous.” Jamie nods, Ben is typing it on his
phone.

“Chase is good with Jeremy and Jacob?”  Ben
asks.  I tell him they always migrate toward him no matter
what we’re doing.  He nods.

Cloud continues.  “Christian can’t go to
school until he can control what comes in.  If you look around
you’ll see him away from the crowd.  He has a tutor to keep
him up to speed.  He’s too smart for a tutor though.  The
teacher that helped Jess a couple of years ago might be better for
him.  We have a service dog being trained to help and protect
him during his visions but he’s not even close enough to going back
to the school yet.  There’s a parapsychologist coming to help
next week.  Danny told me she worked with Tess and was able to
help in a matter of weeks. Christian reads as well as has visions
so it may take longer.  The MC is paying for it up front. They
won’t even tell me how much it is.”  Kevin laughs, saying he
agrees with the MC. “I feel funny taking so much from the MC. 
I have money but they keep saying it’s about taking care of their
own.”  Kevin nods; he understands it better than me I
guess.

“Jeremy is going to need help.  He sees,
hears and can heal.  I have no idea what he’ll need but I know
it will show up soon.  He said his first words today shocking
the hell out of all of us.” Mitch claps her hand and robotic
together and laughs.  I smile at her; she’s got such a pretty
smile.  “We saw Joey walk for the first time today.  They
stayed at Danny’s so we could have some time alone.  Jeremy
healed her as much as she could be, that’s according to Steve, told
by Christian.  I have no idea what help she’ll need. 
That leaves Brantley and Taylor.  They seem to be the kids’
guards, they watch over the little guys.  They’re never far
from Jeremy, one or the other are always watching him. 
Brantley keeps watch over Christian too. He feels when Christian
needs help.  Neither of them seems to need anything right
now.”  He stops and looks at each one of them.

Kevin and Jamie look around, Ben is still
typing. “Everything you said is happening.  Christian is
sitting away from the group but watching.  As soon as I looked
at him he turned his head and smiled at me.  Brantley is
between him and Jeremy.  Taylor is by the little boys’
side.  Joey eyes scan across all of them.  That’s
incredible."

Mitch laughs.  Kevin asks who are the other
kids?  "Little Ben, Jessie, Darren, Arron, Brenna, Tess’ new
twins and something is up with Alex and Ally.  They have
something in them.  Like with Joey.  They watch and are
extremely happy kids.  Sharing hugs and love with just about
everyone they come into contact with. I only know those because
I’ve seen them.  Steve would probably be able to tell you
better.”

Jamie runs his hand down his face.  “He
doesn’t talk about this stuff with us.  He’s not autistic is
he?”

“I think CJ’s aunt said it best, the kids you
think are autistic or ADHD are really just living on a higher
plain.  Steve is able to jump back and forth easily.  I
don’t think he’s autistic.  I think when he goes red he’s in
warrior mode.  I’m not sure if that has to do with the Indian
in him or the same thing that the kids have.  I was raised to
be a warrior; Steve didn’t know or have contact with my people or
culture.  Like so many of the team, he went through the same
training and landed in the same place that we all did.  We all
seem to share something.” 

“Cloud I’ve never heard you talk so much. 
Chase says the same thing.  I’m going to guess it’s CJ. 
I love it!”  Mitch says bouncing in her seat.  I
laugh.  Ben leans over and kisses her head.  Cloud just
smiles.

“Aside from what you need for the kids is there
anything you need personally?”  Jamie asks.

“Taking a vacation is almost impossible because
of crowds and the kids.  Where do you go when you need to get
away from everyone?  I know it’s secret but they’ve never had
a vacation and I want to do something like that with them.  I
think it will help bond us more than we are right now.”

Mitch bounces up.  “I know just what to do,
let me handle that.  It has to be soon because the
parapsychologist is coming next week.  I’m so happy for you,
this will be great!”  I laugh; she’s talking so friggin
fast.  The guys are all smiling at her.  She’s
cute.  The kids come over to us  Jeremy climbs in Clouds
lap, Jacob in mine.  Christian sits on the side of me, Taylor
and Brantley stand behind us.  I look over and see Joey
walking toward us smiling.  Mitch laughs.  “Just like you
said!”  The kids thank them for helping with the party. 
I see the men’s heart melt.  They are such good friggin
kids.

The guys talk and I tell Mitch we’re looking at
houses to open another home since my rooms are taken.  She
tells me she wants to help; I’m so excited I bet she has some great
ideas about the activities.  She made her compound a kid’s
paradise.  Joey makes it over to me and leans over my
back.  I kiss her cheek and pull her around. 

Christian moves but is distracted.  I hit
Cloud on his side and tell him to look at Christian.  Max
comes running over causing people to laugh as he moves them out of
his way.  Cloud asks the kids to slide down.  Jacob,
Taylor and Joey go to the other side with Mitch.  Cloud bends
down and turns Christian so he has one leg on each side of the
Bench.  Brantley sits behind him so Christian can lean on
him.  Jeremy stands on the side close to Christian but not
touching him.  “CJ find Danny.”  Cloud says. 

Jeremy grabs my hand but looks at Jacob.  I
look over.  “He said it has to be Steve.”  I look
around.  Jamie and Kevin stand and look.  I see him as
Kevin points.  I run calling him.  He runs to Christian
not even looking at me.  I push my way through people trying
to get back to them. When I make it Steve is on his knees by
Christian, Danny is standing on his side holding Jeremy. Cloud is
behind Brantley holding both of them and Max is under the table
with his head on Christian's leg. It strikes me these are their
protectors.  Christian is crying, Jeremy leans down and
touches his head.  He calms and moans.  Steve is talking
but I can't hear what he's saying.  

This goes on for two or three minutes. 
Everyone is quiet.  Jessie comes over and squeezes close to
him putting his hand on top of Jeremy's.  He looks at Cloud.
 "It's almost over.  He'll be ok, Jeremy will take it
away."  Cloud nods looking at Jeremy my littlest son is
tired.  I don't know why but I start crying, really it's just
tears falling.  I move closer to Danny and Jeremy cries out
and grabs me I hold him with my hand on his head.  He's
hurting.  Jessie holds his hand on Jeremy’s back.  "We
need help."  He says with tears.  Cloud tells Taylor to
get Brenna or Little Ben.  Taylor runs away looking for
them.  Danny sits me down by Christian, I can't stop the
tears.  He's hurt and I feel it in my heart.  

Ben comes to us with Brenna not understanding
what's happening.  She fights him to get down and walks up to
us touching Jeremy.  She leans in and puts her head on his
back and arms around him.  Tears fall down her cheeks but she
doesn't make a sound.  Danny kneels down and puts his hand on
her head.  She smiles but the tears still fall.  I look
at Cloud not knowing what to do or what's going on.  He
doesn't know then something changes in his face.  He comes
over to us asking Danny to hold Brenna, he lifts us and sits
wrapping his arms around us.  He tells Danny to put her back
then closes his eyes.  I close mine and relax into him calm
washes through me and I smile, we're floating.  Brenna laughs
a sound so sweet it feels like we're bouncing in the air to her
little laugh.  

Something happens and my eyes open.  Steve
smiles at us.  "Ten minutes is enough."  He looks at
Jeremy who’s smiling up at us.  

Cloud laughs.  "The wind, it's the answer."
 He squeezes us.  

Steve nods.  "For this yeah."  

Jeremy climbs down and hugs Brenna.  He
walks her over to where Jacob is and helps her sit with them. 
I laugh; I don't know what else to do.  Christian is sleeping
leaning against Brantley. Brantley has tears on his face.
 "He's going to be ok.  You did just what he needed
Brantley."  He nods and looks at Jessie.  Jessie nods at
him.  

Cloud takes Christian; Max makes a noise under
the table.  "He helps with this part."  Danny says.
 

Cloud sits so Max can lean against Christian.
 "It will never be dull."  He says making everyone
laugh.  Steve is pacing.  Nunánuk comes over telling
Cloud to bring Christian into her tepee. Steve tells him to go but
come back.  She calls the kids to come with her.  Jeremy
and Jacob take Brenna's hand and walk behind Cloud.  I take
Brantley and Taylor, Jessie walks with us.  Ben carries
Joey, Mitch follows with her crutches.  We're quite the
parade.  

Cloud

I'm torn, Nunánuk tells me to lay Christian
down and go with the men.  "This is for me.  You must be
a warrior now and protect what is ours.  You will prevail but
only when you follow the spirits who are guiding you."  I bend
and kiss her cheek.  Kuwômôyush.

She smiles pushing me out.  CJ stays with
the kids and Pres follows me out.  We walk back to the table
with the Baxter's, Steve and Danny.  I sit and take a calming
breath.  "That was very intense.  I can see where
Christian would need protection during a vision.  Why did
Jeremy have to take it away?"  Jamie asks.

Steve answers, thank fuck because I have no
fuckin clue.  "Hurts him to see it.  I took everythin I
could, he doesn't get it but it hurts him.  Jeremy takes it
away so he doesn't remember.  This time hurt Jeremy he
understands more.  Cloud took him to the wind; he gets
strength from the connection there."

Jamie looks at me.  "The wind?"  

"You know it as meditation, we learn on the
reservation to follow our spirit guides; my hawk takes me into the
wind.  I can connect to my ancestors, the spirits on that
level."  I tell them hoping they understand because I don't
know how else to say it. 

Steve looks at me.  "They get more than you
think."  I nod.

Kevin laughs.  "Have you always been able
to do that?"  Steve smiles but doesn't answer.  Kevin
laughs.  "Fuckin Knight."  Jamie laughs.  "He's
answering in our head."  He explains to me.  I nod fuckin
cuz.

"Christian hears someone hurtin Mitch and
CJ.  Sees house with lots of bedrooms.  Looks like
Mercs.  Say Davis but I don't feel Davis, feels like
Mercs.  Lookin for Mitch but catchin CJ in the house
too.  Christian and Jeremy love them both.  Hurt to see
them get hurt.  Mercs had clothes off them. Christian can't
look at it.  I kept him there to get more.  Jeremy took
it away but saw.  Don't know how to do it with them yet. 
Won't hold him longer next time." He looks at me. I want to be
pissed but he's learning right along with us.  He at least
understands. I nod. "Thanks, am learnin.  Not always sure
what's right, they’re stronger than Tess.  Mercs say Davis
want Mitch for money.  Not sure what to think.  Didn't
feel Davis."  

Kevin stands up.  "Fuckin Davis had a bet
with my father, his gross receipts against Mitch's earnings. 
We fucked him out of his company, not as bad as Salazar but
close.  He was paying our employees for information about
Mitch's activities."

Steve stands and paces again.  "Let me take
that.  Need basic info.  I'll deal, no one will
know."

"You’re still running contracts?"  Ben asks
surprised.

"Mostly government now."  Steve says, Pres
nods.  

"Fuck."  Ben says shaking his head.
 "Some people I track went missing, was that you?"  Steve
doesn't answer he keeps pacing.  Jamie shakes his head no to
Ben.  He doesn't want to press this.

Jamie looks at Kevin then Ben.  He turns to
Steve.  "How else can we change this?"

I look at him.  "I can teach CJ how to
defend herself.  She's already a brown belt."

Steve stops, "already a brown belt, Mitch at
master level?"  Jamie nods.  "Didn't stop em from bein
overtaken, won't matter." He paces again. "Stop em from bein at
same house, vision will put em at another scenario.  Get rid
of the threat, it's gone."

"Fuck."  Ben says.  "Are we going to
kill every threat that he sees?"  

Steve looks at him. "You see CJ's scar?"
 Ben nods. "Less than a week ago was shot in neck and chest,
collapsed lung, severed artery.  Today she's fine. 
Jeremy put hands on her, healed her.  Joey's father broke her
back.  Wheelchair was her life, couldn't feel legs. 
Today she walks.  Will kill every motherfucker comes near em
and the old ladies.  Mitch and kids are special too. 
Need protection.  You won't do it, I will."  He looks at
me.  I'm with him protect them at all costs.  Thank fuck
he's with us.  He fuckin nods.  Fuckin cuz.