4: Dream On
Chapter 12- Dream On
"Well my friends, this next history is a bit of a cause for concern for Drew."
"Why Doctor? Have I caused my Drew to be hurt?"
"No Maddy, in this history, Jules has acted in a manner to hurt Drew."
"But Doctor, I love my bro, I would never hurt him."
"Nevertheless, here you refused to help Drew obtain his prize money for winning at the cosplay convention and you arranged for him to wear a matching costume."
"Drew, I would never hurt you, I love you bro."
"I know sis, and I forgive you."
Then we hugged and Maddy joined us.
"Drew, Jules, it seems as if no matter what, we are still learning about ourselves."
"Yes, I have discovered things about my bro that I did not know."
"That's nothing, I am still wondering what else the Doctor will tell us about us."
"Well, if you three are ready, it is time to meet Drew and Maddy from this history."
"Lead on McDuff."[chuckle]
"Rhod, the Doctor does not look Irish or Scottish." [chuckle]
"You're quite right Drew, he looks more like he comes from Wales"
"Actually, I do have some human blood coursing through my veins, proper Blue Blood I do believe"
Then he led us laughing through the door and into the back yard where Drew and Maddy were sunning themselves along with Dad and Mum..
""How can this be?"
"Hi Dad."
"How can I be seeing two of my sons?"
I can explain it Mr. Bond, I am the Doctor."
"So?"
"I have brought Drew, Maddy, Jules and Rhod from another history to see their counterparts here."
"But why Doctor?"
"Things happened differently in their history than in this one Mrs. Bond."
"Different how?"
"In their history, Jules did not contrive to hurt you has she has in this history Drew."
"Drew, in my history, it was all Maddy and her scheming that had you in that costume."
"Thanks Jules, it's good to know that you don't hate me."
"Never bro."
Then Drew and Jules hugged.
"Where am I in this history?"
"You are getting packed and heading to Granny Peters for a while."
"Why?"
"Because you need her support and attention until you get over your anger over Dad spending so much time with me. [sigh]
"Maybe I need to talk to her."
"Good idea Jules, she needs to see herself from a new perspective."
"Thanks Doctor."
Then Jules met this world's Jules as she descended the stairs with her bags.
""O.K. Who's bright idea is this to dress up a girl to look like me!!"
"Jules, I am you."
"O!M!G!"
"Please sit down and all will be explained to you Jules."
"Thanks Mum."
Then after we were seated, the Doctor explained away everything.
"Jules, Mr. & Mrs. Bond, I am the Doctor and I have brought these other here to show them that things are different in their world."
"Like what Doctor?"
"In my world, you are not angry at me Sis."
"Oh Drew, I do love you, but I need time with Dad too and Mum will be in Germany, the only reason that she is here now is because of me!!"
Then Jules started to cry, only to have my sister console her.
"Jules, I know exactly how you feel, but I couldn't hurt Drew because I remembered how other kids had been hurt when they were found out. Drew wants to be Drew, not Gaby."
"I know that now, I was just thinking of myself, not Drew, will I ever be trusted by Drew again?"
"Jules, things will happen soon that will help Drew to turn to you. I can not say what they are, but I can assure you that Drew will trust you again."
"Thanks Drew."
"Hold it now, you can not speak for me Drew!!"
"Drew, I have lived through what you are about to."
"Like what?"
"Very well, I will tell you since you want to know Drew."
"Thank you Doctor."
"I have a feeling that this concerns me."
"It does Mrs. Bond."
"Then let me tell my family."
"Very well."
"Dave, Drew, Jules and Maddy, if the Doctor is correct, then I have contracted Cervical Cancer."
"Oh Mum!!"
Then both of her families hugged her.
"Doctor, is this true?"
"Yes Dave Bond, it is true. But Jenny also does something to distance herself from you as well."
"What Jenny?'
"I claim to have found another man so has to spare you any pain, but I guess that did not work out."
"No Jenny, you came home to die, but your family gave you the strength to have the surgery and survive."
"Do I survive?"
"Yes, in every history, you defeat the cancer."
"Then Mum, you go to the hospital and have the surgery now!!"
"But Jules!!"
"No buts Jenny, you are going now and that's that."
"Dave, I still have to be scheduled."
"Mum, please do not wait."
"O.K. Drew, I will go and have the surgery after my last race. I want to beat the cancer and win the championship as well."
"Jenny, just get back here for the surgery."
"Yes Dave." [giggle.]
"There is still something else that needs to be broached with the Peters and Josie Peters as well."
What is that Doctor?'
"It has to do with Drew and Maddy sleeping in the same bed."
"OH SUGAR!!"
Then I passed out along with my doppleganger. When we awoke, my Maddy had my head in her lap and my dop had his head in his Maddy's lap.
"A bit of a shock for both of you I guess."
"Maddy, we never did anything."
"I know, so do our parents."
"That's good."
"Mum took me to the doctor and he said that I was still a virgin." [giggle.]
"Why did she do that?"
"Drew, it was my yearly physical."
"Oh, what about our counterparts?"
"Same thing."
"Good."
Then my Dad came over to where we were.
"Are you two ready?"
"Yes."
"Then it is time for me to take Jules to see her Gran."
"I am ready Daddy."
"Jules, I know that you love Drew, this is only until school starts."
"I know Daddy." [sigh.]
"And Jules?"
"Yes Daddy?"
"We will talk about your seeing your friends again after you get back."
"Thanks Daddy. But is there anything that we can do about Drew's problem?"
"I do not know."
"The best thing that you can do Dave is to correct people's assumption that Drew is Gaby."
"I have done that."
"And Drew has started to ignore their mistakes by saying that it is their problem, not his."
"Drew, is what the Doctor saying True?"
"Yes Dad."
"Looks like it is true of both Drew's."
"What will be the outcome Doctor?"
"In time, Drew will have a bit of a breakdown."
"Will he?..."
"No Jenny, but he will need your support then."
"Is there a history where I do?"
"Yes Drew, but it is in America."
"After the trip?"
"No, during."
"What happens to me?"
"Everything works out for you."
"But there is something more."
"Drew, please do not ask me for more."
"O.K. Doctor."
"It is time for us to go my friends."
Then after saying goodbye, we headed to the box and left Warsop behind. When we exited, we were in a hotel lobby.
"Why are we here Doctor?"
"Here, you have a bit of an adventure and meet someone you would never meet otherwise Drew."
"But who could it be?"
"You will soon find out, but first, you need to ask Maddy there something."
"And what is that?"
Then Maddy came up to us and began to cry as she sat down along with Jules and Gaby.
"I know why you are here Drew."
"Why is that?"
"Because I locked up your suitcase so that you would have to be Gaby."
"Why did you do that to Drew?"
"I wanted Gaby with me. I never thought about how it would hurt Drew Jules."
"Maddy, I have been Gaby now because of you and your tricks for far too long. After this trip, no more Gaby or it is over between us Maddy."
Then Drew stepped out wearing some of Maddy's clothing. He was wearing shorts and a top and sandals.
"Yes Drew."
Then he hugged her.
"Maddy, if you would ask me to, I might be Gaby for you, but you never ask."
"I will try Drew."
"I know Maddy."
"Getting a bit much for you Drew?"
"Yes Drew, being called Gaby all this trip is a bit much especially when I was expecting a Gaby free trip."
"Tell me about it."
"I think that I just did Drew."
Then we all began to laugh as Dad came up.
"I guess that you know about the suitcase."
"Yes Daddy, they just now told us."
Well Jules, what they have not told you is that Drew qualifies for the Wales Cycling Competition."
"Say what?"
"Yes Drew, your grandfather was from Wales and your citizenship is from Wales. If you want to, you can race for them as well."
"But if I race for Wales, how can I race with my Mum?"
"That Drew is what you will need to deal with. I can not help you with it."
"O.K. Doctor, but who do I meet here?"
"As for that, you will meet James Fox, the Concert Pianist here at the Aston Hotel."
"I wonder what he will do if he sees two of me?" [chuckle.]
"Drew? Gaby?"
"Hello Mama Morris."
"Why are there two of you?"
"Please let me explain Mrs. Morris..."
"Doctor? Is that you?"
"Yes it is."
"Well, that explains everything."
"Doctor, just when were you here before?"
"I was here with my niece a few years ago back when Mrs. Morris was just starting out."
"Yes, he helped me by ridding my hotel of a poltergeist, but you look different."
"Yes, well. travel does change you."
"Not that much, you used to be a white haired old busybody, now you are a curly headed rascal."
"Well, I am a Time Lord."
"So you say, i still think you are a magician of some sort."
"Mama Morris, where is James?"
"He is off playing a concert right now Gaby, why?"
"Oh, I thought that we could surprise him with him seeing me and Drew." [chuckle.]
"Yes, James would be quite gobsmacked seeing the two of you. But he is due back shortly, everybody hide but Drew and we will watch the fun begin."
"Shouldn't we get Maddy and Jules in upon it?"
"I am game."
"Me too."
"Well, that takes care of Maddy and Maddy, what about you Jules?"
"Count me in."
"Has he ever met me?"
"No dear, he has not."
"Oh sugar, I don't get to have any fun."
"Don't worry Rhod, you can still see everything and be our audience."
"Thanks Jules."
"O.K. girls, you best get ready, good thing that I have some swim cozzies for you."
"What is your idea?"
"Simple Doctor, the girl will wear identical outfits to confuse James."
"Very well, but please remember that Gaby and Drew are both boys."
"Don't worry Doctor, they will get a skirt to wear as well."
We all got a swim cozzie with an attached skirt and a pair of tight and ballet slippers from our host. When asked, why the tights and slippers, she grinned and explained.
"With the tan tights and slippers, you girls all look as if you were all in a dance team, that will really confuse James."
"Well, Gaby and I were both on a Cheerleader Team."
"Maddy, Drew was drafted and quit after the trip to America."
"But he can still dance can't he?"
"Maddy, I will wear the costume, but I will not dance."
"Me neither, I came on this trip to be away from Gaby, but you made sure that Gaby was here." GRR.
But it would be so much fun Drew."
"Who do you want Maddy, Drew or Gaby?"
"I do not know Maddy!" [sigh]
"I know how you feel since I am you, but you need to let Drew decide when or if he ever becomes Gaby for you."
"I will try."
"That is all that you can do."
"Is it as hard for you?"
"Yes, but for me, there is the fact that Drew will be gone to Germany soon."
"At least I still have time with him."
"Then make it special for him."
"Maddy?"
"Yes Doctor?"
Hearing stereo Maddy was quite interesting as they both responded.
"Maddy can not truly do as you wish for her to."
"Why is that?"
"There are upcoming events where she caused Drew to be Gaby fow a while."
"But it will not be me will it?"
"Well no, but the Maddy that does it will remember this conversation when we arrive."
"Don't worry Doctor, I will help Drew since I am traveling with you."
"Very well, I shall leave so that you girls and Drew can change."
Then he left us in the dressing room. As we got dressed, I could tell that the other Drew was pondering something.
"What are you thinking about?"
"What will happen upon this trip. Maddy has already caused me to be Gaby all too often, is she determined to turn me into Gaby for good?"
"That is up to you. I finally stood up to Maddy and now she is on my side. If she truly loves you, then she will want you, not Gaby."
"But what if she wants Gaby instead of me?"
"There is always Helen, she loves you has Drew."
"Thanks Drew, I will remember that when Maddy goes overboard."
"i hope that you do because she can easily over run our desires."
"I know." [sigh]
Looking in the mirror, the only difference was that the other Drew was wearing earrings and a necklace.
"James is here."
Then we all trooped out into the foyer where James was signing in.
"What is this? Am I seeing things now? Is this place haunted?"
"No James, my hotel is not haunted, but can you tell which are the real ones from their doubles?"
"No I can't."
"Well, there is a reason for that."
"Tell me please."
"I brought the doubles James."
"Doctor? Is that you?"
"Yes, this is me."
"Then I guess that the doubles are from some other history."
"That they are."
"Then is Gaby Drew?"
"How did you know that I was really Drew?"
"I have seen your Mum's profile in the paper before. She never listed two daughters and I could tel that Gaby and Drew were both the same."
"Then why did you never tell the other Drew?"
"I thought that he wanted to be Gaby Drew."
"No, i was the reason that Drew was Gaby."
"Why Maddy?"
"I locked up his suitcase so that he would have to borrow from me."
"Well, I can fix that for Drew."
"How Doctor?"
"Where is the suitcase?"
"Here behind the desk."
Then James retrieved my suitcase from where it was hidden. Then the Doctor aimed a wand at it and it popped open.
"There you go Drew, now you can wear your own clothes."
"Here, I will take your case to your room."
Then Momma Morris took me case up to Drew's room. Coming back down, Momma Morris stopped at the desk.
"It is time for dinner now, everybody please come and eat. we are having roast lamb."
"I am a vegeterian."
"Not to worry, the lamb is all soy."
In the dining room, I saw Gaby and Jules parents and Maddy's parents sitting down to dinner.
"Well, I see that you guys have come here too."
"Yes we have, we just couldn't resist an invitation to dinner Jenny."
"No, I guess not Doctor."
"Jenny, just who is this man that yu are talking to and why are there doubles of our kids and Rhod?"
"He is the Doctor. Carol."
"So he is the gent that has given Maddy so much to think about." [chuckle.]
"Yes I am John Peters. I hope that you are not mad about it."
"Hardly Doctor, Maddy has needed to rethink her dealings with Drew for some time."
"Unfortunately, this one visit will not be enough."
"So, we can expect to see you around?"
"From time to time, yes."
"I am looking forward to it."
The meal was quite good, in fact, Rhod had seconds and after the meal, we all went listened to the concert put on by James after we changed back into our clothes. Luckily, none of them were gone. After we had changed back into our clothes, I had quite a surprise awaiting me.
"Well, has the Doctor told you about what all has happened?"
"No Drew, what happened?'
"Just ask Mum about the race." [Chuckle.]
"Mum?"
"Yes Drew?"
"Your Drew said that I needed to ask you about a race."
"That scamp! I guess that he would want to have that tale told." [Giggle.] Get everybody into the lounge and I'll tell you what happened." [Giggle.]
Then after hugging me, she led me to the lounge while Gaby strolled beside me grinning like the Chesire Cat.
"You know Drew, it is nice to finally see both Drew and Gaby here."
"Thanks Mum."
Once we were in the lounge, Mum began to tell her tale.
"As everybody know, our Jules has caused a bit of mischief against Drew by causing him to be Gaby. That is why she is now with her Granny Peters. What some do not know is that she told some girls about Gaby and they have been calling Maddy and leaving messages saying that Maddy and Gaby were lovers."
"SAY WHAT!!"
"Sorry Drew, but my sister was jealous."
"But did she not think about what that would do to us?"
"Drew, I talked to her. she never really thought about what others would do to you bro."
"But why tell others?"
"She was lonely Drew, now she truly regrets what she did."
"That maybe, but can her brother trust her?"
"Yes Drew, Jules will be there for Gaby and will in this history help Drew to be Drew at the Walters.."
"You mean that Jules outs the girls to their parents Doctor?"
"Yes, and in this history, they are not punished as they are in others."
"That's good, but what about Mum's ride?"
"I am glad that you remembered me." [giggle]
"Sorry Mum."
"That's alright Drew, Ready for the tale?"
"Yes Mum."
"Well, John the Timekeeper had your bike fixed after you had wrecked it in a race."
"OH SUGAR!!"
"Well, George from Apollinaris brought you a special bike with "GABY BOND" enamalled upon it."
"I guess that Gaby was not too happy about the name."
"I wasn't. I was losing myself into Gaby and needed to be Drew."
"Did you ride it?"
"No, I rode the bike that John had prepared for me, the other bike came later."
"Alright, now about the race before I pee my pant." [Chuckle.]
"Well, John had geared Drew's bike for speed while mine was geared for pursuit. When Drew took off, I took seven laps to finally catch up to him. Thaen after the race, Drew got the other Bike."
"Did everybody see the monogram?"
"Unfortunately, yes, George had it covered up when Gaby complained about it, but the wrapping was torn away anyway."
"When that happened, i refused the bike because of the name. I said that I was D. Bond, not Gaby."
"I bet that went over well."
"Yes it did, in fact, Brit and the Grottoes gang all saw the race and everything."
"What did that do about the trip to America?"
"That was why I was Drew with the Walters and Gaby at school." [Chuckle.]
"But what about Jules outing the girls to their parents?"
"Actually, the scene about the bike helped since i was not wearing my Gaby bits."
"So you looked like Drew?"
"Yep and George got told off for messing up about the bike, I got it back after it was redone with "DREW BOND" etched upon it."
"Aunt Jenny?"
"Yes Maddy?"
"You are forgetting about Em and her step-Mum."
"What about Em and Cherys?"
"Well, they were visiting and everybody finally got to meet them."
"There is one more thing that everybody needs to know."
"What is that Doctor?"
"While all of this has happened in this history, in another, all that happened here has ben a dream of Drew's."
"What do you mean? I know that everything happened."
"Yes Drew, but for another Drew, this was a dream brought on by a concussion."
"Gaby, I had a dream where I fell down the stairs ay the Peters and Aunt Carol cushioned my landing with laundry."
"That's what happened to me!"
"Well, all histories are linked, so it is possible for you to actually have a dream that is what is happening in another history."
"Then can we switch from one history to another?"
"Not unless there is a conduit such as my box."
Then a bell sounded.
"Dear me, we must go now everybody!"
Then after we all said our farewells, the Doctor led us into the box and we left.
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Chapter-13 Questions
When we opened the door, we were Castle Peters backyard.
"Why are we here Doctor?"
"to answer some very important questions about you Drew."
"Such as?"
"Wait a bit and you will find out."
Then Aunt Carol, Maddy, Jules and myself stepped onto the patio.
"Well, I guess there is something else that you need to know about Drew." [sigh.]
"I am truly sorry for disturbing you Mrs. Peters, but Drew needs to know."
"It's alright Aunt Carol, I can tell."
"Thanks Drew."
"What is the secret?"
"When Drew was an infant, Jules tickled him and he stayed in the hospital for awhile."
"Oh sugar! Now I remember!! And that's not all, I hurt my sister the next time she did it."
"No Drew, I thought that I had hurt you and went down to get Daddy. You did not hurt me bro." [sniff.]
"Jules, I have had nightmares for years about that!!"
"I never knew bro Can you forgive me?"
"If you forgive me."
"Deal."
"Deal."
Then we hugged as our counterparts started crying.
"Why are you two crying?"
"Because Drew and I went through what you two did just now not long ago Jules."
"Maddy, you need to be careful when you tickle Drew."
"Why?"
"Because a Drew responds badly to tickling. Too long and it is torture for him."
"Then I will not tickle Drew and protect him from others as well."
"Thanks Mad."
"Anytime Drew."
"Good, because I will sound as if I am laughing when I am actually gasping for air and I might kick you to stop it."
"That is what you thought you did to Jules."
"Drew, Jules, you have both lived with a guilt over something that did not happen. Jules, you must remember that Drew needs you and Drew, you must remember that Jules would never hurt you. "
"We know Doctor." we chorused and then giggled.
"Maddy, why don't you tell how you helped Drew after that?"
"Well, Drew was really tense from being tickled, so I actually helped him to relax." [giggle.]
"Maddy ran a bath for me and then she massaged mt head when she washed my hair twice and she never got mad at me for drenching her too." [giggle.]
"Well, you had that nightmare and awoke with a start Drew, I knew it was an accident."
Then I looked at my Maddy and I saw her pensive look.
"Thinking about giving me a shampoo when we get back?" [giggle.]
"Not unless I am wearing plastic." [giggle.]
"Mrs. Peters, I think that Drew and Maddy both need to know about when you used Drew to go shopping for Maddy's birthday present."
"Must I?"
"I am sorry, but they must know."
"Let me Aunt Carol."
"Thanks Drew."
Then, the other Drew began his tale.
"When Aunt Carol Asked me to go with her and help her to but Maddy's present, she permed my hair so that I looked different and I wore Maddy's track suit and I went as Gaby."
"But things got out of hand, right?"
"Right Rhod, Aunt Carol totally forgot that I was Drew and ignored me when I told her that I needed to stop."
"Because you looked like Maddy."
"No, because Drew looked like Marianne."
"Marianne?"
"My twin sister Rhod."
"Maddy was a twin, but Marianne died as an infant. Drew looking so much like Maddy had me seeing my dead daughter." [sniff]
"And it was only after I had gotten mad and threatened to walk home that Aunt Carol finally got the message." [sniff]
"I can see how that would hurt you Drew as I am you."
"Thanks Drew."
"But I did do something for Maddy too, I bought her a heart pendant."
"Yes, and he was all depressed because everything that day went wrong."
"How Maddy?"
"Drew dropped the pendant and had to go and get it from the lost and found Jules." [giggle]
"While dressed as Gay? That must have been interesting."
"Well, I had permed Drew's hair so that he looked different.[ sniff]
"And it was too much for me too. When Maddy saw the pendant, because she followed me, I wanted to go home."
"And I started to be mean to my Mum for hurting Drew the way that she did."
"And I deserved it too." [sniff]
"Perhaps it is time for everybody to forgive each other over this incident."
"You're right Doctor, I forgive you Aunt Carol."
"Well, even if it did not happen to me, I forgive you Aunt Carol."
"Thanks Drew, both of you."
"Me too Auntie."
"Me too Mum."
"Mum, me too, but can we talk about my sister?"
"Thanks Jules and Maddy. And yes, we can talk about Marianne."
Then we all hugged Aunt Carol while Rhod stood nearby until we pulled him and the Doctor in.
"Doctor, you are family too."
"Thanks Auntie Carol."
"I don't know about an older man calling me Auntie now." [giggle]
"What about Mumsie then?"
"Getting real cheeky there Doctor." [giggle]
Then we broke the hold as the Doctor straightened his coat and wiped his eyes with his hanky, then he asked.
"Now, what about the archer friend Fred?"
Stan 14.05.08 © 2008
