Crestwood Investigation

Chapter 47: A Familiar Scene

A week after stopping Kevin and Matt from summoning the demon of revenge the world was once again normal and it was Pete's 4th birthday.

The previous night of rain had given way to the soft caress of dawn, The first light of Saturday morning painted the sky with hues of pink and gold casting a warm glow across Crestwood for a warm sunny day, the anticipation of Pete's birthday hung in the air and the world seemed to wake up with a smile on this joyous day.

In the Jacobs' household the living room adorned with fish-themed decorations awaited the joyful chaos that would soon unfold, everything seemed alive as the streamers swayed in the wind and the balloons bounced as if the room itself was eager to celebrate.

In Pete's room the little boy stirred beneath his cozy blankets the excitement of his birthday had worked its magic and he opened his eyes to the sunlit room shining over his fish covered blanket, His gaze shifted to his alarm clock and saw it was morning time.

With a burst of enthusiasm Pete sprang out of bed his small feet padding against the blue carpeted floor.

In a corner a small chair held his favorite fish-themed shirt carefully chosen for this special day with glee Pete picked it up and wriggled into it all on his own! the vibrant colors and playful fish design reflecting his excitement.

Unable to contain his joy any longer Pete decided it was time to share the excitement with his parents with his fish shirt on and a skip in his step he headed towards his parents room, the hallway seemed longer than usual each step filled with anticipation for this day.

As he approached their door he could hear muffled sounds of stirring from within Pete took a deep breath his little hand reaching for the doorknob he swung the door open with all the might a four-year-old could muster revealing Joshua and Isabelle still in the realm of dreams and Joshua snoring a loud.

"Dad! Mom! Wake up! It's my birthday!" Pete exclaimed his youthful screams filling the room. He jumped onto the bed bouncing up and down with his seemingly infinite energy.

Joshua stirred rubbing the sleep from his eyes reliving this moment once again but this time knowing the doom that overshadowed it last time was gone "Hey there Pete hard to believe you're already the big 4."

Pete nodded and smiled, showing his excitement
"Yep I'm 4 now! Can we do Presents and Breakfast!"

Isabelle joined them with a smile
"Good morning you two, we won't be ready to start the festivities until all your friends and party guests arrive but how about some pancakes?"

Pete beamed caught up in the magic of the moment
"Let's go, let's go! It's gonna be the best day ever! I'm so big now!"

The family gathered in the kitchen the morning sunlight streaming through the windows as they kicked off Pete's birthday with a breakfast filled with laughter, joy and the simple pleasure of being together as they enjoyed their pancakes on this relaxing day, the living room adorned with fish-themed wonders and the smell of pancakes.

As they enjoyed their pancakes on this relaxing morning Pete couldn't contain the excitement bubbling within him

After finishing his pancake Pete's eyes sparkled with excitement
"Daddy can I show you something?" he asked his small hand tugging at Joshua's shirt.

Joshua chuckled wiping a bit of syrup from Pete's cheek
"Of course buddy you don't happen to have some art for me do you?"

With a beaming smile and shock that his dad somehow guessed Pete dashed to his room and returned with a crumpled sheet of white paper
"Look Daddy I drew something special for you and Uncle Michael!"