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Chapter 33

Spec sipped from his coffee cup while he sat at the check out counter. Angie walked up to him as she adjusted her name tag lanyard.

"Hey boss, Kit is acting weird. Did you mess her brain up last night when you slept with her?"

He coughed up as some coffee went down the wrong pipe upon hearing her. He wiped his mouth and set the mug down.

"How did you know I slept with her?"

Angie's eyes went wide as she stood still.

"I didn't until you just told me."

Spec rubbed his temples before taking another sip of coffee.

"I swear I might as well print my sex life for the public. It seems like everyone already knows about it anyway."

Angie was walking away when she suddenly turned back to face him again.

"Wait, you had sex with her too? I thought you just slept in the same bed together. Well good for her, fucking slut..."

Spec noticed she was shaking her fist as she walked away from the counter to start her tasks for the day. Spec sighed as he went back to his mug and paper work.

"I will never understand her, or why she calls her friends 'sluts'."

** ** ** ** **

Cindy made her way into the shop and kissed Spec on the cheek.

"How's business today big boy?"

"Business is fine but I don't know what is going on between Kit and Angie now."

"Why, what's going on between the two of them now?"

Spec sighed and stretched before answering.

"Well, I let it slip that I had sex with Kit."

The couple stared at each other before Cindy leaned in close, smiling.

"So you slept with Kit eh? How was she?"

Spec made a face at her before smiling.

"You really aren't upset that I had sex with another woman without telling you?"

"Not really considering that I told you it was okay. Besides we still have the pack pact and you did tell me. Granted after the fact but I'll let you slide this time."

Spec shook his head before the two kissed. Cindy scooted Spec to the side to relieve him from the register.

"Well they are friends, I'm sure the two of them will work it out. But you still haven't answered my question Spec, how was Kit?"

"She was nice Cindy, but she wasn't you."

She smiled as she got comfortable behind the register.

"Were you able to get a hold of Scotty? Is he going to be joining us tonight after work?"

"He will be joining us. I also let Luna know already so she can do her shopping. What about you Spec, do you have what you need for dinner?"

"I've got a couple of things I need to pick up but it will be quick. I just need to get some meat from the butchers. Going to make meat loaf tonight."

"Who's having meat loaf tonight? I love meat loaf."

the two of them looked to see Angie who was peaking from over the edge of a book shelf where she was stocking books on the opposite side. Cindy chuckled as Spec shook his head.

"I'm making it for dinner tonight Angie. Maybe I'll make some for the staff for lunch some time."

"I look forward to it boss."

Angie lowered herself to continue her work as Spec turned back to Cindy.

"I'm telling you Cindy, I don't get her some times."

"I can still here you boss."

"Get back to work Angie."

** ** ** ** **

Luna entered the shop with shopping bags in one hand, gesturing with the other as she made her presence known.

"I hope your kitchen is free brother because... And you are not here."

"Spec isn't here at the moment. He said he was going to the butchers to get his meat loaf blend."

"Hi Cindy. Spec's meat loaf is pretty good. Hope me makes mashed potatoes too. Is his kitchen clean? I want to start baking my apple pie."

"Who's making apple pie?"

Angie peaked up from behind the same bookshelf as earlier. Cindy and Luna looked at her, confused before Luna gathered her bags.

"I'll just show myself upstairs Cindy. Nice seeing you again Angie."

Luna left as Cindy looked at Angie who was still peaking over the bookshelf.

"Do you just wait behind that one shelf for a conversation to happen Angie?"

"Not my fault this shelf gets a lot of books that need to be restocked."

** ** ** ** **

The shop was closing up as Scotty arrived. He knocked on the window to get Cindy's attention. She let him in and greeted him with a hug.

"Hey cousin, how are things at the B&B?"

"They are great Cindy. How are things over here?"

"They've been interesting to say the least. I'm more interested in hearing what Spec has to tell us."

Scotty sniffed the air as the scent of baking apple pie flowed down from upstairs.

"Is someone making pie upstairs?"

"Yeah, Luna is. She wanted to make it so it could cool in time for dinner."

Scotty paused for a moment. He swallowed and smacked his lips before heading towards the stairs.

"I'm going to check on Luna, see if she needs help with anything. See you in sec Cindy."

Spec and Scotty passed each other at the stairs.

"Hey Scotty, did you just get here?"

"Yeah, I'm going to see if Luna needs any help. See you in a sec."

He noticed an odd look in Scotty's eye as he went upstairs.

"Is Scotty okay Cindy? He seemed..."

"Don't worry about him. He must have smelt the pie Luna was baking. He really likes apple pie."

"This will be an interesting night then. Luna's pies tend to have a 'frisky' after effect on some people."

** ** ** ** **

The couple made their way into the apartment where they heard giggling from the opposite side of the couch. They could see the back of Luna's head, who was looking down into her lap. Spec walked around to see Scotty resting his head in Luna's lap. He was cuddled up almost in a ball as he played with a green, granny smith apple between his hands. Spec watched for a second with his arms crossed wondering what was going on. He cleared his throat, resulting in Luna and Scotty looking up at him. Spec smiled and waved at the couple as Cindy joined him by his side.

"Hello Scotty, sister. Do I want to know what is going on here?"

"Well dear brother, Scotty smelled my apple pie cooking and when he found out that we were having it for dessert he had warm, cuddly feelings inside. He just couldn't wait to show his affection."

"Okay, but why is he playing with an apple?"

"I had an extra left over when I was done making my filling so I gave it to him."

Scotty, still playing with the apple looked up and said "I really like apples." with a smile as Luna petted the gray fur on his head.

"Yeah brother, he really likes apples."

Spec blinked before turning to Cindy with a puzzled look.

"This is normal?"

"That's my cousin Spec. He really likes his apples."

Spec shrugged as he went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. The others laughed as Cindy took a seat next to Luna.

"So, tonight is the big night then? Spec is going to tell us his big secret?"

Scotty stopped playing with the apple upon hearing Cindy. He looked at Luna who nodded slowly.

"Well more like 'our' big secret. This is more for him but it applies to both of us."

"Don't suppose you would be willing to let us know a little early would you?"

"Now Scotty, that would be rude. Besides, this is important for my brother. If he is comfortable telling both of you it means he really trust the two of you."

She smiled at Cindy suggesting something. She smiled back before adjusting her body into the back of the couch. Scotty also sat up, taking a bite of the apple with a crisp snap.

"So when will Spec tell us?"

"I'll tell everyone after dinner before dessert Scotty. Dinner should be ready in an hour or so. If anyone wants to help me, maybe we can cut it down to forty five minutes."

Spec looked at the three of them, still sitting on the couch as Scotty continued to eat his apple. He rolled his eyes as he continued to mix his ground meat and spices together while mumbling to himself. Cindy stood up and walked to the kitchen.

"What would you like me to do Spec?"

"Thank you Cindy. If you could wash and cube the potatoes for boiling. I'll start on the green beans after I get the meat loaf in the oven."

"Are you making gravy?"

"Luna, what is it with you and gravy?"

"I like gravy."

** ** ** ** **

Dinner was ready a little sooner then Spec expected. The pack sat around the coffee table, serving themselves portions of meat loaf, mash potatoes and green beans. They talked about their day while eating.

"Wait, so you actually slept with Kit and told Angie? And you and Cindy are both okay with this? You really are changing."

Luna could barely contain herself upon hearing the news of her brother as she took another bite of meat loaf. Scotty swallowed the food in his mouth before asking "Wait, who is Kit? Is she the red fox that works here?"

"Yes, that would be her Scotty. She stayed here with me last night because of the storm. She found the weed Luna left for me on the coffee table, which reminds me, thank you for that sis."

"You're very welcome dear brother."

"Anyway, we started smoking and one thing lead to another. This morning Angie was joking about Kit sleeping with me so I thought Kit told her and I let it out that we had sex."

"How did she take it?"

"Well Cindy that's the thing."

Spec got more potatoes and green beans before continuing.

"She seemed okay but she also mumbled something as she left. I honestly don't know but for now we just have to keep an eye on both of them."

They continued to eat for a bit before putting up their dishes.

"Thank you for dinner brother, it was quite tasty."

"You're welcome Luna, I'm glad you enjoyed it."

"Would have been nice if we had gravy though."

"Luna..."

Spec bared his teeth as he held up a finger. Cindy lowered his hand and kissed him on the cheek to calm him down.

"Don't let her get to you Spec. I mean you don't to really get into a fight with each other now, do you?"

The twins responded "Yes we do." in unison. Cindy sighed as she filled her glass with water before she sat back on the couch. Luna walked up to her brother and whispered into his ear. He nodded as the siblings stood in front of Cindy and Scotty. Spec took a deep breath and slowly exhaled before speaking.

"Okay, so you know Spec isn't my real name. The reason I call myself that because my real name used to cause a lot of trouble for me growing up..."

He paused as he tried to compose himself. Luna put a hand on his shoulder as Scotty and Cindy watched, remaining quiet. Spec took a deep breath and slowly exhaled as he looked up towards the ceiling.

"Spec if you need a minute I'm sure we can"

"I'm fine Luna. Cindy, Scotty, I trust the both of you. I'm really hoping what I'm about to tell you, you'll keep to yourself."

The cousins both nodded, unsure of what they were about to hear. Spec looked down before sitting on the floor. It felt like an eternity for him before he finally looked up and spoke.

"My real name is Spencer Junior. But that is not what caused me so much trouble growing up."

He looked over to Luna who nodded back to her brother. Spec reached for his glass of water and took a drink before continuing.

"Our family's last name is Silvermane."

Both of the skunks took a second to process what they were just told. Cindy was the first to make a connection.

"Wait a second, you're telling us your name is Spencer Slivermane junior? As in, your father is Spencer Silvermane, the owner of Wolf Pack magazine?"

The twins gave a nervous chuckle at Cindy's reaction. Spec was the first to speak.

"Yeah, that's exactly what I'm saying. Our parents own and run Wolf Pack."

Scotty leaned forward while rubbing his chin. He concentrated on Spec's face before commenting.

"Now that I really look at both of you I can see the connection to your dad."

Cindy remained quiet as she sat back into the couch with her mouth opened. She stood up and walked over to Spec who was still sitting down on the floor. She kneel down next to him and gave him a hug, nearly knocking him over.

"Is this a good hug or a bad hug?"

"It's a good one Spec. I'm just glad you can trust us with a secret this big. I'm glad you wanted to share it with us."

He hugged Cindy back as he looked to Scotty who was now joined by Luna.

"Well Scotty, you seem to be taking this in stride. Any thoughts on the matter at hand?"

"I'm okay Luna. Like Cindy said, I'm just glad you trust us to share this with us."

"Good, now we can have dessert. Come on 'Junior'. Give me a hand with dessert."

Spec growled at Luna's crack about his name as he got up.

"You sure you don't want me to make some gravy to pour over you slice?"

"Okay, I deserved that one."

Cindy sat next to Scotty again on the couch. She took a deep breath and blew it out of her mouth.

"Well Scotty, this has certainly been an interesting night, hasn't it?"

"Sure has Cindy. Do you think it will change anything?"

"With out a doubt. But I think it will be for the better."

They sat quietly as they watched the Silvermane twins preparing dessert. Cindy tapped her finger tips against the top of her thighs thinking about everything that just happened. She turned to Scotty with a concerned look. She leaned in and whispered to him.

"Do you think you should tell them about your family secret?"