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Chapter 47

The girls arrived back at the mansion roughly an hour after Cindy called Spec as the sun was setting. Thea opened the front door for Luna and Cindy as they walked in with the pizzas and appetizers. Thea called out, "We're home lovelies. Where are you?" Spec responded, "We're at the mini bar. Dad's sulking." Cindy was impressed by the mansion's acoustics as voices carried clearly with barely raised voices.

"Don't listen to Junior, I am not sulking." said Spencer as the three women entered the dining room and sat the food down. The guys were all drinking different cocktails as Spencer was leaning behind the bar, still wearing his helmet. Spec and Scotty were on stools in front of the bar. Spec didn't have his fez on anymore but Scotty was now wearing a tan Panama hat.

"Aw Scotty, you won?" asked Luna as she walked up and kissed him. He nodded and smiled as Spencer said "He was lucky." Thea laughed as he walked next to her husband and gave him a kiss.

"Now Spencer, don't be a poor sport."

"I'm not, I gave him a new gaming hat for winning."

"And it looks adorable on him." said Luna as she cuddled Scotty. He replied with "Aw, thank you."

Cindy sat in Specs lap as he supported her body with his arms. She was able to taste lime and rum on his lips from his cocktail when she kissed him. She looked down at the glass and asked "My I?" He nodded and offered her the glass. As she sipped his drink, he looked her over. Her fur seemed to have a brighter shine to it.

"That's good Spec, did you make it?"

"Yeah, I did. You look even more lovely then when I saw you this morning"

Cindy smiled and hummed softly at Spec's comment. Thea and Spencer both moaned as they said in unison, "Get a room." Spec simply continued to look at Cindy as he replied, "Maybe later. We need to eat first." Luna seconded the suggestion as she held her hand up and called out "Agreed."

** ** ** ** **

The rest of the weekend was a bit more tame compared to the first night. Everyone ate dinner and relaxed with a movie after. Sunday breakfast was simple oatmeal and toast. Thea added brown sugar and cinnamon to hers, which gave off a sweat scent. After eating, the Twilight pack started to pack up their belongings.

"Are you sure you don't want to stay for lunch at least Junior?"

"Yeah, I should get going mom. Gotta take care of things and get ready for work."

"He has to get home and take care of his pet rock." said Luna as she walked by. Thea and Spec were both confused at her statement.

"I have no clue what my sister is talking about, but I do need to get home and I have to drop Cindy off at her place too. I promise I'll visit again soon."

Thea smiled as she walked up to hug her son. She loosened her grip and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "You better. And bring Scotty and Cindy with you. They are fun to spend time with, especially Scotty."

"He's mine mother." said Luna from the door way to Spec's room. Spec and Thea smile as Thea waves at Luna.

"Relax, I'm not going to take him from you. I will rock his world if given the chance though."

"MOM!"

Luna huffed at her mothers statement. Spec couldn't help but laugh as he rarely saw his sister rattled. Thea assured that she was merely joking as Luna left to pack her belongings. Spec gave his mother a peck on the check as he finished packing.

"Thanks mom."

"You're welcome dear."

** ** ** ** **

As the Twilight Pack left they said their good byes to Spencer and Thea. Spencer gave Scotty a little extra attention as he casually told him there would be a rematch in the future. Scotty agreed to it before leaving. The twins went their separate ways once back in the city. Luna dropped Scotty off at his home as Spec dropped Cindy off at her apartment before heading back to the shop.

Monday was slow as usual at Twilight Books. Jen opened with Spec as Cindy came on for the mid shift. Things were still a bit off as Kit had not yet returned to work. He thought about asking Angie about Kit's status but was reluctant due to Angie's history of trying to hit on him. It seemed he wouldn't have to ask her as Kit showed up with Angie as she started her shift.

"Hey Kit, how are you doing?"

"I'm doing better. Is there anything I can do around here today?"

Spec watched as Angie clocked in and started working. When he looked back to Kit he could see that her hands were still shaking.

"Meet me in the break room Kit, I need to get something."

She nodded and headed towards the back. Spec went to the check out counter and grabbed something before heading to the back. On the way, he ran into Angie who held up a kid's digital watch.

"Found a Samurai Rabbit watch in the kids section."

"Okay... Put it in the lost and found." He said with a confused look. He made it to the break room where Kit was standing. He could tell she was still nervous as she was shaking slightly.

"So, how are you holding up Kit?"

"I'm doing better. I really just want to get back to work. I'm going crazy just sitting at home."

Spec sighed as he could tell Kit wanted to get back to work but he wasn't sure if she was ready yet.

"You're hands are shaking Kit."

She looked down and noticed that they were. She let out a soft whine as Angie popped into the break room.

"Found seven dollars in loose change boss."

"What? Are they bills or loose coins? You know what, never mind. You know what to do with it Angie. Please, I'm trying to talk to Kit."

"Sorry boss." She said as she went back to the sales floor. Spec rubbed his head as he said, "Why are people losing so many things here today? Never mind that. Kit, I don't know if you are ready to come back to work. We are fine here so I don't want you to think you need to rush back. I promise you will have a job waiting for you here when you are ready."

Kit nodded and replied with a weak "Okay..." Spec moaned as he reached into his pocket and pulled out what looked like a knife handle.

"I want you to take this with you Kit, for protection."

Kit couldn't tell what it was as she took it.

"It's a knife with a double safety switch. Press the front button with your index finger and slide the switch on the back to extend the blade. Be careful, it springs out fast."

Kit did as Spec said and was surprised at how fast the blade shot out. She slid the switch back and the blade retracted just as quickly.

"Thanks Spec."

"You're welcome Kit. I know it's not where you want to be, but head home and try and feel better."

She nodded as she put the knife into her pocket. She gave Spec a hug before leaving the break room. Cindy passed her as she walked in, looking for Spec.

"So, how is Kit doing?" Cindy asked as she leaned against the break room table. Spec sighed as he rubbed his forehead.

"She still has the shakes. She couldn't keep her hands steady at all."

"What do you want to do? Do you think she'll recover?"

"I don't know Cindy..." he said as he sighed again. The silence of the break room was broken as a loud smack and thump could be heard on the sales floor. Spec and Cindy both rushed out to see what the noise was. Angie was trying to calm down Kit who was having a panic attack. Spec tried to figure out what happened when he saw a male white rabbit stand up from the ground.

Spec ran over to do damage control. As he walked past Angie he whispered through his teeth to her, "Take Kit to the back and calm her down." Spec checked on the rabbit as he helped him the rest of the way up.

"Are you okay sir? What happened?"

The rabbit seemed to be in good spirits as he simply laughed as he dusted off the front and back of his cloths. He adjusted his glasses before speaking.

"Oh, I'm fine. Next time I know better then to tap an unaware girl on the shoulder with out announcing myself. She was very helpful in helping me find my farming books. I just wanted to thank her. I must have startled her a bit. That red fox has a decent punch."

Spec lifted his eyebrow as he did not expect the rabbit to react as he did, still laughing at the situation. Spec's shoulders drooped as he wasn't sure what to say exactly.

"I apologize for what happened. Please, let me do something to help make things right."

"It's okay, really. It's my fault. But I'll tell you what. Now that I have my books, I can improve my crops. When they are ready and I harvest, you sample them and give me your honest feed back and we'll call it square. That sound good to you?"

Spec tilted his head and slid his lower jaw from side to side as he did not expect that response at all. He bit his lower lip while humming a bit before saying "Okay, you got a deal." He helped put his books onto the check out counter where Cindy rang him up. Once his transaction was finished, he thanked Spec and Cindy.

"Tell that young lady thanks again for the help. I'll see you again in a couple of weeks with your samples."

"Sounds good, you take care sir." Spec said with a hand shake as he waved the rabbit off. Once he was out of sight Cindy asked. "What the hell was he talking about? Was he high or something?"

"I don't know Cindy. I'm going to check on Kit and Angie. Can you watch the front for a bit?"

Cindy nodded as Spec walked back while rubbing the top of his head again. In the break room Kit was still shaking when she saw Spec enter.

"Oh my god, I'm so sorry I punched that man. He surprised me and..."

Spec held up his hands to get Kit's attention and to try and calm him down.

"Kit, relax. You're not in trouble, I'm not mad, and surprisingly neither is the rabbit. He wanted to say thank you again for helping him find his books and he said he'll be back to share his first batch of crops with us when they are ready. I doubt we'll see him again any time soon."

Kit nodded as she was starting to calm down. Spec exhaled through his nose with a low growl.

"Kit, this is why I want you to take a little more time off. I promise when you are ready to come back, there will be a job waiting for you. But for now, I'm going to have Angie take you home."

Kit nodded as Angie stood up and helped her friend out. Spec moaned and held his stomach as it was staring to act up from stress.

"The week just started and it's already crazy. What else can happen?"

** ** ** ** **

"Wait, so she floored a guy with one punch?"

"Well it was more of a sucker punch. I mean no one saw it coming from what I could tell. He was cool about it though. Even offered us some produce when they were ready." Cindy said as she handed Estelle an open beer bottle. The fox took it with a "Thanks." before taking a good gulp.

"Estelle, when are you going to visit me at work? I mean, as much as you love books I should be seeing you twice as often as I do."

"I have my own job too you know." She said with a tone. Cindy thought it was cute as they both drank some more.

"I still say you should quit that shit job. I mean, I'm sure I can pull some favors. I am sleeping with my boss after all."

"You could of done that when you were working with me. And don't you dare boob hat me right now, I'm drinking."

Cindy sat back down as she was caught trying to hover above her friend's head.

"Party pooper... And there was no way in hell I'd sleep with Orion. Spec is Special, in more ways then one. I really wish you would meet him."

"Soon, you know I'm nervous around new people."

"Yeah, I know. Hey, what are you doing for dinner tomorrow after work?"

"I don't know, maybe get a sandwich after work. I'll most likely end up here before going home."

"Why don't you skip the sandwich and let me make a home cooked meal for us tomorrow?"

"That sounds good."

As Cindy drank more of her beer she thought to herself, "Well, Spec will make the three of us a home cooked meal... Hopefully."

** ** ** ** **

The work day was fairly normal as Spec, Cindy and Jen opened again. Spec was in the storage area going through the new magazines coming out the next day. He felt lucky there weren't any new books so it would be quick to stock in the morning.

"Spec..."

He turned upon hearing Cindy's voice. She was smiling as she leaned into partially from the door frame.

"I have a favor to ask you big boy."

"What's up?" He asked as he continued to sort through the magazines.

"Well I was wondering if you wouldn't mind making dinner for us and a friend tonight."

"A friend?" he asked as he stopped working for a bit. Cindy nodded as she continued to speak.

"My best friend is visiting me for dinner tonight. I want you to meet her and since you are such a good cook..."

"Really, you're stroking my ego to convince me to make you and your friend dinner?"

"Yes."

"The sad thing is that it worked. Do you know what you two would want to eat?"

"She's not too picky, so whatever is fine. How about you make something we haven't had before?"

"How about spicy Japanese style curry with rice?"

"That sounds like it will be tasty. Do you need to go shopping for ingredients?"

"Yeah, I'll get it when I go to lunch and grab a bite at the same time."

"Thanks Spec, love you." she said as she gave him a quick kiss before going back to the sales floor.

** ** ** ** **

Spec took a bit longer lunch then usual so he could pick up the ingredients he needed for dinner. After returning and putting the perishables away, Spec and Cindy finished the work day and locked up. They walked towards Cindy's apartment as they both carried a portion of the groceries.

"So, is your friend going to meet us later or something at your place?"

"Knowing her, she'll be there waiting for us. Most likely hiding under a blanket pile or something."

Spec hummed a bit as they continued walking. It wasn't long before they were at Cindy's front door. Cindy's keys jingled as she unlocked the door and entered.

"We're home, you here star fox?"

Spec crinkled his forehead as he wondered what Cindy meant by "star fox". After setting the bags down in the kitchen, Spec went to the living room where he saw a fox tail sticking out from under a fort made of pillows, cushions and a blanket. The wolf blinked as he turned to call Cindy.

"I think I've found your friend."

She entered the living room in a purple tank top and black shorts. She looked at the pile for a moment as well.

"I can never figure out why or how Estelle makes such elaborate couch forts."

"Wait, Estelle?" asked Spec as Cindy giggled looking around the fort. She held her hands up and started wiggling her fingers as she found an opening. She lunged in with both hands to tickle Estelle, who jumped straight up, out of the fort.

"Jeez Cindy, what the..." Estelle froze as she saw Spec. Like wise, the wolf's eyes went wide as she realized who he was looking at.

"ESTELLE?!"

"Heh... Hi Spencer."

Cindy was confused now as she looked between the two of them.

"Spec, how do you know Estelle? Wait, how do you know his real name Estelle?"

The wolf and fox both let out a nervous laugh as Spec rubbed the back of his neck.

"Well... You have time for a semi long story?"

"Yeah, I think I have some time." Said Cindy as she crossed her arms, looking at Spec. Estelle just sat on the couch, letting out a low, nervous moan. Spec sighed and took a deep breath to compose himself.

"Well first thing, me and Estelle used to date each other."

"WHAT?!" yelled Cindy as she jumped up from the couch. Estelle tried to sneak off but Cindy reached out without looking and sat Estelle back down by putting a hand onto the fox's shoulder.

"You stay star fox. I want to talk to you still. As for you Spec, what do you mean you two used to date?"

"Can I have a drink first?" Asked Spec as he wasn't sure if Cindy was mad or not from her tone. Cindy signed and said, "Yeah, I think we can all use a drink at this point."