Tommy was naked and alone in his bedroom. He was about to go into the adjacent bedroom to have sex with his sister Jennifer who was currently sharing her bed with her naked parents. He could clearly hear the sound of their lovemaking through the thin partition wall. At this thought his swelling cock became even more erect.
His sexual reverie was broken by the chimes from the front door bell.
"Fuck," he said out loud, quickly dressing himself. His father though was quicker as he rushed past Tommy's doorway and, taking the stairs two at a time, opened the door to two police officers.
"Mr Caldew?"
"Yes, officers – how can I help you?"
The nearest officer spoke in a serious tone, "We're checking on all dark colored vehicles registered to owners within a five mile radius to the accident that happened in Wisteria Lane a few days ago. You're probably aware of the accident I'm referring to."
"Yes, I am. But what has it to do with me?"
"You have a daughter," he continued, checking his notes, "Jennifer Caldew, who owns a black ford coupe registered at this address. We're to inspect the vehicle for any damage and also have a quick word with her as to her whereabouts at the time of the accident."
Tommy overheard these words from his position at the top of the stairs. Quickly realizing that Jennifer probably didn't have an alibi he ran down the hall to her room. She was just finishing pulling up her jeans and alone.
"Jen, it's the police. They're here to talk to you about where you were when David Henderson got hit by your car."
She gasped, "You told them I was involved?"
"No of course I didn't tell them that. They're here as a matter of routine because you own a dark colored car, that's all."
"Christ, what do I say?"
"Tell them you were with me. You left the sorority house and as you drove home you saw me out walking; picked me up and we both went to the movies together. There's no damage to the car is there?"
"No. Not a mark on it. What was the movie we saw?"
"'The Sixth Sense.' It stars Bruce Willis who's a disheartened child psychologist. He's sought out by a young boy who reckons he can talk to spirits that don't know they're dead."
They talked for a few more minutes as they coordinated their stories.
They heard their father call out from the bottom of the stairs, "Jennifer, could you come down here please."
Jennifer went downstairs and spoke to the two police officers and then it was Tommy's turn to talk with them. Happy with their corroboration they looked at Jennifer's car. Seemingly appeased they thanked the Caldew's for their time and drove off.
The whole family sat in the lounge in subdued silence.
Alicia was the first to speak, "Well, at least we had nothing to do with that poor child's injuries. I understand that he's going to make a full recovery."
Jennifer spoke quietly and distinctly, "Not quite mom. I was at the wheel of my car when I hit poor David. I'd been drinking. Both dad and Tommy know this and they have video evidence of the whole thing."
Alicia looked first at Jason then Tommy then back to Jennifer. "You mean you ALL lied to the police?"
Jennifer and Tommy together chorused, "Yes, mom."
Jason said, "I can understand you being upset Alicia and I for one wanted to immediately punish Jennifer for what she had done. But she's only very young and going to prison would not only punish her it would also punish the whole family. She has said she is sorry and that this type of behavior from her will never happen again. I think we should move on and put this episode behind us. What do you say, hon?"
Alicia said nothing but looked at the floor as if contemplating what to say next. "Where's the video, Tommy?"
"It's in my room."
"Go get it, now."
Tommy did as he was told and quickly returned with the cassette.
"Put it in the VCR and play the tape."
They all sat in silence as the screen filled with images of Jennifer's transgressions. At the final scene Alicia said loudly to all of them, "This cassette and,"directing her gaze at Tommy,"any copies, are to be destroyed, then and only then will this sad and sorry episode be at an end.
Are we all clear on this?" Silence. Loudly she said, "Are we clear?"
Tommy and Jennifer said in unison, "Yes, mom." Jason replied, "Yes, Alicia."
Tommy left the room and gathered together the two remaining hidden cassettes. Jason took the cassettes to the garage where he used a large hammer to destroy the tapes that were then put in the trash can.
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The next few weeks were an awkward time for the whole family, that is, until the unexpected arrival of Ava.
