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At the house Lynn was cleaning up when Costa and Dimi came in. "Hey guys where's the rest of the clan?" she asked. Then JD came in with two carriers. "Costa you forgot one"JD called out. "I'll get her dad" Dimi stated and went back outside. "JD what's with the two carriers?". "Long story" he said hanging up his coat. "Got a short version?"she asked. "All right when Criss and I went to return Juliet Hammie and Juliet escaped so we found them in an abandon building which we found two more cats and one was pregnant". Dimi came in with the carrier. "Mommy I get to foster the mom cat until her kittens come" Dimi remarked. "So what are you doing with Juliet?"Lynn asked. "That's the interesting part in the building Juliet lead Christine to a three month old baby boy"JD stated . "Someone abandon a little baby in a cold building"Lynn stated shocked. "So mom brought Criss and Christine with the baby to the hospital to have it looked at" JD said. Then Hammie started to meow.

"I'm going to let Hammie out before he started yowling" Costa remarked and let them out. All of a sudden Lynn started to sneeze. "You all right Lynn?"Costa asked. "No I'm allergic to cats" as she wiped her eyes. "Dimi why don't you bring the cats upstairs". "Come on Dimi I'll help you" Costa remarked picking up Hammie and Juliet. At the hospital Criss was in a room with his mom while I was in the next room with the baby. "Well Christopher long time no see" The doctor remarked coming in. "Hey Doctor Smitty I'm surprised you haven't retired yet" Criss replied. "Well so what happened this time trying a new demostration out" he asked joking a little. "I wish I was looking for my cat Hammie in an abondon building I tripped over something and landed face first on the ground" Criss stated. The doctor took a look at Criss's leg and ankle. "Well your ankle looks swollen and so does you knee I'm going to send you to get some x-ray just to make sure you didn't break anything"the doctor suggested. "Thank you doctor"Dimitra stated as the doctor went to the next room where I was playing with the baby.

"So this is the abondon baby you and Criss found today". "Yea" as the doctor took a look at him. "He seems all right a little under weight for his age group. I'm going to have the nurse draw some blood and fix him a bottle" and the doctor left. When Criss got back from x-ray I was standing outside the room. "How's the baby doing?"he asked. "Good they're doing a full work up on him and they're going to call social services for him too"I replied. "I just can't believe someone left that baby in there. If we didn't find him he might of died of hungry or something worse"Criss stated. "So what did the doctor say about you?" I asked. "I might pulled some tendons in my knee and twisted my ankle" he said. "Better your leg than your head"I replied as Criss snickered. Then my phone went off and saw it was JD. "How in god's name did your brother get my number?" I asked. "Caller ID maybe"Criss replied. "Hello JD". "I hope you don't mind is my clust of a brother next to you?"he asked. "Your brother"I stated giving him the phone. "Hello"he said. "Criss we've got a problem Lynn's allergic to cats". "Are you kidding me?"Criss said. "No her doctor ran some tests on her and found out she's allergic to cats so we need to put Hammie some where before I have to take my wife to the hospital" JD replied. "Where would you like me to take him. The house is under repairs that's why mom and I are staying with you and Costa's apartment complex doesn't allow pets" Criss mentioned. "Do you think Christine could take him?"JD thought.

"JD I can't ask her to do that I just met her today". "Please Christopher Lynn can't take the cats" JD remarked. "All right I'll ask," and hung up. "Christine can I ask a favor of you?" Criss asked. "What's that Christopher?". "It seems JD's wife has just found out she's allergic to cats and since Costa's complex doens't allow pets do you think you can take Hammie to your apartment to stay for a while" he inquired. "Why not Juliet may like having her brother around while I'm at work"I stated. "Thanks you're a life savoir,"Criss remarked. Then the doctor came over. "So what's the verdict?". "Well the baby is fine a little anemic but fine but for you Criss you twisted your ankle and pulled some tendons in your knees"he replied. "Am I going to need surgery?"Criss inquired. "No but you're going to have to stay off your leg as much as possible or you may need surgery" the doctor replied. "All right doc thanks,"Criss stated and the doctor left. "Looks like I'm going to be sleep on the couch for the next six weeks".

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As we drove to the house Criss was sitting in the back with his leg up with a pair of crutchers. "Thank you for driving Christine I forgot my driving glasses" Dimitra remarked. "It's no problem Dimitra how are you doing back there Criss?" she asked. "Fine just watch out for potholes" he replied. At the house JD and Costa were playing cards. "So what are you going to do with the pregnant cat since Lynn's allergic?" Costa asked. "Lynn said if we keep her in Dimi's room she'll be fine"he stated. "And Christine is going to take Hammie for a while" Costa said. "That's what Criss said"he replied. Then they heard a car pull up. Costa got up and saw it was Dimitra's car. "Well it looks like Criss is on crutchers" as I helped him out. Costa opened the door and Dimitra came in. "Thank you Costa". "Come on gimpy" Costa called out. "Watch it or I'm going to stick this where the sun don't shine Costa"Criss said as he came in. "So what did you do this time to your leg?" JD asked as Criss sat down.

"He sprained his ankle and pulled some tendons in his knee. If Criss stays off his leg as much as he can Criss may not need surgery on his knee"I replied. "Thanks again for taking Hammie"JD stated. "It's no problem where are they?". "We put them in the bathroom"Costa said. JD went to the bathroom and the cats ran out like bullets. He looked at the back of the door. "Looks like I'm going to need a new door too. The cats used it as a scratching post"JD remarked. "Bad Juliet"I stated. Hammie jumped over to Criss. "Come here you. Listen you're going to be staying with your sister for a few days so I'll see you soon" and gave Hammie a kiss on his head. Costa brought out the carriers and I put Juliet in one as Costa picked up Hammie and put him in the other. "Come on Christine I'll drive you home" Costa replied. "I'll talk to you guys later hope you feel better Criss and stay off that leg" and we left. The next day when I woke up I saw Juliet asleep at the window but Hammie was at the door. "Come here Hammie I know you miss your owner but it's just for a few days so don't worry" patting him which he liked.

A knock came to the door so I put Hammie in the bathroom just in case. I opened the door and standing there was Dimitra. "Dimitra what are you doing here?" I asked inviting her in. "I thought I'd bring you some cat food so Hammie doesn't eat you out of house and home"she replied giving me the bag. "Thanks" as I shut the door and let Hammie out. "Christine Christopher told me you don't have a lot of family" she stated. "Only my mom and Juliet" I replied patting her. "Well tomorrow we're going to church and we would love for you to come with us"she offered. "I don't know Dimitra" I stated. "Just think about it"she remarked. Dimitra picked up Hammie and gave him a kiss and a hug. "That's from Christopher". I went over and took Hammie as Dimitra left.

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FROM MindfreakGirly

AWEE. that was sweet

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At the house everyone was getting ready for church but Criss was thinking of staying home. "Come on uncle Criss you have to go it won't be the same with out you"Dimi stated. "I'd slow you guys down with my knee and ankle" Criss replied. "Criss we can't leave you here alone mom would start worrying that you'd fall and hurt yourself" Costa suggested. "Guys I turned like 42 a week ago I can stay by myself I'm not four" Criss stated. "What they mean Christopher if you fall or something you could injury yourself more than you'd have to have the surgery and I don't want that beside I asked Christine to join us" his mother replied. "All right for you mom I'll go but I'm going to need some help" Criss remarked looking at Costa and JD. At the church I waited outside even thou it was cold. Then I saw a two cars pull in and park. The doors opened and it was JD with his wife, his daughter, and Dimitra in the back.

"Christine you made it" Dimitra replied as I walked over. "Thanks for the invite"I said. "I see Costa got here in one piece with Criss"Lynn stated as her daughter chuckled. I walked over as Costa was trying to help Criss. "Come on will you". "Hey you try not to put weight on your right leg and see how hard it is to get out of a car"Criss replied. "Costa go in with your brother I'll help the injuried" I stated. "Have fun" and Costa left. "I knew I should of gone in JD's car I feel like a sauage in here trying to move. I got into the front seat and pulled in both seat. "Hold on Criss" as I walked over to his side. Criss was sitting on the edge as I grabbed his crutchers. "All right lean on me as you get out". "Hope I don't hurt you"he stated. Criss got up and leaned on me as he used his crutchers. "You got it" I asked. "Got it" and I moved as Criss balanced himself.

"Thanks" and we started towards the chruch. "So how's Hammie doing?" Criss asked. "He missing you but he's been good"I replied. "Yea the house isn't the same with out Hammie. Have you heard anything about that baby you found?" he asked. "He was put into foster care a couple of hours ago I was-never mind". Criss stopped as he leaned against the railing. "What?"he asked. "I was thinking of maybe adopting him but there's other people that probably want a baby like Joseph"I stated. "You named him?"Criss said a little taken back. "Well it was strange just calling the baby him so I gave him my grandfather's name Joseph" I stated smiling. "Interesting come on let's go in before my mom starts freaking out" and we went in. After the service we were all coming out when we saw a homeless woman standing there. I walked over. "Can I help you?"I asked. "Yes I'm looking for two people that took my baby". "What do they look like?" Costa inquired. As she described the people Costa looked at me as I looked at Criss.

"You just described her and my brother"Costa replied pointing to Criss and I. She looked at me than all of a sudden she throws herself on me and starts to choke me. "WHERE'S MY BABY WHAT DID YOU DO TO HIM!!" she exclaimed as Costa tried to get her off of me. JD and Criss came down and helped. When they finally got her off of me she went after Criss and knocked him to the ground. She grabbed one of Criss's crutchers and hit him in the bad leg. "WHERE'S MY SON WHERE'S MY SON!!!" she yelled. JD grabbed her as I went over to Criss. "You all right?". Criss said nothing as he held his leg. "Someone call the police" Costa remarked. "And an amblunce" Criss replied as he layed there in pain

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FROM MindfreakGirly

oh boy!!

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At the hospital we all waited in a room while they looked over Criss and the crazy woman who assaulted Criss and I. "Can you believe what that girl did to Criss?" JD said. "I have a feeling Criss maybe going under the knife"Costa remarked. I sat next to Dimitra. "You all right Dimitra?"I asked. "I'm just worried about Christopher why hasn't the doctor come out to talk to us" she replied getting up. Then Criss came out on the crutchers. As everyone gave Criss hugs and kisses something in my mind was telling me something wasn't right. "I'll go get the car"JD stated and everyone followed but I stopped Criss. "Christopher I saw what that woman did to you and I saw the pain you were in. Are you hiding something from your family?"I asked. "No"he remarked. "Criss I don't tell many people this but I can tell when someone is BSing and right now my meter is going off" looking at him. "All right I need surgery but they want me to have it on Christmas Eve so I signed out ama" Criss remarked. "So you rather be in pain for the rest of your life than have an operation on your knee"I inquired. "Listen I'll have my knee operating on just not now" and he went outside. The next day I brought Hammie and Juliet to the home. When I got there I saw Criss's mom playing cards with my mom.

"Christine I thought you were coming later" my mom said as I let the cats out. "I need to talk to Dimitra for a few minutes with out her family around her"I replied. "What's wrong?"she asked. "Let's go outside for a second"I said. She grabbed her coat and we went outside. "So what's wrong?". "It's Christopher he's lying to you and your family. He needs surgery to repair the tear in his knee but he won't do it". Dimitra was shocked. "Are you serious?"she said. "Dimitra he told me when I called him on it. He doesn't want to do it because it will be on Christmas Eve but if Criss doesn't get this surgery he may end up doing more damage to his knee"I stated. Dimitra gave me a hug. "Thank you Christine" and she left as I walked back in. When I came in I saw Juliet sitting in a chair next to my mom. "Trying to teach Juliet how to play Gin"I asked as my mom chuckled. "Where did Dimitra go?" she asked as I pulled up a seat. "Last night Criss lied to his family and you know me I can spot a liar from fifty paces so I told Dimitra that Criss does need surgery. Do you think I should of told her?"I asked her. "Christine you did the right thing" and gave me a hug

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At the house Criss was in the kitchen having something to eat with Costa and JD. "I talked to the doctor about that lady that went nuts on Christine and I she's bi-polar and off her meds"Criss stated taking a sip of his juice. "She must of went off of them when she was pregnant probably so she wouldn't harm the child" Costa suggested. "Calling Dr Sarantakos" JD said jokely. Criss muffled a laugh. "So Criss you didn't say much about your knee what did the doctor say about it"JD asked. Before Criss could get a syabble out the door opened and Dimitra walked in. "Hey mom what are you doing back so soon?" JD inquired. "JD Costa I need to talk to Christopher alone for a minute" she asked. "Someone's in trouble"JD remarked as they left the room. "So what's up mom?"Criss asked as his mother hung up her coat. "I saw Christine at the home today and she told me something that I'm surprised you did to us Christopher,"she replied sitting down.

Criss grabbed his crutchers and got up. "Christopher why would you lie to us?". "I just didn't want to ruin Christmas eve mom. I just wanted a normal day with my family not end up in an operating room" he remarked. "Christopher I know you meant well but you're putting your career on the line if you don't get this fix"she stated. "I was going to get it fix after the holidays mom I swear" Criss said. She got up and went over to him. "Christopher I want you to call your doctor and tell him you've changed your mind and you want to take care of this before it gets worse. Consider it your Christmas gift to me" she stated. Criss could never say no to his mother so he agreed. "Thank you Christopher" and gave him the phone to call

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Back at the apartment I was watching television when my phone rang. "Hello". "Hello Christine it's Dimitra" she remarked. "Hi what can I do for you?". "I wanted to thank you for ratting Christopher out about his knee. He talked to his doctor and he's going to have surgery on Christmas Eve"she said. "You're welcome Dimitra"I stated and hung up. After I hung up Hammie moewed. "Don't you start Hamlet"I said as he walked off. The next day was Christmas Eve and Criss was in his hospital room bored out of his mind. I don't think I've been so bored in my life. What is taking so long he thought. Downstairs JD was filling out some forms when I walked in. "Christine what are you doing here?"he asked surprised to see me. "I'm surprise my mom didn't tell your mom I bring Juliet to the children's ward. I hate seeing kids so upset that Santa may not find them in a hospital" she remarked. "Well if you want to Criss is upstairs probably bored out of his skull" he replied. "His surgery's moved back". "Yea car accident on the freeway both operating room are packed" JD replied. "Well I'll go see him" and left. When I got up to the floor Jillian was taking Criss's vitals.

"Not bad for a forty-two year old you're in great health" she stated. "Expect for a bum knee when do you think my surgery will be?"Criss inquired. "Let me check" and she left. "All ready flirting with the nurses Criss"I said. Criss turned his head to the window. "I'm not talking to you. You ratted me out to my mother" he stated. "Criss you sound like you're eight years old"I replied. "If you didn't rat me out to my mother I wouldn't be spending Christmas Eve in a hospital room"he remarked. I put my bag down and went to the other side of Criss's bed. "Christopher I know that you're ticked at me but I did it because I care" I said. "Yea about ruining my holiday"he replied not looking at me. "Fine be tick than you won't see what I brought for you". Criss's curiosity hit him and turned over. "What do you have?"he asked. I closed the door and opened my bag. As soon as I unzippered it Hammie popped out and jumped onto Criss's bed. "Hamlet I miss you" patting him.

"He missed you too so I thought I'd bring him down to see his master before you went into surgery" I remarked as Juliet popped her head out. "Why do you have Juliet with you?" Criss asked. "I bring Juliet up to the children's ward so I thought I'd sneak Hammie in to see you". "Thanks Christine this really is a good gift for me". Then the nurse came in as I put Hammie back in the bag. "Time to go Criss" she stated as some ordeals came in. "See you later Criss"I remarked as Hammie meowed. "See yea later" and they left. Criss woke up as his eyes focused. "Christopher" a voice said. "Mom" he said softly. He turned his head and saw his mom sitting there with JD and Costa there too. "How long-". Dimitra put her fingers on Criss's lips. "Don't talk your throat is raw after they removed the breathing tube" she said "Save your strength bro" Costa stated. Criss mouthed thank you as he fell back to sleep

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"Let him sleep come on" and they left. When they got home I was sitting there with the cats. "Christine how long have you been here you look frozen" Dimitra stated putting her coat over me. "I didn't know where else to go" I muttered as the cats moewed. "Come on let's get you guys inside" and they brought me in as Costa grabbed the cats. When they came in JD put on some tea. "Just sit right here sweetie Costa get me a blanket,"Dimitra stated. As Costa went into the bedroom tears started to fall from my face and I just started to cry.

Dimitra held me as I cried. "What's wrong?". "My mom passed away in her sleep a few minutes ago I've been walking around in a daze before I knew it I came here" as JD gave Dimitra a paper towel to wipe my tears. "It's all right sweetie" as Costa gave her the blanket. "What's happened?"Costa inquired. "Christine's mom passed away"JD stated. "That's gotta hurt". "I'm going to bring the cats upstairs before Lynn and Dimi get home"JD said giving Costa the tea. Costa gave the tea to his mom. "Here drink this it will warm you up" and I took a sip of it. "Thank you"I replied as JD came down. "Anybody hungry?" he asked changing the subect. "I'm a little hungry" his mother replied. "I could eat too"Costa added. "Christine would like a sandwich or some soup?" JD asked. "A sandwich would be nice"I replied. "Christine if you would like to you can take a shower and get out of those cold clothes I think you'd fit into some of Lynn's clothes if you would like?"JD offered. "Thanks maybe the steam will clear my head" as I walked to the bathroom.

"That was nice of you JD"Dimitra remarked. "I'm going to go upstairs and grab some of Lynn's clothes for her to change into" and JD went upstairs. When he got upstairs he could hear one of the cats meowing. Downstairs Dimitra and Costa were making sandwiches as I came out in a robe. "I hope Criss doens't mind I borrowed his robe"I replied. "You look better in it than Criss does" as I chuckled. "Thanks Costa I needed a laugh" and gave him a kiss. "I just realized Christmas isn't going to be the same without Criss" Costa said. "I got an idea why don't you guys go to the hospital and open gifts there with Criss in his room" I suggested. "That's a wonderful idea Christine" Dimitra replied with a smile. "Mom, Christine, Costa come up here!!". We all went upstairs and in Dimi's room the mother cat was cleaning her newborn kittens off. "Oh my god look at them all"Costa remarked.

"That one reminds me of Juliet" I stated. "Look at the black one it looks like it's wearing a mask"JD said. "JD how did you know this was going on?"Dimitra inquired. "When I came up to get the clothes Hammie was moewing when I opened the door I saw one of the kitten coming out". "Little D is going to be upset that she missed this" Costa remarked. As we stood there Juliet came over to me and started to pur as she went in and out my legs. I picked her up and gave her a kiss. "Now I remember why I got you" as she licked my nose.

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At the hospital Criss was looking out the window watching the snow fall. "Hi" a voice said. Criss turned his head and saw a little girl about six standing there. "Hello there what are you doing here?" Criss asked. "I'm looking for Santa Claus my mommy said he's coming but I don't think so since I'm in the hospital" she remarked holding on to her teddy bear. Criss smiled at her as the nurse came over. "Sandy what are you doing out of bed I'm sorry Criss"the nurse stated. "It's no problem Denise I was awake anyway" Criss replied smiling. "Come on Sandy you know Santa Clause won't come if you're not in bed asleep"the nurse said. "Bye bye" Sandy reamrked waving good-bye. "Bye Sandy" Criss replied waving back. At the house I fell asleep on the couch. "Poor kid losing the only parent she ever knew" Lynn stated. "Yea she was just in shock when we came back from visiting Criss" Costa remarked. "How is Criss any way?" Lynn inquired. "Good the surgery went very well" Dimitra replied. Then Lynn started to sneeze. "Where are the cats?"she asked. "In Dimi's room" JD replied. "I don't think so look on the couch" Costa remarked. They looked and standing there was Juliet and coming down the stairs was Hammie. "Dimitra come down stairs and get Hammie and Juliet" JD called out. Dimi came down.

"Sorry I must of not shut the door tight enough come on you two" she stated. She got Hammie but when she went for Juliet she hissed. "Dimi why don't you leave Juliet down here I guess she wants to be near her owner" Dimitra said. Then Hammie meowed. "I guess Hammie misses Criss too" Costa added. "Come on Hammie you'll see Uncle Criss soon" and they back upstairs. After Dimi left Juliet jumped down to where I was sleeping and snuggled next to me.