hi, OK so i am helping a friend, Dimitri4ever21, write a story and i wanted to make one too. so this story is a little like "For is a Crowd". As is probably expected Dimitri4ever21 is helping alot too.

Disclaimer- *Takes a deep breath* I don't own it! *runs out of the room screeming*

A woman and five children stood in my office. The children looked just like me.

"Are you Teresa Lisbon?" The lady asked. "Yes, that is me." I said. "Were you aware that your brother had kids." I nodded.

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Yes, we write back and forth like every three days." I said. Something clicked in my mind. "Oh my god, what happened." Tears threatened to escape.

"Your brother died in a car crash two weeks ago," That was why I haven't gotten any letters, "He left his kids to you." my world just stopped spinning. My brother died… and gave me his kids? Five kids, three girls and two baby boys, were now in my care. What am I going to do?

"I see. I'll take them I guess." The woman handed me some papers. I signed them and she added one more thing. "Your brother also left you his minivan. It's the blue one. The kid's things are already in there as well as two car seats. Here are the boy's dipper bags." She handed me the bags and left.

"Ok, you're Ashlynn?" I asked the oldest who nodded. Ashlynn was fourteen and had insanely long pitch black hair and bright green eyes. She looked so much like me it was scary. Well, except for the long hair part. The teen was wearing tight fitted jeans and a black t-shirt along with boots. Her hair was in a pony tail and her bangs were pushed to the side.

"You're Alissa?" I asked the second oldest. She nodded. Alissa was ten and had shoulder length black hair and green eyes. She was wearing short jean shorts and tank top along with flip flops. The girl seemed to be the shyest.

"You're Ally?" I asked the youngest girl. She shook her head no. "Nope, I change it. I be cat today." The little girl informed me. "Oh, well I'm going to call you by the name your daddy gave you." she pouted but nodded all the same. Ally was three and had waist length black hair and green eyes with the thickest lashes you ever saw.

Ashlynn handed me the boys. "These two are Andy and Aden right?" I asked. Ashlynn nodded. Andy and Aden were twins. They were six months old. They had big, bright green eyes and smiles that could melt the coldest heart.

It was now that my coworkers, who watched the whole event take place, decided that it was time to say something. "Aren't you going to introduce us?" Jane asked. Ashlynn looked at everyone. "Oh, no need to. You're Uncle Jane. Tess talks about you all the time. Even though you constantly annoy her, I think she likes you best." Everyone laughed, and blood flooded my cheeks.

"You're blushing Tess, anyway, you're Aunt Grace. Tess thinks you're super sweet but too shy." Alissa correctly pointed out, the now embarrassed, Van Pelt.

"You Uncle Cho. Tessie say dat you got no emotions, but I think dat you just need a hug." Ally ran over to Cho, who was sitting, and climbed into his lap and hugged him. We all let out a small "aww" over the moment. Much to everyone's surprise he let her stay in his lap. "Better?" she asked. He nodded, already wrapped around the little girl's finger.

"You're Uncle Rigsby. You know, you kind of remind me of a football player." Alissa pointed out. Everyone laughed.

"Well, I guess you have kept the kids updated." Hightower spoke for the first time since they got here.

Andy was looking right at Van Pelt and she looked back. "Would you like to hold him?" I asked. Grace smiled and nodded. I handed the little boy over to her. The boy giggled and smiled at her. She sat down and I knew that she was in her own little world. I looked at Hightower and asked "Can they hang out here until school starts?" Hightower nodded and looked like she totally understood.

Aden started crying and while everyone else except Jane and Hightower, who has had a kid, looked panicked, I was fine. I raised my brothers so I knew that he just wanted attention. I looked at him and laughed and tickled his nose. The crying boy was soon laughing too. When I looked up everyone looked a little shocked. "What? I've raised my brothers. What can I say?" I shrugged. "Lisbon, you have a great maternal instinct. I'm surprised you haven't had kids before this." Jane told me. "I'vealways wanted one, but I was just… busy you know." They all gave me a "yah, ok" look.

In time we all kind of split into little pairs. Cho and Hightower were talking about a case. Ally, who had grown quite fond of Jane, had asked Jane to brush her hair and was telling him everything about herself as he pulled a comb through her hair. Alissa had strangely taken a liking to Rigsby and was telling him about her school back in Oklahoma. Van Pelt was playing with Andy and Aden. Ashlynn and I were discussing sleeping arrangements.

"Luckily I have a five bedroom house. You see, all my brothers except your dad, who left for Oklahoma before you were born, come over to my house on the holidays. I have just enough room. Before we go home I'll need to get a crib. Tomorrow is Saturday so we'll buy some paint so you can do your rooms like you want. You can also get bed spreads, desks, lamp, and such. Sunday we'll paint rooms and stuff." I told her. She was pretty happy about that.

At about noon the boys were getting sleepy. "Lisbon go home. Jane you go with her. I really don't want to deal with you with her gone. I'll see you both Monday." And after much grumbling we made it out the door. Jane offered to help with the kids tonight. I gratefully accepted but warned him he would have to sleep on the couch. He just laughed. He even helped me pick out two great cribs that would double as beds when they were ready. It was just too perfect. Watching Jane play and interact with miniature me's. I've had this dream more than I'd like to admit. That must be what this is, a dream. Well, if it is, I'm going to make the most of it while I can.

We gathered around a table to play a game. Ashlynn was first to pick. "Ok, so it's called truth. We go around the table and everyone gets to ask you one question, any question, and you have to answer completely honest." Oh God, that is just asking for Jane to ridicule me. Jane was first.

"What is the best character trait in a person?" was Ashlynn's question. He thought a moment before looking directly at me while answering. "Putting others before yourself"

"What's the prettiest animal?" Alissa asked. Again he looks right at me. "Black panther" at first I was confused. Why did he look at me? Then it dawned on me that he once said I was "exactly like a black panther."

"What you family like?" When Ally asked that, I literally stopped breathing. I knew that his family was a sore spot for him. "Well, I have this sister and she's got red hair. That woman is the sweetest. I have two brothers. One is this big guy who is kind of awkward but totally loyal. The other is hard to read. He doesn't like to let people know what he is feeling. And then there is this amazingly beautiful woman who is kind of bossy. She is the most selfless person ever. And she's got this consultant who is a total pain in the bottom but is always there for her if she needs him. To be honest, I like her the best." I smiled. Besides me, Ashlynn was the only one who got it, and she actually winked at me.

"Tess, your turn." Jane told me. "Since when do you call me Tess?" I asked. "Since now. Don't worry I won't call you Tess at work." I laughed.

"Ok, what is the calmest you've ever been since you met me." I asked hopping to get an answer that wasn't about me. "Umm… Well, now actually." That surprised me.

"Tess, your turn." Ashlynn, Jane, and Alissa said at the same time. "Ok Tess, what is your happiest memory?" Ashlynn asked me. I smiled. "When Jane got me a pony for my birthday." Both Jane and I laughed at the memory. That pony is now in a petting zoo but still, I can't remember a time when I was happier.

"What is something that you think no one should lack?" Alissa asked. I thought a moment. "A sense of humor. I hate dull people."

"Who you best friend?" Ally asked. "Umm… Jane surprisingly. Kids, isn't that sad? Jane is my best friend." I laughed while Jane pretended to be offended.

"What is the cutest thing you've ever seen?" Jane asked. "Well, you with any kids." That was the end of my turn.

"Ash, isn't it your turn?" I asked. She shook her head. "Let's watch a movie." She suggested. The kids walked away. "You know, they totally cheated." I told him and he laughed.

We watched the new Alice in Wonderland, and half way through the twins woke up. After a few more movies (one of which I had to go play with Ally because it was too scary. I'm not much for scary movies and I didn't want to let Alissa watch ether but I was begged.) I tucked the kids in for bed. Jane had to pick Alissa up because she was asleep. Ash kissed me on the cheek and hugged Jane and went to bed. I took Ally to bed while Jane took Alissa. I put the young girl into bed and started to turn off her light.

"Wait, sing to me Tessie. Please?" I tried to find a song that would fit the situation.

Your little hands wrapped around my finger
And it's so quiet in the world tonight
Your little eyelids flutter 'cause you're dreaming
So I tuck you in, turn on your favorite night light

To you, everything's funny
You got nothing to regret
I'd give all I have, honey
If you could stay like that

Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
Just stay this little
Oh, darling, don't you ever grow up, don't you ever grow up
It could stay this simple

I won't let nobody hurt you
Won't let no one break your heart
No, no one will desert you
Just try to never grow up, never grow up

I was too sleepy to sing the rest.

I woke up about three hours later. I had that creepy feeling that someone was watching me. I rolled over and found Alissa's frightened face. I sat up immediately.

"What's wrong?" I asked in sleepy concern. "Something is thumping on my window." I sighed. It was probably nothing. "Ok let's go." We walked into her room and opened the window. An acorn fell into the room. "Honey, the wind is blowing acorns from that tree." She nodded looking jumping. I knew I shouldn't have let her watch that scary movie. "Can I sleep with you?" She asked. "Yah, of course."

We climbed into bed. I had to admit, it felt good to feel her small body lean into me. I felt some motherly instinct I've always had. I don't think I've ever had a better night's sleep.

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