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you.” Getting up, they both walked into the kitchen,
so they wouldn't wake the kids. Ana sat at the table
while Dean poured the drinks. Picking up both of
the glasses he headed over to the table. Dean sat in
the chair across from Ana with both glasses placed
in front of him, he slid her drink over to her.

Picking up the glass, she took a drink.“This has
been one insanely, long day.”“Yes, yes, it has.”
Picking up his glass Dean slammed back the drink.
He then got up and walked over to the counter
picked up the bottle and took it back to the table.
He unscrewed the lid and filled the glass three
quarters of the way. It was a moment of silence
between them. Ana lifted the glass to her mouth
and took another drink. She set her glass back
down. Dean looked at her and said.“I am guessing
you want to know how I changed into a wolf?”“Well
the question, is there Dean.”“Long story short, my
father worked in a genetic engineering laboratory at
the Brandston Dahl Corporation here in Vancouver.
He was always performing testing on people and
things, seems I was one of those things.

When I was a child, he gave me a series of
injections over a period of time, telling my mother
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It seems he was altering my DNA for his own
benefit. The idea was to make me strong in an
already corrupt world. He thought it would keep me
safe if I were able to go from blending in with the
humans to blending in with the animals as
necessary because of his own sins.” Ana picked up
her glass and took a big drink emptying the glass.
Dean picked up the bottle and poured her a little
more. “After my mother had found out what he had
done, she decided to take me away to another
country and start life over, without him and seek
help for me. My father found this out and asked if
he could say goodbye to me. She said she was
going to pack so he had one hour and she would
return for me. An hour went by and she never
returned, she was killed.”

Dean had tears rolling down his cheeks as he
explained this to Ana. “Dean, I am so sorry, how
could he have done this to is own son?” Wiping his
face, he dried his hands on his pants.“As soon as I
was old enough and could escape, I did. My mother
had a sister Sarah that lived in Vancouver. I came
here, she already had known what had happen to
my mother, she had called her and asked for help
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mountains in a cabin high above this one. She had
this one as a cover in case my father came here I
wouldn't be here.” “Wow, you have been through a
lot. I am so sorry.” Ana was really sad over what
Dean had said. Taking another drink. “I don't
usually tell anyone this. I try to maintain a normal
life, like anyone else, but there are times that I
can't help it. Like when I saved you and the kids.” “I
was grateful that you were there for me and the
kids, I don't know what we would have done.”
Beaming with a little bit of pride, Dean smiled to
himself. Finishing up her drink. “I need to go and
shower off before bedtime.” Getting up from the
table Ana went to her suitcase and picked out a red
sweatsuit to wear and headed to the shower. “I will
be right out.”Dean went into the living room and
checked on the kids, he then added more wood to
the fire. He sat for a moment, staring, at the flames
in deep thought. Was he beginning to have real
feelings for Ana, could he be a good father to these
kids who desperately need one? Were these
thoughts insane or did Ana feel the same way? Ana
came out of the shower. “All finished, it's all
yours.”Ana came out wearing a red sweat suit she
was gorgeous. Dean couldn't make eye contact.
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“Ana, I have nothing to change into I wasn't
planning on staying this long.” Ana thought for a
minute. “You can have the bedroom and I will stay
out here with the kids, just sleep naked.” “I will look
around while you are in the shower and see if you
left anything here.” “Thank you, that's very kind of
you. I will go take a quick shower, be out in a jiff.”
While Dean was in the shower Ana began to look
around for some clothes Dean might be able to
wear.

Curious Ana went into the bedroom and searched
around looking in drawers there was nothing in
them. She headed to the closet and open the door,
nothing but clothes hangers. She was about to give
up and she decided to look under the bed. There
was a box she reached under there and pulled it
out. She set the box on the bed and opened it up.

There on top was a picture of a much younger
Dean and a woman. She flipped the picture over it
had writing on it. Dean and Sarah it was dated
about seven years ago. Reaching in the box Ana
pulled out a t-shirt and a pair of sweat pants, there
were also three pair of wool socks and a thermal
shirt in there. Ana set all of it on the bed. Down in
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up. It was another woman and a little girl with two
names engraved on the other side. Megan and
Olivia“That was my ex girlfriend and our daughter.”
Turning quickly around Ana was startled.“Where are
they now?” A little sadden Dean said, “My daughter
was killed when I was away by wolves and her
mother blamed me so she left I never spoke to her
again.”“Dean, I am sorry, that is awful, how can she
blame you, you were not there?” “That's why she
blames me.” “That's all in the past.” He took the
locket out of Ana's hands and placed it back in the
box.“You found my clothes, thank you.” “Dean, are
you okay?”Still wrapped in a towel standing next to
Ana, she looked at him up and down she was
impressed at what she saw. A little embarrassed,
turning her head, she headed out of the door and
back into the living room.

Dean slipped on his sweatpants and dried his hair.
Leaving his clothes on the bed, he put the box back
under the bed and headed out of the door and to
the living room behind Ana. Dean had on no shirt
just his pants he sat on the couch.“Are you sure you
don't want the bedroom, I don't mind?” Trying hard
not to look at Dean. “No, you take it I will be fine on
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night then, see you in the morning.” “Goodnight,
Dean and thank you again for you have done for
us.”“It was my absolute pleasure, Goodnight Ana.”
Dean headed off to the bedroom. Ana picked up the
blanket at the end of the couch and covered up with
it. In the bedroom Dean laid on top of the covers,
thinking about his past, then Ana and her kids. Was
this just luck that he stumbled upon them, He
finally drifted off. In the living room Ana was also
fast asleep. It was completely silent in the house, all
you could hear was the crackling of the fire in the
distance. The snow was still coming down outside.

CHAPTER~SEVEN

As the night passed Dean began to dream of all the
events from his childhood with his father and his
escape, he got flashes of Megan kissing him telling
him, she was pregnant. Then the birth of their baby
girl, Dean was holding her and then after she began
to walk. Tossing and turning in the bed. The finally
he saw the day he was called away on business and
had to leave.

He picked up daughter and kissed her “Be good for
mommy, daddy has to go away for a few days, then
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smiled and hugged her daddy she didn't really
understand, but she loved him. Dean headed to the
airport. After Dean arrived for his meeting in Los
Angeles he went back to the hotel and got
undressed then he called Megan. “Hi, babe. how is
everything, hows Olivia?” “Dean we are fine, don't
worry, would you like to say Goodnight to her?”
(Megan puts the phone to Olivia's ear.)
“OK, Dean go ahead.” Shouted Megan. “Hi angel it's
your daddy, I miss you and love you. Daddy will be
home very soon. Goodnight my angel.” Megan put
the phone back to her ear. “Hurry home, Dean, I
love you. Goodnight.” “Goodnight babe, I love you.”
He saw himself lying on the bed asleep the next day
after another meeting Dean got a phone call. It was
Mega she was in a panic. (A distraught woman's
voice)“Dean, Dean, Dean it's Olivia shes dead Olivia
dead.” (Sobbing) “Megan, what's going on, what
happen?”

I took Olivia into the back yard to play and my
phone rang, I ran inside to get my phone and when
I came back outside, she had vanished no where to
be found. (more sobbing) “Megan calm down, it's
hard to understand you.” Dean was getting into his
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airport and back home. “I'm on my way.” Dean
caught the next flight out and was there in no time.
Dean reached home, but by then there was police
tape around the home. Dean hurried up the stairs,
the police tried to stop him from going in. “This is
my house, let me go.” Forcing his way in, there in
the middle of the room was a gurney with a sheet
blood stained inside a black bag that was unzipped.
“No, No, No, this can't be happening.” Megan was
on the couch sedated. Grabbing Megan by the arms
and shaking her. “What happen to her Megan?” “The
red tear stained eyes and barely coherent. “She was
found in the woods behind our home. Wolves drug
her off and attacked her mauling her to death.
Megan just stared blankly at the floor. Running back
to the gurney Dean threw back the sheet on Olivia
and saw the helpless mangled little body dirty and
bloody. Dean placed his hands out to the sides of
his body and roared.“No!” Falling to his knees. Tears
flooded the floor around him. “Megan, why didn't
you watch her, why did this happen?”

Megan still in shock all she could do was rock back
and forth. Dean began to scream and cry in his
sleep, unable to wake up from a nightmare that he
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his cries and jumped off the sofa and headed for the
bedroom “Dean, Dean!” She shouted wake up. Not
waking up Ana lifted him as best she could and
cradled him in her arms. He just kept screaming
“No!” With tears marking his face, “Dean, please,
wake up.” Ana shook him hard. Finally, he woke up.
When he looked around the room and saw it was
Ana he held tight and sobbed. Ana stroked his
head.
“Dean, it's OK, you are here with me and the kids.”
Dean remembered the kids. Ana, didn't want to
frighten them. A little embarrassed he wiped his
face and sat up.“Dean, what happened are you
alright?” Composing himself. “It was a nightmare of
the day my daughter was killed.” Ana put her finger
on his lips.“Shhhhhh, it's over, you're safe here with
us.” Dean looked at Ana and saw real compassion.
He leaned over into her and began kissing her, not
like before, but as if he had found someone to fill
the hole in his ever tortured heart. Dean continued
to kiss Ana, she wasn't stopping him. He pulled her
on top of him, placing one hand on the small of her
back and the other behind her head. Their hearts
racing. Sliding his hand up Ana's shirt to feel her
soft skin and the contours of her back. She lay upon
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something Ana had not felt in a long time, safe.
Dean gently flipped Ana beneath him and lay upon
her delicate body, She was still fully dressed. He
gazed into her eyes he saw no fear, he was afraid
she might be a little apprehensive because, he was
nothing more than a stranger with dark secrets. As
the night moved on they became more intimate
until the light of day collapsing into each others
arms.

As the sun came up and now morning was upon
the day, Peyton woke up first, she looked around
and saw only her brothers. Where was mommy?
She climbed out of her sleeping bag and walked
around still not seeing Dean or Ana. She headed
into the bedroom. They were both asleep in the bed
together. Peyton saw this and ran and jumped on
the bed with them “Mommy, daddy!” Peyton landed
on Dean. Dean and Ana both woke up and saw it
was her. Ana was a little embarrassed, pulling up
the covers to her neck. Peyton didn't seem to mind.
“Well, Good morning little Princess.” “Good morning,
daddy.” She threw her arms around his neck. They
both sat up in the bed. Ana still couldn't figure out
why she insisted on calling Dean, daddy. Ana could
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wanted to get dressed. “Peyton honey can you go
into the other room while mommy and daddy get's
dressed please?”Dean looked at Ana with a smile on
his face, she shrugged her shoulders at him.“Okay,
mommy.” Peyton headed back to the living room
and waited. They both hurried up and got dressed
and headed out into the living room. The fire had
died out, there was nothing more than embers
burning at the bottom of the fireplace it was getting
a little cold in there. Ana picked up Jake and kissed
his little cheeks. She carried him over to the couch
and changed his diaper. Dean grabbed his jacket “I
am going to get more firewood.” He headed out the
door. The sun was high in the sky, but it was
freezing Dean could see his breath. He looked
around, taking in a deep breath, he felt good he had
not felt this way in a very long time.

Smiling to himself as he headed down the steps
and around the side of the house, to gather more
firewood. Throwing up the tarp, Dean loaded up his
arms with firewood. (The sound of crunching of ice)
In the distance Dean, heard someone walking.
Laying the wood down, he stood there scanning the
woods. Seeing nothing, he thought to himself,
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the cabin and started a fire. Joaquin was finally up.
All the kids were sitting at the table in the kitchen.
Ana was making breakfast, as Dean made a fire.
Serving the kids some cocoa she took a cup to
Dean, Dean leaned over and kissed Ana, Joaquin
saw this, but said nothing. Suddenly, there was a
noise on the porch. Ana walked over to the door
and opened it.

In front of the door was a large sack full of gifts
and a man standing. Ana quickly went out and shut
the door behind her. “Roman, what the hell are you
doing here, how did you find us?”“Hello sweetheart,
your sister told me where you and the kids were so,
I took the helicopter to bring the kids presents.”
“You were just going to sneak off and not even see
them?”“Ana there is no point in upsetting them, I
can't stay.” Ana, was angry. Dean got curious why
Ana went outside, peering through the curtains and
saw Ana talking to a well dressed man, it seemed to
be a heated argument. Dean told the kids to wait
there he would be right back. Dean grabbed his
jacket and headed out. A little surprised to see a
man with Ana, Dean walked up abruptly to them
and asked Ana “Everything, alright?”“Dean this is
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Dean.” “So you're the douche bag who abandoned
his kids for a woman?.” Dean was anything but
happy. “Well Ana, I see you have replaced me.”
“Have a good Christmas, tell the kids I love them.”
Turning to leave Roman started to head back to the
helicopter.

Dean shouted. “You're not even going to see
them?” “They need you.” Roman stopped and
turned to them, and said, “Look this has always
seem to work in all of our best interest.” “How is
this in their best interest?” Dean said with a angry
tone. Roman with a cocky attitude. “I don't want to
hurt them, I can't stay and it will only upset them.”
Dean smiled with and angry smile.“What upsets
them is you won't spend time with them.” In the
distance Joaquin was peeking through the part in
the curtain and saw what was going on with his
parents. He just stood watching.“Ana, Joaquin's
birthday is coming up and I will be back to visit
him,”“Roman that is two months from now, he
needs a full time dad not someone who just drops
off gifts.” “Ana, please you know I can't do that.”
Finally having enough of his lack of participation in
his own children's lives and hers,“Roman, leave and
don't come back. I don't want you around the kids
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off without you, go back to that plush life of yours
and that over priced wife who, just uses you. You
are such an idiot that you can't even see that.”
“Ana, you can't be serious?” She reached over and
took Deans hand, “Oh, I am very serious. Dean has
given them something you never could. It is time
we said Goodbye for good.”“Ana!”“You heard what
she said, go and don't come back.” Roman, a little
upset. “Alright, if this is how you want it. You know
you are making a mistake, I have all the money
these children will need for a good life. What is this
man here supposed to do?” “He looks as if he has
nothing to offer them.”“What matters is he is here
for them all the time, Roman, the only mistake I
made was letting you keep coming back into our
lives!” “Alright then,“Dean, take care of my kids, if
you need any money I am a phone call away.”Still
holding Ana's hand with confidence in his voice. “We
won't be needing your money anytime soon, I am
very sure I can manage.” Roman said to Dean and
Ana, “Merry Christmas.” Then turned and walked
away.

Heading back through the woods and to the
helicopter. Joaquin was still watching them. Ana
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to Dean just held her. “Come on, lets go back in the
cabin it's freezing out here and the kids must
wonder where we are. Dean reached down and
kissed Ana. By now, Peyton was curious what her
brother was looking at, so she headed over to him.
She stood by his side and looked out of the window
at Dean and their mother kissing. Peyton just
giggled. Heading back to the cabin they left the big
red bag on the porch that Roman had brought.
(Close-up of the bag with a ribbon tied around it
and a note taped to it reads to: Kids, Love, Dad)

CHAPTER~EIGHT

The weather changing and the wind is picking up
the note gets unattached and blows off in the wind
being carried into the distance. The kids were still
standing at the window when Dean and Ana walked
in. Joaquin knew that Peyton had not seen their dad
and he didn't say anything to her. “Mommy,
daddy.” Dean reached down and picked her up. He
carried her over to the table and set, her down in a
chair. Joaquin sat next to Dean this time. After
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had witnessed. Ana took Joaquin into the bedroom
and questioned him on what he witnessed,
earlier.“Joaquin honey this is very important, what
did you see when you were looking out of the
window?” Joaquin was a little upset, he said nothing
at first just a silent glare towards her. He seemingly
is having a hard time speaking. Ana placing both of
her hands on Joaquin's arms with a firm grip
“Honey, are you mad because Dean kissed me?
”With and angry look on his face.“No, mommy, I am
mad that my dad was yelling at you again and he
wouldn't even say, hi to us.” “Oh, honey, I am sorry
you saw that.” “Did your sister see that too.” “No,
mommy, he was gone by the time she came over
here and you had already kissed Dean.” “Mommy,
why can't Dean be our dad, you really like him don't
you?”“Well mom, do you like me?”Dean stood in the
doorway Ana smiled a little embarrassed,“Yes I like
him honey a lot.”Walking over to Dean, Joaquin
stood in front of him. Dean puts his hands on his
shoulder. “I would love nothing more than to be
your dad.” Joaquin threw his arms around Dean's
waist and held on tight. Dean held the boy close to
him.

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that time Peyton came running in the room
“Daddy!” “I say, let's do this.” “Kids go back into the
living room I need to speak with Dean. Heading out
of the door and back into the living room.“Dean this
is crazy, I can't ask you to do this, we just
met.”“Ana I have saved your lives, more than once
in the past few days. I am more than sure that is
more than their dad has ever had done.

Correct me if I am wrong, but did you not get out
of my bed this morning?” “I saved your lives at
least let me prove to you I can give you all a great
life.” “I must be insane, but alright.” Dean gets
down on one knee in front of Ana taking her hand “I
had a daughter that was taken from me, so I am a
father, without a child. Your children have no father,
let me be one too them, and let me love you as no
man could, it's all I ask.” Ana was almost crying.
“Yes, I would love that more than anything.”
Scooping Ana up in his arms holding her close. “I
would give my life for you, because you have given
me life in return.” “Christmas will be tomorrow there
are many things to still that need to be done before
then. Let's go and decorate the tree.”Dean took
Ana's, hand and headed out to the living room to
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Peyton were playing with toys they brought with
them.“Are you ready to decorate the tree kids?”
Asked Ana. “Yes, mommy.” The kids began to jump
around. Dean was standing by the tree ready to
help them and Ana was sitting by the table so she
could hand the kids the ornaments to hang.

After the tree was filled, with all the ornaments,
Ana took Dean the angel to put on the top of the
tree. Placing the angel at the top of the tree. It was
finally completed. Ana was very pleased “It looks
fabulous everyone.” She hugged the kids gave them
a kiss and said thank you. Dean walked over and
picked up Jake so that he could see the tree and
share in this new found family moment. He was still
very young to understand any of it. He was only
eleven months old.

Today was going to be a fresh start for them, one
as a complete family. Walking over to the window
Dean looked around, the snow had stopped
falling.“Do you think we can take the kids out to
make a snowman?” Said Dean. Ana began to dress
the kids in warm winter clothing, mittens, scarves
and hats to finish the ensemble. “Ready?” The kids
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of the house. Walking around in the snow you could
hear the crunch under their feet. Dean picked up
some snow and made a snowball and threw it at
Joaquin. Hitting on his jacket, Joaquin and Dean
began to laugh. Joaquin picked up a handful of
snow and threw it at Dean. This went on for a few
minutes as the other just watched in excitement.
Ana just stood back, holding the baby, watching,
knowing she had made the right decision, for the
first time her kids were a real family and had real,
dad who wanted to be with them. She smiled to
herself as she watched on. The children began to
run around in the snow. Peyton is continually falling
down and getting covered in snow and getting back
up, she giggled as her little cheeks were red from
the cold. Dean stopped an watched her she was
beautiful. It filled his heart with joy that he had
filled that hole in his heart. He wasn't going to let
anyone or anything take them away from him ever.

Dean began to form the base of the snowman
having the children help him. Grabbing a handful of
snow, the children piled one handful on top of the
other. In the distance they were being, watched,
this time it wasn't wolves it was a man, dressed in
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taking photos of them, The shutter kept opening
and closing photo after photo. Dean could feel
something wasn't right. He began scanning the
woods, he thought it was just animals, maybe the
wolves. He told Ana without panicking the children
take them inside quickly. “Come on kids lets go get
some cocoa to warm up.” She ushered them in.
Dean began heading up the hill and in the distance
he saw the man with the camera. The man spotted
Dean in the distance heading straight for him.
Tuning to run as to not get caught. Dean speed
picked up, he was right on the man. He tried to
escape as quickly as possible. Dean leaped on him,
knocking him down in the snow. Grabbing the
camera out of his hand “What do want, who sent
you?” The man said nothing. Holding him by the
collar of his shirt, Dean scanned through the camera
and saw all the photos were of him, Ana and the
children. “Who sent you?”The man finally answered.
“No one did.”

Dean scoffed at the man. “I am going to ask you
one more time, this time his eyes changed to a
deep yellow he was in his face and his fangs began
to grow, “Who sent you?” Growling at the man. The
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father.”“My father, how does he know where I am?”
“He's always known where you were.” Dean took
the camera and let the man loose. “Get out of here
and If I see you around my family again, I will kill
you, do I make myself clear?” The man was
shaking. “Crystal.” He got up and ran as fast as he
could back high into the woods. Dean headed to the
cabin as fast as he could.

Busting in the door Dean towards Ana pack up
quickly. “What, wait what happened?” “My father
knows where I am and he sent a man out. He
began showing Ana the photos, it was them outside
playing.“But, why?” “I have no clue, but I am going
to find out.” “Dean how are we going to get out of
here we are snowed in?” I have an emergency plan
in place.

Walking over to the closet Dean, pulled out a
wooden box he carried it over to the kitchen table.
Dean opened the wooden box and there was a flare
gun with spare flares. He loaded the gun and took a
few extra flares.“I have to go high up in the
mountains to use this. Lock the doors behind me
and answer to no one.” Dean headed out of the door
and high up in the mountains. Ana began grabbing
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the top of the mountain Dean fired off a flare. He
then loaded another one quickly and fired it off. He
headed back down the hill and straight for the
cabin. He wanted to help Ana get their stuff
together. Dean began to take their stuff out onto
the porch. As soon as he was finished a big black
helicopter landed in front of the cabin. With it still
powered up a man jumped out of it. Dean ran up to
him and hugged him, patting him on the back.
“Well, I never thought I would live to see those
flares.”

“What's going on?” “Man, am I happy to see you.
My dad knows where I am so, I need to get out of
here.” About that time Ana was standing on the
porch holding Jake. The man with Dean saw her.
“Something I should know?”Dean patted, him on
the shoulder, “Bozz, there are a lot of things you
need to know, I will tell you on the trip. The man
walked up with Dean to the porch where Ana was
standing.” Ana this is Bozz, Bozz this is my girlfriend
Ana and that little man is Jake.” Holding out his
hand to Ana, Nate Bozzwell,” Laughing, he looked at
Dean and then Ana “What is a gorgeous woman like
you doing with the likes of this guy?” Dean smiled,
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out of here. Bozz and Dean began loading
everything into the helicopter. “Bozz take Ana and
the baby and get them settled and secured in I will
be right back,” Doing what he ask Bozz took the
baby out of Ana's arms and escorted her to the
helicopter. Dean ran inside and grabbed the other
two kids locking up the cabin. He loaded them up
inside.

They were all buckled and loaded, Dean and Bozz
jumped in and buckled up. They put on the headset,
so that they could talk to each other. Looking over
at Dean. “I've missed you man, how have you
been?” With a serious look on his face. “Isolated,
lonely, in need of the ultimate bourbon. Looking
over and smirking at Dean. “Welcome back man, it's
good to have you around again. Life hasn't been the
same since you left home.”“Nate, it's never been a
home to me, it's more of a prison, controlled by my
father.

My DNA for his eternal damnation. “Sounds like a
fair trade to me” Nate laughed and shook his head.
(Both men looking ahead into the clouded sky.)“We
will be landing at my place in ten minutes.” Dean
sat there quietly thinking about his father and what
was he really up to now.

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CHAPTER~NINE

Down below was a landing pad on the round
driveway in front of an enormous two level mansion
made of stone. It was a large round stone driveway
that Bozz landed on. He announced to everyone
over the speaker.“We have arrived.” Removing their
headsets and placing them in front of them. They
began unbuckling their seat belts. Dean went into
the back of the helicopter to help Ana with the kids.
Bozz slid open the side door for them. Dean had
Jake in his arms. Bozz helped Ana down first, then
Peyton and Joaquin. He then took Jake out of Deans
arms, Dean jumped out and onto the stone
driveway, then turning, shutting the door.

They all walked up to the door of the manor. When
they reached the front porch the front door
suddenly opened. There stood a young man very
well dressed.“Good afternoon Mr. Bozzwell, you
have guest I see.” “Afternoon James, I do, this is
my best friend Dean Brandston and his family, they
will be staying here with us for awhile.” “Welcome,
Mr. Brandston and family, if there is anything I can
do for you and or your family, please, let me know.”
Dean very humble.“Thank you James, Oh and
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father and I am not my father in any manner.”
James politely smiled. “Of course sir, Dean.” “Mr.
Bozzwell, will that be all?”

“James, could you notify the cook that we are
having guests for a while and that there will be
children also in the manor.” Turning to Ana and
Dean.“Can I get you guys something to drink?”
“Yes, thank you, we could really use a drink. How is
your bourbon supply my friend?”“Bozz patted Dean
on the shoulder. “Bottomless, as always my dear
friend, bottomless as always.”James carried their
bags to the guest rooms.“Come on lets get that
drink.” Bozz lead the way. He was still holding Jake.
Ana was holding Joaquin's hand Dean had Peyton.
They followed behind Bozz into a large room. It
looked like a lounge. Full bar, two sofas and
overstuffed chairs at both ends between the sofas.
Bozz told the kids they could sit anywhere, then
placing the baby in the chair.

In the center was a coffee table, on the table was a
magazine that featured the elite wealthy. On the
cover was Bozz with a fleet of his speed boats in the
foreground while he held his wake-board in the
front of them. Dean picked it up and looked at it.
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“Yeah, I didn't really do anything I do what I do
best and there is always someone was following me
with a camera.” Smiling.

Bozz, handed Dean a glass of bourbon.“You have
been away far too long my friend, wait until they
find out the son of Alexander Brandston is back in
town, they will be all over you.” “Not if I can help it.
I don't want anyone to know I am back right now.”
“You know Dean eventually you will have to deal
with your dad.” “I ran into your ex a few days ago.”
“Megan?” “Yes, Megan, she is still a crazy bitch,
what in the hell did you ever see in her?” “Nothing,
she got pregnant, I tried to do the right thing and
look what happened.” “Where was she?” A little
hesitant. “Going into your dads building. Watch your
back Dean the natives are getting restless.” Walking
over to Ana, “What will you have to drink?”“A glass
of wine would be nice thank you.” “Red, white, or do
you have a preference?”“Red please.”Coming up.”
Bozz said, heading behind the bar again.“I have
some juice if the kids would like some?” Joaquin
and Peyton with excitement in their voices. “I do, I
do!” Bozz just laughed.“I love your excitement kids,
that's the way to be.” Bozz walked over to the small
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container of juice and poured into two glasses.
Setting the two glasses of juice on the counter.
“Kids why don't you come over here and drink your
juice?” The kids ran to the bar and climbed on the
bar stools.

Bozz handed Ana the glass of wine. Taking it from
his hand, Ana took a sip.“What about the little man,
nothing for him? He looks like a bourbon man also.”
Dean laughed and shook his head. Ana reached in
Jake's diaper bag and pulled out some baby juice
and shook it up. Putting a nipple on it, she handed
it to Jake. Bozz smiled as he watched the two of
them. It was getting later in the day and James
came to the doorway of the room they were all in
and announced that dinner was served. They all got
up and headed into the dinning room.

As Bozz passed James he muttered. “I hope this
isn't one of the chef's fancy meals, they give me
gas.” James put his hand to his mouth to compose
himself from laughing. “I think you will be pleased,
sir.” Bozz stood up until his guest were all seated,
then he sat down. James poured the wine into the
crystal glasses before them, then proceeded to pour
the children juice. Bozz stood up with a big smile on
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“A toast to my childhood best friend Dean and his
new family.” “May happiness always be upon you in
all your days to come.” “Welcome back Dean.” Dean
and Ana smiled at him holding their glassed up
before them. After taking a drink Dean thanked
Bozz for taking him, Ana and the kids in for now.
As James lifted the lid on the platter set before
Bozz, it was lasagna. “Finally, real food.” Dean
smiled “What's the matter, food of the rich not your
taste?” “No, food of the rich gives me gas.”
They all laughed. The food was served to them and
James excused himself. “Sir, I am going to go check
on security team, if you need me buzz.” “Thank you
James, I think that will be all for now.” Leaving the
room to head to the security room James
disappeared for awhile giving them time to talk
about the next steps to helping Dean find a cure.

After chewing a mouthful of lasagna, Bozz asked
Dean. “So, what is the plan Dean?” Looking very
stern at Bozz. “We are going to break into my dad's
office at the lab and see what he has been hiding.”
Ana a little concerned. “Dean, are you sure that is
safe, won't someone see you?” “Not if we do it
tonight, Christmas Eve. Its a small crew and a
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“Which we can by-pass.” Bozz said smugly. “I have
a few new toys we can check out before we go to
make our mission so much easier.” Dean, smiled a
sinister smile. After dinner was over Ana took the
children into bathe them and get them ready for
bed. Dean and Bozz headed, down-stairs to a
private level no one was allowed in. When they
arrived at a door that was coded and locked, Bozz
punched in the code the vaulted door slowly
opened. An animated female voice said. “Welcome,
Mr. Bozzwell.” Dean followed behind Bozz. Dean was
amazed There were many computers and weapons
everywhere in cases and on the wall. “Made lots of
friends I see.” Bozz laughed as he brought up the
computer. “You can never be too careful, trillionaires
always have plenty enemies, but then you should
know that.” Dean smirked to himself. “Lower the
lights.” Bozz requested. The lights suddenly lowered
and the female voice. “Light's lowered.” Dean
watched on.

Bozz typed in the address of Brandston Dahl lab
with the keyword, blue prints. In the air before
them was the 3-D blueprints to the Brandston Dahl
laboratory. “Whoa, nice.” Dean was impressed. They
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“Check this out.” All of a sudden a 3-D view of
security was before them, without having to guess
where security was they already knew making it
much easier to get in and out without being
detected. “Takes away all the guess work.” “Lights.”
The lights come back up. Bozz walked over to
another vaulted door in the room and opened it up.
It was full of more mysterious stuff. Bozz reached in
and pulled out a black box. Setting it down before
them, he opened it up. It looked to be several pairs
of eye contact containers.“Bad eyes?”

Bozz laughed. “No my friend these beauties have
the ability to see in the dark, infrared contacts,
making us a little less noticeable, we will have no
need for flashlights.” He handed Dean a box.
Opening the box he just looked at them. “I don't
think I need a pair, the whole wolf thing.” “I see you
have thought of everything.” “Over there, grab
those two bags.” Bozz pointed to two black bags he
had hanging up was in the corner of the room. Dean
walked over and grabbed them and laid them down
in-front of Bozz.

Bozz began to load stuff up into them, putting an
extra box of contacts in his. He grabbed a box that
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a door security keypad, allowing him to override the
system and gain entry. Dean was impressed. “I am
not even going to ask where you obtained that.”
With a smile on his face as he looked at Dean.
“Good it's better you don't know.” You seem to have
a lot of high friends in high places.” “No, I have a lot
of friends in high places who are underpaid for their
work, and who can be bribed for the right price.”
“Dean my friend it isn't necessary for us trillionaires
to always have friends in high places, most are
disloyal and well don't really need the money.

It is the working class stiffs, will be your best allies,
they usually hate who you hate anyway.” Dean a
little concerned.“What has happen to you since I
have been away?” “My secrets. I will share with you
another time my friend, but for now we had better
act on this, time is of the essence.” They grabbed
the bags and headed out of the door. When Bozz
reached the door he turned and said. “System shut
down.” Again the female voice said “The system is
shutting down sir."

CHAPTER~TEN

The kids were in bed fast asleep and Ana was
waiting up in the bedroom, sitting in the chair in the
corner of the room. Dean walked in the room and
saw her sitting there with worry in her eyes.

Kneeling down before her, he placed his hand on the
side of her face. “Ana, what's wrong?” Ana placed
her hand on his hand's that was on her face. “Dean,
what will happen to us if you get caught by your
dad?” “Sweetheart, I can assure you we won't get
caught. Besides, it is my father's lab what's he
going to do, send me to jail, he won't want, who
and what I am to go public. I am his freak of
nature, his own son.” Leaning in towards Ana he
rubbed his lips against hers, taking his time to tease
her. Kissing her passionately he felt her fear.
“Sweetheart listen to me, I must do this I want a
normal life with you I want children with you. I am
afraid to even get you pregnant with what is
happening to me. Do you understand?” With tears
in her eyes, she shook her head yes.

He kissed her on the forehead. “I promise I will be
back to you and the kids.” Kissing her one more
time.“Rest now, I will be lying beside you before
you know it.” Dean changed into some dark clothing
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headed out into the other room looking for Bozz.
Bozz was in the lounge pouring himself a drink. He
saw Dean coming in reaching under the counter he
grabbed another glass and poured Dean some
bourbon. Dean picked up the glass and slammed it
back. He placed the glass on the bar. Looking at
Bozz. “Let's do this.” Both with black bags on their
shoulders and headed out of the door. Bozz turned
and activated the security system no one could get
in. There was a car waiting for them at the end of
the steps. It was a Lamborghini Veneno Roadster.
Dean was in awe of the car. “Nice ride!” “Ten in
existence my friend.” Both of the men got in the car
and drove off heading to Brandston Dahl.

(Huge metal gate mounted on the stone fence,
slowly opens up. Car drives through, red lights
glowing behind the car.)Pushing some buttons on
the dash as they drove slowly out of the
neighborhood, a small 3-D screen popped up in
front of them it was linked to Bozz's computer back
at the house. It was the inside of Brandston Dahl
building and the employees in it, also the outside
grounds. “OK, this is beyond words.” Pointing to
places on the map. “See, there is no one at the
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father's office as can take the service stairs.” Bozz
shut down the computer and sped off. Arriving at
the lab Bozz parked the car out of sight. Both men
got out of the car and headed to the fence.
Squatting down low along the gate the two men
moved swiftly near the entrance. So that it didn't
alert anyone. Bozz took out some tools and disabled
the alarm to the fence. “If I remember correctly if
this gate is opened it alerts,security that the gate is
opened.” Dean patted Bozz on the back and tossed
the black bag over his shoulders and climbed the
fence then Bozz did the same. They watched the
cameras when the security cam moved in the
opposite direction scanning the lot, the men
crouched down and made a run for the door before
the camera came back their way. Bozz quickly
reached into his bag and pulled out the overriding
keypad and placed it on the original and punched in
a code that locked the system in.

He then punched in #112358# click the door
unlocked, they were in. As Dean slowly, open the,
door he peered down the hall and the surround
areas, it was clear. He began opening the door and
before he could place a foot in there was a man in a
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crossing it. He pushed a gurney with a sheet over it.
Dean stepped back quickly.

The man did not see anything. When he was out of
sight they headed to the door marked stairs and
took them. Racing down the stairs to the basement.
The door was locked. Bozz reached in and pulled
out the keypad and punched in the code. The door
opened, the men entered the room quickly. “Dean
we have six minutes in and out time before security
makes their rounds.” Both men set their alarms.
They passed a lot of room's with no identification on
them except numbers. They kept walking faster and
faster until they came upon the only door that said
A. Brandston.

Bozz pulled out the magic box and they were in.
“Dean we have five minutes lets hurry this up.” Bozz
reached in the bag and pulled out the container with
the infrared contacts placing them in his eyes they
entered the dark room. Dean headed for his father's
desk and searched around. Bozz looked around.
Dean was pulling out one drawer after another
rummaging through papers and files to see if his
name were on any of them, nothing. Last bottom
drawer was a box that was locked. Bozz's whispered
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Dean flashed back to when he was young and
played in his father's office, he saw him place a key
in a yellow envelope that was taped to the bottom
of his desk. Reaching under the desk feeling
around, he found it, pulling the box out and setting
it on the desk, he slowly put the key in and opened
it up. “Dean two minutes.” There was a book that
looked like a journal. “One minute.” Dean puts the
book in the bag, locked the box and put it back in
the drawer. Placing the key where it was. “Forty-
nine seconds.” Dean shut the door and they headed
out back to the stairwell.“We have thirty seconds
before the guard comes this way.” “Twenty
seconds.” Out of the back door on the landing. “Ten,
seconds.” The camera was in the other direction,
what luck. Both men headed to the fence and
jumped over it and got to the car. Just that second
both the alarms on their watches went off. Both
sighing, they got into the car and drove off heading
back to the Bozzwell manor. The men were
breathing hard as they made their escape. “Wow,
that was extremely intense, even a little bit
exhilarating.” Dean said to Bozz. Bozz looked at him
and laughed. “Welcome back man that was your
first mission.” Dean had a serious look. “I am afraid
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what are you going to tell Ana, she seemed to
already be very afraid for your safety?” “Bozz, it
depends on what I find.” Arriving back at the
Bozzwell manor the large metal gate with the two
large B's on either side opened up to let them in. A
man stood outside of the home waiting for them to
park the car so that he may take it back to the
storage facility on the property. Jumping out of the
car Bozz tossed the keys to the man and said
nothing. The man got in the car and drove off.

Bozz unarmed the code to the manors security
system and went inside. No one got in or out unless
they knew the code or lived there, everyone else
was stopped by security and cleared before entering
the manor no exceptions to the person. After
entering the manor Dean headed to the room Ana
was in, she was asleep. He never entered it for fear
of waking her. Dean headed to the lounge to get a
drink and sat down to read the journal. Bozz was
already way ahead of Dean. He already had a drink
poured for him sitting on the bar waiting for him.
Dean sat on the bar stool and took a drink.

He set the journal on the bar and just stared at it
for a brief moment. He took a deep breath in and
slowly let it out. He picked up the journal and began

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to read the entries.

CHAPTER~ELEVEN

January 26, 1985 Saturday, 7AM

My wife, Alison, just gave birth to a healthy baby
boy, Dean Alexander Brandston 7lbs 7ozs. He will
be the perfect specimen to improve upon, making
this little, fragile, human into something strong,
superior, intelligent and even cunning. I will begin
his series of injections when he reaches the age of
3. Introducing Canis lupus deoxyribose into his
system. Thereby rendering him part human, part
wolf.
Dean didn't say a word he picked up his drink and
swallowed all that was in the glass. He was silent
for a moment. “Bastard, how do you do this to your
own child!” Dean was angry. Bozz reached down
and poured him another drink. Dean kept reading,
he went past all the entries of what had happened
to him. Half way through the journal and Dean
came upon this.

June 21, 1991 Friday, 4 PM

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My wife, Alison, has discovered what the injections
were that I have been giving our son. She wants to
leave with him today to go out of the country. I
cannot let her do that. She will ruin this project.
Project Medusa this will allow others to join in this
project. I need to be able to determine the length of
time that this slow transformation will take place
and to be able to monitor his progress. By the time
he reaches his 16th birthday this project will be
complete. I must remove her from this situation. I
will tell my son, she had been murdered, so he may
mourn her death and move on. I will have her
transferred out to Insel der verlorenen Seelen
translation:Island of lost souls. Near Ellesmeres. My
beloved, wife has no knowledge that I own that
island. She should rest comfortably. She will have
no knowledge of where she is or how to get away
from there. She is the Arctic regions if she tries to
escape, she will die due to the frigid temperatures.
Slowly, looking up at Bozz into his eyes. “She's,
alive!” Confused “Who's alive Dean?”“My mother,
she wasn't killed, he took her to an Island he owns
near the Arctic called, Verlorenen Seelen, Island of
lost souls.” “For years he has lied to me that
bastard.”“Dean you don't know if she's still alive or
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With much anger and rage Dean's eyes changed to
yellow.“Well, I am going to find out, I can't leave
her under the care of this monster anymore.” “Well,
what do you want to do?” “I need to get there
somehow, I don't know book a flight to get as close
as I can.” Bozz rolled his eyes. “Bro, I am a licensed
pilot. I have a private plane, besides I have better
snacks on my flight.” “No, bro, I can't ask you to do
that I am not sure what I will find when I get there.”
“All the more reason you need me with you.” “Nate
you are really a guys best friend, thanks man.” “We
can leave in two days, I need time to map out our
flight plan, fuel the plane and pick up a couple of
extra passengers just in-case we encounter a bit of
trouble.” “Who?” “Some old military buddies of
mine.” “Dude you weren't in the military.” “No, but
they where in a secret military, accordingly they
don't exist.” Dean looked a little confused. “Dude,
you didn't make these guys up on one of your
drinking binges did you?” Bozz, just laughed. “No,
these guy are real and if we are going any place
that we know nothing about then these are the men
to take.” They both paused for a moment. “This trip
and these men are the least of your troubles, what
are you going to tell Ana?” Closing his eyes Dean
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mom there, if she is still alive, no matter her
condition.” “I still need my mom, she needs me and
the kids need a grandmother.” Bozz had a slight
smile on his face. “I agree my friend.” Dean was still
angry at his father. “I can't believe the lengths this
man will go to cover up his dirty deeds, I will make
him pay if it is the last thing I do.” Dean said
Goodnight to Bozz and headed into the bedroom.
Dean stood outside the door and took a deep breath
before he entered Ana, was fast asleep.

Dean removed his clothing as he began to look Ana
over while she slept peacefully. He thoughts went
back to when he first saw Ana lying in the snow
helpless with her son's lifeless body draped across
hers. Blood was coming out of her head and into the
snow. He remembered how shocked he was to see
even two smaller children alone in the cabin. He
knew at that very moment, nothing would ever hurt
them, again.

Climbing into bed with Ana, she woke up. “Dean,
are you alright?” Ana moved closer to him and lay
in his arms. He wrapped his large arms around her
tiny body and held her close. Dean began to tell Ana
about the journal and what he discovered in it. “Ana
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it.” “Dean, are you sure, where is she?” “He took
her to an island that he owns up near the Arctic one
heavily guarded.” Dean that can't be safe?” He
smiled looking down at her. “Your right it won't be
safe for any of them. I am not going in alone. We
are taking some secret, special force, soldiers with
us, friends of Bozz's. Well, I have my own little
secret no one will be counting on. This is the first
time I will actually be glad I have this curse.” Sitting
up in the bed Ana was concerned for Dean and
Bozz.“When are you leaving?” A little hesitant.“Bozz
said two days, he needed time to map out the flight
plan, fuel the plane, get in contact with his men and
fill the plane with supplies. We will be leaving the
day after tomorrow, morning time, so we have
plenty light to travel by.”

(Pan back to Bozz sitting at the bar talking on his
phone to someone, explaining the mission the
man's voice on the other end said “You can count on
us.”)

Heading back down-stairs to his computers and
equipment, Bozz began planning out their mission
and collecting up things that he thought they would
need. Pulling up the 3-D map he began to download
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information to get them in. He began to program it
into the plane's data system so no matter the
situation they will be able to use the map. Bozz
worked through the night and into the wee hours of
the morning. Dean wasted no time to be with Ana
once again, making love through the night. The
morning was upon the Bozzwell manor. The children
began to stir. The smell of fresh brewed coffee and
the smell of food cooking was carried from the
distance. Leaning over Dean kissed Ana on the
forehead and jumped out of bed to get Jake.
“Good morning little man, I think you need a diaper
change.”Dean quickly changed his diaper and
headed back to the bedroom where Ana was
surrounded by the other two kids.

“Good morning, family!” “Good morning, daddy.”
Peyton shouted. Dean asked the kids to sit down so
that he may talk to them. “Kids, I am going to have
to go away for a few days, but I will be back as
soon as I can. Joaquin you are the man in charge of
this family and I need you to take care of them until
I return.” Smiling proudly at Dean “Alright dad.” “I
will have a surprise when I return for you all.”The
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couldn't wait. Let's go get some food I am starving.
Everyone was hungry. Heading to the dinning area
where Bozz sat at the table drinking coffee.“Morning
Brandston clan, breakfast is just about to be
served.” “Good morning.” Ana said, Bozz smiled at
her, looking over at Dean as he spoke to her. “My
you look chipper this morning.” Ana was a little
embarrassed. Dean looked a bit tired but happy.
“Looks like you need the real deal this morning
forget the cocoa you need something that could
resurrect an elephant.” Dean smiled. “I do believe
you are right.”“James get the resurrection coffee for
my friend here.” “Coming up sir.”Taking a sip of his
coffee. “I was up all night getting the flight plan in
order, calling my contacts and informing them of
this trip, the plane will be fueled today and all the
supplies loaded. We will meeting with my friends
who will be joining us on this trip.”“Wow, you have
been busy.” James came out of the kitchen and
poured Dean the special coffee. While they were
having breakfast Bozz told everyone that all
deliveries to the manor has been put on hold. No
one was to come in or out of the manor while he
was away. This was for safety reasons for Ana and
the kids. “Ana if you need anything while I am
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He is the only one here with enough security
clearance to come and go when this place is on lock
down.” Ana felt a little uneasy. “Thank you Bozz, I
don't think I will need anything.”“We won't be gone
any longer than necessary, if anything happens, I
will notify James and he will update you.”
Feeling a bit better about this Ana had a more
pleasant attitude the rest of the morning. “Kid's this
morning James is going to show you to my secret
bat-cave. It is a place I go when I don't want to be
bothered.”The kids was extremely excited, jumping
up and down. They hurried up and finished
breakfast. Dean smirked “Secret bat-cave?” Shaking
his head. “What, it's an arcade I had installed. It
has hours of fun. If I had to be on house lock down
I would want a house with an arcade in it.” “Ana,
you will be the mistress of the manor while we are
away.”
“Bozz, are you sure?” “Of course I am, trust me,
you can't screw anything up that I haven't done
already.” Dean laughed at him. “You have been a
complete mess since I have been away.” Bozz
chuckled. “You don't know the half of it.”

CHAPTER~TWELVE

Breakfast was now over and James escorted the
kids to the arcade. Ana placed Jake in the playpen.
There was the doorbell. “Our guests have arrived.”
Bozz headed to the front door to greet their guest.
Opening the door. “Welcome boys, come in.” There
stood two massive sized men one six-four in stature
and the other six-six, and weighed somewhere
between 300 to 330 in weight, walked through the
door dressed in complete black uniforms.

Bozz introduced them to Dean and Ana.
This gentleman here is Sebastian, nickname,The
Ball-breaker and this guy here is Zane, Inzane, the
psychotic, animal. The guys held out their hand to
shake Dean's hand. Dean hesitated a bit, putting his
hand out to Zane first.“Nice to meet you.” Then
Sebastian.“Thank you two so much for helping out.”
Zane said in a raspy voice. “We have been itching to
go on a mission and when Bozz called us, we
jumped into action.” “Who is the dainty flower
behind you Dean?” Holding Ana's hand pulling her
to the front of him, this gentleman is my girlfriend,
Ana. In a very feminine voice. “Nice to meet you
Sebastian, Zane.” Ana held out her hand the guys
looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders.
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swallowed up by his. He placed his thumb on the
back of her hand and held his forefinger on her
palm letting her doe the shaking. Zane was afraid
he would rip her tiny arm off. She moved over in-
front of Sebastian and shook his hand. “Thank you,
so much for helping Dean out. I was not
comfortable with him doing this alone.” “You don't
have to worry ma'am he won't be alone we will be
there.
“Ana, please call me Ana.” “Ana we are the best of
what we do. We were so good that the government
was going to have us assassinated and well, we
killed all of their men, so they let us go. We have
been dead to them every since. “Well Dean there
you have it, we should be able to rescue your
mother with no problems.” Dean was pleased to
hear this, it actually puts a big smile on his
handsome face. Bozz held his arm out for Ana.

Ana wrapped her arm around his. “Gentlemen, this
way please.” Dean shook his head and laughed.
Bozz guided them into the lounge.“Gentlemen, sit
down make yourselves at home, what can I get you
to drink?” “Double shot of some Irish whiskey.” Said
Sebastian.“ A Jager bomb for me.” Said Zane.
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her hand on his leg. Zane couldn't resist. “How did
you two meet?” “Zane!” Sebastian yelled “What, I
like is a good love story.” “Zane what the hell did
they do to you out there?” Zane looked at
Sebastian. “Shhhhhhhhhhh, go ahead.” Looking at
Ana, Bozz rolled his eyes and shook his head. “Dean
and I met when I rented his cabin in the woods for
Christmas, but I didn't know it was his. A huge
branch covered in ice-cycles broke, fell and hit me
on the head, knocking me unconscious, Dean found
me and rescued me, he took care of my three kids
for me we spent a few nights in the cabin together
due to the blizzard.” “Aw and kids, see that was
romantic.” “Great, Ellen, have you had your fill of
romance?” Everyone just laughed. They spent the
rest of the day talking and getting to know one
another, it helped in planning their mission together
when they know what to expect from each others,
strengths and weaknesses.

Ana leaned over to Dean. “I have the kids
Christmas gifts in my bags I think we should put
them out for the kids.” Bozz overheard what she
said. He stood up swiftly and announced it was
Christmas. “Men we have three small children in
this house I think we have a mission to undertake.”

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“No, Bozz thank you, I have gifts for the children.”
Ana was humble. Bozz laughed. “No, this one is on
me. Christmas, is one of my favorite holidays and I
don't have kids of my own.” Dean looked at Ana and
shrugged his shoulders. “Babe you are talking to
the biggest kid on earth you might as well let him
do it.” Ana giggled, “Alright have fun.” Bozz stood in
front of the men.“It is Christmas day, finally and we
have children in our midst we need to go get
supplies and gifts are you with me?” They all stood
up and cheered. Dean kissed Ana “We will be right
back sweetheart hold down the fort. Ana smiled.“I
am going to check on the kids.”There was a big van
waiting out front for them. The men all loaded up
and headed to the mall. As they sat in their seats
the looked on at the snow covered ground and
thought about what they were going to get the kids.
The ideas were swirling.

Finding her way to the arcade in the massive sized
manor. Ana saw Joaquin and Peyton playing and
having fun. Ana walked up to Joaquin. “Hi,mommy.”
“Hi sweetheart, how are you?” Joaquin sat in the
seat of a driving game turning the steering wheel
left to right. “I am fine.” Ana knew this was far from
home and what her kids were use to. Peyton was

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playing in the wrecking ball bounce house. Now why
would Bozz need one of those Ana thought to
herself. She shook her head. Peyton saw her mom.
“Mommy!” Peyton bounced her way over to jump on
Ana. “Looks like you're having fun baby.” “Yes,
mommy.” “Where is daddy?” “Daddy had to take
care of something with Bozz they will be right back.
Ana saw the kids were fine, so she kissed them and
went out of the room and headed to check on Jake.
Arriving at the mall the men unloaded. They walked
in a uniform line heading to the entrance. Soon
after they were inside they found the toy store, they
were looking for. These four men entered the store
and every eye was upon them.

A sales lady walked up to them. “How are you
gentlemen this afternoon? Is there something I can
help you with?”Dean spoke up we are shopping for
my three kids. Nine year old boy, three year old girl
and a baby boy eleven months. She directed them
to their locations. After Dean was done speaking
with the lady he saw a jewelry store across the way,
he kept eying it. He wanted to get Ana something.
The men grabbed shopping carts and raced down
the isles. Walking around the store Dean couldn't
focus on anything but that jewelery store across the