Alpha

Pablo was fast growing into a very busy almost four year old. He was very cute, which was probably what saved him many times when he got himself in trouble. He was an extremely quick learner, which sometimes frightened his mother. She knew full well what his father was capable of doing and they were pretty sure that he too would be gifted with those same abilities as he grew older. It had been a very trying afternoon and Violet wished Allan were at home more often to lend a hand. She sighed in relief when she heard the car pull up to the house. Moments later the door swung open and Allan strode into the house with a big smile on his face. Pablo hurried across the room with his arms extended chattering loudly. Allan scooped the boy up and hugged him close. “That was the easiest job I have had all week!” said Allan. “Be thankful,” she replied. “Your son had been at full throttle all day! I could really use a nap.” Allan smiled at her as she awkwardly stood by the sofa. She was four months pregnant and he thought she was as beautiful as ever. “Would you be upset if I decided not to go with you two to the pool party tonight?” she asked softly. “I think I can handle this guy, besides there will be a lot of other people there who will help out. You stay home and take care of yourself and our soon to be daughter!” She walked over to him and kissed his cheek as she said: “Good night!” and headed for the bedroom door. Allan put his son down on the floor and went to pack what he would need to take the boy to the pool party. He knew that they would be talking about their annual trip and he secretly hoped it would not be the rustic campground again. As he finished the task he heard his son in his head. “Dad, Dad... I am stuck!” “I will be right there, Pablo,” he thought. He smiled as he helped the boy from between the couch and the wall. They headed down the hall and out the door, after he had peeked at Violet, and grabbed the backpack. They got in the car and headed for the lakehouse. Steve was headed there as well, and he had to pick up the four boys from his Mom’s on the way. They too, were excited about the pool party. Diego, Tom and Yoann were busily getting ready to go. They were getting psyched as the time for Steve to pick them up got closer. Tonight they would set the dates for the trip. The boys had invited Cliff, a friend, and pack member, from school, to join them. His parents had met with Stan to see what they would be doing, and they had given their consent for him to go to the party and on the trip. Everything was in place. Cliff had arrived right before. Steve pulled up. They were hoping they would be going to Ocracoke. It had been almost four years since they had last been on the island. Finally, they heard the horn and they rushed out the door yelling “adios” to their mother. During the last few years there had been opportunities for all of the boys to use their abilities. Beta and Juno had been used several times as diplomatic couriers. They had rescued people from nearly impossible situations and were very proud of what they had accomplished. The middle boys, excluding Carlos and Levi, had helped the WSPD and the detectives on several difficult cases.