(Author's Note: In the prime version of DMU, a lot happens on the night of Day 2 between the characters...but I decided I'd move forward a bit.)
The Gibson family had a rather uneventful evening. Homework was done, the entire family tried to ignore what was going on as much as possible, until it was time for bed.
As Jon prepared to turn in, passing from the bathroom back toward his room, he noticed his father leaving the master bedroom in hushed tones, his mother following. "What's going on?"
"I just don't...with all that is happening, feel comfortable sharing a bed. I think I need to be alone to sort things out."
"I told him that's silly," Laura said.
"It may be," Jon said. "But...with everything going on..." He thought about it. "If only we had another place to put you. I mean...there's the couch...or..."
"I'm going to sleep in the basement. The paint is dry, and the old sofa is down there," Simon said. "We were going to suggest Karyn take it now that it is dry."
"Karyn nodded off about two hours ago. She's been running around all day, I guess she tired herself out," Jon said. "I'm not going to wake her up to move when she's sound asleep."
Jon put a hand on Simon's shoulder. "If you need to talk..."
He nodded. They were both in the same boat, and Jon seemed surprisingly calm during all of this craziness.
"I'll get you a blanket out of the hall closet," Jon offered.
Laura looked confused, but silenced herself, wondering if it was their lovemaking...had being the one with the female parts in a relationship confused him? Having the penis had definitely confused her, but she'd learned to adapt.
With a bit of tension, the household settled down to bed.
