Snippets And Conversations

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She gestured to Enid, who was being strangely quiet and coloring, knees tucked up to her chest.

"Well, she was pretty upset, but she's doing a bit better now."

Looking up from her art, Enid gave Weems a weak grin.

"I could imagine. Let's get something to eat and we can head back to my or your place and watch a movie."

Enid perked up at the mention of a movie. "Can we watch the little mermaid?"

"We can watch whatever you want." Marilyn said as she ruffled Enid's multicolored locks. "What about Wednesday?"

"I think she just wants to nurse and sleep but she wouldn't mind being on the couch with me while we drink a glass." Weems smiled down at the little devil who successfully pulled down the stained blouse. "One second, darling." She unhooked the front latch allowing Wednesday access to her milk.

"Hello, ladies!" The waiter came over to the small group, "What can I get started today?"

"Mac and cheese!"

"You always want mac and cheese..."

"Because it's always good!" Enid nodded stubbornly.

"Fine, one bowl of mac and cheese and a side of broccoli for her." Marylin told the waiter, Enid stuck her tongue out but didn't say much. "I'll have a ceasar salad with grilled chicken."

"And I'll get a burger." Weems pointed with her free hand to the double patty option. "Med-rare cooked."

"And anything for the little one?"

"No, she'll be picking at my food."

Writing everything down the waiter walked away to put the order in. Enid, who had finished her coloring, crawled over to her caregiver and climbed into her lap. She pressed her face into the woman's neck, pulling her arm around her.

"Mommy," She whined, not really sure what she wanted.

"I know, baby." Rubbing her daughter's back, Thornhill rocked the girl side to side. Larissa watched, soothing her own daughter at the same time. Wednesday was cradled in her arm, slowly nursing. Her eyes were wide and awake as she stared up at her caregiver, clutching her blouse with an iron grip.

"Wends, it's okay. Mama's not going anywhere."

The little blinked, nuzzling closer to her caregiver. She let go of the blouse, instead letting her hand wander under the woman's blouse. Her cold palm came to rest on Larissa's breast, holding it as she continued to suckle. Weems bent down to kiss her forehead. She spoke quietly with Marilyn for a while, both of their littles being clingy and slightly fussy.

"Isn't it strange, both of their previous families in town at the same time again? Surely they're up to something."

"I wouldn't put it past them." Weems sighed, cupping Wednesday's cheek in her hand. "I'll call you later tonight, once this one's asleep, so we can talk without upsetting them."

The shapeshifter could tell that just the thought of her biological mother brought Wednesday close to tears.

After they ate, the pairs moved to their respective cars. (Larissa struggled to put the damn stroller back in hers) and were on the way back to Nevermore.

Once there, Larissa picked up a sleepy Wednesday and shut the door with her hip. Marylin walked behind Enid who skipped her way to them.

"Movie!" Enid buzzed excitedly.

"We need to get inside first, dear." Larissa laughed as Marilyn unlocked the apartment door. Quickly, the wolf sprinted towards the couch, picking up the roku remote. "Go ahead and get comfortable, I'll grab popcorn and juice for the girl's."

"Sound's good." Larissa kicked off her shoes before heading to the bathroom to change Wednesday. "Oh shoot, I forgot the diaper bag."

"Use Enid's! They are under the sink." Thornhill called from the kitchen.

Leaving Wednesday on the changing mat on the floor, the shapeshifter half crawled towards the cabinet. "The p-i-n-k ones?" She spelled the color out, as to not alert the goth girl who was idly sucking her thumb.

"Yeah!" Marilyn laughed. The smell of popcorn soon filled the small apartment.

Taking the fluffy protection from the bag, Weems concealed it as best she could from her sleepy little. Getting the girl changed was quick and easy. She slid the black skirt down, still hiding the colored thing from Wednesday. Taking off the old nappy, she quickly slid the new one under her hips, putting her skirt and tights back on before her daughter could realize what had happened.

Lifting Wednesday up, Weems propped her back on her hip, washed her hands and carried her back to the living room. Enid was snuggled up on the sofa, wrapped in a pink hello kitty blanket and holding a bowl of popcorn. As the headmistress sat down, leaving a gap between her and Enid for Marilyn, the redhead also entered the room with more bowls and some juice boxes.

"Do you want apple juice or orange juice, Wednesday?"

"Apple."

"Of course, silly me." She grinned, putting the straw in the juice box.