Found Together

Ken didn't want to end this moment, but he felt he needed to say something as the eldest sibling. "I'm happy that we have found each other, even though we've been together the whole time. I wish I had realized it sooner, but what does this mean for us? How do we continue?"

Katherine was the first of his sisters to speak. "Little brother," she spoke gently and lovingly, "we will be there for each other."

Katie agreed. "Ken, I don't know about Katherine, but there is no one else I'd rather be with than you two. Both of you have always supported your little sister."

This last comment made both Ken and Katherine break out into wide grins due to the irony of Katie's statement, given that she was a lot bigger than both her siblings. Katie looked momentarily puzzled at their grins until she realized what she had said. Then she started smiling too.

While the siblings stood there feeling good about their newfound relationship, Ken continued with his previous thought. "Neither of you really answered my question earlier. Our relationship is very complicated now."

Both Katherine and Katie waited for their brother to continue speaking his thoughts before answering.

"We are in a relationship now, wouldn't you both agree?" Ken saw his sisters both nod in agreement. He continued, "well, I would expect that our relationship would continue to progress to a more..."

Ken paused trying to think of the right words. Finally, he said, "intimate kind of relationship. I think we can handle the emotional progress easily, but the physical relationship is tricky. I, for one, am looking forward to getting to know both of your bodies better. However, I don't intend to favor one of you over the other. I'm not isolating either one of you."

Katherine opened her mouth to speak, but Ken raised his hand to silence her. "Hold up, Kat. Let me finish." He started again. "Several things complicate this relationship. First, I don't know if mom could handle this if she found out. We are all she's had since dad passed. I wouldn't want to break her heart with her finding out about us being together. Unfortunately, I don't think we could keep this from her."

"Secondly, society can't know about this. I think we all know how people react to these kinds of relationships, not to mention whatever laws apply. Are we ready to keep our relationship secret forever? I don't want to hide that I'm in love with two of the most important people in my life."

"Thirdly, I don't know how we intend to move forward in this relationship physically. As I stated, I can't wait for us to take care of each other's needs. That being said, how do we do that together? Are we taking turns, as in me and Kat, then me and Katie? Do you mind being in the same room with each other in an intimate setting?"

Ken needed to state this point. He saw no other way to bring it up easily. "I don't want to make this about me and my needs. Do you two have feelings for one another, or is it something you could develop in time?"

"Lastly, I know you each want a relationship to build upon and grow with, but how do you feel about having children? I want a family. I want to have children to look after and raise. Our relationship complicates this. This isn't just a societal thing, it's also a biological thing. Would we be willing to take a chance to have children even if there's a slim chance of birth defects?"

Ken was a little flustered, his cheeks turning slightly red. "This is so awkward. I can't believe I'm saying these things to my younger sisters. The whole conversation is weird enough on its own without pointing out any of this."

Katherine raised her eyebrow when Ken had finished speaking, signaling that she wanted to know if she could speak now. Ken just nodded, anxious to know what they felt about it all.

"You raise some valid points dear brother. Allow me to address them before you speak." Katherine continued, "I don't care about society. I care about the two of you. We will be careful not to be open when others are around. If we should happen to move to another area of the country after Katie and I graduate, it may make things easier to be open about our relationship without fear of being caught. We can be married. Maybe not legally, but nobody needs to know that."

Katherine paused before beginning to address Ken's next concern. "As far as physical intimacy, I would like to continue to see where our relationship goes. As for your concerns about me and Katie go......"

Katherine reached over and up to Katie's face, pulling it down to hers. Katie obliged, knowing where this was going. Ken's two younger sisters engaged in a very sensuous and passionate kiss that got Ken's heart racing seeing it in close proximity. His jaw dropped, and his eyes opened wide. He was at a loss for words.

After a minute of kissing, Katherine and Katie broke their lip lock and looked at their bewildered brother with huge grins on their faces. Katherine was the first to speak.

"When you started your freshmen year at college, leaving your little sisters home alone with mom, we only had each other to talk to. Katie came to me for advice on her relationships."

Katie chimed in, "it's true big brother. Both of us had little relationship experience in high school. It was hard for us to learn given our statures, so we practiced on one another. It was mostly kissing and fondling, but there was this one time that......"

Katherine cut Katie off saying, "anyway, we found out that we liked what we were doing. It was a bonding experience for us. It didn't last long, because I left for college the next year."

Ken was trying to wrap his head around what had just unfolded with his younger sisters. He was definitely intrigued by what Katie had said. "I'd like to hear about what Katie was talking about happened that one time between you two," he said.

Katherine blushed slightly and stated, "that's a story for another time, maybe. Just keep in mind that what feelings Katie and I have for one another can grow and develop with our relationship to you. For now, let me finish addressing your concerns. I can't think of a better way to spend our lives together than having children that we can raise as our own. You aren't the only one that wants children. I also can't think of a better person to be the father of my children than you."

Ken felt pride at her statement, but he couldn't help but feel his height would be an issue when their children grew up. He felt like he might be inadequate, especially when it comes to discipline. He also wondered what they would tell their children about the three of them being siblings. Would they want their children to follow in their footsteps and start longing for their own siblings?

Before he could voice his new concerns, it was Katie who spoke, almost seeming to read his mind. "Ken, I can see the wheels turning in your head. Your doubts about how we raise our children shouldn't keep us from being parents. If you are worried about your height, don't be. You have a great personality, attitude, and if you really want to know, a great physical prowess that makes up for your short stature. You also have two giant sisters that can kick some butt if need be!"

They all laughed at her last statement. Katie continued, "I also think that we don't have to tell our children about us being siblings, at least not until they are older. They don't need to have any hardships thinking about that while going through their early lives. If they somehow find out, we can sit them down and explain how we got to be in the relationship we are in."

"I agree with Katie," Katherine piped in. "I want children, and I want them with you. You are the only one that I want to father my children. No one else will be good enough. Katie is right about when and if we tell our children. We have time to think about how we want to lead the conversation when and if it becomes necessary."

Katherine gathered herself to talk about Ken's first concern, which she had decided to leave for last. "As far as mom is concerned, I don't want to burden her with our new relationship, but I agree that we won't be able to keep it from her. I don't know that I want to either. Mom knows we are all really close, even more so since dad passed away. The more time we spend here at the house, the easier it will be for us to get caught."

"Caught doing what exactly?" An all too familiar voice spoke up from just outside Ken's bedroom doorway. It was then that they noticed their mom standing there, arms crossed, looking very hurt and confused.

All three siblings looked like deer caught in the headlights. None of them had realized she was there, and now that she had announced her presence, they didn't know how to respond. They finally realized they were still all holding each other and split apart quickly to put space between them. They had never feared their mother, but in this instance, they had never been more frightened about what they were going to tell her, or worse, what she was going to say.

"Well, I'm waiting," their mother said patiently.

It was Ken who spoke up. "Mom, what are you doing home?" It was a simple question, but it was a stalling tactic for Ken to wrap his head around the fact that they had been caught already. If they couldn't keep their freshly discovered relationship a secret for a few hours, how would they ever keep it secret from the rest of the world.

"I've been here for the past 15 minutes. I came home for lunch to spend time with my children on their first day back for summer break." All three siblings were dumbfounded. In their discovery and discussion of their newfound relationship, they had completely lost track of time. They knew their mother was prone to come home for lunch during their summer break to spend time with them.

"How much did you hear?" Ken asked this question almost certain he knew the answer to it.

His mother simply stated that she had heard them discussing their concerns over how to go about with their new relationship. "Would you care to elaborate?" She said this while looking each one of them in the eye in turn. Katie could only look at her feet afterward. Katherine did little better, looking at her big brother for help.

Ken decided he should be the one to explain since he was the one that started the whole thing this morning, and he had been the one to kiss Katie. He relished the thought of her lips on his, but he had to shake that thought from his head. He had to be strong and focused on what he was going to say to their mom.

Ken grabbed both his sisters by their hand and started walking towards the exit of his bedroom. He told his mom calmly, "Let's go sit in the living room. It could take a while. Can you take the rest of the day off?"

Penny was already taking her phone from her pocket and calling into work while she walked towards the living room, children in tow.

Once they were in the living room, Ken led his sisters to the couch, and they all sat down together, Ken in the middle, Katie to his right, and Katherine to his left. Their mom sat down on the love seat directly across from them. Ken quickly took note of her looks.

Ken couldn't help but see the beauty in front of him. His mother was wearing a business skirt and matching coat that she typically had on when working at her office. The skirt was modest, but it showed off her long, beautiful legs. His sisters inherited not only their long legs from her, but also their chests from their mother as well. She wore a 36E cup, not that Ken knew this. Her brown hair had no gray in it. Her brown eyes were tired but still full of life. Even at 40, Penny could still turn heads and break hearts. She was a true vision, but Ken was scared of what she would be like after he finished telling her their story.

Penny was an easy-going person. She wasn't too excitable, but she could get angry when the right buttons were pushed. She sat there waiting patiently for Ken, she presumed, to begin speaking. She had heard much, but she wanted the full story. She would wait and hear their story before passing judgement.

Ken looked at Katherine and Katie, who both smiled encouragement and what Ken thought was likely relief that they weren't the ones to have to tell their mother what was going on. Ken smiled at them both, drew in a deep breath, and began to tell his mom the whole story.

"Mom, before I begin the story, I want to let you know that this was unintentional. We never meant for any of this to happen. It just did. If anyone is to blame, it's me. I started the whole mess this morning."

Katherine and Katie both started to say that Ken wasn't the only one to blame, but he cut them off. "Girls, this is MY FAULT. No excuses. We all had a part to play in it, but I made the first move."

"I don't care who started it right now," Penny interjected. "I want to hear this from beginning to end. Don't leave out any details."

All three looked at their mom and fell silent. Ken began again. "All right. I'll start from the beginning. Please stop me and ask questions if you're unclear about something."

With that, Ken started from the beginning. Penny never once stopped him while he was talking. Every now and then, Katherine or Katie would fill in some parts, but it was Ken who did most of the talking. By the end of the story, the three siblings sat there on pins and needles, waiting for their mom to speak.

Penny just sat there for a moment after Ken finished his story. She was trying to process everything she had heard, but certain things were bothering her. How could her children be so miserable, and she not know it? She pondered this for a minute. Had she and her husband not raised them better. She did the best she could after her husband had passed away. Upon the thought of her husband, Penny started to gently weep.

The three siblings saw their mom start crying, but they had no idea why. They thought the most likely cause was that she was ashamed of them and how they had turned out. Katherine and Kate both started shedding some tears. Ken grabbed their hand in his and gripped them tightly. He sat watching his mom and waiting.

After a few minutes of watching his mom cry, Ken let go of his sisters' hands and walked over to his mom. He leaned over and hugged her fiercely. He couldn't stand to see her in such distress, especially thinking that he had caused it. He was a bad son. How could he do this to his loving mother? Ken whispered in her ear, "I love you, mom!"

To his surprise, Penny hugged him back, hard. It caught him off guard, and he nearly lost his footing. They stayed like that for several minutes before Penny let Ken go. She put her hand on his face. As she looked at him closely, she saw how much he looked like his father. Ken had the same facial features that she loved about his father. Ken reminded her so much of how his father looked when they were younger. She noted that even though Ken was much shorter than his father was, and even her, he had grown into a strong, good-looking man. She could see the appeal his sisters shared for him.

Penny motioned for Ken to go back to his seat next to the girls. He did so, but he wasn't sure what she was going to say now. He felt better after hugging her. However, he and his sisters were all still nervous about their mom was going to say next. Once again, Ken took his sisters' hands in his. Both sisters gladly accepted his strength.

Penny had stopped crying. She was gathering her thoughts and preparing what she was going to say. Oh, how she wished Paul was here. Her kids might not have been going through this if he were.

"I've been going over your story since you started telling it, Ken. I'm still at a loss for words over what is going on here. I've actually been questioning myself. Haven't I raised you better? Why would you three feel so hopeless with all you have going for you? Love can find anyone."

Penny fell silent after that. She was still trying to muddle through her thoughts. Was she mad at them? Sure, she was happy that they were close and that they supported one another, but why did they take it this far? Why didn't they come to her all of their doubts, fears, and anxieties? She'd always made time for them, hadn't she?

"Mom," Kevin spoke, snapping her out of her thoughts. "What would you do in our situation? We all love each other very much. We have the familial bond already from being siblings, but it blossomed into something so much more. I've never been closer to anyone than I am with both Kat and Katie right now. We discovered our true feelings this morning. We couldn't help but feel that we complete one another. I know that I speak for Kat and Katie when I say that we love each other. There has been too much hurt between us today, enough to make us realize that we've been staring love in the face for so long and didn't know it."

Katherine spoke next. "Mom, what Ken said is true. We do love and respect each other in a way siblings shouldn't, but it feels very right to us. When I saw Katie and Ken kissing earlier, I felt my heart melt, but I also felt a little jealous because I was left out. However, once we were all together, things just fell into place, almost like the missing pieces of a puzzle."

"You know mom," Katie said, "we have all cried today. Even you cried after our story, but Ken was there to make you feel better with a hug of encouragement. It's the same thing he did for me when he kissed me. He did it without thinking it through, but it was just what I needed. In that moment, I felt alive. I felt like I was supposed to be there with my brother and then sister when Katherine joined us."

Penny was trying to process this. She looked at Katherine and Katie, seeing the looks on their faces, before ultimately looking at Ken. Maybe it was the lighting in the room, but she could have sworn she was looking at her late husband while looking at Ken. She had to remind herself that this was her son.

When Penny next spoke, she sounded tired. Even though it was only early in the evening, she felt like lying down. "Listen to me. I've got to think this through in private. I understand you love one another, but I'm struggling with how wrong it is. I'm going to bed now. I don't care if the three of you stay up and chat, but under no circumstances are you to go to bed together, kiss, or do anything inappropriate. Am I understood?"

"Yes ma'am," Ken spoke for all of them. Katherine and Katie only nodded.

With that acknowledgement, Penny got up and went to her room. She had so much to think about. She laid down and covered her eyes with her arm, not wanting to see anything at the moment. She asked her dead husband for advice, but none came, and she knew it wasn't going to either. At some point, much later on, she drifted off to sleep while thinking of how to handle the situation.

Ken, Katherine, and Katie went to the kitchen to eat dinner. However, none of them were very hungry. They talked quietly about what they thought their mom would decide to do about them. They also contemplated what they would do if she didn't approve. Would she kick them out? Would they just leave and start a new life without her? These difficult questions caused them to abandon eating for now.

They hugged each other and went to their respective rooms. Sleep didn't come easily for any of them. There was too much uncertainty involved. When sleep did come, it was unrestful. They were just too worried about their future and the future of this family. The only comfort they had was that they had found each other. They found each other together, and that was enough for now.