Chapter Four: Face Reality:

“You know what we have to do,” Tsuzuki said.

“Yes,” Anna said, nodding.

“Are you okay with this?”

“Yes.”

He put his arm around her shoulders. “It will be okay.”

“Will it?” She has a point. Tsuzuki kissed her on the cheek.

“I am pretty sure. I mean, we’ve come all this way. Are you going to quit now?”

Anna shook her head. “I’m just cautious.”

“Of course you are. That’s what I like about you and Hisoka.”

“Thanks.”

“I mean it. I really do.”

“I know. How many days again?”

“Three, my love.” He saw the look on her face. “What?”

Anna shook her head. “It’s just…”

“I know. Hang in there a little bit longer. We can’t act rash. It could ruin everything.”

“But how will they make the first move? Will they even take the bait?”

“We’ll just have to see.”

“I don’t like that.”

“We don’t have a choice. She’s getting desperate. If we got act now, she will see through our plans.”

“I know, I know. It’s just…” She froze.

“You’re shaking.”

She looked down at her arm. “Sorry.” Anna grabbed onto her right arm.

“That bad, huh?”

“Yes.”

“Shhh. We just put Kirika-chan down, remember?”

Anna nodded. “You’re right, you’re right. I’m sorry.” Tsuzuki gently touched her cheek.

“Look, I know this is hard. We just have to hold out long enough. We will act when they do. Understood?”

Anna looked up at him and bit her lower lip. It hurt when he was right. She dropped her shoulders.

“Fine,” Anna said, sighing. Tsuzuki kissed her on the lips.

“Very good,” he said. “Who’s turn will it be to feed the baby?”

“Yours,” she said. “I did it last time!” He thought about it for a moment.

“So it is,” the shinigami said. “I’ve got her then.” His wife made herself smile as she nodded.

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The next morning, the couple awoke to a package on their doorstep.