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Hey buddy, what'cha...oh.

*looks a little worried, Don's face going from Sammy to the TV and back*

*looks between his dad and the tv* Hi.

Buddy, ya ever watched that before?

The beginning.

Well, kiddo, I think maybe...just maybe...the rest might be a bit too scary for ya. How 'bout we watch one of yer movies, one of the ones ya brought over from yer aunt's?

*looks at him* Ok dad.

*smiles proudly, glad his son has a more even temperament than either of his parents*

I think I might just be the luckiest dad on the planet.

*pulls him close, giving Sammy a hug before ruffling his hair*

*hugs him tight* You think so?

Absolutely, kiddo.

*grins happily*

You like scary movies, Sam?

Even I can't watch that without covering my eyes. Eek!

It's cool.

*looks up at him* watcha watchin?

A movie. You can't watch you're too little.

*walks into living room, glances at tv and then Sammy and then Don*

Ummm...*whispers to Don* I think we're gonna have to start lockin' out channels. First girlie kissing movies and now this

Whatcha watchin' Sammy? *sits down on couch beside him already knowing what show it is.*

Alien. *looks from the tv to Danny*

*chews lower lip looking from the tv to Don to Sammy and waits for Don to handle this*

Don't you think it's scary?

Not the beginning.

*raises eyebrows*

You've seen it before?

*nods*

You like scary movies"

Sometimes.

*looks concerned*

Do they give you nightmares?

Sometimes.

Maybe you shouldn't watch 'em. *shrugs since it's really up to Don*

Thats why I only watch parts of it.

*chuckles*

Then how do you watch one you've never seen before?

I ask bigger kids.

*smiles fondly as he remembers Louie*

I used to have a big brother I got to answer my questions.

Did something happen?

*nods, looking somber*

Yeah, he died almost three years ago not long before me an' yer dad got together.

I'm sorry Danny.

*smiles sadly and ruffles Sammy's hair*

S'ok. Looks like we both lost somebody we loved a lot.

Yeah we did.

I'm always gonna mis him but sometimes I miss him a lot.

I know what you mean.

Anytime you wanna talk about it, I'm here for you.

Thank you.

*whispers back*

I'm one step ahead 'a ya, Mess. I've already locked most of 'em. This is the CW. Can't really lock that one... *shrugs*

*smiles at Don for taking care of that. Still whispering*

Good 'cause we got a bunch a channels he don't need to be watchin'.

Yer preachin' to the choir, Mess.

*chuckles softly*

*chuckles and shakes head playfully*

He's gonna keep us on our toes.

What are you guys talking about?

You and that tv, kiddo. *chuckles*

Oh ok.