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At a hotel in Mexico three sisters named Christina, Tiffany, and Edwina were checking in for a sisters vacation in Mexico. "First thing I'm going to do after we unpack I want a massage"Christina stated. "I want to lay out in the sun in my new bikini. I want to show off my new body since it took me six months to get it back after having Eric"Tiffany remarked as her sisters giggled. "I want to just have fun and forget about my life for a week"Edwina added. The desk manager gave them their keys and they heading out when Christina saw the cameras. "What's with the cameras you shotting a reality series here?". "Sort of an american television show is being filmed at our hotel for a week". "Come on let's go npack and have some fun on this vacation" and the girls left. At the pool Criss Angel was filming a card trick when he suddenly ran off like a bullet. "What the heck that's the third time he's run off like that".

"It's not he's fault he's been having some intestinal troubles for a few days now" Costa stated. "I think he needs to see the in house doctor befor we have nothing to air". Costa finally found his younger brother coming out of the bathroom. "I hope you didn't plug it up"he joked. "Not funny Costa,"he said as Criss sat down. "I have no clue what is wrong with me I'm spending more time in the men's room than working". "I think you need to see a doctor before we have to take you to a mexician hospital"Costa suggested. "Yea I'm going to my room and cheange my pants just send the doctor to my room" and Criss left.

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Outside the sisters were walking to a cabana. "I can't believe you brought your black bag with you. What you think you're going to have to do open heart surgery on someone?"Edwina said. "You never known"Tiffany replied. "Yea and tomorrow I'm cooking here for a rich and famous person"Christina remarked as they laughed. "Excuse me ladies". They saw the guy from the front desk coming over. "I couldn't help but overhear that you're a doctor". "Yes how can I help you?"Tiffany inquired. "I'm sorry to ask you but I have a guest having some intestinal problems which is worrying his family and I can't get a hold of our in house doctor so do you mind just looking at him. Dinner will be on me". "All right let me get my bag and change my clothes so I don't give the person a heart attack while I'm at it"Tiffany replied. "Here is his room number and thank you again".

Back at his room Criss was coming out of the bathroom. "If this keeps up I should just sleep in the tub"Criss muttered. Tiffany found the room and knocked on the door. "Coming". Criss opened the door and saw Tiffany. "You must be the doctor"Criss said. "And you must be the person who's having some intestinal problems can I come in". Criss opened the door. "My name's Tiffany" shaking his hand. "Christopher some people call me Chris" sitting on the bed. "So Chris when did the problem start?". "A few days ago after having dinner. It kind of crept up on me and I had to buy a new pair of jeans to put it nicely"he remarked. "Why don't you lay on the bed and I'll probe you abdomen". Criss smiled at her with a smirk. "Don't get any ideas Christopher I'm married with a child". "Seriously you have a kid doesn't look like it"Criss replied. She probed Criss's stomach. "Well I feel no mass and you don't seem to be in any pain. Do you remember having for Dinner. "Some fish tacos and some Papaya". "I think we found your problem from what I've heard that an instectide that they're been using to kill bug off of Papaya can cause intestinal problem to humans if they're not washed".

"Do you have anything they will stop it?"Criss inquired. "Yea I think i have some medicine in my bag". She looked through her bag and found the pills. "Take one every four hours with food" giving him the bottle. "Thank you I know I shouldn't ask this but did you grow up in New York I hear a bit of a new York accent"Criss inquired. "Yea a place called Greenmeadows". "Was your last name Fletcher"Criss asked. "Before I got married why do you ask". "You don't remember me Christopher Sarantokas ring a bell"he stated. Her jaw fell to the floor. "I didn't recongize you how are you" giving Criss a hug. "I'm good what are you doing here in Mexico?". "My yearly sister trip". "Not Christina and Edwina they're here too Costa and JD are going to flip". "Well I should get going maybe we can have dinner together my sisters and your brothers" she suggested. "I'll talk to them and see". Tiffany smiled and left

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When Tiffany came back to the cabana she sat back down. "So you change your speciality to house calls"Edwina joked as the girls laughed. "You won't be laughing when I tell you something. I treated Christopher Sarnatakos". Edwina trned to her. "Wait minute you mean the youngest son of Dimitra and John. Costa's little brother". "You got it but he goes by the name Criss Angel from what I heard from some of the guest here he's a world famous magician in Las Vegas". "We all knew Criss had the gift for it. What about Costa and JD?". "Well believe or not they're with Criss they work with or for him I'm not sure"Tiffany remarked. "I had such a crush on Costa when we went to school together"Edwina stated. "Yea he kept blowing you off like you had the plaque mind you"Tiffany said.

"Let's not talk Tiffany you threw yourself at JD with everything except the kitchen sink"Christina remarked. "Well I have a little secret to tell you missy Christopher had a crush on you when you went to school together". "Talk about bad timing considering Christina doesn't bat for that team anymore"Edwina replied as they giggled. On the other side of the hotel Criss told his brother who he ran into. "Are you kidding the Fletcher girls are on the island I'm locking myself in my room"Costa stated. Criss and JD rolled their eyes. "Please Costa you wouldn't give Edwina the time of day"JD stated. "What about you JD Tiffany had the hots for you sometimes mom and dad were wondering if you guys were going to be married straight out of high school"Criss stated.

"I remember dad and her father both caught them making out in Tiffany's car I thought dad was about to blow a fuse or a blood vessel" Costa remarked. "Well JD has nothing to worry about Tiffany's married with a son". "Criss since we're talking about the Fletcher girls they're something you should know Christina had like the biggest crush on you"JD stated. "You mean big bone Christina that girl look like she never eat anything she didn't like"Criss remembered. "Watch yourself Criss she could look like Jennifer Lopez now"JD stated. "Well let's get back to work and discuss the past later" and they left.

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That night the girls went to dinner at a great restraunt. As they sat down Criss and his brothers were getting ready for dinner. "I can't believe you're taking the crew out for dinner"JD said combing his hair. "It's my way of saying thanks for working with me"Criss replied tieing his shoe. "Just don't go nuts with the alcohol"Costa stated. Criss faked laughed as they got ready to leave. At the restraunt the girls were looking at the menu. "The roast rack of lamb looks good". "The trout in a white wine sauce sounds good"Tiffany replied. "That veggie pizza looks good" showing her sisters. "I may get that"Christina stated. On the other side of the restaurant Criss and his brothers walked in. "Wow this place is packed". "Yea"Costa stated as they got to the area. "I'm going to the bathroom I'll be right back"Tiffany remarked. "Don't get lost".

When she got to the bathroom Criss was coming out of the men's room. "Interesting place to bump into"she remarked. Criss chuckled. "Still have that cooky sense of humor Tiffany" Criss replied. "You here with your brothers". "Yea and my whole crew are you here with Edwina and Christina". "Yea and I know you guys use to call Christina big boned Christy". "I do feel bad about that but teenagers can be cruel"Criss replied. "Well because of that Christina had a lap band put in and lost a crap load of weight". "I just got an idea why don't we see if one of my brothers realize that it's Christina"Criss suggested. "Why not" as they giggled.

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The next day Criss and his crew were walking around the resort as the sisters were enjoying the water. "How about I rent some jet ski?"Christina suggested. "Allright" and she went to the rental. "Hey Costa why don't you see if they have the jet skis ready for the next scene"Criss inquired. "All right" and he left. At the rental Christina was renting three as Costa came up. "Wait a minute we put three on hold"Costa called out. "Nobody told me dude"the guy stated. "You snooze you loose buddy"Christina stated. "Come on lady I'll give you a hundred dollars for the jet skis"Costa said. "A hundred please that's small change from what I get paid at my job in New York"Christina remarked. "Really what do you do run the tour buses?".

Christina faked laugh. "No I have my own restaraunt in New York. Maybe when you're in New York I'll get you a table" and she left getting Costa wet in the process. Criss chuckled as he watched it. "Have a nice shower"Criss asked. "Very funny" Costa replied as Erich gave him a towel. "Well there's something you should know that woman who got the jet skis was Christina Fletcher. "Wait a minute that was big bone Christina are you serious?". Chris nodded. Back at the ocean Christiina showed up with the jet skis. "What took you so long?"Edwina asked. "Some guy tried to offer me a hundred dollars for the jet skis so I drenched him as I left"she replied as Tiffany started to laugh. "What's so funny Tiffany?" as Christina got off the jet skis. "You soaked Costa Sarantokas"she replied.

Her eyes almost popped out of her head. "Are you serious?". "I met up with Criss last night at the restraunt and we decide to see if Costa would recongize you and I guess he didn't". "And I thought Edwina was the jokester in the family" she remarked. In his hotel room Costa was changing as JD was waiting. "Are you serious Criss did that" as he started to chuckle. "Will you stop laughing that wasn't funny"Costa replied. "Oh get a sense of humor Costa you know Criss loves playing jokes"JD remarked. "All right"Costa stated. "Now come on we have to go meet him" and they left.

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Back at the hotel the sisters were getting drinks. "I can't believe I didn't recongize Costa"Christina remarked. "You didn't know Costa I didn't even realize I was examining Christopher. You would of never of known it was him even if you were standing right next to him"Tiffany replied. "I wonder what JD looks like". "I betcha still the same". Edwina just sipped her drink than walked off. On the other side JD was on the phone with Lynn. "Lynn I told yo stop freaking out about this. You knew this was bound to happen when I get home I'll take over so just take a breath, go outside take a swim or go to bed and I'll talk to you later" and hung up. JD saw some beach chairs and sat down. "This seat taken"a voice asked. "Please sit I could use the company"he said as Edwina sat down. "You look like you've got a lot on your mind". "My daughter just got her driving permit and I promised my wife I teach her how to drive but my work needed me here and now my wife is having anxiety attacks everytime my daghter asks to go out for a lesson"he replied.

"At least you have a child I can't even fid a guy to have one with". "You sound like my brother Chris he's having a hard time with his love life"JD stated. "I feel so out of place my older sister is a mother with a loving husband, and my other sister is the head chef and owner of a restaurant in New York, me I'm just an out of work person with no love life". JD turned to her. "Don't worry as my mom said if a window closes another one will open" he replied. "Thanks I should get back to my sister" and Edwina got up. When JD saw who it was he was shocked and so was Edwina when she realized who she was talking to.

"Oh my god JD I can't believe I didn't realize it was you". "What about you Edwina I remember you as having braces, wearing glasses, dressing like my brother did in goth like clothes"he replied. "Well I got the braces off, got eye surgery and I changed my look Tiffany told us you and your brothers were on the island"she remarked. "Yea Criss told us he ran into Tiffany ad Christina soaked Costa this morning with the jet skis and now you and me"JD stated. "Well I should go before Tiffany and Christina send out a search party for me" and Edwina left.

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When JD got back to the bar Criss and Costa were having a drink. "How's Lynn doing ready for Criss to be put in a straight jacket?"Costa inquired as Criss chuckled. "Hilarious maybe when we're done here one of you guys can take over"JD suggested as he sat down. "We're just playing JD"Criss replied. "Guess who I ran into". "One of the Fletcher girls"Costa remarked. "And I thought Criss was the mentalist. I ran into Edwina"JD said. "You ran into brace face Edwina. I thought her parents were going to go bankrupt with her dental work"Criss said as JD rolled his eyes. "You guys haven't grown up at all since high school"JD muttered. When Edwina came back her sisters were asleep but she didn't feel like sleeping so she grabbed a bottle of Vodka and left. The next day Criss went jogging on the beach before filming. As he jogged Criss saw a woman passed out. Criss walked over to her but almost tripped over a bottle of Vodka.

When Criss got closer he could smell the booze on her. "Hey wake up"Criss stated shaking her. She woke up and looked around. "Where am I?" she inquired. "You're on a beach in Cabo"Criss replied. As she got up Criss saw she's off center and caught her before she fell. "Come on let's get you some coffee". "I think I'm going to be sick" she said and threw up all over Criss's shoes. At the hotel Christina woke up to find Edwina wasn't there. "Tiffany Edwina isn't here" Christina stated walking into her room. "Maybe she went to the gym". "Tiffany her bed hasn't been slept in I'm worried". "Allright let me get dressed". A knock came to the door so Christina grabbed her robe and got the door. At the door was the manager of the hotel. "I'm sorry to wake you but your sister is at the bar one of our guest found her on the beach outcold"he stated.

"We'll be right down"Christina said. "All right" and left. At the bar Edwina was having some coffee while Criss, Costa, and JD were watching her. "She was out cold drunk"JD said. "I could smell the Vodka on her she even threw up on my shoes". "Remind me of your twenty-first birthday you got so drunk Criss you threw up in the car. It took me three days to get the smell out of the car"Costa stated. Christina and Tiffany came into the bar and saw Edwina at the bar. "Edwina oh my god you scared us when I saw you weren't in the room" Christina stated giving her a hug. "Not so loud Christina"she replied. "Edwina why did you do that?" Tiffanyt inquired. "I just got upset at my life and I just wanted to forget"Edwina remarked. Criss turned around and saw the women.

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Criss got up and walked over with JD and Costa following. "Well well it's the Sarankatos boys"Christina stated. "Nice to see you too Christina"Costa stated. "Costa didn't recongize you with out the wet shirt and hair"she replied. "And I see all the weight you lost went into your ego"Costa said. "Christina shut up for five minutes please"Tiffany asked. Criss could tell Edwina was in pain about something and nobody else was picking up on it. "Edwina what's borthering you about your life?"Criss asked. "I just want what my sisters have. Tiffany has a great husband with a child and Christina has this great job in New York running a restraunt me I'm unemployed with a boyfriend who decides to leave me just as I'm leaving for this"she replied wiping the tears from her face.

"Edwina why didn't you tell us Bruce did that?"Tiffany asked. "I just didn't want to ruin the trip"she replied. "Edwina you shouldn't let it get to you. Criss's love life is nothing to write about"Costa said. "Thanks a lot Costa"Criss remarked. "Try me my wife is ready for a nervous breakdown because I promised her when we had our daughter that I'd teach her how to drive and I'm here working"JD stated. "You're married JD I always thought Criss would get married first". "Try second but it didn't go so well"Criss replied. "Edwina before i started working for Criss I didn't have a job"Costa admitted. "What they're trying to say Edwina that their lives isn't all glitz and glamor"Tiffany stated. "Right now I just want to find somewhere quiet"Edwina suggested. "Come on we'll take you back to the room and I'll make dad's homemade hangover medicine". "Hold that thought". Edwina ran over to a trash can and vomited.

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In Criss's room a spider was roaming around the place looking for a place to hide and he did a shirt Criss left on the bed. As the spider hid in the shirt Criss came out of the shower. He tried off his body and was about to grab his shirt when a knock came to the door. Criss looked through the pee hole and saw it was Costa. Criss opened the door. "What's taking you so long jack rabbits are faster than you"he remarked. "Thank you Steve Irwin I just got out of the shower you numbskull"Criss replied. Costa sat down as Criss grabbed his pants and went into the bathroom. "i feel so bad for Edwina today.". "So do I"Criss replied. "JD is talking with her maybe he can help her somehow"Costa remarked as Criss came out of the bathroom fixing his bandana. "I hope so". Criss took the shirt off the bed and put it in. The spider not liking its enviremont bit Criss in his neck. "Ouch"Criss said as the spider dropped onto the floor.

Costa saw the spider and smashed it with his foot. "You all right"costa inquired looking at Criss's neck. "Yea I'm fine should of shook out my shirt before I put it on. Let's go film". In the bar JD was talking with Edwina. "Thanks for letting me bend your ear a little JD". "No problem"JD said. As Edwina took a drink JD saw her tattoo of a rattlesnake. "Nice tattoo" poitning to it. "Yea it's an eastern diamond back rattle snakes I like repitles and spiders". "I can't stand them if I see a daddy long legs I ran for the hills and everyone laughs at me for it"JD stated. Edwina chuckled as Tiffany came over. "Hey JD how you feeling Edwina?". "Not as naucious as I was before where's Christina?"Edwina asked. "Shopping my husband would kill me if I shopped the way Chistinia does". "Let me guess bankrupcy"JD said as Edwina chuckled. "You hit the nail on the head".

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After talking with JD Edwina felt pretty good and knew something would fly her way. As she went back to her room Edwina came upon Criss who was sitting down. "Hey Criss where's your crew?" she asked sitting next to him. "I asked them to shoot some stuff with out me in" as he rubbed his neck. "You all right you don't seem yourself" she replied. "This coming from a woman who puked all over my sneakers" he stated. "And I am sorry about that I'll buy you some new ones when we get back to the states,". Edwina noticed Criss's hand was shaking and he looked a tad pale. "Are you sure you're all right Criss you look a little pale". "I don't know all of a sudden I feel sick and I've got tremors" showing Edwina his hand.

As Criss got up the hotel started to spin and Criss fell to the floor before Edwina could catch him. A crowd started to form as Edwina checked to see if he was all right. "What is going on here"The hotel manager asked. "Somebody fainted". "He's probably drunk a little early I got to say". As people talked Edwina noticed the bite on Criss's neck. "Call for an amblunce he's not drunk he's been biten by a posionous spider"she replied. "Are you sure?"the manger asked. "Yes I've seen this bite before in books about spider bites and this is a black widow bite. Quickly he may die if he doesn't get anti-vemon"she replied. Outside JD and Costa were talking to Tiffany and Christina. "So you're a doctor I was thinking beauty queen Tiffany"Costa stated. "I was going that way but I liked helping people"Tiffany remarked.

"And you Christina a chef I may have to stop in and try the food"JD replied. "Just tell me when and I'll save a table for you and your wife"she said. "I wonder where Edwina is she was going to change so we could go horse back riding on the beach"Tiffany stated. "I wonder where Criss is too" Costa added. JD's phone rang and saw it was a number he's never seen. "Hello yes this is JD how can I help you. Edwina what's going on-seriously yea we'll be right there" and hung up. "What's wrong is Edwina all right?"Tiffany inquired. "It's not Edwina it's Criss he's in a hospital he got bit by a posionous spider". "Are they sure it as posionous"Costa asked. "Yes Edwina told them it was a black wdow bite and she was right. They said if Edwina didn't know that Criss might of died"JD replied. At the hospital Edwina was playing checkers with Criss. "King me"Criss said. "Not bad Angel".

"Edwina how did you know that it was a black widow that bit me?'. "Well I like reading about Spiders and repitles I even have a friend in Texas that milk Diamond back for their vemon"she replied. "Maybe you should use your knowledge of the snakes and spiders to good use". "Really". "Yea maybe you can figure out a way to make a better antivemon for spiders and teach the people how to tell a regular spider bite from a posionious one"Criss suggested. "I may do that when I get back" and she gave Criss a kiss on the check which made Criss blush.

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As the days went by Criss finished filming and went back to Las Vegas. In Las Vegas Criss and Costa was looking over the footage untill nature called so Criss left. As Costa looked at it he saw something in the background. "Hey Mark can you push in on the back ground"Costa asked. He did and Costa's mouth fell to the floor. The door opened and Criss came back in. Costa looked at him with a surprised look on his face. "What is my fly down?". Costa moved out of the way and there on the screen was Criss kissing Edwina. "Care to explain this?"Costa asked. "It was just a good-bye kiss"Criss replied. "If that's a good-bye kiss than you've been saying good-bye to a lot of girls. Seriously are you dating Edwina Fletcher?"Costa asked. "Mark why don't you go take a break?". Mark left and Criss sat. "All right spill it?". "Since I got out of the hospital in Mexico. Something just clicked and we just fell for each other"Criss stated. "Does JD know about this?". "No". "Christopher are you sure this isn't pitty love"Costa asked.

"No and I resent that Costa"Criss replied. "Has Edwina told her sister about you two dating?". Criss shrugged his shoulder. "Listen Costa Edwina is coming down so keep your mouth shut" and left. That night Tiiffany and Christina were watching E! NEWS. "Thanks for coming over it's been so quiet since Bruce took Eric to see his mother for the weekend"Tiffany stated. "No problem" and they sat down. "So Ryan how was las Vegas?". "Not bad I ran into magician Criss Angel with his new girlfriend who he met in Cabo"he stated. They brought up the footage and Tiffany and Christina's jaws fell to the floor. "Did you know Edwina was dating Criss?". "No she never told me about this"she replied as Christina grabbed her phone. "Who you calling?". "Edwina". Back in Las Vegas Edwina and Criss were in bed. "That was awesome Criss I've never been to a premire before"she said. "My pleasure so how's your courses on herpetology"Criss asked. "Great my teacher said that I'm awesome at it"she replied giving Criss a kiss. As Criss and Edwina started to get hot and heavy like romance novel Edwina's phone rang. "let it go to voice mail"Criss stated kissing her neck. "It's probably my study partner Juila I told her to call me if the teacher assigned any homework or worse a test I have to study for". Edwina pushed Criss aside and grabbed her phone. "Hello". "Edwina how's school?"Christina asked.

"Good but you called me at the worest time I'm in a study session"she remarked as Criss was kissing her. "Oh really when did Criss Angel become a repitle". Edwina sat up. "What do you mean?"she asked. "Tiff and I just saw you on E News in Las Vegas with Criss Angel. They said you're his girlfriend". "Listen I was going to tell you guys"she replied. "When as you and Criss are going to get married"Christina stated. "Listen I'lll explain everything tomorrow" and hung up. "I see your sisters found out". "And I heard Costa found out too". "And I bet my house that Costa is telling JD too. God why is love so complicated"Criss replied. "That's a question everyone has been trying to answer for years"she replied as she and Criss just laid in bed trying to figure this out.

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When Criss woke up the next morning he smelled something good. Criss opened his eyes to see Edwina coming in with breakfast for theboth of them. "Edwina this is a surprise" he remarked. "I thought we could have breakfast in bed my father did teach me how to make a great omelte"she said. Edwina put the trays down and crawled right back into bed. Criss took a bite and smiled. "This is great Edwina"Criss replied. After they had finished Criss went to get dressed. Downstairs Edwina was cleaning up as Criss came down. "Edwina I have to say that was a great breakfast" giving her a hug. "Thanks Criss but there's something we've got to talk about it's what happened last night". "Oh yea the surprise we've gave our families"Criss stated sitting down. "I know that everyone probably thinks you're dating me because of the way I actted in Cabo". "Those were the first words out of Costa's mouth I have an idea invite your family to Vegas and we'll have a dinner".

"Yea that sounds good I'll call Tiffany and Christina". "And I'll tell JD and Costa so I'll see you tonight after Believe"Criss replied. When Criss got to work JD was waiting for me. "Good morning can I help you?"Criss asked. "I was wondering why I had to hear from Costa that you're dating one of the fletcher sister". "So what JD it's my life". "Yea I know that but this is a bad idea"he remarked. "JD Edwina and I are adults not teenagers so relax and to let you know Edwina and I are putting together a dinner so we can explain everything so don't worry"Criss remarked and they went in.

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A month pass and Edwina was going over some stuff as Criss came downstairs. "How's everything going?"he asked giving her a hug. "Good I hope we don't have to cancel again"she replied. "I don't think it would of been a fun party considering you and I had food posioning and spend half the time in the bathrroom throwing up". "And having JD call 911 because we got so dehydrated really made the day special"she scarcasticly said as Criss chuckled. "Now JD is bringing my mom here and Christina and your sister is bringing your father". "I'm picking them up at noon and they're staying at Plant Hollywood"she said. "All right see yea tonight" and Criss left. At The Luxor Criss was working on some stuff as Costa walked in.

"So you ready for the dinner tonight?". "I don't know if I'm going". "What's her name?"Criss inquired. looking at his brother. "Why do you always assume it's a woman". "It's either a woman or you're secretly batting for the other team so to speak"criss suggested. "Allright her name is Amy I've been trying to get a date with her for a week and she finally said yes". "Well tell her something came up I want the whole family there"Criss replied as Costa left. At the airport Edwina was waiting for the flight when she started to feel sick so she ran over to a trash can and threw up. "Nice way to greet us with your head in a trash can"a voice said. She looked up and saw her father, and her sisters. "Sorry just getting over food posioning"she said. "Thank god for a second there I thought your boyfriend got you pregnant"her father stated. "Come on let's get the bags" and they left. When Edwina got back Criss was outside talking to his mother so Edwina went upstairs before Criss saw her.

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Once she got upstairs Edwina closed the door and went to the bathroom. She locked the door and took a bag out of her purse. Inside the bag is a pregnancy test. Let's hope Dad's wrong about this. Downstairs Criss and his mother were talking. "So how's everything going with you and Edwina"she asked. "Good I even asked her to move in with me" Criss replied. "I don't know about that Christopher"Dimitra said. Criss got up to grab a bottle of water. "Mom stop being so old fashion people do live together before they get married"he replied. "I know I know it just goes against my better judgement"she remarked. "I know mom" giving her kiss. The phone rang as Edwina came downstairs. "Are you sure it's Oso I'll be right over" and hung up.

"Where you going?"she asked. "Oso got off his leash again and is next door. I got to get that dog fixed" and Criss left. "Hey Dimitra how are you?". "I'm good your family have a nice flight in?" she asked. "Yea first time my father has ever flown in his life"Edwina replied. "What's wrong Edwina you seem nervous about something?". "Yea about tonight I just hope everything will go well tonight"she remarked. "Everything will be all right" and Dimitra gave her a hug. That night Criss was downstairs helping his mother. "Where's Edwina?". "She went to get her family and where's Costa I swear if he blew this off I'll cut him in half and bury next to Jimmy Hoffa"Criss said looking at his watch. "Don't worry Christopher". The door opened and JD and Lynn came in. "Hey mom"JD stated giving her a kiss. "So who did you pay off to get a Sunday off at the hospital?"Criss joked to Lynn. "Very funny Christopher giving up magic for stand up" as Criss snickered.

"Where's Edwina?"JD asked. "Went to get her family and have you heard from Costa?". "Nope but I did hear Oso got off his leash again for the greyhound next door"JD stated. "Yea I need to get Oso fix or my neighbor and I are goiing to be paying for the greyhound's vet bill if OSo knocked her up" Criss replied. JD and Lynn chuckled as they went outside. A few minutes later Edwina came in with her sisters and her father. "Mr Fletcher long time no see how are you?"JD asked shaking his hand. "I'm good JD where's the loof who my daughter fell for?" he asked looking around. "Let would be me Mr. Fletcher"Criss replied coming from outside. "Let's go outside for a moment" and they went outside.

"I hope dad doesn't kill Criss"Christina said. "Don't worry he did the same thing with Derek put the fear of god into him"Tiffany stated as JD poured her a drink. "And into me the last time he caught us together in his Chevy when we were teenagers" JD replied. "I don't know who was more angry your father or mine"Tiffany inquired. "I'd say both"JD replied. "Excuse me I'm going to change my clothes" and Edwina went upstairs.

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A few minutes went by and Edwina came down. "Hey Edwina can you give me a tour of this place while dad rings Criss through the ringer outside?"Christina inquired. "Sure come on you have to see the gym downstairs" and they left. When they got to the bedroom Tiffany and Christina couldn't believe it. "Wow Edwina this place is amazing Criss did an awesome job with this place". "I want to take this bed home if I could"Tiffany said. Edwina giggled as Christina went into the bathroom. "Oh my god he has a Jacuzzi tub,"Christina stated sitting in it. "Do you think Criss would mind if I never leave this place". The girls giggled than Tiffany saw a box next to the toilet. Oh no "Edwina is there something you want to tell us" holding the box in her hand. "Are you pregnant?"Christina asked getting out of the tub. She opened her bathroom draw and showed the stick to her sister as she sat down.

"Two lines you're pregnant". "Yup". "How long have you know?"Tiffany asked. "A few hours my head is spinning I don't know if I'm ready to be a mother or if Criss is ready to be a father". "First things first does Criss know?'. "No I was going to tell him after everyone leaves so please keep this to yourself. Don't tell dad, JD, his wife, Dimitra and especally Christopher". "We promise" and they gave her a hug. "Hey Edwina bring your sisters down it's time for dinner"Criss called out. They all went down as everyone sat down. "Dad I have to take you on a tour of the house it's amazing"Edwina stated. Her father mumbled something but Edwina couldn't hear it. "So Edwina I heard you moved in with Criss"JD stated. "Yea". "And what about school you giving it up for this guy"her father remarked. "Dad calm down no I tranferred to UNLV I start as soon as the spring semister starts"she replied.

"And how are you paying for this Edwina do you have job?". "I'm paying for it Mr. Fletcher"Criss replied. "That's so nice of you Christopher"Dimitra stated. "Better than going into bankrupcy trying to pay the student loans off"JD stated. "I'm half way done with my nursing school loans"Lynn replied. "Edwina what have I told you about taking charity. he's probably doing this to keep you close to him" her father said. "Dad I was spending my weekends in Las Vegas than driving back. This way it saves me a ton of gas besides I didn't ask Criss to pay for my college courses as Criss put it think of it as thank you for saving my life in Cabo"she replied. "I still think it's charity"he mumbled. "Dad you think giving a quarter to pay for a meter is charity"Christina said as JD and Criss tried not to laugh.

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As everyone talked Edwina wasn't very hungry. "You all right Edwina you haven't touch your dinner?" Criss asked. "Excuse me for a minute" and went to the bathroom. "She all right Criss?"Lynn asked. "I'm not sure she's seems not herself for some reason I can't put my finger on it". "Maybe you knocked up my daughter". Christina nearly choked on her drink. "Dad that's not great conversion"Tiffany remarked. "Do you use protection?". "Dad"Tiffany stated embrassed to be hearing this from her father. "I'm not discussing what me and your daughter do in the bedroom Mr. Fletcher"Criss replied. Edwina came back and sat down. "You allright Edwina you look a little flushed"Lynn inquired. "I'm fine"she replied. "Are you sure sweetie maybe this guy has been slipping you something to make him stay with him". "Mr Fletcher that's rude to say about my son"Dimitra stated.

"Everysince she came to live your son Edwina has become a different person. Maybe your son is apart of a cult or something here in Las Vegas"he remarked. "Hey don't talk about my brother like that"JD said. "JD sit down" Lynn stated. "Daddy please stop it"Tiffany stated. "No this guy has done something to my sweet child". "Yes he has but it's wonderful just what you said when I was pregnant"Tiffany stated. "Wait minute are you saying Edwina and Christopher are going to be parents?"Dimitra asked. "I'm sorry Edwina it slipped out". "Edwina are you pregnant?"Criss asked looking at her. "Yes". Criss looked ready to pass out. "I knew it you have corrupted my daughter Edwina you're coming with us tonight and tomorrow we'll take care of this mistake" her father stated. "Excuse me" and ran upstairs. "Edwina wait"Criss said. He went to follow her untill her father got in the way.

"Haven't you done enough damaged to my daughter". "Listen I think what you said is bull crap and I'm putting it nicely, but your daughter is carrying my child so I need to talk to her before she makes a mistake". "I think that child she's carrying is a mistake. You'll just leave Edwina to raise it with no :mad: help from you"he said. Dimitra came over and slapped Mr Fletcher. "How dare you say that about my son Christopher go talk to Edwina. Ladies why don't you take your father back to the hotel"Dimitra stated. "Gladly and we're sorry for this"Tiffany remarked. "Tiffany why don't you stay here while I take dad back" and they left

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Outside in the hall Criss tried to get Edwina to open the door but she wouldn't. "Please Edwina we need to talk about this"he asked. "She won't let you in"Tiffany said coming up. "No"he replied. "Why don't you go downstairs and let me talk to her"Tiffany suggested. "All right" and Criss left. Downstairs everyone was taken back by the announcment including Criss. "What happens now do we need to go down to one of the chapels or something?"JD asked. "We're not going down that route right now JD I need to talk to Edwina about this. God a baby"Criss remarked sitting on the stairs. "I thought you too were using protection"Lynn said. "We do but-". "But what Christopher?". "One night it broke we weren't worried at the time considering Edwina's on birth control"Criss remarked. "Are you ready for this responsibility Christopher". "Of course mom I wouldn't denine my own child like some guys do or do give ten cents about help te child. If Edwina and I break up I will pay child support towards my child" Criss replied.

Upstairs Edwina let Tiffany in. Edwina sat at the edge of the bed wiping the tears from her face. "You all right?"Tiffany asked. "Yea I just didn't want Criss to find out this way. Tiffany I'm so scared if Criss wants this child or will dad be happy that he as another grand child coming"she replied. Tiffany sat next to her sister. "Edwina Criss maybe in shock right now but I can tell in his eyes that he wants to be a father to that baby and you know Criss was raised to take care of something he did. I know if you and Criss don't make it he'll help you take care of that child"she replied. "What is he wants to get married because of this baby I'm not ready for marriage just because I'm pregnant". "That's one thing you and Criss need to take about so why don't I get Criss and you guys can talk about it". "All right"she stated and Tiffany went to get Criss.

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Tiffany came down and told Criss Edwina wanted to talk to him. Criss sighed and went upstairs. He opened the door and went in as Edwina was sitting on the edge of the bed. "Hey"Criss said. "This isn't the way I wanted to tell you about this". "Well it's not the way I wanted my mom to find out either"Criss stated. "Criss do you want this child"she asked looking at him. "Edwina right now my head is spinning like a top probably your is too". "Maybe I should take care of it you and I aren't ready to be parents". Criss sat next to her. "Edwina don't say that. I am ready to be a father to this child"Criss stated. "Criss I don't want to go down to one of those chapels to get married just because I'm knocked up". "Believe me I'm not ready for that just yet neither"Criss replied.

"This is such a surprise for me". "Why's that?"he asked curious. "I was told that I couldn't get pregnant"she replied with a smile on her face. Criss gave her a hug and promised he'd be there for her no matter what. The next day Criss came in to find Costa with sunglasses on. "Have fun last night"he yelled. "Don'rt do that my head all ready hurts"Costa stated as Criss chuckled. "That's karama for you. You miss dinner and you end up with a hangover"Criss replied as they walked in. "What is like any family dinner I've been to before with your girlfriends"he stated sitting down. "Well you missed something good Edwina and I are going to be parents"Criss remarked sitting down. "Seriously Edwina's going to have a baby". "Yup but her father wasn't too happy about it". "From what I remember about Mr. Fletcher he was a man who wasn't very fond of us but good friends with dad"Costa said as Criss chuckled. "I just think he still see his grown up daughters as those little girls they were"

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"Did you tell mom that you and Edwina aren't going to get married?". "We sat her down and explained that Edwina didn't want to get married just because she's haing a baby. Even thou mom thinks that we should mom understands that this is our decision"Criss replied. The door opened and Dave walked in. "When were you going to tell me?". "Tell you what?"Criss asked. "That Edwina is pregnant". "How did you find out I haven't told anyone"Criss replied a little shocked. "JD told me". "Listen Dave you have to keep this to yourself we just found out yesterday about the baby. We want to wait just to make sure she doesn't lose the baby"Criss said. "All right Criss for you I'll wait". "That's all I ask"he replied.

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Three months went by and Criss was looking around Serenity thinking when JD came out. "What's going on?"he asked. "Nothing just thinking about the baby. I can't believe that I'm going to be a father"Criss remarked. "How's Edwina handling it". "Pretty good we're going out later"Criss replied starting to bite his nail. "Criss you're nervous you're biting your nail"JD said. "I'm going to announce about the baby at Believe but I'm not sure if I should". "Before you let everyone know talk to edwina about it"JD suggested. Criss nodded as Edwina came in. "Hey Criss JD what a nice surprise"she said. "Hey Edwina," giving her a hug. "I'll see you later" and JD left. "So how was the doctor?". "Good" and showed Criss the utlrasound. Criss smiled as he looked at it.

"I was wondering if you want to know what we're having"Edwina said. "I don't know but I need to ask you something". Edwina sat down. "I was thinking of announcing that we're having a baby"Criss said. "If you want too Criss go ahead" she said. Criss sat next to her and gave her a kiss. "I can't wait to meet this baby"Criss stated putting his hand on her belly. "Me too Christopher" giving him a hug. That night Edwina was watching Criss which she couldn't get enough of. As Criss was finishing up Criss slipped and fell hard on his knee. When Criss didn't get up Mateo went over. "You all right?"he whispered. "It's my knee I heard something pop" Criss replied. The pulled the curtain down as Luke came out and helped Criss off stage. Back-stage Criss sat down as Edwina came over. "You all right baby?"she asked. "I don't know my knee is killing me"Criss remarked. The paramedic came and checked out Criss. They cut Criss's pant leg and saw his knee is swollen.

"I think you dislocated your knee we need to pop it back" the paramedic said. Criss took a few deep breath and told them to do it as Edwina held Criss's hand. When they did it Criss yelled. "Get me the splint and we'll get you to the hospital to make sure you didn't break an tendons"the paramedic stated. Criss turned and saw Edwina put Criss's hand on her belly which made Criss smile. The next day when JD came to get Criss Edwina answered the door. "Hey JD" she said letting him in. "Where's Criss?". "Up in bed"she replied. JD went up and came in with Criss in bed with his knee in a sling. "What happened to you?". "I was doing Believe and slipped. I dislocated my knee and tore two tendons. I have to stay off my leg for a few days and they gave me this lovely sling to take some pressure off my knee"Criss replied. "You know mom may come down here when she finds out"JD stated. "What else is new"Criss replied.

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That afternoon Criss was watching some television upstairs while Edwina was doing some home work downstairs. The phone rang and Edwina answered it. "Hello". "Edwina how are you?". "Dimitra what can I do for you today" she inquired. "JD and Costa called and told me about Christopher's accident. Is he all right?". "He's sore he dislocated his knee and pulled some tendons in his knee"Edwina replied. "Maybe I should come down and help"she suggested. "Dimitra don't worry Criss is fine. Right now he's in bed relaxing with his knee in a sling. I'm here and if I need it George is five minutes away so just relax and I'll have Criss call you".

"All right" and hung up. "Edwina I need some help!"Criss called out. She walked up the stairs and came in. "Need to use the rest room,"she asked. Criss nodded as Edwina easily took Criss's leg out of the sling. "Your mother just called your brothers ratted you out" as Criss put his arm around Edwina's shoulder. "What time is she coming in?"Criss asked as he got to the bathroom. "I think I convinced her to stay in New York"she replied waiting outside. "My mother is very protective of me"Criss said from the bathroom. "What do you expect you're her youngest Christopher,"she stated. Criss opened the door and Edwina helped him back to bed. "Do you need anything before I go back to studying". "Not right now". Criss laid back and closed his eyes. Edwina gave Criss a kiss as Hammie came in and nestled next to Criss. "Be careful Hammie" and left.

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Two months went by and Edwina and Criss were at the doctor's office. "So you want to find out". "Why not may make it easier to figure out names for the baby"Criss replied. Edwina giggled. "Kid jumping around in there"Criss asked. "A little it feels weird knowing that there's child inside my stomach growing"Edwna remarked. Criss didn't know what to say. "Edwina Fletcher" a nurse called out. Edwina got up as Criss used his crutchers to get up. In the room the doctor came in and saw Criss and his leg in a cast. "Edwina trip you?" as Edwina snickered. "No dislocated my knee and pulled some tendons to boot"Criss replied. "At least he can walk around on those crutchers now"Edwina said.

"Well let's see how the baby's doing". He put the wand on her belly and they just watched. "Kids doing good in there and I see you guys are having a boy". Criss gave Edwina a hug. "Wait a minute it looks like we have two boys ". "Twins are you sure?"Criss said as Edwina turned to see. "Right there is another head and heart beat". "Oh my god my sisters are going to flip!!". "My mom may have a heart attack when I tell her this"Criss replied. After the appointment they went home to let the idea of twins sink in. "Are you as shocked as I was?"she asked. "Yea I know twins run in the family but I'm in awe". "Me too do you want to call you mother?". He was about to dial when the phone rang and saw it was his mother. Freaking as he answered the phone. "Hey mom I was just about to call you"Criss remarked.

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"How's eveything you told me you guys were going to find out what's you're having". "Umm it's a boy mom". "That's wonderful Christopher congratulations" she replied. "Times two mom". "Excuse me" she said as Criss sat down. "Twins mom we're having twin boys"Criss replied. As Criss talked to his mom Edwna noticed something on the sonogram. "Christopher"she said. "Hold on mom"Criss remarked as he walked over. "I think there maybe more than two in here" as Criss looked at it. "Mom I need to call you back. There's nothing wrong" and hung up as he looked at it. "Either baby number one has a third arm and leg growing or we have three kids coming"Criss replied. "I think we may need to see the doctor again to make sure"she remarked. "I think so" and called the doctor. At The Luxor Criss was in Believe as JD and Costa came in.

"Congrates bro twins that's awesome". "Not twins". "What do you mean?" Costa inquired. "Triplets Edwina's having three babies"Criss replied. "Are they sure?". "The doctor took a second look and found the third baby hiding behind the first one"Criss stated. "How's Edwina handling this?". "She's in shock and so am I". "At least it's not Quads"Costa remarked. "Don't say that Costa please"Criss stated.

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As news of the mindfreak triplets spread Tiffany decided to stop by for a visit. At the house Edwina was relaxing on the couch while Criss was doing some work in his office. The door bell rang and Edwina was about to get up when Criss stopped her. "You relax all right I'll get it". Edwina sat back down as Criss got the door. He opend it and saw Tiffany. "Hey Criss"she remarked giving her a hug. "Tiffany what brings you here"Criss asked as Tiffany walked in. "I heard about the babies and I wanted to see my sister". Tiffany saw Edwina laying on the couch. "Tiffany oh my god"she said. She sat down and gave her a hug. "Look at your belly you look like you're ready to deliver". "Very funny" Edwina replied. "So how's everything?". "Pretty good I've been making sure Edwina stays off her feet as much as possible"Criss replied. "And we have a room all picked out for the babies close to our room"Edwina stated.

"So I hear three boys are coming". "Yea Alexander, John, and Joshua"Edwina stated. "I see you're naming one after grandpa and Criss's dad. What would you of picked if one was a girl?". "Rose after mom"Edwina replied with a tear rolling down her face. Tiffany smiled. "Excuse me but I need to use the bathroom". Edwina got up and went to the bathroom. "So Criss I have to ask is Edwina here alone when you do Believe?". "Sometimes she comes with me or she stayes here untill I come home"Criss replied. "Considering the risks of he pregnancy I don't think she should be alone". "Tiffany Edwina knows the rsks and so do I. That's why I got her a cell phone that she keeps close at hand just incase"Criss stated. "But what if you're doing Believe and she's here". "Tiffany my brother's wife is a nurse and Edwina knows this. I told her if you can't get a hold of me call her and Lynn will be over to help if Edwin needs it"Criss replied. "What about her blood pressure?". "A little high that's why she took a leave of absene from school and I make sure she's taking it easy". "What about genstial diabetes?".

"Unfortunely she has it but the doctor is watching her sugar intake and so am I. I give her shots when needed so please shut the doctor side off"Criss remarked going into the kitchen. "I'm sorry everysince she told us about this my doctor side keeps telling me what could happen to her"she replied. "Tiffany you don't have to worry about it"Criss said as Edwina came back in. "Edwina did you check your sugar?". "Thanks for reminding me I think I may need a shot"she replied. Tiffany smiled and so did Criss.

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At The Luxor as JD was cleaning up some stuff Criss hobbled in on crutchers. "How in the heck did you get here considering you can't drive with your knee?"he asked as Criss sat down. "Believe or not Tiffany drove me while she and Edwina go baby shopping"Criss replied. "How's your knee doing?" Criss didn't say much. "What's wrong Christopher?". "I may need to have knee surgery my knee keeps popping out of its socket"Criss replied. "Did you tell Edwina?". "I can't I'm trying to keep her stress level down consider she's high risk and if she finds out I may need surgery she'll flip out and probably go into pre term labor"Criss replied. "Criss let's put it this way do you want your knee to go out while you're doing Believe or while you're at home holding one of your children while going down the stairs?"he asked.

"I know I know but why am I panicing for I don't even know if I do or I just may need to go to physical therpy"Criss remarked calming down. "All right come on I'll drive you home,"JD stated. He helped Criss up and started to leave. "Oh by the way Mom's coming for a visit" "If I could I'd kick you in the butt"Criss stated as JD snickered. When Criss got home he saw Tiffany's car in the driveway. "Edwina you home!"he called out. "Out here Criss". He came out as Tiffany was taking her blood pressure. "Can't turn off the doctor in you can you"Criss said sitting down. "Considering you're high risk your blood pressure is pretty good" putting it away. "I told you now stop worrying"Ewinda stated.. "And what about the dogs I think you guys need to give them up" sitting down with them. "Noway Tiffany Criss got me Dini for my birthday"Edwina remarked patting him in her small lap. "And Oso is a great dog"Criss replied patting Oso. "What about the cat it could hurt the babies" she remarked.

"Noway Tiffany Hammie's been with me since I moved here. That cat stays here!"Criss said. "Beside Hammie is a good cat he wouldn't hurt a fly" Edwina added. "All right I'm just saying". "Tiff do me a favor while you're staying here turn off the doctor in you please before I send you home"Edwina asked. "I'll try". "I talked to JD my mom's coming for a visit". "Really I haven't seen your mother since that family dinner gone sideways"Edwina said. "I still have nightmares about that dinner"Criss remarked.

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That night Edwina was down stairs getting some water as Criss came down. "You spooked me Edwina when you weren't there"Criss remarked. "It's hard getting comfortable with three kids in you. Criss you look apprehensive about something". "It's nothing Edwina"Criss stated. "Why don't we try to get some sleep before Tiffany gets up". Criss smiled and they went upstairs. That next day Edwina was relaxing in the pool while Criss was doing some of his therpy in the living room. "Criss where's Edwina?" Tiffany asked coming in. "In the pool relaxing"he replied. Edwina came back in with robe on. "That felt great" she said drying off her hair. "I'm glad you enjoyed it"Criss remarked getting up. Tiffany went outside. "Edwina are you crazy it's chilly out here you can get yourself sick"she stated.

"Don't worry the pool is heated"Criss replied. "Heated Edwina you can do harm to the babies". "Tiffany shut off the doctor for me. I checked with my doctor and Lynn. It's fine but if it was the hot tub than it's another story"Edwina stated. "Beside it takes pressure off her back"Criss added. "I'm just watching out for you Edwina that's all"she admitted. "I know so is Criss and my doctor so relax". "All right I'll try to shut off the doctor in me". Criss noticed a face Edwina was making. "You all right?". "Just uncomfortable" she replied. "Why don't you sit on the couch for me"Tiffany remarked. As Edwina got up she bent over. "I think I'm having contraction"she stated. "Criss get the keys-". "Way a head of you"Criss replied. "Come on let's get you to the hospital". Tears started to fall down Edwina's face fearing that she was having her babies.

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At the hospital Edwina was hooked up to a baby montioner. "What is it doctor is she having contractions?"Tiffany asked. "Unfortunely she is but you got her here in time to stop it". Edwina started to tear up. "Edwina relax they're going to give you some medication to stop it. Your babies are going to be all right"Tiffany stated giving her a hug. "Can you bring Criss in". "Sure" and Tiffanty went to get her. Out in the waiting room Criss was hobbling around on his crutchers as Tiffany came out. "How's Edwina?" Criss asked. "Unfortunely she's having contractions,". Criss felt his heart hit his stomach. "But since we got here quick they're going to give her some medication to stop the contraction"Tiffany remarked. Criss sighed. "She wants to see you".

Criss came in as Edwina laid there with tears on her face. "Here why don't you sit here I'm going to be outside". Criss sat down as Edwina wiped the tears away. "I'm scared Criss what if the babies have to be born"she worried. "Don't worry sweetie the babies won't be born for another three months" and gave her a kiss. "I hope so"she replied.

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As Criss sat there with Edwina trying to comforted her as his phone went off. "Just relax Edwina I'll be right back". He went outside and answered the phone. "Hello mom"he said. "Christopher where are you I walked in and nobody's here". "I'm sorry mom Edwina went into preterml labor"Criss replied. "Oh my is she all right?" Dimitra asked. "The doctor is giving her some medication to stop the contraction. I feel helpless mom I want to help her but I can't"he replied running his fingers through his hair. "Christopher just take a breath Edwina will be all right. I'll get a cab and be right down". "All right mom" and hung up. He walked back in as the nurse gave Edwina the medication. "Just relax Edwina"she said and left as Criss sat back down.

"Who was on the phone?"she asked. "My mom I forgot she was coming in"Criss remarked. Edwina grabbed Criss's hand. "Relax Edwina just breath,". Criss watched the montioner as she had a contraction. "All right now it's over". "Christopher what is they can't stop it and these babies are delivered"she said as tears fell down her. "Edwina just take a breath"Criss stated wiping the tears away.

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When Dimitra finally got to the hospital Criss was outside. "Christopher"she said. Criss walked over and gave her a hug. "Thanks for coming mom" he remarked. "How's Edwina?". "The doctor is checking her right now. I hope the medication is working. Those kids aren't ready to come into this world just yet"Criss replied as tears fell down his face. "Take a breath Christopher if it happens and the babies are born tonight. Just think that your father is watching over all three of them". "Thanks mom". Tiffany walked over. "So?"Dimitra inquired. "Good news they stopped the contractions". Thanks dad Criss uttered. "Bad news they want to keep Edwina in the hospital just incase this happens again".

"If it keeps the kids inside Edwina little more I understand"Criss replied. "She wants to talk to you Criss". Criss went to the room as Dimitra and Tiffany breathed a sigh of relief. In her room Edwina was in a rocking chair looking outside as Criss came in. "Hey how you feeling?"Criss asked. "Better do I really have to stay in here" she asked. "If it keep the kids from coming early I think it's a good idea". "I'm just worried that this might happen again and than they'll have to deliver them". "Edwina don't think like that. It's going to be all right I'll come every day to visit and I have a feeling Christina may come down to see you if Tiffany has anything to do with it"Criss remarked. Edwina laughed as Criss gave her a hug.

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The next day Criss got woken up by a banging at the door. He hoobled downstairs as his mother opened her door. "Who's at the door?"she asked half asleep. "if it's JD or Costa I may kill them"he remarked. He opened the door to find Christina. "I've been knocking for ten minutes I was about ready to throw stones at your window"she replied. "And good morning to you too"Criss stated as Christina walked in. "Yo Tiffany" she called out. Tiffany came down the stairs and gave Christina a hug. Criss hobbled over to his mother. "Did you know she was coming?"she inquired. "I had a feeling but not this fast"Criss remarked. "Christopher what happened to you. Stunt gone wrong" when she Criss's leg. "Long story you remember my mom". "Yes sorry to wake you but when Tiffany called and told me what happened to Edwina I just had to come down to see her"Christina remarked.

"Next time give us a little warning so we can be dressed and not doing our impression of the walking dead"Criss stated. "I will so where's Edwina?". "They kept her in the hospital visiting hours aren't untill eight. Why don't we let Criss and Dimitra catch a few more winks let's go out to breakfast"Tiffany suggested. "All right and we'll drop off my suicase at the hotel". Tiffany grabbed her keys and they left. "Thank you"Criss muttered. "Well I'm going back to sleep need some help upstairs". "No I'll go sleep on the couch"Criss replied. "All right". Dimitra shut the door bu as Criss got up a hard stabbing pain hit him so hard he screamed and bfringing Dimitra back. "Oh my god Christopher are you all right it sounded like someone was stabbing you". "It's my knee-I got hit with a hard stabbing pain"Criss replied biting his lip. "I'm taking you to the ER" Dimitra remariked and went to get some slothes on as Criss tried not to move.

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At his house JD was sleeping when the phone rang. He rolled over and let the call go to the answering message. At the hospital Criss was bring looked at while Dimitra tried to get a hold of either JD or Costa to tell them when happened, but couldn't. She walked to Criss who's laying there. "What did the doctor say?". "My knee cap popped out and slammed into a nerve"Criss replied. "What's going to happen will you need surgery or something". "I-don't know mom the doctor went to check some x-rayes they did"he remarked. "Just relax Christopher"she said. The door opened and Tiffany walked in. "Christopher I thought some nurses were joking when they said you were down here" she remarked.

"What are you doing in the hospital?". "They let me and Christina in early by the way I'm going to need three tickets to Believe"she stated. "How's Edwina. Did you tell her I'm down here?". "Not on your life Christopher I wouldn't scare her into labor"she stated. Dimitra walked over with the doctor. "So what's going on?". "Unfortunely Criss your ACL has been tore and your going to need surgery to fix it or you're going to do a lot of damage to your knee"the doctor stated. :mad: Criss thought. "When can the surgery be done?"Dimitra inquired. "We can do it later on this afternoon". "Better try Costa or JD again mom and give Dave a heads up" Criss stated. "All right"and they left.

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Up stairs Edwina was relaxing in bed as Tiffany came back. "Where did you go someone ask you to check on a patient"she joked. You could say that Tiffany thought as Christina came in with some water. "Here you go Edwina" giving her one. "Thanks it's so dry in here"she replied. "I just over heard some nurses they saw Criss's mom downstairs". "Is she all right?"Edwina asked. "Edwina take it easy we don't want you to go into preterm labor again"Tiffany remarked. "I should give Criss a call make sure he knows his mother is here" grabbing the phone. Just than Dimitra walked in. "Hello ladies" she remarked as Edwina put down the phone. "Dimitra so good to see you" as she gave Edwina a hug.

"I just wanted to see how you were. Criss was really scared last night"she replied. "Christina why don't we give them some time only". "But what about-". Before she could say it Tiffany shoved her outside. "So where's Criss I thought he was going to stop by before he had to go to work" Edwina said. "Edwina Christopher is downstairs in the ER". "Don't tell me his knee went out again"she stated. "Edwina Christopher has to have surgery on his knee he tore his ACL". "When's the surgery?". "This afternoon Christopher wanted me to explain it to you"she stated. Edwina took a breath as Dimitra took her hand. "At least it's not his heart". Dimitra smiled thinking the same thing. "I should go and see how Christopher is and if his brothers have shown up"Dimitra said. "Tell Criss I love him" she stated. "I will" and left.

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In the ER Criss was on cloud nine since they gave him pain medication. "I see they gave you some pain medication". Walking in was his mother. "How did Edwina take the news" he asked as Dimitra sat down. "Better than I thought she wanted me to tell you she loves you" she replied. "Mom do me a favor?". "Sure baby what is it?"Dimitra asked. "If Edwina goes into labor while I'm in surgery I want you to be there even if she has to have a c-section"Criss asked. "Yes Christopher I promised" and gave Criss a kiss on his head. "It's time"the nurse said to them. "Be good Christopher and I'll see you when you wake up" his mother remarked.

In her room Edwina was relaxing as Dimitra came in. "Christopher just went into surgery". "Good I hope everything is going to be all right"she replied she rubbed her stomach. "Don't worry Edwina everything will up allright" Dimitra remarked. Edwina giggled a little. "One of the babies is moving around. You want to feel Dimitra?". "Sure". Edwina put her hand on where the baby was moving and Dimitra giggled. "Christopher was the same way when he was inside me"Dimitra remembered. Edwina smilled. A clearing of the throat was heard they turned around and saw her sister. "The nurse is kicking us out for a while"Tiffany stated. "I'll let you rest now Edwina"Dimitra remarked. "Thanks Dimitra and keep me informed about Criss"she asked. "I will" and they left. "Why don't we go get something to eat Dimitra"Christina stated. "Hold on for a minute" and Dimitra went over to one of the nurses than came back to them.

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When Criss came out of surgery and woke up his mother was there. "How you feeling?". The first words was is Edwina all right. "She's all right Christopher just wondering how you are?". "You wouldn't lie to me mom?"he asked. "Christopher stop talking your voice is like nails on a chalkboard now relax". Criss closed his eyes and fell back asleep. When he woke up again JD was sitting there reading the Las Vegas time. "JD"he said. His throat still sore from the breathing tube. JD put down the paper. "Hey bro". "Where's mom?". "She's visiting Edwina here take a drink of water," Criss lifted his head and took a sip of water through a straw. "And I know what your next question is: The triplets are still inside Edwina". Criss smiled. Thanks dad for keeping them in "Maybe tomorrow I'll take you to see Edwina now just relax". The next day Dimitra came to see Christopher but when she got there the nurse was changing his sheets.

"Where's my son?"she asked a little nervous. "Right here mom". She turned and saw Criss in a wheelchair. She sighed a bit of relief as they brought a chair over. "Why don't you sit right here while we finish cleaning up in here"the nurse remarked wheeling Criss next to his mom. "You spooked me when I didn't see you in there". "Well I woke up this morning and started to feel sick to my stomach before I knew it I threw up all over myself. I called a nurse and she came in as I threw up again so she got a wheelchair and got me out of my bed. As they put me they decided to take me down to one of the wheelchair showers and wash me off"Criss replied itching his head a little. "Are you all right now?". "Yea the nurse said it's common a accournace for someone who's had surgery"he replied.

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After they got Criss back into bed JD showed up. "Hey Criss how you feeling?". "Better" Criss replied. "I talked to Tiffany Edwina and the kids are doing good she's just wants to see you"JD stated. "I'll talk to one of the nurses and see if we can sneak you upstairs to see her"Dimitra suggested. "If not Criss can try to magical appear up there". Dimitra chuckled as Criss rolled his eyes. "I'd like to see that"A voice stated. Everyone turned and coming in the room in a wheelchair is Edwina and Tiffany. Criss smiled as Tiffany rolled her over to his bed side. "Why don't we give these two some time alone"Dimitra suggested. Everyone left the room.

"I'm glad you're all right"she stated. "I was afraid that you would have the babies with out me"Criss admitted. "Oh Criss I was the same way I didn't want you to miss it either"she replied. They talked about anything untill Tiffany came back in. "Sorry to cut this short but I got to get her bak upstairs before they think she escaped"Tiffant jokely said. "Very funny I'll call you later baby"Edwina stated. "All right". Criss gave her a kiss and they left.

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Weeks had gone by for Edwina like years she was nervous about the triplets that were still growing inside her. Criss was nervous himself hoping they would be strong enough to be born with out medical help. At Serenity Criss was working with his physical therapist as JD and Costa walked in. "Why don't I just let you guys move in here?". "All right Lynn and I will take your room"JD joked. Criss said nothing as the therapist helped him up. "You're doing pretty good Criss. Before you know it Believe will be open again". "Thanks Casey see you next week"Criss remarked. "You got it". Costa watched her leave untill the door closed. "Hello Costa"JD remarked waving his hand infront of his face. "Sorry"he said shaking his head.

"Forget it Costa she's engaged"Criss replied. "Maybe the old Sarantokas's charm will change her mind". "Unless you're the full back for an NFL SuperBowl winning team"Criss said. JD tried not to laugh as Criss with use of a cane went into the kitchen. "Have you heard anything about the kids yet?". "Nothing yet but no news is good news"Criss said. "Lynn's been checking up on her when she works at the hospital"JD stated. "What about her sisters?". "Back home Christina was driving me nuits and I think Edwina was ready to kill Tiffany with her hovering"Criss replied. JD's phone rang and saw it was Lynn. "Hey sweetie what's going on. Seriously all right I'll bring him down right now" and hung up. "It's Edwina and the babies?". "Yea Edwina's blood pressure spiked they need to do emergency c-section or she's going to have a stroke come on" and they left. At the hospital Criss got there in time before they started it. After changing he went into the delivery room to see Edwina on the table.

"Christopher thank god"she said with tears coming down her face. "It's allright Edwina I'm here" holding her hand. "Criss I'm scared what if they're not ready to come out"she stated. Criss wiped her tears away. "Thirty-three weeks is good Edwina just relax"the doctor said. A few seconds went by and the first baby came out small but crying. "Joshua"Criss remarked. "He's got your lungs from what your mom told me you came out screaming" she stated as Criss tried not to laugh. The second one came out but he was struggling a little. "John needs a little help breathing but he looks like a good size"Criss stated. When the last one came out it was crying. "Alexander's here". "I'd think you mean Alexandra"the doctor said. "A girl are you sure?"Edwina inquired. "Yup". Criss got up slowly and looked at all of them. Baby A was five pound even; Baby B four pound three ounces and last but not least baby C five pound six ounces.

Criss took a picture of each of them as they were went to the NICU. In the waiting room JD and Costa were waiting as JD talked to his mom. "Yea we don't know yet mom we'll find out more when we know it. All right" and hung up as Criss came over. "So how are they?". "Joshua is breathing on his own, John needs help, and Rose is having trouble keeping her body temp up"Criss replied. "Wait a minute two boys and a girl I thought it was three boys". "The doctor said that the umbical cord was underneath the baby giving the impression it was a boy"Criss stated. "How's Edwina?". "She's good I took some pictures before they went off to NICU" and showed them to his brothers.

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When Criss got to Serenity a taxi pulled up and his mother got out. "Mom what are you doing here?" surprised to see his mom. "When JD told me about the triplets' arrival I caught the first plane out. How are they?". "Pretty good and we got a cool surprise one of the babies is a girl". "A girl wow what are you going to name her Alexandera"she asked as Criss smiled. "Edwina told me that if one of babies was a girl she was going to name it Rose after mother so now that she has a girl that's her name"Criss replied smiling. "Come on let's go in" and they went in. As Dimitra put her stuff away Criss checked the message.

HEY CRISS IT'S DAVE COSTA TOLD ME ABOUT THE TRIPLET'S BIRTH CONGRATES I'LL SEND YOU A BOX OF CHOCOLATE CIGARS YOU CAN PASS OUT. Criss chuckled at Dave's message. CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL US WE HAD TO HEAR FROM EDWINA ABOUT THE BABIES' BIRTH!!!!. "When I got home I was going to call you Tiffany" Criss muttered. "HEY CRISS CONGRATES ON THE KIDS BETTER GET READY FOR SLEEP DEPRIVATION. WAIT A MINUTE YOU ALLREADY KNOW THAT FEELING. "I need to get new friends"Criss said as he sat down. "Was that Jonathon?" Dimitra inquired sitting next to Criss. "Yup" wiping his eyes. "Christopher have you thought about-". "Stop right there mom I allready told you this Edwina and I aren't getting married because of the babies"Criss replied. "Christopher I think that you and Edwina-". "Mom Edwina doesn't want to get married and neither do I". "Than why didn't you use protection". Criss got up. "Mom I know that you and dad were raised that if you got a girl pregnant that you had to marry him, but things have changed since the fifties". "I just think that if your father did it why couldn't you"she said not realizing what she had said.

"Wait a minute did you just say dad married you because he got you pregnant with JD"Criss stated looking at his mother. Dimitra went speechless. "Is this why you and dad went nuts when JD started sneaking around with Tiffany were you afraid that he was going to get her pregnant than they had to get married". "I need some air". She grabbed her coat and walked out as Criss sat down.

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After his mother left Criss's jaw was on the floor. He couldn't believe what his mother had just said. I betch you my life mom wanted to take that secret to her grave like dad did Criss thought. He knew there were some people in the world that got married because of the babies that they made or to forgo the horror of marriage some ladies went to a doctor to 'take care' of it as some people called it. Even growing up he saw how much love his parents had for eachother. Maybe they were meant to be married and JD just the icing on the cakeCriss thought as he went into his office.

Then the door bell rang. "Hey Criss open up". He knew by the voice it was JD. "Come on Criss hurry it up I need to use the bathroom". "Yea Criss before he waters the bushes out here"JD called out. Criss opened the door and Costa ran to the bathroom like his pants were on fire. "I've never seen him run that fast even in high school when he had to run a mile,"JD remarked as Criss shut the door. "I see mom's in town". Criss wondered how he knew than he noticed that mom had left her purse. "Yea a little surprise when I got home" Criss replied. "Well we were going to the hospital to see your kids but Costa's bladder made us come here. Come on Costa". "I'm coming let me wash my hands"he called out. "So where's mom don't tell me she's at the hospital". "No she needed to clear her head about something she told me"Criss remarked.

"What is it bad?"JD asked sitting down. "I'm not sure it has to do with you and her marriage to dad". "What that I was a honeymoon baby I figured that out years ago when I learned math"JD stated as Costa came out. "So our we ready to go". "Not yet come on Criss what is this secret?"JD asked standing up. Criss didn't want to say he decided to let his mother tell JD since it was her secret to tell. "Talk to mom when she gets back it's her secret that she accidently relieved to me"Criss stated. After that Dimitra walked in and saw her sons. "What a nice surprise to see all my boys together"she replied giving them all kisses and hugs. "Mom can I talk to you outside for a minute"JD inquired. "Sure" and they went outside to the patio to talk. Criss even shut the door behind them. "So what is this secret Criss?"Costa asked. "Noway Costa telling you is like tell the people of a tabloid. It's between JD and mom so unless JD wants to tell you I'm bringing it to my grave"Criss replied as Costa sat down.

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When Dimitra and JD came back in they were quiet as mice. "So are we ready to go see the triplets?"Costa inquired. "Sure let's go"Dimitra stated. "Why don't you and Costa go I need to talk to Criss about something"JD said. Costa and his mom left. "You all right JD?"Criss asked sitting next to his brother. "I'm like in shock right now. I can't believe I'm the reason they got married"he remarked. "Now I understand a little why mom is pushing this marriage thing on me". "Mom doesn't want you to forget your responsibilty towards your kids". "JD unless Edwina was secretly cheating on me I would never denine those kids are mine. I always wanted to be a father and there's something nobody knows". "What's that?". "When she was about four months along I did ask her to marry me but she asked if it was because she was pregnant or did I really want to marry her"Criss replied.

"Did you?". "At first it was because she was pregnant but now that they're here I do want to marry Edwina"Criss said. "Well wait untill the babies come home and you get settled with them before you start planning a wedding"JD replied as Criss chuckled. "Maybe we should elope they are a lot of chapels around here "Criss thought. "And have mom rip you a new one for doing that". "Well let's go see my kids before visiting hours end"Criss remarked. They both got up and left.

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A week went by and Edwina came home including two out of three of the kids: Joshua and John. At the house Dimi, her father, and Dimitra were making sure everything was ready for the kids' arrival. "The cribs are all set and every bolt is tight"JD remarked. "Uncle Criss waited untill the last minute to put the cribs together?"Dimi asked. "I think with what happened with his knee and Edwina it sort of fell to the waist side as he said"JD replied. "I can't to see them"Dimitra stated. "I'm just happy they all got their father's will"JD stated. "Dad why isn't Rose coming hom with her brothers?"Dimi inquired. "Because she had to have heart surgery. One of the valves to her heart didn't close all the way so they had to close it for her. It happens some times with premature babies"Dimitra replied.

The sound of the gate closing made eeryone go to the door where they saw a car pulled in. Edwina opened the door and got out too. "Nicew to see you"JD stated giving her a hug. "Thanks JD". "Why don't we bring these guys in"Criss suggested. They opened the back and took out trhe boys who were sleeping soundly. "They're adorable!"Dimi said as they were taking out of the carriers. Criss and Dimi sat down as Edwina went to get a drink. "Here why don't you hold Joshua"Criss said giving her the baby. Dimitra just smiled at her granddaughter. "You look adorable". "Thanks Grandmom"Dimi stated.

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JD took out his phone and took a picture of Dimi holding the baby. "Don't send that to Lynn you may give her a heart attack"Criss joked as Dimitra rolled her eyes. "Christopher that's not funny"Edwina stated. "Believe me Uncle Criss I'm not ready for a baby"Dimi replied. Thank godJD uttered. "Well someone needs a diaper change"Criss stated. "I'll take this guy"Edwina said. Criss gave him to Edwina and she went upstairs with him. "Make sure it's on tight"JD called out. "Why?". "Look at your pants Christopher"Dimitra remarked. Criss looked down and saw a wet spot on his pants.

"This is embrassing"Criss admitted blushing a little. "Great timing Uncle Criss because this diaper is leaking too"Dimi said passing the baby over to him. "I'll be right back" and Criss went upstairs. "Come on Dimi I'll take you home to change"JD said. JD and Dimi left as Criss and Edwina were changing the babies. As Criss changed his pants Edwina came in. "Christopher where are you?". "The bathroom just changing my pants" he replied. "Well the babies are in the cribs sleeping and JD just left with Dimi so she could change her pants". "Yea John's diaper leaked too"Criss replied coming out of the bathroom fixing his shirt. "I don't think we should use those diapers again"she joked as Criss chuckled. "Why don't you relax you look exhausted"Criss suggested. "I think I will". She laid down on the bed and Criss put a blanket over her. When Criss got downstairs Costa was there.

"Hey Criss" giving him a hug. "Where are the babies and Edwina?"Dimitra inquired. "All taking a nap. Edwina didn't sleep well considering what was going on with Rose"Criss remarked. "I don't blame her when you were a baby Christopher you had a bad case of jaundice. The doctor thought you may of needed a liver transplant"Dimitra stated. "Well for now Rose is going to be all right and probably come home in a few days"Criss said.

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After talking with his brother and mother Criss went to his office for a minute. After everything that had been going on, with Edwina's pregnancy with triplets, his knee surgery and rehab, and the birth of the kids Criss finally found time for some peace and quiet but his minds couldn't stop thinking of Rose who was still in the hospital. He knew in his heart that she was all right and would be home soon. A knock came to the door and his mother came in. "I just wanted to make sure you were all right before I went out with Costa". "I'm fine just needed to think"he replied looking at his mom. Dimitra walked over to son. "Christopher don't worry about your daughter she'll be home before you know it"she said.

"I know". "Why don't you go check on your children and wife"she suggested. "Yea it should be time for feeding them"Criss stated getting up. As he got up he dropped something on the floor. As he bent down a sound of a rip could be heard. Dimitra chuckled as Criss got up with his face red as a beet. "I think it's time to go back into the gym"she said. "Yea I think so"Criss stated. When he got upstairs Edwina was feeding Joshua. "You look well rested". "Thanks" as she burped the baby. Criss went into the room as she walked in to see Criss looking at himself in a mirror. "Do I look fat?"he asked bluntly. "Maybe you put on like maybe five pounds. Why?". "Because I dropped something on the floor and when I bent down my pants ripped. I don't think I've ever blushed that hard in my life"Criss replied. "Talk to your doctor see how much cardio you can do with your knee before you get back into the gym". "I'll call him tomorrow" and gave her a kiss.

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A couple of days went by and Criss was working out as Edwina walked in. "Hey baby" she remarked. Criss turned and saw Edwina standing there smiling. Criss got up and walked over to her. "What's going on?". "I thought you'd like to know that I got a call from the hospital Rose is ready to come home". Criss smiled and gave her a hug. "But first go take a shower"she said and left. Upstairs Criss was cleaning up when John started to cry. Criss went in and picked up John. "It's all right John"Criss remarked. Edwina came in with a bottle in her hands. "You want to feed John?" handing him the bottle. Criss took the bottle and gave John the bottle. Edwina just watched as Criss fed his son. A smile appeared on Criss's face as he fed John.

After he finished the bottle and Criss burped him a tear fell down Criss's face. "You all right Christopher?"she asked. "Can you take John for me?". Edwina took John and Criss walked outside. Criss stood in the doorway as tears fell down his face. Criss turned around as he felt a hand on his shoulder. Behind him was Edwina. "You all right Criss?" she asked again. Criss wiped the tears from his face. "I don't know what it was but I got this chilled feeling down my back and I swear I don't know what it was I thought I heard my father say He looks like you Christopher"Criss remarked. Edwina smiled a little as she put her hand on Criss's face. "I think your father came down to congraulate you". Criss smiled as Edwina wiped the tears from his face.

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The gate opened and Criss and Edwina turned as JD's car came in. The car stopped and JD and his mom came out. "What's going on out here?"JD asked. "Is everything all right?". "Everything fine just needed a little air"Criss said smiling. "We got some good news a few minutes ago Rose will be coming home"Edwina said. Dimitra gave thenm both a hug. "That's great news"she stated. "Why don't we go inside and have a drink to celebrate"JD remarked. As they came in crying could be heard. "Sounds like someone is up"Criss said. "I think someone is hungry let me warm up his bottle"Edwina stated as Dimitra went upstairs.

After Edwina warmed up the bottle she went upstairs as Criss and JD sat down. "So how you feeling about having the whole crew completed". "A little nervous"Criss replied. JD saw Criss wiping his face. "You all right?"JD inquired. Criss got up. "I don't know but today I was feeding John and after I finished I felt a hand on my shoulder and I heard dad say he looks like you"Criss stated. JD smiled. "Criss when we had Dimi those were the first words out of his mouth when he saw Dimi for the first time". "So you think dad came down just to tell them that"Criss suggested. "Maybe"JD stated. "Do me a favor just don't tell mom about this. I'm not in the mood to be commited"Criss said as JD chuckled.

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"What's so funny Christopher?"Dimitra asked coming down the stairs with Joshua. "Just a joke between fathers mom" JD replied. "Edwina will be right down John needed a change" as she sat down with Joshua. Criss got up and went into his office. "What's going on with him?"Dimitra asked. JD shrugged his shoulder as Edwina came down with Joshua. "Where's Criss?" Edwina asked. "In his office for some reason" JD remarked as Edwina got up. "Criss you coming out?"she asked knocking on the door. "I'll be right out"he called out. She sat back down as JD was holding John. "Bringing back memories of Dimi as a baby?"Dimitra asked. "A little" as John smiled. Then Criss came out with a little camcorder in his hand. Everyone smiled and giggled Criss filmed everyone even the babies. "When did you get that?"Dimitra asked.

"A few days ago I wanted to use it when the babies were born but I got it today in the mail so I thought I'd use it right now and when we get Rose tomorrow"Criss replied. Edwina smiled and so did Criss. "Let me try it"JD remarked. He traded the camcorder with Criss and Criss took Joshua. Criss sat down and everyone was smiling and showing the babies untill Joshua threw up all over Criss's shirt which makes everyone laugh.

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When it came time for Rose to come home everyone was happy including Edwina and Criss. Even Tiffany and Chirstina came with their father of course. "I can't wait to see her". "I hope she didn't get the Sarantokas's nose or she'll be asking for a nose job when she turns thirteen"Costa said. "Nice Costa". Outside the car pulled up and Criss came out holding Rose as Edwina came out the other side. "Welcome home Rose"Criss remarked. "Criss should we tell the family why we took so long?"she inquired. "What that we went to a chapel and got married"he said as Edwina gave him a kiss.

Inside JD was watching them. "They look so happy that the babies are all home"JD remarked. "We should go in before everyone starts to star out the windows"Edwina suggested. They wwalked through the door and everyone was there. "Dad, Tiffany, Christina what are you guys doing here?". "Do you really think we miss out on seeing our nephews and neice"Christina asked giving her a hug. "And you look good". "Just a few more pounds and I'll be back to my old self again". "Let me take thyat sweet little angel"Dimitra said. "Here you go". Dimitra sat down with the baby. "She's adorable Christopher". "I know mom would be so happy too. She always wanted a grand daughter"Christina remarked. "I love her name Rose Alexandra Josephina Sarantoaks"Christina replied.. "I love it to and my grandsons are cute as buttons too".

"John Fredrick and Joshua Albert". "What about Peter?'her father suggested. "It didn't sound right with Criss's last name dad". "So he names one of the boys after his father and I get nothing". Here we go again. "Dad Joshua is after grandpa and John has your middle name" Edwina stated. "I'm sorry forgive this old coot". She gave her father a hug as Tiffany came down with Joshua and Christina had John. "How about a picture of all three kids together with their parents"Christina suggested. "Just make sure the diapers are tight"JD stated as Criss tried not to laugh. They sat down as Criss was handed Joshua, Rose was in the middle and Edwina had John. "Oh my god perfect". They took the picture and Criss got an idea.

"How about a picture with the grand parents?". Dimitra and Peter switched with Criss and Edwina. "All right on three say married". "MARRIED-WHAT". "Me and Criss got married at one of the chapels on the strip but we'll have a wedding soon"Edwina said. After the picture was taking they gave Criss and Edwina a congraultion hug. "You are sneaking Christopher Nicholas"she stated

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A week went by and JD and Costa were coming in but when they walked into the production office Criss's head was on the desk and the guys could tell that Criss was asleep. JD went over and nudge Criss who woke up mumbling about diaper changes. "You all right Criss?"Costa asked. "Yea I'm fine"he replied. "Criss what's going on you look horrible, your eyes are blood shot and you're at your desk sawing wood". "It's just been diffucult whenever one kid wakes up five minutes later the other two will join in". "Why don't you call mom and ask her to come down for some help". "I want to but Edwina doesn't want me too. She says that we can do on our own"Criss replied. "I don't think so you're sleep deprived. Why don't you go to Believe, pull out that hide away bed and catch up on your sleep".

"Yea cancel everything for right now"Criss stated. "Come on I'll tuck you into bed" and Costa went with him. At the house Edwina was changing Rose as John was crying. "Be right there John hold on"she said. Then Joshua started up. As she put Rose down Edwina turned around and saw JD. "JD what are you doing here?". "Came to talk to you but first let's change these two". After the babies were changed and fed JD and Edwina sat down. "Edwina I can tell by Criss and what I just went through that you and Criss need some help". "No I don't". "Edwina speaking my expeirence as a father I can tell that you and Criss are up with the triplets and when Criss is at work you're left to change or feed them with out help. Edwina let me call my mom or have my wife come down to help you when Criss is at work or doing Believe before you end up doing something you're going to regret"JD suggested.

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When Criss awoke he felt like he had been asleep for days. After he cleaned up and went back to the production office he saw Costa doing some filing. "Hey sleepy head" as Criss rolled his eyes. "Where's JD?". "At your house he went to talk to your wife"Costa replied. "I think I'll go home and make sure Edwina didn't go running back to her father" and Criss left. When he got home he found JD feeding Joshua while Rose and John were in the playpin. "Hey Criss how was your nap?". "Good where's Edwina?". "Asleep". He looked up and coming down the stairs was Lynn. "I guess these three really know how to drain us on energy"Criss replied. "Before you know they'll be sleeping through the night"JD said. "Can't wait for that"he stated as JD snickered. "I called mom and told her what's going on with you and Edwina".

"Don't tell me she thinks I can't handle being a father?". "No she said what took him so long I knew he was going to need help the day they were born". Everyone laughed. When Edwina woke up Criss was waking around with Rose. "Have a good sleep?" as she sat next to him. "Where are John and Joshua?". "They were getting fussy so Lynn took them for a walk and JD took Chicklet and Oso out for a walk as well"he replied. "I can't believe those three babies drained us". "Can't wait to see what happens when they start walking we'll probably have to put GPSes on them so we don't lose them"Criss joked. Edwina chuckled.

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The next day Criss went to the ariport to surprise his mother by picking her up. His brother usually went to get her but this time Criss wanted to do it. When Criss got there he got out to check to see if her flight arrived. As Criss walked to the arrival board he saw that the flight was delayed which gave Criss some time to go over to the flower shop in the airport to surprise his mom with her favorite flowers. When he got there a lady was putting out some flowers. As she came out Criss saw she was going to lose the flowers that were in a black cynlider so Criss offered to help her which she gladly accepted.

"Thank you my helper up and quit on me yesterday"she said. "At least you didn't spill these beautiful flowers for people to step on"Criss remarked which made the woman smile. "Now how can I help you?"she asked as they walked into the store. "Do you have any roses?". "Let me see why yes they just came in today lovely yellow roses" showing Criss. Criss took a whiff and smiled. "Those are perfect my mom will love them"Criss remarked taking out his wallet. "Your mother coming to visit?"she asked. "Sort of my wife and I just had triplets and it's getting diffcult so my mom is volunteering to help untill we get get on a schedule" Criss replied. "Well for helping me here's a dozen for your mother and another for your wife on the house". Criss thanked her and left. At the house Lynn was helping Edwina with the kids.

"Wow these kids know how to stink up the place"Lynn remarked. "For a joke Criss brought home one of those air mask they use when cleaning up mold or something toxic to your lungs. I couldn't stop laughing"Edwina stated. "I'll do you one better when Dimi was a baby JD borrowed his friends hazmat suit to change Dimi's diaper once. Everyone was laughing so hard I thought we were going to need oxgyen tanks"Lynn stated. "I would of loved to seen that"Edwina said.

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When Dimitra's flight arrived she didn't see Costa or JD anywhere. "I wonder if they're outside" she thought and went to the baggage claim. She walked to the baggage area and saw Criss waiting there with flowers. Dimitra walked over and gave him a hug with a kiss. "What a nice surprise Christopher" as Criss took the flowers. "I thought you would and I've allready gotten your luggage it's in the car"he replied. "Oh Christopher". "Come on before my fans see me" and they left. At the house Lynn and Edwina were having some coffee when Criss and his mom came in. "Where are the kids?"Criss asked wondering why it was quiet. "In the nursery Dimi is watching them while we took a coffee break. Would you like a cup?"Edwina asked.

"Who made it?"Criss inquired Edwina rolled her eyes as Criss came over. "Just kidding Edwina but I'm sorry to run off I have a meeting in thirty minutes so I'll see you three lovely ladies later". He gave them all kisses and left. "Talk about kiss and run"Edwina stated. All of a sudden Dimi came out with Joshua. "Aunt Edwina Joshua has something for you". She turned around and in his hand with a little help from Dimi was a dozen yellow roses. Dimitra and Lynn smiled as Edwina took the flowers. Then she saw the card that just said I LOVE YOU ANGEL

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When Criss got home he saw Edwina asleep on the couch. "Leave her a lone Christopher she just nodded off"Dimitra said softly. "What are you doing up so late?"Criss asked since his watch said one in the morning. "Joshua got sick he threw up all over the crib, so we had to take the babies out of the crib, clean up Joshua, and the crib". "Is he all right now?". "We put him in the bassiet just incase he throws up again. We just got all of them back to sleep while I was cleaning up Edwina just fell asleep"Dimitra remarked. "These guys know how to drain us of energy"Criss said yawning. "Why don't we go to bed before-". Before she could finish the sentence crying could be heard in the nursery which woke Edwina. "Anyone want to take a guess?"Criss asked. Edwina started to get up but Dimitra sat her back down.

"It's Christopher's turn now go back to sleep"she remarked. Criss came out holding John. "I think I found out why John is crying"Criss said. "Don't tell me Colic". "No look at his leg something is bitting him" showing him the little bite marks. "Criss have the dogs been checked for fleas lately those look like flea bites"Edwina suggested. "They got dipped two days ago oh my god"Criss stated. "What Christopher?". "Dini before he passed way he had fleas. Dini was spending a lot of time in the nursery. The fleas must of jumped off him and into the carpet"Criss realized. "You need to flea bomb the nursery". "First let's check the other kids". Criss and Dimitra checked Rose and Joshua. "Yea Joshua has them on his arms and legs"Criss said. "Same here"Dimitra added. "Mom pick up Joshua and I'll grab Rose can't leave them in here" picking up Rose. Dimitra picked up Joshua and they came to the living room.

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The next day at the warehouse Criss was on the phone as JD and Luke came in. "Thanks" and hung up. "Hey bro what are you doing here so early?" JD asked. "We found out Dini left us a nice good-bye gift: FLEAS. The kids were getting flea bites so we brought the family to The Luxor for the night and I have to get the house fumagated before I bring the kids back to the house"Criss replied. "Nice surprise"Luke stated. "Maybe that's why they were being so fussy because they were getting biten by fleas and the bites were itchy"JD remarked. "Yea that's what Edwina and mom said"Criss replied. "Let's hope Tiffany doesn't find out"JD stated. Don't even said that Criss thought. At The Luxor Dimitra and Edwina were walking the stores with the kids in a stroller. "Thank god the kids are more calm now that we found out what was wrong"Edwina stated.

"That's good oh look at that outfit I can see John in it". "That pink dress is adorable"she remarked. They came around the corner as Criss walked in with the guys. "Hey baby"Edwina said walking over to him. Criss hugged her and twirled her around in the air. After Criss put her down he gave his mom a kiss. "I thought you forgot about me"she said as JD tried not laugh. "Well since we're all here why don't we go get some lunch before you have to do a run through of Believe"Dimitra suggested. "I was just about to suggest that mom" Criss remarked. "Would you like to join us Luke?"Edwina asked. "No JD and I have plans but thank you anyway" and they left.

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In the restraunt everyone was deciding on what to eat but for some reason Criss wasn't intersted in food just drinking some juice. "You all right Christopher?"his mother inquired. "Yea all of a sudden I don't have an appiette"he replied. "Well you have to have something or you're going to pass out while doing Believe,"Edwina stated. "Excuse me ". Criss got up and went to the bathroom. "Is something wrong with Criss he's been actting weird ". "Not that I know of Edwina why don't you talk to Christopher alone"Dimitra suggested. "I may do that". When Criss came back Edwina was there and nobody else. "Where is my mom and the kids?"he asked as he sat down. "The babies were getting fussy so your mother grabbed a sandwich and took the kids upstairs but what's curious is what's wrong with you. You've been actting weird and that's sending up red flags in my book"she replied.

Criss looked at his wife. "You know yesterday was my physical ". "Yea I know you hate that". "Well when they exaimed my stomach they found polyps"Criss remarked. The bells and whistles started to sound in Edwina's mind. "You think that you're going down the same path as your father". "That's the first thing that hit what if I have the same cancer that killed my father. That keeps going around in my mind since the doctor found them"Criss replied. Edwina went over to Criss. "If you do than I'll help you Christopher and I know your fans and your family will be behind you no matter the result is" and gave Criss a hug. Upstairs Costa and Dimitra were feeding the kids. "God they're getting so big"Costa stated. "I know John wants to crawl he's been on the floor looking ready but the engine won't go"Dimitra said. "Cute mom"Costa stated with a giggle. That door opened and Edwina came in.

"Hey Costa how are you?" giving him a kiss. "Nice to see you too where's Criss?". "He needed to make some arrangement"she remarked. "Probably to get the fleas out of the house"Dimitra replied. "And some other stuff too". "What do you mean?"Costa asked putting John on the floor. "This is something you shoulde talk to Criss about"Edwina replied and went into the bathroom. As she closed the doors tears started to fall down her face wondering if Criss's fear would come to life.

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In his office Criss was on the phone with his doctor. "All right I'll see you than" and hung up. For once in his life Criss was scared that his career is ending if the poplys are maligant. He remembered the pain and the suffering his father went through. Sometimes he wanted to take the pain away from his father. "Dad if you can hear please don't give me what you had. I don't want to go through what you did,"Criss stated. A knock came to the door. "Hold on" as Criss wiped the tear marks from his face. "Come in" and his mom and brother Costa came in. "Hey guys I thought you were upstairs with the kids". "Christopher we want to know what's going on with you. You' haven't been actting like yourself lately" his mother asked.

"What did you tell Edwina she looked ready to cry" Costa added. Criss sigh this is the one thing he didn't know how to tell his mom and brother that he could have cancer it made him want to disappear. "I have to go into the hospital on Sunday". "Why you getting a face lift?" Costa asked which made everyone snicker. I wish "Do you have another herina?"his mother inquired. "No-ummmm-you know how I had my physical yesterday". "Yea did they find something not good Christopher?". "Sort of they found poylops in my stomach". Panic start to show in his mother's face so Criss wewnt over to her. "Mom the doctor sayes that there's a eighty percent chance they're begnin"Criss remarked.

"But there's a twenty percent chance they could be maglint like dad's "Costa replied as tears fell down his mom's face. "Mom relax I'm having them taking out and I'[ll be home safe and sound"Criss remarked. "What are you going to do if you do have cancer?"she asked as tears started to fall. Criss wiped the tears away with his finger. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it but for right now let's stay postive". "I''m going to give JD a hands up on this"Costa remarked and left. Dimitra got up and gave Criss a hug as tears started to fall down both their faces fearing what the results would be.

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It was the day of Criss's surgery and everyone who knew about it was nervous. JD and Costa were terrifed thinking the worest that Criss would get cancer and pass away like their father. Dimitra on the othedr hand didn't want to think about that even if there is a chance that could happen. At the hospital Criss was waiting to go into surgery the thought of him having the same cancer that took his father kept rolling around in his head like a ball in a pinball machine. "You all right?"a voice asked. Criss turned his head and saw Tiffany in scrubs. "Tiffany what are you doing here?" he asked a little shocked. "Funny thing I came in to comfort my sister when my phone rang it seems the doctor that was going to do your surgery had a heart attack late last night so since I'm a surgeon they asked me to fill in"she replied. "Does Edwina know this?"he asked.

"Not yet I'll tell her after the surgery". She gave Criss a hug and went to wash up for the surgery. In the waiting room Edwina was trying to keep her mind somewhere else so not to worry about Criss but she couldn't and started to bite her nails. "I thought you gave up that". Edwina turned around and saw her sisiter Christina standing there. She ran over to her sister and hugged as tears fell down her face. "What are you doing here?". "Tiffany called and told me what was going on with Criss. I just had to be there for my little sister when you're facing this". They sat down and Edwina showed Christina pictures of the triplets. "Look at Rose I see a bit of you and look how curely her hair is. If her hair was a little darker I swear it was you as a baby" as Edwina smiled. "Yea but Joshua looks like Criss well that's what Dimitra sayes"she stated. After a while of talking Tiffany came out. "Christina you made it" giving her a hug.

"Tiffany what's with the scrubs. Did you do Criss's surgery". She nodded which made Edwina giggle a little. "Criss is fine the polyps came out with not a lot of bleeding and from I saw those polyps are bengin". "Are you sure about that?"Christina inquired. "Not a hundred but I would say ninety percent right. You can see Christopher in a few minutes". "Here's hoping Tifanny's right"Edwina said crossing her fingers. "if she is maybe I'll ask her who will win the super bowl the 49RS or the Raven this year". Edwina laughed as they went to see Criss.

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A few days went by and Criss was getting dressed when he heard Edwina call for him. He came out and saw Rose on the floor crawling with John following behind her. "Who's winning?"he joked as he came down. Edwina chuckled as she picked up Rose. "Well two out of three isn't bad"Edwina stated. "Where's Joshua anyway?"Criss asked. She turned around. "He was on the blanket when Rose started to crawl and John followed"she remarked. Then Criss saw the back door was opened enough for John to go outside. Criss ran outside as Edwina put the kids on the blanket. Outside Criss checked the pool and was relieved when he didn't see anything floating in it. "Is he out here?"Edwina called out. "No and there's nothing in the pool thank god"Criss replied. "Criss where is Oso he was near John when Rose and Joshua took my attention"she inquired

"Oso"Criss called out. Oso barked and Criss and Edwina followed the bark to the edge of the property. They came to find Oso holding John by his diaper. "He must of crawled all the way out here"Edwina stated as Criss took the baby out of his mouth. "I guess since Rose and Joshua had your attention he decided to keep an eye on John. Thanks boy"Criss replied patting him on the head. John started to cry but when Oso touched his leg with his nose he stopped crying. "Awww John found a friend in Oso"Edwina replied smiling. "Come on I know someone is getting a treat when they come in" as Oso smiloed. When they came inside Rose and Joshua were gone. "Where did they go?". Chicklet came out of hiding and started to bark. Criss followed her into his office and found the rest asleep on dog's bed. Edwina and Criss couldn't stop chuckling. Then Criss's phone rang. He sat down and picked it up.

"Hello yes so you have the results. Allright thanks doc" and hung up. "So?". "Tiffany was right I don't have cancer but I need to cut down my stress or I'm going to get an ulcer"Criss replied. Edwina put John on the floor and gave Criss a hug as tears fell down their faces. "Your mother is going to be happy when she finds out"she remarked. Criss wiped the tears from his face and looked over to the dog bed. "I think we found our christmas card this year". Edwina looked and saw the babies asleep with Chicklet on one side and Oso on the other.

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A few days passed and Criss invited everyone to a party at the house. One by one people arrived by airplane even Dimitra and Edwina's father caught the same flight. At the hotel everyone went to their rooms to find a note to be dressed and ready at four. When four rolled by everyone met downstair to see a limo waiting for them. "JD do you know what's going on?"Dimitra asked. "No mom". Dimitra knew all her kids had a tell for when they were lieing so she knew Christopher was up to something that JD and probably Costa knew. When they got to Serenity Criss was waiting outside and opened the door to the limo. "Christopher what is going on?"she asked. "You'll see mom come on"he replied and brought everyone inside.

They all came in to a surprise. Outside chairs were set up in rows and inside everyone saw dinner being made than in the dining area looked like it was ready for a five course meal for a king and queen. "Christopher what's going on?". "Edwina your family's here!!!"Criss called out. Edwina came down looking happy and giddy. "What do you think?". "It's beatufiul but what's going on?". "I know that everyone was a little shocked that Criss and I got a quickie marriage but today Criss and I are going to get married the right way"she replied. "So we're having a wedding". "Well in two hours"Criss remarked. "Criss we're not dressed for a wedding". "Don't worry go upstairs to rooms with your names on and they will be a surprise so let's go" and the girls left.

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Tiffany and Christina found their room and inside were dresses in the right size. In Dimitra's room there was also a dress hanging there she was shocked to remember that she saw it in a window when she went shopping with Costa and told him that she loved the dress she could see herself wearing it when Christopher finally got married the right way. In the bedroom Edwina was looking at her wedding dress as a knock came to the door. She opned the door and saw her two sisiters standing there looking lovely in their dresses. "Come on in I have to show you my wedding dress" she remarked. They came in and when they saw their jaws dropped.

"Edwina this looks like mom's dress but up to date"Tiffany remarked. "But I thought mom borrowed that dress from a friend of hers in college years ago"Christina replied. "I found this dress in a store here and with a picture of the dress from their wedding album I took the dress to the seamstress and there you go" she said with a smile on her face. "Mom would be so happy to see you married and with three little kids"Tiffany stated. "There's one more thing would you guys be my maids of honor". "Why both?". "I couldn't decide so why not share the honor beside Christopher and I couldn't decide anyway". The girls laughed at that. "Well let's get you into that beautiful dress and get you down to your man"

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The wedding was perfect expect for Dimitra crying and Criss forgeting his vows. After a couple of diaper changes and wardbore change the reception started and everyone had fun dancing. "This is the best wedding ever Criss"Christina stated. "Thanks Christina where's Edwina?"he asked. "Dancing with my father the last time I saw her"she replied. Criss went out to the dance floor and saw her dancing with her father. Criss just watched them as thoughts of what his father would think of his new bride. "You all right Christopher?"Dimitra inquired walking over. "Just thinking of dad and what he would of think of Edwina and our children"he replied trying not to tear up.

"I think he would adore them as much as I do. Your wife is beautiful and your children are wonderful"she remarked. "Thanks mom"he stated. "There's something I want to give you I had this made in New York for you" giving him a box. He opened the box when he saw what it was tears fell down his face. "This is dad's wedding ring but I thought he was buried with it"Criss said. "Believe or not Christopher the ring he had on was a copy of this one. When you were a baby your father lost his orginal wedding ring. We looked everywhere but couldn't find so for our anniversary I had one made for him, the one he was buried with. A few days after your father died I was gardening and right in the dirt next to your father's favorite tree was this ring. I saw it as a sign from your father" she replied. "I'm surprise you didn't give it to JD or Costa". "Well you were the closest to your father and I talked to your brothers they agreed to give it to you so I had a necklace made so you can have your father close to your heart". Criss gave his mom and hug. "Thanks mom"he replied.

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The next day Criss was watching the rain fall as Edwina came down. "What's going on Criss?". "Nothing just watching the rain fall how are the kids?"he asked giving her a hug. "Good they're upstairs your mom and my father are giving them a bath". "Wouldn't it be funny if your father and my mom fell for each other?"Criss thought. Edwina giggled. "Your father and my mom would be laughing in heaven if that happened"she remarked . As Criss laughed Edwina noticed Criss's necklace. "That's a nice necklace Criss who gave it to you?". "My mom it was my dad's wedding ring. He lost it when I was an infant but my mom found a few days after he passed away. She had it made into a necklace for me"Criss replied looking at it.

"That's sweet Christopher I remember your father very well he was so nice to us". "Your mother was the same way towards me and my brothers"Criss replied. With out warning Criss and Edwina heard their parents arguing. They ran upstairs and found Dimitra and Edwina's father in the hall. "How dare you say that about my husband!". "It's true Dimitra you couldn't expect that fact even thou it was right infront of you"he replied. Dimitra slapped him and said something in greek. Criss walked over to his mother and asked her to go downstairs. Edwina took her father in another room. "Criss go talk to your mother while I talk to my dad and we'll compare notes"Edwina suggested.

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When Criss got downstairs his mother sat on the couch wiping some tears away. "Mom what just happen why were you and Edwina's father fighting for?"he asked. "It's just something that doesn't concern you or Edwina" she stated. "It's got to be something that made you slap him and you have tears running down your face"Criss remarked. Edwina came down and Criss walked over to her. She whispered something into Criss's ear which made Criss's eyes almost pop out of its socket. "Are you sure that's what he said?"Criss said softly. She nodded and went upstairs.

"Mom did dad have an affair before I came around with Edwina's mom?" Criss asked standing at the stairs. "No your father would of never cheated on me"she replied. Criss walked over and sat next to her holding her hands. "Than why does her father think that"Criss asked. "I don't know maybe he's losing his mind or something. Excuse me I need some air" and Dimitra left as Edwina came down. "What did your mom say?"she awsked. "She denies it maybe your father is confused or maybe my mom never knew about the ledged affair"Criss stated. "Maybe you should talk to your brothers maybe they may know something about what my dad is alleging". "And you talk to your sisters they may know something you don't know too"Criss suggested.

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At JD's house he was having a beer with Costa when Criss walked in through the back. "Cris what are you doing here we thought you'd be on your honeymoon"Costa said. "I'm here because something happened at the house between mom and Edwina's father. He accused dad of having an affair with Edwina's mom before I was born". "Are you serious what does mom say?"JD inquired. "She sayes it's a bunch of bull :mad:"Criss replied. "I know Edwina's mom was fighting ovarian cancer while dad fought his cancer and they died within days of each other"Costa remarked. "Wait a minute do you think mom maybe playing with us. If dad did have an affair with Edwina's mom maybe she's keeping it a secret all this time so not to ruin the memories we have of dad" JD thought. Criss's phone rang and saw it was Edwina. "Edwina everything all right there".

"I talked to my sister Tiffany said that my mom did have an affair but she never found out who". "I know that your mother and my father had a great friendship even when they were both dieing of cancer. Do you think your father knew about the affair but your mother never told him who it was. Then when he saw the friendship my dad had with your mother he thought that my dad was the guy she fooled around with". "Maybe I don't really know for sure Christopher why don't you come home and we'll figure this out in the morning"she suggested. "All right" and hung up. "I should get back to Serenity we'll talk about this more during breakfast". "All right" they said and Criss left. When he got back his mom was sitting on the couch reading. "Hey mom where's Edwina?". "Took her father back to the hotel"she remarked. "Mom truthfully did dad have an affair before I came along?"he asked. "Christopher you don't need to know".

"Mom please I'm not a little kid anymore I'm a grown man and I'd understand if dad cheated on you with Edwina's mom or someone else"Criss said. "Christopher your father never cheated on me. Your father couldn't keep a secret to save his life"Dimitra stated. "So you think Edwina's father is just confused or got something mixed up in his head". "Yea that's what I think" she replied Criss went over to his mother and gave her a kiss before going to bed.

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When Criss got upstairs Edwina was putting the kids to bed. "Did you find out anything about your father?"she inquired. "My brothers say no and so does my mom so I think maybe your dad is confused or something"Criss said honestly. "Yea I think so too"she remarked and gave Criss a kiss. "I'm going to get ready for bed" and Edwina went to the bed room. As Edwina walked to the bedroom she heard Dimitra crying. "Dimitra are you all right?" she asked coming down. She wiped the tears from her face as Edwina sat down next to her. "It's just that I have a secret that I promised I wouldn't tell anyone not even my sons, but that fight with your father almost releaved the secret". "Dimitra my father was confused he bprobably thought that since both Criss's father and my mom were dieing of cancer so close together that they developed a deep friendship and my father probably thought they were cheating"she replied.

"It's not that Edwina if I tell you this you must promise me that you'll never tell anyone including Christopher". "I swear Dimitra now what's wrong". "It's wasn't John that cheated it was me that had an affair with another man"Dimitra stated. "Oh Dimitra". "That's not the worst of it John isn't Christopher's real father"she replied as tears started to flow. Edwina didn't know what to say. "When I found out about Christopher I had to tell John about the affair. When I told him he informed me that we were tell everyone about the baby, but I had to put the baby up for adoption and when I came home we would tell people the baby was still born". "But what changed John's mind to keep Christopher"she asked as Dimitra took a breath. "When he was born that winter's night in the ER the doctor gave Christopher to John and when I saw John look into his eyes I knew right there Christopher had his heart" as she smiled.

"Dimitra I can't believe this charade you and John did for all this time. Do you even know who Christopher's real father is?". "No and I don't care in my heart John is Christopher's father,"she replied. "I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. Good night Edwina" and Dimitra got up. When Edwina came into the bedroom Criss was writing down some stuff. "Hey what took you so long one of the kids being fussy and didn't want to go to sleep?"Criss asked. "No I saw your mom down in the living room she looked upset so I decided to just calm her down". "I guess what your father said really got to her". "Yea she knows that your father would of never cheated on her"Edwina replied. "Beside my father couldn't lie to save his life. I'll see you in the morning" and Criss went to sleep.

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In Believe Criss was laying down on the stage thinking as his brothers walked in. "Hey guys"Criss remarked sitting up. "What are you doing in here"Costa inquired. "You know me beside I've been thinking of mom and that fight she had with Edwina's dad last night it really shook her up". "How shook up was mom". "Edwina told me she was comforting her last night I don't understand why this is borthering her"Criss inquired. "She's probably wondering why he's saying this after all this time. Why not come out with it when the people accused are still alive to defend themselves"JD wondered. "Bets me but let's forget about it Edwina's father is confused or has sometimers". The guys walked to the production office. At the house Dimi, Edwina, Lynn and Dimitra were playing with the kids when a knock came to the door.

Edwina got up and answered the door. At the door was Tiffany. "Tiffany what are you doing here?" she asked. "Dad called me he wanted me to take him back home". "Why he was surprose to stay untill the day after tomorrow"she stated. "You know dad"Tiffany remarked. "All right call me when he gets back home". She gave her sister a hug and closed the door as Dimitra came in with John. "Someone got into a mud puddle who was at the door". "My sisiter Tiffany it seems my dad wanted to leave early". "I guess he still thinks John cheated with his wife when in fact it was me that had the affair". "Dimitra don't think that my father is been a pain in the :mad: since Criss and I started this journey so don't worry". She smiled. "So why don't you go grab the other two it's time for their naps"Edwina replied.

"All right" and went outside as Criss and the boys walked in. "Christopher, JD, Costa what are you guys doing here" giving Criss a hug. "We thought we'd come home early so we coulde have lunch with you and mom"Criss remarked. "Dad"Dimi stated running over to her father. "Dimi Lynn this is a surprise". "Well since we didn't come to the wedding we decide to come down and see the triplets who are growing like weeds". "And this one needs a bath he got into the mud" as John laugh. "I'll clean this guy up" taking him from Edwina. "I think they may all need bath both these guys found the puddle" Dimitra stated as the other two were covered in mud. "Why does this bring back mempries of you Dimi when you were this age"JD said. "Costa go upstairs and run the bath these kids are muddy as can be"Dimitra stated and he went upstairs.

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A few weeks went by and Criss was working on some stuff when the phone rang. "Hello". "Hey Criss what's going on?"I asked. "Nothing much just doing some work how are the kids doing?". "That's what I wanted to talk about do you think we could get some lunch while Lynn and Dimi watches them" she stated. "All right" and hung up. When Edwina got to the hotel Criss was on the phone but got off when he saw Edwina. He came out of his office and walked over to her. "It's good to see you I left in such a hurry this morning"Criss said. "It's all right but I need to talk to you". "All right" and they went to lunch. They sat down and looked through their menus. "I've got some great news I finally got that show I was talking about". "That's great"she said. "What's the matter you don't sound happy".

"Criss I want to go back to school and finish up my classes so I can get my degree"she replied. "What about the kids?". "We can put them in day care while I'm at school". "Edwina this isn't a great time to throw this at me". "Come on Criss I stopped going to school because of the kids. Criss I don't want to be a stay at home mom I want to earn my own money and my professor told me that his wife works at the wildlife center she can get me a job once I get my degree" she remarked. "Honey maybe when the kids are in school but it's just not good right now". "Criss this isn't fair I'm sorry if my plans conflicted with yours but I want to finish what I started". Edwina got up and left.

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The next day Criss was looking out the window as the rain fell. Edwina came into his den as Criss just sat there looking outside. She turned and saw a blanket on the ground covering a box. Edwina knew right away what was wrong. She left the room quietly and shut the door. She sat down and grabbed the phone. At The Luxor JD had just arrived when his phone rang. "Hello "he said . "Hey JD I thought you should know Hammie passed away last night". JD sat down. "How's Criss?". "I don't know he's just watching the rain fall in his office. I think he was with Hammie when he passed on" wiping a tear from her face. "Thanks for calling" and hung up as JD wiped some tears from his face.

He knew how much Criss loved Hammie he even had Hammie in some of the episodes of Mindfreak. Back at the house Edwina was sitting in the living room always turning to see if Criss had come out. A knock came to the door so Edwina got up. She opened the door and Lynn was there. "Hey Lynn". "JD called and told me about Hammie Criss must be so upset seeing his beloved cat pass away" Lynn stated. "Yea even Oso and Chicklet know something's wrong they keep pawing the den door but I haven't heard anything from that room" Edwina said. One of the kids started to cry so Edwina went upstairs as Lynn walked to the den where Chicklet and Oso were standing guard. "I'll take it from here guys" she said and went in. Upstairs Edwina was changing Rose when her phone rang. "Hello" she replied. "Edwina I just heard the news about Hammie" her sister Tiffany stated. "Yea he put up a good fight but it was time at least Criss was with him when he passed on". "Well give Criss my love" she stated. "I will' and hung up.

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A couple of days passed since Hammie's passing so Edwina decided to take Criss out. As she got ready Rose started to cry. "Criss can you get her?". "Sure her teeth are probably coming in that's why she's been so fussy" Criss replied leaving the room. In the nursery Rose was cry so Criss picked her up. "What's the matter your gums hurting you?" picking her up. Criss brought her downstairs and got a teething ring from the freezer and gave it to her which made her stop crying. "Why don't you sit in your high chair for a while and suck on your ring while daddy gets a drink".

Upstairs Edwina was on the phone. "Thanks so much my husband will be thrilled to see them" and hung up. She came downstairs and saw Criss in the kitchen with Rose. "I see someone's getting a tooth in". "At least John and Joshua all ready have one. It seems she's always running behind her brothers"Criss remarked as Rose was giggling in her high chair. "Come on it's time for bed you little cutie pie". "I'll do it come on sweetie". He picked her up as Rose smiled at Criss. "Dada"she said. "Did you just say dada?"Criss inquired looking at her. "Dada"she said again. "Edwina!!"Criss called out. "What is Rose all right?". "She beat her brothers at one thing she just said dada"he replied with a smile that lite up the room. "Dada". Edwina smiled. "I think she's daddy's little girl aren't you"Edwina said as Rose giggled.

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After they had dinner Edwina and Criss went for walk. "That was a good dinner"Edwina stated. "I guess"Criss replied. "You miss Hammie don't you" she stated. "Yea Hammie had been with me since I moved here I knew someday this would happen but I just wasn't ready to lose him" Criss replied. "Well I have surprise for you" Edwina stated. Criss loves surprises. "What is it?". "Come on and I'll show you" and they left. They drove to a groomers. "What the heck are we doing at a groomers for?"Criss inquired confused. "Come on and you'll see" and they went in. Inside two people were cleaning up and one was working with two dogs in a ring.

"Hey Edwina nice to see you and this must be your husband Christopher" shaking his hand. "Nice to meet you now why am I here?"he asked. "Well your wife called and told us what happened to your tea cup dog that he was stolen but we did find one exactly like the one that was stolen" smiling. Criss's eyes lite up. "Where is he?". "Over in the circle with Tamara" and they went over. In the circle Tamara was training the dog to stand up as another dog watched. "Very good" giving him a treat. "Wow Tamara that was good now only we can teach a dog to pick up its own poop we'll be set"Edwina said as everyone laughed. "Spike's a good boy and so is Teddy". Teddy walked over a little scared but when Criss held out his hand the dog smelled it than licked it. "Aww"Edwina stated. "What do you think Criss?".

"I'm surprised you did this Edwina" giving her a hug. "Tamara why don't you get a carrier and we'll get Spike ready to go home with his new owners". As she picked up Spike Teddy started to whimper. "I knew this would happen". "What do you mean?"Edwina asked. "Teddy and Spike were brought in together and I think they became friend now Teddy doesn't want to see Spike go"Tamara replied. Criss picked up Teddy and patted him. "Edwina why don't we take Teddy home too I hate to break up a friendship"Criss stated. Edwina looked at Teddy's face. "Why not I can't say no to such a cute face" patting him.

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A month went by and Criss was doing some work at the warehouse when George came over. "Yo cous"he called out. "What's up". "Look at what I read in Star Magazine" and showed Criss. "Criss Angel legitmate child of a love affair-George Pretovia admits to an affair with Dimitra Sarantokas, Mother of world famous magician Criss Angel"Criss read. "It even has a picture ofAunt Dimitra with this guy"George stated. Criss crumpled it up and threw it in the recycle bin. "That's just lies someone came up with to sell these things. I should sue them for slander"Criss replied. JD came in with the Las Vegas Sun. "Did you read the paper today?"he asked. "No I'm surprise I have time to use the bathroom sometimes"Criss said as JD rolled his eyes "You'll love this a guy is claiming he had an affair with mom and you were the product of the affair". "Please that's just a bunch of bull :mad: I know who my father is and his name is John plain and simple"Criss replied.

At the house Edwina was studying while the kids were in day care when the buzzer to the gate went off. She opened the door and saw a man with a couple of reporters behind him. "I'm looking for Christopher is he home?". "No"she replied standing in the door way. "You must be his wife do you know where he is I need to talk to him"he stated. "Why?"she asked. "I just want to talk to my son". "Yea right his father died of cancer decades ago so thanks for the laugh" and shut the door. After that Edwina called Dimitra. In New York Dimitra was reading the paper when she saw the article about Criss and couldn't believe it. "Oh my god"she stated as the phone rang. "Hello" she stated. "Dimitra there's a guy saying he's Criss's father. I think Criss may need to know the truth of who his father really is". "No I swore to myself Christopher would never know that I cheated on his father and he's the product of it"she replied and hung up.

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Criss got home that night he didn't look happy. "What's wrong?". "While I was at the warehouse Costa called me it seems this guy who says that my mom had an affair with her and I'm the proof of that was looking for me and wanted to talk to me" as he sat down rubbing his temple. "Do you your migraine medicine". "Please" as he laid back in the chair. "I don't want to make your headache worse but he came to the house too looking for you with cameras" she replied. "That's it I'm calling my lawyer and seeing if I can get a order of protection or something" as Edwina came out with his medication. "Here you go take this and go to bed". "All right". The phone rang and Edwina got it. "Hello". "Yes is Criss there?"the voice asked. "Who is this?". "Just put Criss on the line I know my son is home". "Listen stop calling or I'll have you arrested for stalking" and hung up.

"That guy again"Criss remarked getting up. "Yea don't worry if he calls again I'll call the police and have him arrested" and they went to bed. The next day Criss was feeding the kids as Edwina came down. "Now are you sure you can handle the kids?". "Yes and if I get overwhelmed I'll give JD or Costa a call now go before your late for class". "All right have fun" and left. As the day wore now Criss was having a good day even got the kids to take a nap all at once. Downstairs Criss was reading the paper when his cell phone rang. He saw it was his mom. "Hey mom nice to hear your voice" he stated. "What are you doing home is everything all right?". "Mom take a breath I have the day off I have a cirque thing tonight".

"Where's Edwina?". "She's at college we decided that it was time for her to go back and finish up the classes" Criss remarked. "What about the kids?". "They're put in day care until three and if Edwina has a class that runs late I get them"he remarked. "That's good how are the kids anyway?". "Great Rose said Dada a few nights ago and Joshua is trying to walk but he's mostly holding on to the couch or the dogs," as Dimitra laughed. "Mom I have to ask you something I know that it's probably personal or something you didn't want us to know, but did you have an affair with someone". "No Christopher the man is probably a nut job off his medication". "All right mom I love you and I hope to see you soon"Criss stated and hung up.

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When Edwina got home from school Criss was in his office. "I don't care what you have to do just do it" and hung up. Hearing it Edwina went into Criss's office who had his head on the desk with his arms around his head. "You all right sweetie?" she asked closing the door behind her. Criss looked up at his wife with worried eyes. "It's this George guy he will not leave me alone he keeps calling the house, The Luxor, he even found out my cell number. I had to make out a police report on this guy. I'm not even sure we should go to this thing tonight" he replied sitting up. "Christopher you can't hide like a turtle in its shell, beside if it wasn't for Cirque Believe wouldn't be what it is. Beside I'll be there holding on to you and when my sister Tiffany and Christina come over I'll make sure they know how to turn on the alarm and how to turn it off. Now go get ready".

Criss went over to Edwina and gave her a kiss. "Thanks" and went upside to change. When they got to the gala everyone went crazy for Criss. "Looks like you're the headliner tonight" as people yelled for his autograph. After he signed some autographes Edwina watched a guy walked over to Criss and gave him a piece of paper and leave. Criss put the paper in his pocket and walked in. Edwina followed him as Criss stood against the wall. "What the :mad: happened?," she asked. Criss took the paper out of his pocket and gave it to her. "It's a court order for a blood and hair sample to prove you're the child of George Pretovia". "I don't :mad: believe this" Criss stated. Edwina noticed Criss was sweating a little and breathing heavily. "Criss sit down". "I feel dizzy all of sudden" he stated. Before she knew it Criss fell to the floor and started to shake. "I need help!!"Edwina screamed. At his house Lynn and Dimi were watching television as JD came down the stairs.

"Anything about that cirque thing Criss went to". "Nothing yet". The phone rang and JD got it. "Hello Edwina I thought you and-what is he all right what happened yea I'll be right down" and hung up. JD went over to get his coat as Lynn walked over. "What's going on are the kids all right?". "it's not the kids it's Criss he had a stress induce seizure at that gala tonight. He's at the hospital right now with Edwina" and JD left.

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At the hospital Edwina was pacing as JD walked in. "Oh JD thank god" giving him a hug. "How's Criss?" he asked. "He's awake but out of it he doesn't remember having a seizure"she replied. "What do you think cause this. I know Criss is a bit stressed out with this new show he's putting together for Spike but not enough to cause a seizure". "It's because of this George Pretovia guy he had a judge sign an order for Criss to give some of his blood and hair for a paternity test to prove George is Criss's father" Edwina remarked. "I have to call mom the news probably has it all ready talking about it". Edwina looked at the television. "Too late look someone filmed Criss being loaded up into the ambulance" Edwina stated as turned to the TV. JD put the phone away as they watched the news report.

"The ONE NIGHT FOR ONE DROP gala turned into a medical emergency tonight. Criss Angel, magician for The Luxor had what people say a seizure. Nobody knows what caused the master illusionist to have a seizure. People are speculating that it was stress induced. The master magician has been stocked by a George Pretovia stating that Criss's mother Dimitra Sarantokas had an affair with him forty-six years ago and that Criss was the product of the affair. More as this stories develops.

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In a room Criss was wondering what the heck happened one minute he was feeling a bit dizzy than everything went dark. When he opened his eyes he realized that he was in the hospital. The word seizure was being said which Criss didn't believe. Why would I have a seizure for I'm not epileptic and I didn't OD on any drugs he thought as Edwina came in with JD. "Hey you all right?"JD asked. "Yea are they sure I had a seizure?". "Yea it was stress induce"Edwina replied. "Have they found the trigger to it". "It seems that George guy went to a judge and had them get a court order for a hair and blood sample from me"Criss replied. "That guy really getting under your skin about this".

"But why is he coming out of the wood works now?" Criss remarked. "Criss take a breath before you induce another seizure"Edwina stated as Criss laid back. "I know fame by assocation. Since you have fame anybody in your family is famous by assocation"JD suggested. "Criss don't worry about it just relax". Edwina's phone rang and saw it was Tiffany. "Hey Tiffany something wrong, Criss is all right the doctors may keep him overnight for observation,"she stated. "All right bye" and hung up. "How are the kids?"Criss asked.. "Good my sister saw on E! News what happened and wanted to make sure you're all right". "Mom must be having a meltdown right now"Criss replied. "Criss don't worry about mom I'll take care of her. You just take it easy before you have another seizure"JD stated. The nurse came in and said that they were bringing Criss up for an MRI. "I'll see you later baby". Edwina gave Criss a kiss and they wheeled him off.

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When Edwina finally came home her sisters were waiting for you. "How's Criss?" Tiffany asked. "He's good they're keeping him over night for observation" she replied sitting down. "I cant' believe Criss had a seizure". "Yea it was scary seeing that I almost thought I was going to lose Christopher" Edwina replied. "His mom called she's flying in". "I kind of guessed that. Well I'm going to bed I'll see you guys later". Tiffany and Christina gave Edwina a hug and left. The next day Edwina was cleaning up the place when a knock came to the door. She opened the door and Dimitra was there with JD. "Come on in". "Where are the kids?". "My sisters took them for the day". "How's Christopher?" she asked. "Better I talked to him this morning the doctor said that Criss was a ten on the stress out scale so if Criss doesn't want to be put on anti seizure medication he needs to distress".

"I guess this paternity thing is making Criss really stressed out"JD stated. Dimitra said nothing. "JD why don't you go to the hospital and pick up Criss". "All right I love you mom"JD said and left. After JD left tears started to fall down Dimitra's face. "This is my fault if I didn't have that affair-". "Dimitra don't say that if it is true if that affair didn't happen Criss wouldn't of been born". "I know that but it's just been eating me up inside since George wants to find out if Criss's his son or not". "Last night a process server came to the gala and served Criss with an order for blood and hair sample to prove that Criss is George's son"Edwina told Dimitra. Dimitra started to cry Edwina sat next to her and hugged her.

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When the guys came home Edwina and Dimitra were outside with the kids. "I'm home"Criss called out. "Out here Christopher"Dimita said. The guys came out and saw their mother pushing Rose ina swing while Joshua and John were playing with their mother. "Where's a camera when I need it"JD stated as Criss walked over and gave his mom and Rose a kiss. "How you feeling?". "Much better" as he picked up Joshua. "Why don't you tell mom the big news?"JD said smiling. "What big news?"Edwina said. "George what every his name is isn't my father"Criss replied. "How did you find out?"Dimitra inquired walking over with Rose.

"I have a rare blood type and George doesn't. You always said I got my blood type from dad since JD and Costa have your blood type mom"Criss explained. "What's George's type?"Edwina asked. "O the doctor sayes there noway in god's green earth that George could be my father". "They looked up dad's old file and he's blood type AB double negative so there you go"JD replied. Dimitra put Rose down and gave Criss a hug. "I'm so happy this nightmare is over"she said. "Some guy just trying to con a person"Edwina stated as she smiled at Dimitra. "Why don't we go out to dinner tonight my treat"Criss replied. "I can call up my sisters and see if they can watch the kids?"Edwina suggested. "All right right now I'm going to take a shower"Criss said and went inside. "And I'm going home I'll see yea tonight" and JD left as Dimitra and Edwina brought the kids in. "I guess I was wrong about who's Christopher's real father is".

"John's probably dancing on the clouds knowing that Christopher's really his son"Edwina remarked. "Mom"Criss called out from upstairs. "What"she called back. "Look outside there's rainbow". Edwina and Dimitra went outside and saw the rainbow shining like a star. "Thanks John"Dimitra muttered as she wiped some tears from her face. "That's beatiful"Edwina stated. "John knew I loved rainbows he's always call me whenever he saw a rainbow I guess this his way of apologizing to me"she stated. "Now that's a thank you if I've ever saw it"Edwina replied smiling.

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Before she knew it Edwina had graduated from college and Criss came to the graduation with the kids of course to cheer her on. At the party everyone was enjoying the food as Criss and her were putting the kids down for a nap. "I have to ask you did you keep that cap and gown?" he asked. "Why?". "I kind of got a confession to make I never graduated high school". "Hold on here what was that story that you told everyone that after you graduated that you told your parents you wanted to peruse your magic career"she remarked. "It's a lie we came up with I dropped out to peruse my magic, but I made a promise well a death bed promise to my dad that I would get my diploma or my GED". "So you did?". "When you told me you wanted to study reptiles it just hit me that I need to honor that promise to my father so I started to go to night school" he stated getting up.

"How in the heck did you pull it off?". "Why do you think I stop doing Mindfreak I needed the time to do the classes and there is some stuff you can't do on-line" he stated with a chuckle. "So when do you graduate?" she asked. "Believe or not tomorrow"Criss stated. "Does your family know you're graduating" Edwina asked. "This is something I've been hiding from them for a while they always thought I was going out or going home to you and the kids". "How about we surprise them tomorrow I've got an idea" and whispered it in his ear. "You've been hanging around the magic me too much"Criss stated as Edwina chuckled.

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The next day Edwina was cleaning up after the kids when Dimitra came in. "Hey Dimitra how are you?"she asked. "i'm good where's Christopher and the kids?". "Criss wanted to spend some time with them so he took them to the park with Dimi just incase he got ganged up on" as Dimitra chuckled. "So now that you're a college graduate what are you going to do now?". "Well you know the singfred and roy animal sanctuary and zoo well Criss talked to them and there looking for some help in the repitle section of the sanctuary they're putting together"she replied. "That's Christopher for you". Then she saw my cap and gown and sighed. "What's wrong Dimitra?".

"I was just thinking of Christopher and how he dropped out to persude magic. I just wish he'd stay just a little longer". "Know the feel I came close to dropping out myself but I kept going"she replied. "I wonder if Christopher will ever get his high school diploma before I pass away" she wondered and went to her room. Don't worry Dimitra he will. That afternoon Edwina was at The Luxor shopping with Dimitra and the guys. "Thanks for coming with me guys shopping for Criss is hard" she remarked as they walked around. "What do you get a guy who has mostly everything"Costa said and everyone chuckled. As they passed Believe they saw people going in. "What's going on it's a little early for a Believe show"JD stated. "Didn't Criss tell you he lent out Believe for a high school graduation" Edwina stated. "Why would Criss do that?".

"From what Criss told me the school's gym's roof collasped so they had nowhere to do the ceremony so Criss went to the school and offered them Believe for the cermony". "Christopher always has a big heart"Dimitra said. "Why don't we go in and see it" and they went in. They sat down in the back than Criss came out on-stage. "Thank you for coming to the graduation ceremony today. You're probably wondering why I'm up here consider I went to school thrity years ago, but I have a confession I dropped out of school to persude my magic, and now I've realized it was stupid of me to do that so for my father and my family I decided to go back and finish up my high school education". Smoke came around Criss and it disappeared Criss was standing there in a cap and gown.. The crowd cheered as tears fell down Dimitra's face. You pulled the wool over our eyes once again CrissJD thought as the rest of the people who were graduating came on-stage.

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Three years passed and Criss was visiting Edwina at her work with the kids. "I want to see the tigers!!"Joshua stated. "No loins"Rose stated. "Relax we will see them all but first we're going to see mommy" Criss replied. At the repiltes Edwina was showing the kids a rattle snake that had its vemon sacks taking out. "Now remember if you hear that rattling sounds or see them you back off and tell someone". As she talked to the kids Criss watched untill the show ended. "Mommy"Joshua called out and the kids ran to her. "Hey guys what a surprise" she remarked giving them all hugs. Criss walked over as Edwina got up slowly. "Here let me help you". "Thanks"she replied. "Mommy do snakes get a big belly like you have?"Rose asked as Criss and Edwina giggled. "No they lay eggs" she replied.

"When we'll our little brother or sister be here?"John asked. "Remember John we have it marked on the calendar but remember we told you that the baby decides when it wants to come"Criss said. Then Rose started to giggle. "What's so funny?". "Mommy peed herself". Criss looked down ad saw a small puddle under Edwina. "I think my water just broke"Edwina stated. "Come on guys it seems your little brother and sister wants to come now"Criss replied. Criss took Edwina's hand. "Criss I have a feeling this baby's going to be a boy"she remarked. "I think you maybe right" and they went to the car. At The Luxor JD was coming back from lunch when Costa walked over. "Where's Criss I just got a call he cancelled his meeting". "I think I know where" and called his wife. "Hello"Lynn stated. "Hey Lynn sorry to call you but did Edwina check in". "Yea her water broke Criss is with her and I have the kids".

"Do you want me to come down and get them". "No Criss wants them here for when the baby comes"Lynn stated. "I'll give mom a heads up" and hung up. "We should of known that one of Criss's kids would take after his father's birth"Costa joked. "I'm going to call mom and tell her another grandchild is on its way" and went to call. In the waiting room at the hospital the kids were playing with blocks as Lynn read a magazine. "Hey baby"a voice said kissing her neck. "Oh hi JD" she remarked putting the magazine down. "Uncle JD"John stated. "Hey guys" giving them hugs. "How's Edwina?'. "She almost broke Criss's hand during a contraction so Criss talked her into getting some relief". "Or end up wth a disfigured hands"JD muttered Rose walked over and told Lynn she needed to go potty. "You guys be good for your uncle I'm going to take your sister to the bathroom" and they left as Criss came out.

"Daddy how's mommy?". "Good she's relaxing where's Rose and Lynn?" Criss inquired. "Potty break speak of that do you guys need to use the bathroom?". "No"they said in unsion. The nurse came over and told Criss Edwina was yelling for him. "Got to go but be good " and Criss jogged off.

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Thirty minutes went by and Lynn and JD were waiting with the kids when Criss came out holding a baby. "Congratulation bro"JD stated. "What is it daddy?"Rose asked. "Welcome your little brother Michael"Criss remarked as he showed them the baby. "He's beautiful Criss"Lynn stated as Criss let her hold Michael. Then the nurse came over and whispered something in his ear. "Be right back" and Criss left. "Are you thinking it could be twins?"JD thought out loud. "Uncle JD what are twins?"Joshua asked. "That two babies born at the same time". A minute later Criss came back. "So what happened was there a surprise?". "JD do you mind taking the kids down to the cafateria for a minute?"Criss asked.

"Come on guys" and JD took them. "What's wrong Christopher?"Lynn asked as Criss sat down. "They had to take Edwina into surgery she was bleeding pretty bad after delivering Michael" as Lynn gave him back to Criss. "Criss if something happens or god forbid Edwina dies we're here for you"Lynn assured him. "I hope she doesn't die I should take him back to the nursery" and Criss left. An hour went by and Criss and Lynn were waiting as Costa came in. "Hey how you doing?" he asked giving Criss a hug. "Worrying I'm going to lose my wife. Where are the kids and JD?" Criss asked. "He took them home and George and Luke are going to watch them. Have you heard anything yet?". "No".

Criss got up and leaned against the wall. Criss's phone rang and saw it was Tiffany. "Hey Tiffany thanks for returning my call". "What's wrong you sounded upset is the baby all right". "No it'a Edwina she had the baby today but she started to hemmerage so they had to take her to surgery" wiping a tear from his face. "Thanks Criss I'll tell Christina what happened" and hung up. Then the doctor came over to them. "How is she?"Criss asked. "She's fine it was touch and go for a while but she'll live unfortunely we had to perform a hystercomy". "To tell you the truth doc I got fixed when we found out about Michael's arrival. Fours enough for us"Criss said. "You can see her tomorrow" and the doctor left. Everyone gave Criss a hug. Thank you dad Criss muttered.

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When Edwina opened her eyes her sister Tiffany was there. "Tiffany what are you doing here?" she asked a little gory. "Criss called and informed me what happened I had to come t make sure you were all right and to see my new nephew who may I say is cute as a button" she replied as Edwina smiled. "Where's Criss?". "At home but he wanted me to tell you he'll come by later now get some rest all right". "Thanks" and her sister gave her a hug before she left. At the house the kids were playing outside as Criss watched. "Christopher"a voice called out. Criss got up and turned to see his mom standing there. "Mom I wasn't expecting you until next week" giving her a hug. "Costa and JD called and informed me your new baby decided to take after his father by coming a month early"Dimitra remarked as Criss tried not to laugh at his mother.

"Yea Edwina said after her water broke that the baby is a boy and she is right about that"Criss replied. "Granny"the kids said as they came over and gave her a hug almost knocking her down. "It's so good to see my grandkids you guys are getting so big"she replied. "Daddy when will Michael and mommy be home?" Rose inquired. "Well Michael will probably be home tomorrow but since mommy had to have some surgery done she may have to stay a little longer" Criss explained. "Criss if you want to go see Edwina I'll watch these guys". "All right you guys be nice to granny and I'll be home soon"Criss stated. "All right" they stated.

"Guys I've told you not to talk to unison it gives daddy and mommy the chills". "Sorry"they said again as Dimitra snickered. At the hospital Edwina was relaxing as Criss came in with Michael. "Christopher it's so good to see you". "And I brought Michael with me". He walked over and gave Michael to her. Edwina just stared into his eyes as Criss sat down next to her. "I almost thought I wasn't going to see this little angels or our other three at home again"Edwina stated wiping tears from her face. "I thought I was going to have to raise him or the other three with out you too" and gave Edwina a kiss. "So sweet". Edwina turned and saw Tiffany and Christina. Edwina and Criss chuckled. "I hope we're not interrupting anything?" Christina asked. "No come on in and meet Michael Peter" showing them.

"I see you finally used dad's name". "I bet you my restaurant dad won't be happy that you used his name as the middle"Tiffany remarked. "I'm just happy I'm going to be around to see this little fella grow up" as Michael started to coo. When it came time for Edwina and Michael to come home everyone was at the house waiting for them. "I can't wait to see mommy"Joshua said. "I missed her" John added. "mommy's boy"Joshua stated. "Am not"he replied. "Joshua John stop fighting or you're going to your rooms" JD remarked.

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Outside Criss had pulled up with Edwina and the baby. "So you ready for this?"he asked. "Yup I can't believe we changed his name"she remarked. "We do have the right to change the name before we left"Criss stated getting out. Inside Rose was looking out the window. "Daddy and mommy are home with the new baby"she called out running. "All right Rose settle down and remember don't go rushing to mom untill she puts the baby down all right"Christina told the kids. When the door open Criss came in with the baby as Edwina followed. "it's so good to see you home Edwina"JD stated giving her a hug. "It's good to be home"she replied as the kids went up and hugged their mother.

"Let me see my new grandson"Edwina's father said. Criss brought him over gave the babyto him as everyone sat down. "He's so adorable" Dimitra stated. "Looks like Criss when he was a baby"Costa replied. "Look at Michael he has full head of hair"Tiffany said. "It's not Michael Tiffany we changed it to Peter"Edwina remarked. Edwina's father looked up at his daughter. "Did you say P-e-e-ter Edwina?"he mumbled. "Yea we decided to change it sine Peter Michael sounds better"Criss stated. "Dad are you crying?"Tiffany inquired. "Just have something in my eye" as Edwina tried not to laugh. That night after everyone left and the kids were put to bed Edwina and Criss were outside enjoying the stary night. "Today was a good day"Criss stated as he put his hands on Edwina's shoulder. "I was just thinking Criss of the day we met in Cabo".

"Yea and you saved me when that spider bit me"he replied. "I never told anyone this but I didn't want to go to Cabo but Tiffany told me to go"she said. "Remind me to thank her"Criss said. Edwina turned around and gave Criss a kiss. Then the baby started to cry and John and Joshua were fighting in their room "You take care of the boys and I'll take care of the baby"Edwina said. "All right" and they went upstairs.

THE END..............