I spent the next week being paranoid.
Nothing really was happening that would warrant that sort of emotion since things went back to normal but I couldn't help it.
I didn't talk to Mike for a couple of days but ended up apologizing for being mean. He apologized for showing up and we have been okay since.
I felt bad for the kids because they didn't know what was going on and I didn't want to tell them.
It would be too confusing for them if I told them I ran into Colby.
I had a sneaking suspicion he was watching me but I tried to push those thoughts away.
He hasn't bothered me and that's all I could want.
Right now we were all at home. The kids were doing homework and in Juniper's case snuggling in the couch with me while I studied.
It was a peaceful night until someone started knocking on the door.
"Sissy, who's that?" Juniper asked as I put my book to the side.
"I don't know, just stay here okay?" I asked as she nodded. I got up and made my way over to the door.
It was still pretty early so I wasn't super concerned about someone being here.
When I got there, I opened the door to see a man in a suit, holding a folder in his hand.
"Juliana White?" He asked as I nodded slowly, feeling my heart racing.
"You've been served." He said and handed me the folder in his hand.
"Read this through carefully and report to the courthouse in Seattle Washington on the date provided." The man said as my jaw trembled.
I couldn't say or feel anything as I took a step back and closed the door.
I knew this was coming.
It didn't make it any easier though.
I felt my mind go numb as my whole body started to tremble. "Sissy?" Juniper asked as I collapsed, knocking my head on the floor.
"SISSY!!" Juniper screamed as she hopped off of the couch. "What's going on?!" Jenna yelled as she ran down the stairs.
"Julia!" Jenna yelled as she ran over to me. My body must have been shutting down because I could feel something coming out of my mouth as the feeling of a seizure took over me.
"CARTER! COME HERE!" Jenna yelled as she'd cradled my head.
Something was clearly wrong because I have never felt like this before.
I couldn't move and it felt like I was having a seizure but it was so intense.
"What- oh my god!" Carter said as Jenna scratched my back. "Call Stacie! Please hurry." Jenna said frantically.
"Where's Jule's phone?!" Carter asked as I shook even more. "I don't know!!" Jenna said as Juniper sobbed.
I wanted to pull myself out of the trance I was in but I couldn't.
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't.
"What's going- Jule!" Sam cried out as Carter ran around, looking for my phone.
"Found it!" Carter yelled as Sam comforted Juniper.
"Julia, please come back." Jenna said quietly as she ran her fingers through my hair.
"Miss Stacie. Something is wrong with Julia and we don't know what to do." Carter said frantically.
"She's having a seizure but she's foaming at the mouth and it's not stopping." Carter tried to explain.
I felt my mind slowly slipping away finally as chaos ensued around me.
When I came back to it, Stacie was hovering over me. "What's wrong with her?" Jenna asked as I opened my eyes.
"Thank fuck." Stacie said as I groaned and tried to sit up. "Woah woah, lay back." Stacie said and pushed me back onto the couch.
"Is she awake?" Parker asked as Juniper cried loudly. "C'mere." I whispered and held my arms open. "Sissy died." She whispered as I shook my head.
"Nope." I mumbled and looked over at Parker. He was on the phone, a concerned look on his face as he looked at me.
"Don't call an ambulance." I whispered causing Stacie to laugh.
"Don't worry. The kiddos wouldn't let us. Parker's dad is a doctor, that's who he's talking to." Stacie explained and brushed my hair with her fingers.
I looked over at Jenna, Carter, and Sam. They were huddled at the end of the couch, fear in their eyes.
"I'm okay guys." I whispered as Jenna shook her head. "Ten minutes, Jules." She said quietly.
"You were seizing for ten minutes. You should be dead." She explained as Sam wiped his eyes.
"I'm gonna have you sit up for me." Parker said as I nodded and sat up slowly. "She's fully responsive." Parker said into his phone.
"How does your head feel?" Stacie asked as I shrugged. "Hurts." I said with a small nod. "I'm gonna get you some water." She said then left the room.
Parker ended up doing a small exam with the help of his dad. I was grateful that I passed the exam because I couldn't afford to go to a hospital.
"Do you want me to stay?" Stacie asked as I shook my head. "It was just a bad seizure. I'll be okay." I said and pulled Juniper into my lap.
"I'll just stay for a little while. I don't like the idea of you being alone." Stacie said as I nodded.
I looked over at the door, seeing the folder of legal papers on the floor. I felt my heart climb up my throat at the sight go them.
I took a sip of my water then looked over at my siblings. "Come here." I said quietly. Jenna, Carter, and Sam scooted over.
I didn't know what to say. I knew that it was entirely possible that these would be our last moments together.
I would soon be fighting for them harder than I have ever fought before.
We ended up cuddling on the couch together for a while, watching a movie. It was so hard to get the kids to calm down after my seizure but I was glad Stacie and Parker were here.
Parker went to the store and bought snacks for the movie so it would be more special for the kids.
"Alright, time for bed." I said and stood up with Juniper, who was sleeping in my arms.
"Can we all sleep in your room?" Sam asked as I frowned. "My seizure really scared you, huh?" I asked as he nodded.
"You guys all want to sleep in my room with me?" I asked and looked at the twins. "Yeah." They said at the same time.
"Okay. You guys bring Juniper up to bed, I'll be there in a minute." I said and handed Juniper off to Jenna.
I watched as the kids went upstairs, then turned to Stacie and Parker.
"What's going on, Jules?" Stacie asked as my eyes watered. "My mom is suing me." I said quietly then went to get the folder from the ground.
"Holy shit, seriously?" Stacie asked as I nodded and opened the folder.
"Juliana White, you are being summoned by Kevin Pollock on behalf of Susan Wheeler for abduction of her children. Please report to 9846 Fairfax Dr. on September 25th, 2026 at 9am. You have a right to an attorney but must bring Jenna White, Carter White, Samuel White, and Juniper White." I said as my eyes watered.
"You didn't abduct them though!" Stacie said as I nodded. "I know. They won't care though." I whispered, my voice cracking.
"I'm gonna call Mike tomorrow and see if there's anything I can do for this." I said quietly. "There has to be. Can you get an attorney?" She asked as I closed my eyes.
I could use the money Colby left me for that but I didn't think there would be a point.
I was technically in the wrong legally.
She was their guardian and I was refusing to give them back to her.
Sure, morally it was wrong to give them back to her considering the circumstances.
She was abusive and abandoned her children, but unfortunately I knew I would lose.
"There's no point." I whispered as she hugged me. "I'm sorry, Jules." She said and scratched my back as I broke down.
The idea that this was happening was breaking my heart.
As if life couldn't get any fucking worse.
"We're here if you need anything and I mean anything." Stacie said as Parker nodded. "Thanks guys. I'm gonna call Mike tomorrow since he might know a loophole to this whole thing." I said then looked at the letter.
"I'll also need some time off of work." I said with a watery laugh. "I've gotcha. Just call if you need anything. Okay?" Stacie asked then hugged me again.
"Okay." I said with a sigh then led the way to the front door.
I said goodbye to them then looked at the folder in my hand.
I didn't know how I was going to break the news to the kids.
They would be just as heartbroken as I was, and that made this all worse.
I hid the folder then went up to my room. I was lucky to have a big bed but having five people sleep in it was going to be challenging.
I probably should have said no to them all sleeping in here because they were old enough to not be doing this but I couldn't help it.
I didn't know how much time we would have with eachother.