Babies started coming fast and furiously. Corrie and Pete’s babies came first. A little girl and a little boy, they named Sidney and Liz, both vampires much to Corrie’s dismay and Pete’s delight.
Jewel was the next to deliver a month later. Her little boy Ethan was born without issue. Ethan would without a doubt grow up to be a very strong witch.
Delia called her grandmother to let her know about Jewel and Egypt. “Hi Dee!" she said cheerfully when her grandmother answered the phone. "Guess what? You are a great-great-grandmother again and again and again!" she exclaimed.
“What? Jewel had triplets?!?”
Delia laughed. “No, but you do have three new great-great grandchildren! Jewel’s little boy Ethan was born two days ago. I can tell he is going to look like Cheyenne! Mother and son are doing quite well. But, Corrie surprised us all with a shotgun wedding to Pete and delivered twins a few weeks ago. Of all of my girls she is the last one I would expect to ever have children and she had twins. I am pretty sure it wasn't a planned pregnancy. I think it must be fate that gave her twins. Divine intervention! She was so jealous of Alia and Joy growing up and now she has to raise her own set of twins. At least it is a girl and a boy. Liz and Sidney. They are precious, but both have vampiric traits, not genie. I think Corrie is not so happy about that but of course Pete is thrilled. Alia’s twins are due in a couple of months.Then Joy’s baby will follow a couple of months later."
“I wish I could be there! I am sure they are adorable. When do you think we could come back to begin to work on Adele's ritual?”
Taking on a more somber tone, Delia replied, “Cordell and I discussed it at length Dee, and we decided to wait until after Alia and Joy's babies are born. That will give Jewel plenty of time to fully recover from childbirth and get Ethan sleeping all night so she won't be tired and will be able to focus. In the meantime I can work to prepare the potions needed to bring her the rest of the over, cure her and reverse her aging. All of this takes time.”
“Oh…” came the voice on the other end of the line obviously not happy.
“I know you are disappointed Dee. I asked for Newt for a year and he agreed. We need it now more than ever with all that is happening," then trying to move the conversation to a different subject Delia asked, "speaking of Newt, how is he?”
“He was down when we first came back. But he found a job with the fire department. He told me what you said to him. It is helping him get through the days since he has something to work towards. He is saving money to build a home for he and Adele.”
Relieved that her father was indeed healing she replied, “Oh Dee, that is wonderful. I was so worried about him. Also, just so you know, Cordell and I are going to take a vacation after Joy gives birth.”
“What!?!!” exclaimed Dee, “I thought we were going to begin working on the ritual as soon as Joy’s baby was born.”
“Dee, Cordell and I, we need time together. Away from all of this. This whole mess almost destroyed our marriage. It's only for two weeks. We are going to Egypt. We will do a little more research while we are there. Maybe you and Niall can come and stay with Stone and Mira while we are gone. You will be able to see all the new babies!”
Dee was quiet for a second before responding then said sadly, “I am sorry you are suffering because of us.”
“Stop it Dee. It is what it is. Just come stay with the kids and the rest of this crazy messed up family while we are gone. It will give you some bonding time with everyone.”
“That sounds nice. I will see what Niall wants to do. I am sure Newt will probably stay since he is working now.”
“That’s great!" said Delia much relieved, "When we get back from Egypt I want to talk to you about something that I found in one of Mother’s spell books about the “Power of Three” when performing rituals. I think this might make it safer for all of us. I haven't mentioned it to Jewel yet because, well the baby and all."
“Delia, I don’t know much about that, but I am sure Donnovan does or at least knows someone that can tell him more about it. In the meantime I will see what I can find out before we arrive."
"One more thing, while we are in Egypt, Cordell has some old contacts that said they would be able to put us in touch with some of the locals that have knowledge of the supernatural. They may be able to help us as well.”
"Please tell Cordell hello for us. We owe him everything and can never repay him. I know he and Newt got off to a bad start, but I think Newt is beginning to realize that too. Also, tell Jewel and Donnovan congratulations and Corrie and Pete too. We love you and your wonderful crazy family very much.”
"Of course. I love you too Dee. Tell Newt and Niall the same for me. I look forward to seeing you in a few months. Bye now."
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