TJ's Journey to Marriage - 16. Chapter 16

JC is narrating:

I heard the voice again calling my name but it sounds like a little kid.

“Hello?” I call out

“Jackson is that you? You sound different.” The voice says

“TJ?” I reply and hear him giggle

“Of course it’s me, who else would it be” he replied

I looked around and sure enough he is standing there but he’s much younger.

“Where are we?” I asked

“You are in a memory with me and I need your help.” TJ said

“Help? How can I help a memory?” I said confused

“Just wait and see Jackson.” TJ said seriously

All of a sudden the scenery changed and we were in an apartment in New York and we were younger. I could see Trace and Lucas playing together; Beau was there and so was baby Grayson.

“OK, TJ time for your medicine” Emily said

“No Mommy! That taste yucky.” TJ said

“TJ, you better take this.” Emily said sternly

“No.” TJ said and ran away and Emily went after him

“Tristan James if you don’t take this medicine… I’ll give it to Jackson.” She threatened

“No mommy.” TJ screamed and he walked over. Emily then gave him a spoonful of something and he looked like he was going to puke. He then started to shake, convulse and fell on the floor and Emily just stood there smiling.

“Jackson, do you see why you are here?” TJ said to me

“Other than your mother poisoned you?” I replied

“That’s not just it, look closer and we will start over.” He said

I saw everything go down again and noticed it was some kind of drug; my guess was meth. This time I noticed someone else was there but who was it; I couldn’t make them out. Come on dude look at me or say something.

“You know Emily, if you want to kill him you should just up the dose” chills ran down my spine; I knew that voice.

“You know Paul; I have to let things happen. If he dies all I have to say is he had a seizer and they’d be none the wise.” Emily said

I was shocked; Grandpa Paul knew Emily and that she was trying to kill TJ. I looked at TJ

“Now you have a huge puzzle piece; please help me Jackson.” TJ said and then I felt my face getting wet and I opened my eyes

“JC? JC? Can you hear me?” I heard dad saying

“Dad? What’s going on?” I asked

“Son you sat on the couch and closed your eyes and the started shouting NO and flailing. Were you having a dream about TJ?”

“More like he was showing me a dream or a real life situation; Dad this might sound strange but can you have Pop ask Kat to get a drug test run on TJ?” I asked and then noticed Pop was back

“Son, what is bringing this on?” Pop asked

“You know how Tristan and Damian can do things? TJ has the ability too and he showed me something very disturbing.” I said

“Was it about Emily making him take drugs?” Trace asked

“Yeah it was; how did you know.” I asked

“Just a strange feeling.” He said

“She tried to kill him when we were kids.” I said and sobbed and both dad and pop sat with me and hugged me.

“Son are you sure? You know Emily is dead; so how would she have done it?” Pop said

“Paul” Grayson blurted out

“Paul James? No way.” Pop said

“You know Jack, I always got the feeling they knew one another somehow. They always seemed chummy when they saw each other.” Dad said

“Well, before I accuse anyone we need to get the facts. I will ask for a drug test so we can see if TJ was given anything. I will also have the security cameras around Kat’s house checked to see if someone else was there.” Pop said

“Jack, I think you need to go back with the boys.” Amelia said

“She’s right honey; I don’t think they will be safe until we know.” Dad said

“JC, do you know if Alex is a safe person?” Pop said worriedly

“I think so, but ask Tristan.” I said and pop called Kevin and relayed the information.

“So Kevin talked to Tristan and he said that something is amiss.” Pop said

“So Alex isn’t safe or the hospitals not.” I asked

“He really didn’t say and this is getting creepy.” Pop said

“Let’s get to the airport; If need be Amelia and I can return the car to Des Moines and you guys can all fly home.” Peter said

“Tracy it’s up to you.” Pop said

“I think we should stay together; something doesn’t feel right.” Dad said

We got in the car and Amelia and Peter followed us to the airfield in Mason City. We went to the FBO where Pop went in and talked to the folks so we could get out of here. They had no issues with Dad and Pop joining us.

“JC, everything is going to be ok.” Dad said

“I hope you’re right.” I replied

We boarded the plan and took off without incident. I closed my eyes and tried to get some rest but that didn’t happen

“JC, you need to see this.” TJ said suddenly and we were at Kat’s house and TJ was making some kind of smoothie and dancing around listening to music on headphones. He left the room while the blender was running and I saw someone come out of the butler’s pantry, stop the blender, add a substance, start the blender again and then went back into the pantry.

“I was listening to your music J and I missed this” He said

“Where did you go?” I asked

“I went to the bathroom.” He replied

“Are you going to be ok?” I asked

“I don’t know, I keep having seizers; it’s up to you to uncover this and save me.” He said

“But how?” I asked

“Damian and Tristan; they are waiting.” He replied and vanished

I opened my eyes and we were on the plane still.

“Pop, TJ just visited me.” I said quietly

“What did he say?” Pop asked

“He took me to the kitchen at Kat’s and someone added a powder to his drink when he went to the bathroom; he was distracted by music so he didn’t hear them.” I replied

“Well that would fit what Kellan and Jordan discovered.” Pop said

“What do you mean?” I asked

“Well I am using the wifi on the plane and have a secure connection with the boys and they found that someone tampered with the lock on the terrace door.” He said

“That’s not good; did they check the house?”

“Yes and Kat reports nothing is missing. She said that in the butler’s pantry that something was knocked over but that was it.” He replied

“Pop the person was hiding in the pantry.” I said.

“Mr. Woolery, I was asked to let you know we should be landing in 15 minutes and we were told that a security firm called Black Hawk will be waiting for you.” The flight attendant said

“Thank you.” Pop said

“What are we going to do?” I asked

“We will figure it out; just be calm.” Pop said

“TJ told me we need Tristan and Damian.” I said

“Of course we do; we need all the help we can get.” Pop said

We landed and but before we got off the plane Pop went outside; he said something wasn’t feeling right. We heard him arguing and shouting and then what sounded like two gun shots. I pushed everyone out of the way and ran out of the plane. Pop was lying on the ground and someone was speeding away.

“JC, son; take care of your dad.” Pop said as he was gasping for air

“Pop NO! I shouted” as the ambulance and police arrived form the airport. They loaded pop on to the ambulance and dad went with him.

“Excuse me, sir.” The detective said

“Could you identify who your father was arguing with.” The detective asked

“Yeah I can, my grandfather Paul James.” I said

“Sir, you can’t tell me the former Governor would kill your father.” The detective said

“He was out here arguing with my father and then two shots rang out, so either it was someone else or my grandfather shot him” I said and there was a breeze and all of a sudden Tristan and Damian were there.

“Who are these kids?” The detective asked

“We are your worst nightmare.” Damian said

“Yeah, you don’t believe ja-wack-sin” Tristan said

All of a sudden the whole situation played out right in front of us.

“Paul, what are you doing here?” Pop said

“Never mind that, give me JC and I’ll leave.” Grandpa Paul said

“Not going to happen Paul.” Pop said defiantly

“I am going to end your career and ruin your family.” Grandpa sneered

“Why do you want to JC?” he asked

“Doesn’t concern you.” Grandpa replied

“He’s my son and you’ll get him over my dead body.” Pop said

“Have it your way.” Grandpa said and pulled out a gun and shot pop.

Everyone cringed and the cop was shaking his head. I don’t believe this you are faking all of this.

“Dame looks like we need plan B.” Tristan said

“Looks like it Twistan.” Damian replied and his eyes glowed and so did the cops. Everyone stood there watching and it was like the cop was downloading something

“Ok Twistan, yous was right, he worked for Paul. I fixed his memory and he no longer works for Paul but for us.” Damian said and smiled

“Ok mister cop, go arrest Paul James.” Tristan said

“Right away sir.” The cop said and tipped his hat.

“What was that about?” Grayson said

“Paul is up to no good. T2 and Ja-wacksin not safe.” Tristan said

“What do you mean?” I asked

“We going to keep you safe but first, I need to get help to heal Uncle Jack.” Damian said

“What there are more of you?” I asked

“Yes.” Tristan said and then he and Damian vanished

I stood there scratching my head; wondering how this was all possible. I also wondered where Kellan and Jordan were. Pop said they were supposed to come and pick us up. I called Kellan and Jordan and didn’t get an answer; so then I called Mike

“Hey JC, he’s still be checked over.” Mike said as he picked up

“Are you alone?” I asked

“No, but I can be.” I heard Mike talking and then some shuffling.

“OK, JC what is going on.” Mike said

“My Pop’s was shot.” I said tearing up again

“Oh no; what hospital in Iowa are they taking him too.” Mike asked

“We came back to New York; he had an argument it Paul and Paul shot him” I said

“Your Grandfather?” he asked

“Yeah, at least it looks like and sounds like him.” I said

“This is getting really crazy, JC.” Mike said

“Tell me about it; I had a dream or something that TJ took me on and I watched Emily poison him.” I said

“Wait a minute? He had a seizure in the dream right?” Mike said curiously

“Yeah he did; Emily called it medicine.”

“Son of a bitch; I fucking knew it” Mike shouted

“Knew what?”

“Ok, TJ was having lots of seizures and I took him to the hospital when he was younger and they couldn’t find anything. If you held a spoon near TJ he would start shaking violently. It took years of therapy to get him over his fear of spoons.” Mike said

“How would Emily know my Grandpa though?” I asked

“Paul James… Does Liz have any other siblings?” he asked

“Not that I know of; Just her and her wife Jackie.” I said

“Jackie?” Mike said questioningly

“Yeah they got married.” I said

“Emily’s drug dealer was named Jack but he disappeared and couldn’t be found.” Mike said curiously

“You think Jackie is a man?” I said

“It’s a possibility.” He said

“Liz is my mother.” I replied

“I get that JC; we are going to need to figure out the connection.” Mike said

“Well the reason I also called is Kellan and Jordan were supposed to get us from the airport but haven’t showed and aren’t answering.”

“Well, I will dispatch a team and have them come get you and another to locate the other two.” Mike replied

“Sounds like a plan. Thanks Mike.” I said

“No problem JC.” Mike said and ended the call

While we were waiting Tristan appeared.

“I can finally do it myself; yippee” Tristan shouted

“Hey buddy.” I said

“Hey Ja-wack-sin, yous daddy is ok now. Nicky fixed him all up.”

“Nicky?” I asked

“Yous cousin, he’s a healer. He got his powers when Kirk died.” Tristan said

“Maybe that’s why he’s bullied.” I said

“No, he asked out someone guy who was straight and he’s being a meanie to Nicky.” Tristan said

“So Nicky is my Bi-cousin” I said

“That is correct” Nicky said appearing

“Why didn’t you tell me you can heal people?” I asked

“You’d think I was crazy” Nicky said

“Well maybe at first but not forever.” I said

“Uncle Jack will be fine. We just need you and TJ together to fix things.” Nicky said

“What do you mean?”

“You both are the powers.” Nicky said

“The powers?” I said questioningly

“Yes destine for greatness.” Tristan said

At that moment a van was coming our way.

“That should be the people Mike sent” I said

“No, it’s danger.” Tristan said and Damian appeared

“Everyone grab hands” Damian shouted and Trace and Grayson did as they were told.

There was a flash of light and we were in the Apartment.