The Witch's Tale

Two Peas in a Pod

Kris was thrilled with Hanna, and he didn't have a problem giving Rebecca some credit for getting her started with a good foundation. He was a bit uncomfortable at first with the whole idea of living off her efforts, but he didn't have a problem catching up on some lost time with Hanna either. Kris also took the opportunity to stay in shape and get to know a little more about Hidden Springs.

One morning while jogging through town, Kris ran into Jewel Song and her son Russ. They talked for a while and Jewel kind of gave Kris the lay of the land with some of the things happening around town. They also chatted about toddlers, Jewel asked about Hanna, and Kris set up a possible playdate in the near future.

There was a big difference between Downtown Hidden Springs and the Market in Al Simhara ... And it wasn't just the snow. People tended to be friendly and welcoming, but things moved a lot faster in the States. Everything also seemed to have its place ... And in a way Kris still felt like an outsider in Hidden Springs.

Kris had gotten a little chilly standing around in his shorts talking to Jewel, but that was nothing popping into the Greenwire and a cup of coffee wouldn't fix. To his surprise he ran into Rebecca's sister Marcy there. Rebecca had warned him that Marcy could be a handful, but he had figured that was just a sister thing and hadn't imagined the extent to which what Rebecca had said was true.

Marcy was extremely excited, although Kris could see right through her ... "Oh My God ... If it isn't the amazing Kris Hammond ... And I thought I was never going to get to meet you. Good Lord ... Is our Daddy going to love to get to finally talk to you."

Kris noted that Marcy was being flippant but wasn't sure she was ready for what was coming. Her comments had said all she want to express in words or not, but Kris had skills too ... "Yeah, Rebecca mentioned we should probably go by and see you and Cal, but we have been kind of busy. And your daddy is just going to have to wait ... I'm going catch up on some lost time with Hanna first."

Marcy was smart enough to get the message that Kris wasn't going to be a pushover or her punching bag. He immediately asked how Cal and their son Jarrod were doing and then went on a little about how awesome he thought Hanna was. The mood of the encounter quickly changed as Kris took control and steered it more towards the two of them just getting to know each other.

Kris and Rebecca had taken a few weeks to get in sync around the house and Spring finally chased Winter away long enough for a sunny day to take hold and stick. Rebecca had gotten up early to finish a book before Hanna woke up, and Kris was taking care of the morning duties with Hanna after tending the basement garden. In passing they had made plans to just spend the day at the City Park, and as soon as Rebecca was finished, the other two were dressed and ready to go.

When they first got to the park, Kris and Rebecca both wandered around just talking with others there enjoying the day.  Kris met Hector and Jewel's husband Andrew. It was really a nice morning for everyone and there was no rain in the forecast.

Kris finally decided to go fishing, while Rebecca decided to take advantage of the sunshine after what had been a Winter of heavy snow and some long days inside taking care of Hanna. He was keeping an eye on Hanna, but he was having a hard time not letting them roam all the way to Rebecca.

"That woman is going to drive me nuts ... If she keeps that up, I'm going to have to stop by the store on the way home, so we don't end up with another one. Oh ... What I am thinking ... Slow and easy tiger, slow and easy ... Yeah right, who are you trying to fool?"

When Rebecca finally got up, Hanna was doing her thing making the purple dinosaur disappear and Rebecca seemed to be messing with some magic as well. Kris had remembered her saying something about them being witches but had not quite been sure whether or not he had just been tired and that was a dream. He was certain now that there was at least something to it. Kris scooped up Hanna and thought he should probably ask Rebecca for a better explanation.

Kris started ... "I am starting to understand that you really weren't kidding about the whole witch thing. Uh ... What's up with that ... And really, right here in the City Park? I am not sure what you are thinking, but that's not normal where I come from. And what about Hanna, she's got powers and I am not sure she even knows what she is doing?"

Rebecca just giggled then responded ..."Yeah, we're witches ... I turned myself into a witch about half a year ago, but it can still be passed on to offspring. What Hanna knows now is practically harmless and she won't grow in power until she is older. Unlike most circumstances, I have the knowledge and the ability to give it to her as well as the same to take it away if necessary. If for some reason you object ... It's going to take a longer conversation than this."

Kris was even more puzzled by Rebecca's laissez faire attitude towards it and continued ... "Uh, really ... We're talking about witchcraft here, and in the City Park. Have you lost your mind ... Am I missing something here?"

Rebecca noticed that Kris was obviously struggling with the whole concept and answered in a more serious tone ... "First off ... I kind of started a trend around town when I turned myself into a witch, and there are three others now. But ... I am an emphatically Good Witch and will not use witchcraft in a harmful manner ... Nor will Hanna if I ever see her losing her bearings. 

We can discuss it more, but it is real and these are things I considered before ever becoming a witch myself. You are going to have to give me a little credit for not being evil or a loose cannon."

Listening to Rebecca and understanding, Kris had a question for her ... "So, when you say that you will never use magic in a harmful way ... Doesn't that mean you wouldn't do something like throw a love spell on me?"

To Kris' surprise, Rebecca's face just lit up when he asked her that and she answered in a kind of sing-song style ... "I didn't throw a Love Charm on you ... But what are you telling me? Do you want to Kiiiisss me ... Because you Loooovve me?"

Kris started laughing at her antics and immediately recognized how he had stepped into that one trying to be smart. But ... Being quick on his feet and just as playful ... "I have to admit that wasn't exactly what I was thinking when you were all laid out there in the sunshine, but there would probably be some kissing involved."

"How about you lean in here and give us both some sugar" ... Kris continued as he leaned in with Hanna riding shotgun for good measure.

The rest of the day at the park was wonderful and relaxing for both of them. Kris even played a few games of horseshoes with Andrew as Hanna played, and Rebecca found another way to find her inner peace that involved more clothing. The day had been perfect and that was starting to mirror how things were going around the house, and with their relationship in general.

Those two were sometimes as smooth as clockwork. They would split duties, almost never having to organize, and simply took care of daily activities in a way that suited everyone. 

Kris may get his workout while Rebecca played with Hanna, then cooked dinner to feed them all. When dinner was made and served, they all ate ... Then Rebecca would get her workout after Kris showered, cleaned the kitchen if necessary and took care of Hanna.

By the time Kris had Hanna all taken care of ready for bed ... Rebecca would be through showering, and they might have a little family time in the dayroom ... Everybody just doing their own thing until the clock ran out on the day.

That was all wrapped up as the stereo went silent and Hanna went 'lights out' in the crib upstairs. She had been sleeping in that crib instead of the one in the bedroom since Kris had arrived ... Not that it would have mattered that much so far. But that might just change some as things were warming up between the two in a small house in the hills of Hidden Springs.

Happy Simming ... 💖