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Tweak says, "Hello Aily"

'JR' Sully (jrsully) wrote in spinningcompass,
@ 2017-02-26 14:24:00

Entry tags:

!open, ~jr sully, ~rachel sully

Who: JR and Rachel
Where: Sully House
What: Talking, mourning their loss.
When: very early AM Wednesday (backdated)
Rating: Maybe some language but otherwise likely low
Open: To other Sullys, if they wake up.
Status: In progress

The remaining Sullys had stayed up well into the night, talking and remembering the good times they'd had with those members of the family the island had taken away from them that week. Eventually everyone drifted off to bed in ones and twos until the house was quiet and dark.

JR woke sometime after midnight in a cold sweat, the sounds of gunfire and men's screams fresh in her mind from the nightmare. A glance to her side showed his body, currently housing Elyssa, still sound asleep and apparently undisturbed. Thankful, JR planted a gentle kiss on Elyssa's cheek, then eased out of bed and into a robe and slippers before quietly leaving the spare bedroom for the kitchen. Coffee wasn't something she could have since they'd found out they were going to be parents, but she could still have a glass of water and let the bad memories pass before trying to go back to sleep.

Upon reaching the kitchen she found she wasn't the only one up, the light was on and Rachel was sitting at the table. "Heya sis, couldn't sleep?"

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rachelsully
2017-02-26 07:51 pm UTC (link)

Rachel had tried to go to sleep. She may in bed with her eyes closed for nearly two hours before giving up. Sleep wasn't happening right now. She'd checked on her toddlers, noticing that the teenager was curled up on the floor next to their crib before going down to the kitchen. She was on her second cup of tea when JR walked in. Rachel shook her head.

"Not even for a few minutes." She made a face. "You want some tea?"

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	jrsully 2017-02-26 07:59 pm UTC (link)
	"Only if it's decaf." JR told her, pulling out a chair across from her sister and sitting down. "I want to try and get at least some sleep tonight." In her regular body she'd never been much of a tea drinker, preferring coffee, but hopefully Rachel wouldn't call her on the unusual request. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-26 08:02 pm UTC (link)
	"As much time as mom spends pregnant you think there's anything but decaf tea?" She smirked a little as she got up and prepared a cup. At the late your the request didn't seem all that strange to Rachel. "So, what's got you up?" She had an idea but wasn't going to assume. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 08:09 pm UTC (link)

The comeback made her smirk even as her face heated up a bit. "Yeah, that's true. She's probably due to be knocked up again soon if they keep going like they did in our timeline." She glanced over her shoulder as she said it, as if their mother could come walking in and hear them.

She shook her head and muttered. "Bad dreams." She could still smell the jungle, hear the urgent calls. "Some nights are worse than others."

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 08:19 pm UTC (link)
	"This one would be Tommy, right?" There was a slight hint of sadness to the question. Rachel set the tea in front if JR along with sugar, milk, and honey. "Anything you feel up to talking about?" Lending an ear was what older sisters were for after all. Rachel had stopped thinking if herself as a big sister when she became the shortest of the Sully bunch. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 08:30 pm UTC (link)

"Yeah," JR paused for a moment, thinking of her oldest younger brother, and then composed herself. She did the math. "Assuming everything stayed the same Mom's probably pregnant with him now and doesn't know it yet."

Tommy and this baby or babies would probably be born around the same time. Wasn't that a kick in the head? And the grown up version of her little brother would never know she'd made him an uncle. Her vision blurred slightly and she wiped a tear away from her cheek. Could she blame the hormones or was it pure sadness?

"I wouldn't want to give you nightmares too." She demurred, taking a sip of the tea. "I was back on the 'Canal." Meaning Guadalcanal.

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 08:36 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel moved around to sit next to JR instead of across. She put an arm around her shoulders. "I'm sorry." She meant it for both situations. "At least this time it was just a dream, right?" She really wasn't sure what other comfort to offer. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 09:02 pm UTC (link)

JR leaned her head on Rachel's shoulder, taking comfort in her older sister's nearness. She and Eylssa talked about their respective wars fairly often, being veterans was a large part of both their lives and it helped having someone who'd been through similar experiences. How much could she share with Rachel though and not give her nightmares by association?

"Thanks. I think it was just a reaction to all this-" she wave a hand in the air, indicating their lost family members. "It dredged up bad memories. It's just...younger us will never know uncle Jake, and the grownup versions won't be around to see what happens with us. Like what if you met another fella you really liked and gave your boys some brothers or sisters? Or when Elyssa and I have kids. They'll never know." It was like a punch in the gut.

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 09:14 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm pretty sure I'm done adding to the Sully clan but I do get what you mean." She moved her hand to rub JR's back lightly. "We can tell them stories, though. They'll at least know uncle Jake that way." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jrsully 2017-02-26 09:26 pm UTC (link)
	JR sighed and pushed herself up off Rachel's shoulder. "It won't be the same." She reached out and picked up the tea. "It's only been a week and I'm already a weepy mess." She muttered, thinking of the pregnancy hormones flooding her body already. "God help me if I'm still in this body a few months from now." And likely already waddling by then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-26 09:31 pm UTC (link)
	"I know" Rachel sipped her own tea and made a face as it had gone cold. She was in the process of dumping it in the sink when JR spoke again. Rachel turned and raised an eyebrow. "That 'when Elyssa and I have kids' comment wasn't future speculation, was it?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 09:37 pm UTC (link)

Whoops.

JR was certain her face had gone beet red since it suddenly felt so hot, but she tried to play it cool. After all, it had barely been a week since Valentine's Day. That was hardly any time at all.

"Where'd you get that idea?" She asked, taking a deep sip of tea afterward and wishing (without using the word, even silently) she could sink through the floor and disappear.

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel watched her reactions carefully then decided to be nice. She shrugged and went back to making herself a fresh cup of tea. "Just wishful thinking, I guess." She knew she'd get told when they were ready. "So, how are you handling having boobs?" This wasn't the first time it had happened, at least that's what she thought. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 09:59 pm UTC (link)

"It's not so bad, honestly." JR shrugged, having another sip of the tea. It was starting to cool but it wasn't cold yet, she figured she may as well finish it. "Different, that's for sure, and it took a little getting used to. But kind of interesting." And the sex had been amazing, not necessarily better than as a man, but completely different.

She decided since Rachel had already figured it out there was no point continuing to lie, especially after her sister had been nice enough to let it drop. "And your wishful thinking was right." Her face heated up and she looked down at the mug. "It wasn't idle speculation. We haven't told anyone yet, it's really early still."

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 10:11 pm UTC (link)
	"Being a man was pretty interesting. Have me a different perspective on things." She smiled. Once she got over looking like her brother things were pretty great. Rachel walked over and gave JR a kiss on the cheek. "That's really great. And my lips are sealed." She made a gesture as if zipping them. "Though I will lay odds you already told Stevie." She smirked. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 10:26 pm UTC (link)

"It's interesting seeing how the other half survives isn't it?" She asked, finishing the tea.

She sighed and banged her head gently on the table at Rachel's teasing. Damn. Busted again. "Yeah, guilty. I was pretty upset earlier and it came out." She bit her lip. "I wouldn't know at all if Eylssa's omnitool hadn't told us. The Sully curse strikes again, it thinks we're having more than one."

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	"That's very true." Rachel nodded, then laughed. "JR, I always knew that Stevie would be the first one you told. Even back when you thought girls were icky." She put a hand on her shoulder. "Well, here's hoping it's only two." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 10:36 pm UTC (link)

"That never stopped you and Sarah from forcing me to play dress up with you." She accused with a smile. "But yeah, Stevie's the closest thing to a brother I have left." And they'd always been close friends growing up, even if the age difference was reversed now thanks to her trip back in time.

"Here's hoping." She rolled her eyes and reached up to pat her sister's hand. "With my luck the island will leave me in this body the entire time."

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	rachelsully 2017-02-26 10:40 pm UTC (link)
	"I didn't know how the other half lived at that point. And you were a lot more fun than a baby doll." Rachel laughed. She sighed a little. "They're family." She shrugged. "You keep saying that out loud and it's going to happen. You better knock on wood." Rachel patted the table. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	jrsully 2017-02-26 10:46 pm UTC (link)
	"Crap! You're right." She hurriedly rapped her knuckles on the table, crossing her other fingers. "I love Elyssa and if I have to I will, but I'd really rather not." She chuckled nervously, hoping she hadn't jinxed herself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-26 10:55 pm UTC (link)
	"On the plus side, at least she's built to handle it. I had to practically roll everywhere." She wrinkled her nose. "I love my boys but I really hated being pregnant." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jrsully 2017-02-26 11:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Hah, yeah I remember." JR grinned at the memory. "I remember when I first saw you after I got back. I think you were even bigger than mom ever was." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-26 11:12 pm UTC (link)
	Rachel stuck her tongue out at JR. "Mom isn't 5 foot 2 and 100 pounds soaking wet." She pretended to pout. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jrsully 2017-02-26 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	"She's not exactly tall either." She pointed out with a grin. "At least you got two beautiful boys out of it. They're great kids sis." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-26 11:26 pm UTC (link)
	"I blame her for being a munchkin." She chuckled, then nodded. "They are great kids. And apparently turn out okay." She still wasn't sure how her little ones would grow up without Drew around. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

jrsully
2017-02-26 11:40 pm UTC (link)

"You mean Bobby?" JR raised an eyebrow. "He's a good kid, pretty well adjusted for a telepath in this place if you ask me." Not that she was any great judge of telepathy but the kid seemed to be ok and not constantly snooping in people's brains or getting overwhelmed somehow, so that wasa ll good in her book.

"But even the two year old versions are pretty good, for two year olds." Having had a hand in raising most of her younger siblings she felt qualified enough to give that judgement at least.

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rachelsully
2017-02-26 11:51 pm UTC (link)

"Bobby snoops sometimes, but he's looking for specific information. He wants to know about his father and doesn't believe I've told him everything I know." She sighed a little.

"Aunt Sookie taught them enough so they can be around other people and not be bombarded with noise." She tapped her temple. "They've been pretty happy since then. And they are extremely fond of Juliet."

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jrsully
2017-02-26 11:56 pm UTC (link)

"Well I guess that's to be expected." JR sighed. "If you ever want me to have a talk with him let me know. We can level with each other man to man." She glanced down at her chest and chuckled. "Or man to ex-man and hopefully will be again anyway."

At the mention of Juliet's name, her face fell again. "Yeah, Jules was a sweetheart. I know she loved spending time with them. Maybe she'll come back one day."

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	rachelsully 2017-02-27 12:00 am UTC (link)
	"I think I need to just sit him down and talk to him. Maybe let him in and see I'm telling the truth." She shrugged. Rachel moved over and hugged JR from behind. "She'll be back. I know it." She hoped there was more confidence in her voice than she felt. Fortunately the boys were too young to really know what's going on. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jrsully 2017-02-27 12:17 am UTC (link)
	"Thanks sis." She put her hands over Rachel's and squeezed them. "I hope you're right." Hopefully Tommy and Uncle Jake would come back too. "I should probably get back to bed before Elyssa wakes up and wonders where I am." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-27 12:20 am UTC (link)
	Rachel gave JR another kiss on the cheek before backing away. "If you find me passed out on the floor when you wake up just put me in bed." She chuckled. Rachel could tell sleep wasn't going to happen soon. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	jrsully 2017-02-27 12:27 am UTC (link)
	"Will do." She stood up and gave her sister a hug. "Thanks for being here sis." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	rachelsully 2017-02-27 12:33 am UTC (link)
	Rachel hugged back and smiled. "Always. Now go get to bed." She grinned. "Love you." (Reply to this) (Parent)