The Bay Family Chronicles

"Papa, I have question," Rylan said, looking at Seth like he was their sons hero. I had to admit that I was terrified the first time I ever held him, and was so unsure about being a seventeen year old mother. I got lucky, really lucky with Seth being the pillar that held me up when I wanted to quit and Valentine always encouraging me. "Yeah, Ry?" Seth asked the four year old. "Do Xena live on spaceship?" Rylan asked. I laughed, and Seth smiled; he was our little burnt marshmallow. I still remembered telling my own mother that I must be a burnt marshmallow because of my black hair. "Hmm, that's a good question. What do you think honey?" Seth asked, grinning. He was such a good father to our son, it really warmed my heart to see them together. I watched as Seth helped him out of his pajamas and into cute little super man outfit. "Well, I think she lives on a spaceship house," I said teasingly. Rylan frowned, and I smiled as

Serene "Hey, don't start anything with this drunk Abbey," I said, and tapped Xena's shoulder looking over at the karaoke room or well one of them. "Want to give it a go?" I asked, grinning. My alien friend grinned back and darted into the room.  "I'm going to be the worlds first alien singer," Xena said, grabbing a microphone and tossing me the other one. "And you will be my willing or unwilling partner," she said, and turned the machine on. I looked through the window of the door to see Abbey still antagonizing the blond lady, and shook my head. "You bet. Do you think Abbey will ever calm down?" I asked, frowning.  "Nah, she lives for drama and chaos," Xena said, picking one of the country songs. "Let's make some ears bleed," she said as the song started to play.  "Man, that was fun. We should have like karaoke Saturdays and perfect our horrible singing,"

Serene "Are you sure my skin doesn't look too alien?" Xena asked, frowning. I laughed, she was always worried about how her purple or blue-ish her skin looked. I swear she was the most self conscious alien I have ever met, then again besides her family I didn't know any other aliens. "Girl, stop worrying! Rock that body of yours!" Abbey said, downing some of her water. I was really glad that I had invited her into my former club and got to know her. I sighed, I missed the Sentinels but then again once I met Lilith and Caleb I didn't want to kill any vampires. They were like normal people except for the fact that they needed blood and the sun burned them. I sometimes went over to their house to play chess with Caleb when mom wanted to talk to Lilith. It was kind of weird though, because Caleb would always look at mom like she was his lover. So gross. "Yeah, you look amazing. Your outfit really makes you shine," I told her, smiling. Xena

Juniper  "Juniper, I hear your concerns about Vlad, but there might not be anything me nor my sister can do for you. The only thing that we can do for sure is to keep an eye on your children and their lineage," Caleb told me. I frowned, I needed more than that and he knew it. The vampire was purposely trying to make life harder for me, and I didn't have enough time. "There's got to be something more you can do for them, please. I can't stand not knowing what will happen once I'm gone," I pleaded with him. "You might have cheated death once, but Juniper then Death is not kind to those who have cheated him. Becoming a vampire, immortal and then giving your immortality up," Caleb said, shaking his head. "I am dying, slowly but I have a feeling I won't be around much longer. I grow weaker and more tired every day. I can't leave this world not knowing my children will be safe," I tried convincing him. I needed to

Hayden   "Well, Mr. Manson... this is a bit inappropriate for a meeting... in a bedroom. Oh dear, I seem to be a bit flushed!" Caroline said, giggling like a school girl. I was unfazed, I wanted to be done with her and this business. I wanted to go back to school, and get a degree; she said she would look into it.  "Have you looked into getting me back into school?" I asked, narrowing my eyes. There was no way I was sharing what I found out with her if she wasn't going to deliver on her end of the deal. Not gonna happen, she could find someone else to manipulate and I would tell Seth about it. That would put a wrench in her plans, whatever they were.  "Yes Mr. Manson, I have looked into it and I have convinced Willow Creek High School to allow you to take classes there. Now do you have any information about my step children and this Isobel?" Caroline asked. I couldn't believe it, she actually talked to a school and get them to let

Tabitha "Daddy, can we talk?" I asked. I kept thinking about what I overheard mother saying to this boy, and I couldn't believe it. If what she said was true, then I had two siblings I didn't know about and it was kind of upsetting. All I've ever been told was that I was an only child, and now it's like my whole world turned upside down. "Yes sweetheart?" Daddy asked, smiling at me. I always loved how he talked to me, like I was the only thing that mattered. I smiled, but then shook my head. "Who are Joseph and Valentine?" I asked. I wasn't sure what I was expecting to hear but I sure didn't expect to see the color drain from his face. He looked genuinely afraid, but of what? "Where did you hear about them?" Daddy asked me, and I frowned. "Mother was talking to someone, I think his name was Hayden or something?" I asked, shrugging. The boy wasn't important but the names were, the names of

Hayden I wasn't sure what I was doing in this tripped up place with all the fancy furniture and nicely decorated walls. It was sure nicer than any place I've been in, before but Julia told me this is where I needed to be at at this specific time. I mean the girl kept emphasizing this time, at exactly 7:00 pm and wouldn't let me forget. It even made Adeline nervous and she was never nervous.  "Hello dear, you must be Hayden Manson," the blonde lady said.  "Yeah, that's me," I said, looking her over. She smiled at me, and extended a manicured hand out to me and I reached out to take it. "So, you know Julia?" I asked. "Tsk, manners are important. I seem to have forgotten mine as well, my name is Caroline Ashford-Marino," Caroline told me. My eyes widened, she was a Marino? "It must be confusimg, I was told you know my step-children? Joseph and Valentine Marino?" she asked. I could only nod, and stare at h

Valentine "Umm, I don't know. I wasn't there when my papa died. Why are you asking all these questions?" Serene asked me. I couldn't really tell a ten year old that I wasn't sure why her father died. Hell, I couldn't tell her anything because I didn't want her to say anything to anyone. The last thing I needed was something to happen to Isobel's little sister. "Just making sure everything in the case is all good to go," I said, smiling. I really hoped Serene isn't that bright, maybe my bullshit lie won't be seen through and I can convince her not to worry. "Really, I'm just doing my job. Rookie work, ya know?" I said. "So, nothing new came up?" Serene asked. I had to admit I was surprised by her question, maybe she knew something wasn't adding up and she could help me. "You live with my sister right?" she asked. "Yeah," I answered. "Keeping her safe?" Seren