It's Weird

As the three of you are entering the kitchen you see Fiona was leaning back, sitting in a chair with her feet up on another. She was doing something on her phone. She looks up, happy to see her family return.

"There's my sexy family. You okay Helen?"

Your mom nods. "Yes, thank you dear. I'm better now."

Your big sister gets up and approaches, taking Helen into a big embrace. She kisses her. "Everything's going to be just perfect now Helen. Don't you worry, okay?"

You could visibly see your mother's shoulders relax as she leans into her taller daughter. "Mmmm." She smiles.

All these years you had seen your mother as the strong supporting pillar of your family. You had taken it for granted. She was mom. She was in charge. She took care of you kids. She ran the house with a firm hand. Only now, as you watch Fiona hold her and you saw the stress drain from her, do you realize that it was a role she had never wanted. Comments she had made over the years suddenly fall into place. She relished motherhood, single motherhood however...not so much. She never wanted the mantle of being the head of your household but had taken it up by necessity. When your father had died she had lost more than a partner, she had lost his steady guiding leadership. Fiona being the oldest had obviously realized this. Fiona had offered to take this role on with a few conditions and your mom seemingly had leaped at the opportunity.

You look over to El. There was still worry in her eyes but she couldn't help but smile at seeing her mother so happy. Fiona takes her mother by the hand and they go to sit at the table. You and Elsie turn to start plating out the meal you had prepared. The pair of you serve out and join them at the table.

Fiona and your mom sat hand in hand, much like you and El liked to do, and you could see Fiona rubbing Helen's hand lovingly. "I was thinking, we should set up a joint family bank account. What do you think?"

Your mother nods. "Of course dear. That sounds like a good idea."

Fiona nods in satisfaction. A joint account for you all? Man, things were changing fast.

As you all settle down and look across to each other the gravity of the new reality sets in. The familial feeling was still there, but now there was so much more as well. The silence of the room is filled with a strange new energy.

"This is so weird!" Elsie finally says. The rest of you laugh at the sudden breaking of the heavy silence.

You nod. "I know, right?"

Your mother is beaming. "It's not weird...it's wonderful."

"No...it's weird." You quip. "But that's okay, I don't mind being weird."

The group of you start to tuck into the breakfast. Fiona and your mother thanking you and telling you and Elsie how great it was.

Fiona was distracted as she ate. She was back on her phone trading messages with someone and you could tell something was bothering her. She finally lets out a sigh of frustration. She mutters under her breath. "I don't even know why I pay that..." She starts to dial a number when she suddenly stops. She slowly looks up. She looks hard at Elsie, seeming to weigh something up in her mind.

Elsie glances from side to side then back at her sister. "What?"

"El...you're good at all that computer shit. Right?"

"Uh...yeah." Elsie says.

"We're having an issue down at the club." Fiona says, there was some hesitancy in her voice.

Another silence descends on the room. You and Elsie look at your mother. This was the first time Fiona's establishment had been brought up so casually among you all. Your mother continues to eat her breakfast, seemingly unfazed by the topic.

"What is it?" El asks as she returns her gaze to her sister.

"Damned if I know. Chloe said that the whole damn..." Fiona begins but is immediately interrupted by Elsie's giggles. "What? What's so funny?"

El smiles, her light laughter like music. "Does Chloe have internet access at work?"

"Yeah, of course. She runs all that shit for me." Fiona raises a curious brow.

Elsie's laughter only escalates. "Oh my god! Ha ha ha ha! Oh man, Fiona, do you know how many times I've had to go over to Chloe's to help her with viruses and malware and stuff? Ha ha ha ha!"

You start tittering along with El's infectious laughter. Chloe, while quiet and unassuming to folks outside the family, was a total sex fiend. You could only imagine the types of websites that she frequented.

"I told her not to do that stuff at work." Fiona says confidently.

El shakes her head. "As if she could help herself."

Fiona does not look impressed. "Is it a security risk?"

"Are you kidding!? Of course it is!" El's giggles begin to abate. "Oh man, sorry but...what were you thinking? This could be real bad Fiona."

"I don't know about that stuff! It's not like I can just call a Geek Squad for a business like mine." Fiona grumbles, she was already dialing. She puts the phone to her ear. "Chloe! I want you to unplug the internet until I get there." You hear Chloe protest from the other end of the line. Fiona scowls. "NO! You can't just finish up first!!! For fuck sake! You aren't even supposed to be doing that at work!" Fiona was fuming as she listened once more. "NO! You can't borrow Jesse, I already told you..." Fiona takes a deep breath and pushed down her rising ire. "Where are you anyways?" Another response. "What are you...!? Get out of my office! Oh my god, I am so going to fire your ass."

Your mother who had been calmly eating suddenly snaps to life. She reaches across and grabs Fiona's arm. With pleading eyes she shakes her head. "Don't fire her...please."

Fiona lets out a long sigh and takes another deep breath. "I mean...grrr...just...get out of my office. And no more internet until I get there!" She hangs up in a huff. "I can't believe we're even related to that..."

Your mother squeezes her arm once more. "Be nice to Chloe Fiona, she's...special. Look after her honey."

"She's special alright." Fiona grumbles. "SHIT! Sorry Jesse, I really need to get down there after breakfast."

"Of course Fiona." You say. "I understand."

"Um..." She looks over to your other sister. "Sayyyy, Elsie...you wouldn't want to join me, would you? I don't know anything about this crap...and...well, you do."

"It's not crap, it's important." El then shrugs. "Security and networks aren't really my specialty, but...sure. Besides, I wouldn't mind seeing this club of yours."

You can sense an unease in Fiona. You could tell she was uncomfortable bringing sweet Elsie into her kinky world. The club was closed right now but still she was uneasy about exposing Elsie to it. But your younger sister had expertise that Fiona did not. "Thanks El. You're free to come too if you want Jesse. Might not be a chance for fun this time though." She gives you a little wink, reminding you of the day before and your basement blowjob.

You smile as you chewed a big mouthful of egg and toast.

Your mom returns to finishing up her breakfast. "Well, if you guys are heading out today I think I might as well. I should tell Peggy about us trying to get pregnant as soon as possible." She pats Fiona's hand as she notices her daughter's jealousy rise. "It has to happen dear. We need Peggy for this."

Reluctantly Fiona nods. "Yeah...I know."

Your mother turns to you. "Want to come with me Jesse? Peggy might want to talk to the..." She giggles gleefully. "...the Daddy." She then hurries to add. "This is super preliminary though, if you want to go with your sisters I understand."

All three turn their eyes to you to await your answer.