Friday the 13th 1. Chapter 1

** HE 13TH**

**The beginning (before JASON was born)**

**New Jersey, 1943**

13 year old **Mildred Dawson** was sobbing uncontrollably in the girl's toilet, she was no ordinary girl (only in looks) and she knew it: She had short curly blond hair, blue eyes and a chubby face that made her less than attractive, but on the outside she reflected an exquisite intelligence that put her at the top of her class. Her problem nevertheless was rather her inability to socialize with kids her own age (boys and girls) and her only friend so far was **Miss Fletcher**, her English teacher.

**Abby Fletcher** was a 26 year old brunette who had never married or had any boyfriends, and whom all considered to be a 'spinster, it wasn't that she wasn't attractive by all means, on the contrary she had sparkling green eyes and olive skin and her curly dark hair were always cascading in her shoulders. Unfortunately Miss Fletcher spent most of her time indoors preparing exams for her young students and lately she was rather focused on helping a particular one, she knew how much struggle Mildred had at school with all the girls and that she was being bullied from time to time, but what worried her most was how quiet and withdrawn her young friend was and she could hear alarm bells forming in her head: she had seen cases like this before where 'quiet' people took so much in that one day they'd eventually exploded and the consequences could turn devastated…. What if Mildred ended up hurting someone without realizing it? The brunette sights uneasily and decides to have a word with the chubby girl as soon as possible.

Meanwhile Mildred is walking along the corridors lost in thoughts and realizes too late that a circle of girls has formed and they are now approaching her with smiles on their faces:

"What do you want from me?" Asks the chubby girl with apprehension and starts to tremble hard. She looks around her to see if there is an escape door but suddenly one of the tallest girl, named **Jessica, **who is the leader of the gang and the prettiest one too, pushes her towards the girl's toiletshard with the rest of them following behind while giggling and snickering.

"Leave me alone!" screams a terrified Mildred but unfortunately Jessica has pushed the door closed with one hand while covering with the other the chubby girl's mouth.

"You scream and you die! Hey girls, why don't we start by undressing our _'little friend'_ here?" Jessica suggests in a dangerous voice.

"Let undress the fat pig and look at her ugly freckled face and horrible clothes!" All cry in unison while forcing Mildred to take her clothes off and no matter how hard she tries to kick and defend herself she eventually ends up almost naked in front of all those girls who are now laughing hard and continue with their bullying: "Mildred is a fat pig! Mildred is a monster and so is her family!"

That's all Mildred can take and she suddenly punches Jessica hard on the face who then falls down the floor hitting her back first: the commotion takes the rest of the girls by surprise and for a moment no one utters a word. Eventually they help their leader stand on her feet and glaring at the chubby face Jessica says in a hateful voice: "you will pay for what you did fat pig, so you better watch your back next time because we won't go that easy on you…." then facing her gang she continues: "let's go girls, it's getting late and we don't want to miss our next class."

A teary Mildred watches them leave and closes the door softly behind them while undressing hurriedly not before whispering in anger: "I will kill them one by one I swear….."Looking at her own reflection in the mirror she burst into tears and exclaims: "Why can't I be beautiful like my sisters? Maybe I could go on a diet and wear nice dresses?" She then opens the tap and rinses her red flushed face with cold water and thinks hard.

She was the youngest of four girls aged between 16 and 21, therefore the baby in the family, unfortunately she was also an abused child: her father was an alcoholic who had tried to force on her a few times, her older sisters battered every day for a reason or another, and her poor mother had an incurably disease named '**Osteoporosis'** and too weak to come to her defence, not that Mildred had ever told her anything either, she knew that the sick woman was suffering enough and when the weather was bad the pain was almost unbearable for her. Oddly enough when their parents had married her mother had been a strong healthy woman but like the doctors had said many times the disease could just come out of the blues…

Mildred starts to shiver all over but feels grateful that at least she had school that was her sole escape, and the fact that _all _the teachers loved her and had assigned her with most subjects in which she excelled without any effort. She knew she was smarter than most kids which is why she had been the subject of 'bullying', therefore she consoled herself with the knowledge that she had an _inner beauty _rather than an outer one, and besides she had her beloved Miss Fletcher who believed in her and was always encouraging her to study hard so that one day she could be selected to go to the best university and become a literature teacher like her.

Mildred wipes the tears rolling down her face and with a new resolution decides it is time to change her life for the better. Opening the bathroom's door slowly she comes face to face with her older friend who tenses when she sees the chubby girl's swollen face:

"Mildred darling what happened to you? Have those nasty girls been bullying you again?"

In answer to Miss Fletcher's concern the chubby blond girl throws herself in her arms and starts to sob silently.

"Cry all you want baby but I promise you that I'll have a word with the headmaster as this cannot go on." The brunette replies holding Mildred tenderly and as soon as those words are said she feels the young girl tense under her embrace.

"Please don't do that Miss Fletcher: it'll only make things worse for everyone, besides I think I'll soon have a solution for all my misery."

The young teacher gasps when she sees the evil look on Mildred face but it only lasts a minute, and as if by magic her young friend smiles at her sweetly and the brunette wonders if it has been a fragment of her imagination, surely this little girl was harmless, wasn't she? She stares at her friend for the longest time before replying:

"If you say so honey, but I insist on taking matters in my hand if those girls bother you again alright?"

Still smiling Mildred takes the teacher's hand in her and while caressing it and answers with assurance: "don't you worry about me Miss Fletcher because I'm a big girl now and I will make sure that one day anyone who has been nasty to me pays for it, and you know what, god has his way in dealing with bad people…" And as soon as those words are said Mildred releases the teacher's hand abruptly and starts to walk fast back to the classroom leaving her stare after her while bells are starting to ring in the brunette's head: what was this young chubby girl up to now and why was she talking this way?

As soon as Mildred enters into the classroom she can feel all the eyes on her. She is ten minutes late for her History class (a subject that has always fascinate her because you could be sure to go back in time and escape reality) and Mrs Brown is giving her a stern look:

"I will not tolerate lateness Miss Dawson, but as this is the first time it happens and since you are one of my best students I will forgive you, but just this once, understood?"

Mildred glares at all the nasty girls who have locked her in the toilet and grins at Jessica before answering with a sweet voice: "I promise you to be on my best behaviour from now on Mrs Brown." She then takes a seat in the first row as usual, she couldn't miss one bit from her favourite subject and she wouldn't let _Jessica and her gang _interfere with the class.

The rest of the day goes smoothly until **Physical education** (her least favourite subject of all) comes and Mildred starts to sweat in apprehension, she can feel in her very soul that something bad is about to happen and bracing herself for the worse she walks slowly into the 'girl's locker room' to get changed. Out of the corner of her eyes she observes Jessica getting undressed and is taken aback by the beauty of her body: a slim firm stomach, cascading dark hair and rosy cheeks that would probably drive boys crazy one day. More than ever Mildred wishes so much to be a beauty like the rest of the girls but looking at her fat belly and freckled face she sights unhappily. Her thoughts are shaken away by the noise of a bell ringing and she knows it is time to sweat for real!

After an hour of running and stretching Mildred is relieved to finally be able to hit the shower, let the cool water run into her body and feel clean again…..The hard impact makes her fall down the floor with her face heating first and Mildred is too astonished to react when she suddenly hears a vengeful voice utter:

"That ought to teach you not to mock us by being the teacher's pet and maybe next time you'll think twice before trying to outsmart us you bitch!"

Jessica's voice is full of hate, and all Mildred can do is wait slowly until the ordeal is over. Surely it'll all be over soon and then after the beatings were over she'll be able to get up….

Sure enough dozen of girls start to kick her mercifully under their leader's order, and after what seems like an eternity they finally stop, not before taking all her belongings away while Mildred is laying, face down the floor whimpering . Suddenly Jessica opens the water tap and the chubby blond girl she cries fervently:

"Not my books please, I'll do anything you want but you know how important they are to me!"

Laughing mercifully the leader hands her command to the crew: "let her books go to hell!" and all the chubby blond girl can do is see all her belongings get ruined without being able to do anything about it. Finally after what seems an eternity Jessica, feeling bored suddenly exclaims:

"Let's go now girls, enough punishment for today but we'll continue soon….."

Mildred is too shattered to move, but as soon as she hear the bathroom door close behind her, she recovers and slowly raises and what she sees leaves her in shocking belief: all her books are ruined and the water still running. Feeling her tears starting to form in her eyes she slowly rises, turns the shower tap off and dresses hurriedly. She then opens the door and notices the empty hall: everyone is gone she realizes, and she decides it is for the best , she was in no mood to give any explanation about her appearance to anyone, and shivering from her wet clothes she takes a deep breath and with great effort drags her feet up to the entrance door.

As soon as she steps outside, the heavy rain surprises her and walking as fast as she can, she starts to shiver all along and it takes her forever to finally reach home but by the time she makes it, she is too weak and starts to tremble from the cold. She hears a thunderstorm and just when she is about to open her front door her father appears and she faints right into his arms.

After what seems an eternity Mildred finally opens her eyes and the first thing she sees is her family stare at her: her 4 sisters, her frail mother and her vicious father are standing by her bed. She is still feeling too weak to stand but smiles at them gratefully, they were here for her for good and worse and she ought to be grateful. Maybe things would change and she would finally be happy and have the 'nice normal family' she'd often dreamed she would: her father would stop with his heavy drink, the doctors would find a cure for her mother's disease and that would make her parents fall in love again and finally her older sisters would accept her as one of them, start to treat her with love and respect and if life was perfect she would turn from an 'ugly duckling' to an 'beautiful swan'….

Her thoughts are interrupted by the sound of the bell ringing and she immediately tenses. Who could it be and why?

"I'll get the door." She hears her father say.

"There's no need to worry, darling." Her mother says taking Mildred hand in hers and looking closely the chubby blond girl notices how much the older woman has aged lately, probably due to the disease but in part because having an alcoholic husband and daughters who only of themselves gave her no much pleasure in life. She remembers not so long ago when her mother was still a healthy young woman, she a little girl of 5 or 6 playing with her sisters when they were all in an innocent age that was long before reaching their teens, and her father a handsome happy man in love with his wife and throwing parties from time to time or going to picnics with all of them and wonders why did it have to change. Now looking up at her sisters so engrossed in themselves, going to dances and with steady boyfriends she realizes that very soon they'll be gone forever, each marrying a good match and they would probably live in luxury and forget that once upon a time they had parents and a little sister.

"Honey what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Mildred can feel the tears rolling down her face again and wiping them she squeezes her mother's hand and forcing a smile replies:

"Mother I want you to know that no matter what happens in the future I love you and always will…."

"Mildred, stop talking as if you were dying, you only caught a little fever because you got wet from the rain but it's nothing serious."

The chubby girl breaths in relief on hearing her mother's words**: **_**She doesn't know what really happened back at school with those nasty girls and thank god for that. Let her believe what she wants because the last thing she needs is more of a burden in her life.**_

"I wonder what's taking your father so long and who is at the door?

Sure enough they hear the man in question yell at somebody:

"I will not tolerate your presence and it is none of your business to check on my daughter Miss. She has her family for that and teachers are only here to give and correct homework….."

"Abby is my name but feel free to call me Miss Fletcher, and please Mr Dawson, try to understand that Mildred is also my responsibility and I believe she has been bullied at school for a very long time now, and as a teacher I feel the need to protect her. She is a very bright young girl, the smartest in her class and she has excellent grades you know?"

"I am fully aware that my daughter is a good student but I don't believe a word you said about her being bullied, at 13 years of age surely she knows how to defend herself and I have not seeing any proof of her being injured or hit by anyone. She is a strong and healthy girl so goodbye!"

"We are not finished yet Mr Dawson! Mildred didn't come to school today and when I last saw her yesterday she was being a targeted by some of the girls, but when I questioned her she let me to believe that everything was alright but it isn't, and this is why I want to talk to her and let her know that I am on her side and….."

"Thank you for your kind words but we don't need a **Mother Teresa **to save our daughter to some little fights she may have had with girls. Like I said she is big enough to stand up for herself, she needs to toughen up a little and this is the perfect time for it, goodbye!"

With those last words they hear the front door bang hard and heavy steps walk back into the room.

Mildred heart starts to beat fast when she sees her father glare at her with disapproval. She thought that maybe with her being sick things would change for the better but now she realizes how wrong she had been all along: he smiles at her with lust and she knows with a certainty that tonight when they would all be asleep he would surely force himself on her and make her his, like he had so many times before. She tries to close her eyes but hears her father's venomous voice:

"What business did that teacher of yours had to do here? Have you been telling her lies about your family again, and what is this all about girls attacking you? You should start been interested in boys by now anyway, like the rest of your sisters and stop behaving like a little girl, do you hear me?"

"Yes father."

She then hears her mother's voice: "Dear please, let our daughter sleep for now, she has to recover so she can go back to school soon, right honey?" She says kissing Mildred in her forehead. Finally they all leave Mildred alone with her thoughts and when they're gone she breathes in relief: maybe her father would forget about her, just for tonight and then maybe she would be able to fall into a deep sleep…

Meanwhile Abby Fletcher is on her way home and raging all over: how dare this man treat her like she was some sort of intruder when all she wanted was to be a confidante to the young girl. Mildred needed very badly guidance, and she had a feeling that if she didn't interfere with her life on time the chubby blond girl might turned into something dark in later years to come. She knew from her own experience that if you didn't get the necessary help in younger years you could become a convict, like with her own older brother:

Robert Fletcher had always been the 'black sheep' in the family and the least favourite of all the children; Probably due to the fact that he was a dreamer while the rest of the kids where down to earth people, a fact that drove their father crazy and more than once he had been the 'easy target', the one that Mr Fletcher always picked up on, which of course drove him wild and sent him running away from home, therefore the pre teenage boy started to hung out with the 'wrong gang', got often into fights for one reason or the other, and finally got sent to prison for vandalism at the tender age of 16. Even after all those years Abby had still a pang in her heart when she thought about how young she had been back then, to be able to help, barely 12, and although she had insist on parents for help and take her brother out of the prison they ignored her and said stuff like: "It's his own making and he shouldn't have robbed a bank in the first place etc….."

After a while she had stopped moaning, until one day she decided to visit him in prison, maybe she'd be able to do something for her older brother? Nevertheless as soon as she entered the prison and saw him she felt a pang in her heart: in only a year Robert looked ill and had a yellowish skin, he looked like a drunken junkie and from what she'd heard he had gotten into a lot of fights.

She was waiting at the visitor's room at the time and one look at his little sister the young man in question burst into tears: "Abby baby, please leave me here and never come back….. Look at me, I have become a bad person and I don't think I'll go out soon…. You don't know what it's like to live in this hell and please believe me when I say to you that I have tried to redeem myself but I just can't…"

As soon as those words were said Abby run right into her older brother's arms and sobbed hard. Why was god so mean to let something this bad happen to her favourite brother and why wasn't justice made? What about the rest of the boys from the gang, and didn't they deserve to be punished to? Bracing herself the 13 year old girl detangles herself from Robert's arms and declares firm: "I swear to you that one day I will get you out of the prison no matter what and that you and I will live happily ever and ever…"

Unfortunately this day was never to come because a week later the police came at the Fletcher's door to tell them that their son Robert had hung himself in prison, and after that Abby's world had started to succumb: from then on she spent her days indoors studying hard to become something wordy, so that when the time came she'd be ready to leave and start a new life on her own.

13 years later Abby was still feeling the pain on losing someone close to her, she had accomplished a lot in her young years: after graduating at the top of her class she went to the university of literature to become an 'teacher in English and Arts', applied for the '**School of girls**' where Mildred was and the rest was history; She had never married though she thought with regret, and it wasn't that there wasn't any man in town but rather that she'd spent her free time helping young children grow, kids in need like Mildred and she wanted so badly to at least be able to make a good life for the girl in question, maybe because the chubby blond girl was a lot like Robert in a way: a dreamer, different from the rest of the kids or maybe because she had developed a 'soft spot' for her. Whatever the reason she felt in her very soul that if she didn't do something for Mildred soon troubles where ahead of them…..

That same night Mildred is finally falling asleep when she suddenly sees her bedroom door open slowly and her father enter: **Jack Dawson** was still a handsome man in his late forties, and he had a way of smiling that made all the woman fall down his knees, but right now a terrified little girl was looking at him in repulsion.

"Father, why are you here, and what do you want from me?"

"You know very well what I want little one: you of course and you'll be mine." The older man says to hear smiling devilish at her.

"But you are my father!" Mildred finally screams at him and starts to tremble all over.

"Not really. I know I am not supposed to tell you this but you are not mine: before you were even born your mother was still pretty and healthy and had all the men she wanted at her feet, one day she had a one night stand with one of my colleagues, a big man who used to work for me and was always after _**my Sonia **_even though she was married to me and therefore a **Dawson **, butlet me tell you that your mother was a 'trash' and a 'slut' who slept around! So you understand now why is that you don't have any resemblance to your sisters and me, right?" He finishes bursting into hysterical laughs.

"You are lying!" screams Mildred at the top of her lungs. She cannot believe what she just heard and will not accept it, and just when her father is about to jump into her bed they hear the bedroom door open and her mother enters:

"What on earth is going on Jack and why are you in our daughter's bed?"

"Mildred is only your daughter Sonia and not mine so stop the pretending: you know very well that she was conceived by one of my 'workers' and that only because I loved you at the time and to save my name I decided to accept her as my own blood and flesh but she isn't….."

"Shut up Jack or you'll ruin everything!" Sonia screams in fury and both of them are so engrossed in their own conversation and are taken aback when they suddenly hear their youngest daughter yell at the top of her lung and freeze:

"Get out of my room now both of you or I'll kill myself!"

"Mildred darling, please….."

"Mother I want you to leave me alone and if what you said is true take your husband away from me too, will you?"

"Alright darling, we'll talk about it tomorrow but don't you worry about it baby because once I've explain to you everything you'll understand. Goodnight sweetheart." Sonia kisses her daughter on the cheek and leaves the room followed by Jack.

As soon as the coast is clear Mildred gets up quickly from her bed and starts packing a small suitcase: she would go to Miss Fletcher's house that very night and hope that her only friend would understand her and welcome her in her home. With great difficulty and still weak from the cold she slowly get all her important belongings together, and after making sure that everyone in the house is asleep she walks up to the front door and braces herself for the cold night.

Abby is waken by the insistent sound a bell ringing, and checking her alarm clock she reads 2 pm. Who on earth could be there at this time of the night? Without hesitation she gets up her bed and walks slowly towards the front door, opens it and comes face to face with Mildred!

"Mildred what on earth is going on and god you are shivering and should be in bed!" With those words the older woman takes the young girl inside her house, closes the door quickly taking a good look at her: she is wearing her pyjamas, her hair is dishevelled and her face still red from the cold and without wasting another minute Abby pushes her into her room and tugs her in her own bed, and after making sure the girl is comfortable she questions her.

"Honey, will you tell me what happened now and why did you come to me? Is it your father: did he hurt you?"

"He is not my father!" Mildred screams in fury. And if my mother hadn't walked in he'd abuse me again….."

Taken aback by the reaction of her young friend Abby is too shocked for words: "What are you taking about and are you saying that your father forced on you?"

Mildred burst into tears before continuing, "just tonight I have found out that my mother had an affair with one of the workers and that my so _called father_ only stayed with her to keep his name clean, can you imagine how do I feel now?"

For a moment Abby is too lost for words and remains silent, slowly digesting the news. This little girl had no father and was the product of a 'one night stand' and suddenly everything made sense: the abuse she had to endure at her home, the bullying at school and her lack of security explained a lot and why she had nothing in common with her family. In her eyes Mildred possessed an extraordinary intelligence that only few people were blessed to have, and the brunette was going to make sure that it stayed that way. From now on she would supervise her growth, and taken a mental note she decides to speak to the headmaster to see if her young charge could spend summer vacation at this new place people were often talking about called '**camp crystal lake'** where they had the biggest lake in town and where kids had their time of their life…. Yes, that ought to take all the misery away from Mildred and with that new determination in mind Abby smiles with anticipation, she knew with a certainty that her life was going to take a turn for the better, and with a new charge in it, and for a moment she forgets that the chubby blond girl is here with her:

"Miss Fletcher, are you even listening to what I just said to you?"

Taking her younger friend's hands in her Abby says happily: "Mildred darling don't you worry a thing about anything because I just have the solution for you, from now on I will take care of you and when the summer comes i will send you to the nicest summer camp there is."

"But my family will never agree, Miss Fletcher…."

"I will talk to the headmaster and the authorities if I have to, and I am sure they'll hear me when I tell them that your 'father' tried to have a sexual relationship with a minor and they'll have to understand that it is in your own interest that you are to be sent away for a while for distraction, and with summer just a few weeks away this is a good opportunity, so will you trust me my friend when I say I want to help you?"

Taking her teacher's hand in hers Mildred smiles at her gratefully: "You are my very best and only friend indeed and I will always love you…. I just hope that everything you said is going to happen because I am aching to be happy at last, I really am….."

"You will darling, have faith in yourself and you'll see how in the end everything will turn just fine." With that Abby wishes her young friend a good night and heads to the living room after tuning the lights off and closing the bedroom door.

Mildred cannot remember the last time she had such a peaceful night and she falls asleep with a smile on her face thanking god for sending her a 'guardian angel' like Abby to save her from going downhill…

The next day Abby takes Mildred right to the headmaster to explain her situation and they both decide it is best to send the young girl next week to **'camp crystal lake'**, and after hearing the shocking story about the abuse this young girl had to endure at home he agrees that it is for the best, and takes a mental note to go to the authorities soon.

"I know it is only spring now but some of the girl's parents are sending their kids to an early one and so now they'll be one in May and the next one in August."

"I am delighted to hear that and I know Mildred will be too!" A very happy Abby exclaims.

As the days goes by, Mildred finds herself more at ease in her new home, she starts to slowly forget about her family and the horrible things that happened in the past, and is sitting in the garden reading a book and enjoying the gentle spring breeze when she hears the voice she has come to loathe more and more in the last couple of years, and so she is in total shock when out of the blues she comes face to face with **Jack Dawson**…..

"What's my little princess doing all alone?"

"Father why are you here? Shouldn't you being taken away by the authorities for abusing me?" The chubby blond girl starts to tremble in fear and wishes Abby to return soon from her groceries shopping, it wasn't far away so what was taken her so long?

"Not enough evidence, and isn't it funny how you insist in calling me _father_ even though I told that we are not related." And looking in the direction of the house he continues in a lazy voice: "Where is your little friend by the way, shouldn't she be babysitting you or something?" Feeling more and more uneasy Mildred replies:

"She went to the supermarket but she will be back very soon, as a matter of fact any minute."

"So she left you all alone, what a pity but it is better so because you and I have some unfinished business princess…."

"Stop calling me like that!" Mildred screams at the top of her lungs and regrets it immediately when she sees the fury in Jack's eyes.

"You will be mine whether you like it or not be assured, darling…." The older man answers covering her mouth and dragging her into the house.

Once inside Jack looks out for the nearest bed and carries the terrified young girl in it, declaring in a dangerous voice: "I will teach you not to make fun of me, and maybe next time you'll think twice before running into your 'beloved teacher'. Try to relax and enjoy all the experience an older man like me can give you so that when you make love to young men you are prepared, you might even thank me for it in later years princess….."

Mildred closes her eyes in defeat trying to forget that her _father _is about to rape her once again, all the while cursing Miss Fletcher for not being there on time to save her from this evil man.

Jack rips her clothes off, takes his pants off and forces himself on her while muttering a soft song and starts to chant: "Twinkle, twinkle Little star How I wonder what you are…..": a children song he used to sing to her when she was a little girl and before he started to have this problem with alcohol, when he was still _the father _she believed him to be…. Finally it is all over and when she feels Jack get up the bed Mildred opens her eyes slowly, turns away from this terrible man and starts to sob silently. Putting his pants back on Jack says to her in a cold voice:

"I will go now and if I find out that you have told anyone anything, you know what will happen to you next time princess, bye for now…."

After she hears him leave Mildred is too shattered to rise from the bed, she falls into a deep sleep and starts to dream:

_It is 1935 and 5 year old Mildred is sitting in her father's lap enjoying a Sunday picnic with her family, her sisters are jumping up and down laughing hard and her mother has a dreamy look on her face all the while looking in every direction as if waiting for someone: She is a very pretty dark haired woman, in fact all of them are 'brunettes' except for Mildred who is a natural blonde and blue eyed girl and in her 'daddy's eyes' a little princess._

"_Twinkle, twinkle little star how I wonder what you are….." Jack starts to sing to Mildred looking at her with adoring eyes. Suddenly out of the corner of her eyes the blond little girl sees her mother walking away from them and breaks free from her father._

"_Where is my princess going now?" Jack asks tenderly._

"_I am going for a walk." Mildred replies smiling back at him._

"_Ok, but don't too far or the 'bogey man' will get you!"_

"_I won't, I promise." With that the blond little girl wanders off to see what her mother is up to. After about 5 minute walk she spots her talking to a very tall and broad shoulder blond man and she hears they yell at one another:_

"_How many times do I have to tell you to stay away from my family Paul? I am a married woman with children and whatever happened with us was a long time ago…."_

"_You know very well that she is my damned kid too Sonia and I can see the resemblance she has with me every day!" The man's voice is gruff and his face is very red. Mildred is feeling very scared of this aggressive man and fears that he might attack her 'mommy'._

"_Sonia I swear to you that you will regret it!" The aggressive big man yells taking the pretty woman by the elbow._

"_Leave my mommy alone or I'll tell daddy!" The blond little girl says coming out for the rescue, and for a moment the man and the woman are too surprised to utter a word. Suddenly the big blond man walks towards Mildred slowly and taking her hands in his he says in an unusual soft voice:_

"_You are a little angel indeed and how I wish you were my…."_

"_Stay away from her Paul!" Sonia screams taking her little girl into her arms while walking away hurriedly._

"_Who was that nasty big man mummy?" _

"_No one honey, and promise me not to say a word to your father, alright?"_

_Looking at her mother with curiosity Mildred replies in a serious voice: "You mean like a secret between you and me?"_

"_Yes, a secret that's it!"_

_On their way back to the picnic mother and daughter forget they even had that conversation and after that everything goes back to normal, until a couple of years later when Sonia suddenly starts to develop difficulties with her posture and the doctors discover a horrible disease called '__**Osteoporosis'**__. From then on the family starts to slowly fall apart: Sonia can only walk with a cane now, Jack can only find comfort in alcohol, their older girls, too ashamed about their parents start to spend more time outdoors and less indoors, and as for Mildred, she goes from an outspoken pretty girl to a shy overweigh one, she finds comfort in her studies and after hard work she finds out one day how she is at the top of her class! Unfortunately all the children hate her now and her 'former friends', too ashamed about her family problems are drifting away from the now chubby blond girl slowly until only a shadow of her lovely past remains…_

Mildred is awaken by someone pushing her hard and opens her eyes to see Abby looking at her in concern and throwing herself in her teacher's arms she exclaims: "Oh Miss Fletcher thank god you came back!"

"But what happened to you and why is your face all red?" Suddenly Abby is gripped by an apprehension. She gets up from the bed and continues in fury: "Your father was here, wasn't he? And he raped you!"

"Please don't tell anyone Miss Fletcher or he'll kill me! He says so before he left and even if the police arrest him he'll find a way to escape and come after me and I am scared!"

Abby takes the trembling girl into her arms and says in a soothing voice:

"I won't let anything bad happen to you, sweetheart I promise…."

"But you weren't there when I needed you." Mildred murmurs to her in reproach.

"I know darling and you cannot imagine how sorry I am, but I swear to you that this man will pay for what he did to you, I can assure you that."

"I know he will… Justice will see to that." Mildred says in a low voice all the while looking at the teacher with an evil smile on her face.

Abby gasps when she notices the expression on the young girl's face: a look she cannot describe and the bells start to ring in her head again and she is seized by an indescribable fear….

**Camp Crystal Lake, Friday the 13****th**

The sun is shining on this lovely spring day and June is only a couple of weeks away. Mildred is feeling very excited because finally today is her first day at the camp and she was looking forwards to have a swim at the lake later on. Right now though she is walking with Miss Fletcher in the forest and the brunette is telling her all about the birds and the flowers:

"You know Mildred nature is very complex and when I was a little girl I used to dream of being able to go to a summer camp like you and swim, nevertheless my family was rather poor and they didn't offer the facilities at my school, but you my darling are a very lucky girl!"

Taking the teacher's hand in her Mildred replies smiling: "I know I am Miss Fletcher and it is only you I have to thank for it, you convinced the headmaster and saved me from _my so called father's grasp _and so because of you I am here and a very happy girl today, thank you again." With that she plants a kiss on her older friend's cheek and they continue their walk.

Mildred hears a noise behind her but when she turns around there is nothing: _How weird, I am positive I heard something though….. _

Seeing her young friend stop Abby says: "What's wrong?"

"Nothing but I could have swear I heard something, didn't you?"

Shaken her head the teacher's only reply is: "Probably some bird or maybe a cat…."

After lunches are over Mildred decides it is time now for a swim on her own, most people are either asleep or resting, and so she wanders alone in the forest until she finally arrives at the lake: the water is shining and looks inviting and the chubby blond girl starts to undress revealing a long dark bathing suit. She is ready for a dip when she suddenly hears giggling and a nasty voice that freezes her! Turning around she sees Jessica and her gang standing in a circle and ready to attack her.

"What do you want from me? Leave me alone or I'll scream!" Mildred says in a terrified voice all the while looking around for a way to escape.

"Hey girls, I think _our little friend_ here wants to go for a swim, so how about we teach her how?" Jessica answers in a mocking voice.

Seeing all the girls walking her way the chubby blond girl starts to tremble and says in an audible voice: "Please, leave me alone…. I promise I'll do anything you want but please don't hurt me…."

"_Please, don't hurt me…."_ Jessica mimics her and burst into hysterical laughs.

One of the girls sneers: "Hey Jess, maybe we should push her into the lake what do you reckon?"

"It is a fabulous idea Marta!" Jessica exclaims and suddenly the rest of them chant:

"Let's throw the pig into the water!"

Mildred tries to walk away but she has no chance to fight back with so many of them, and soon enough she is pushed into the water but when she intends to resurface strong hands are holding her head down, she starts to gag and soon everything turns black….

When she opens her eyes Mildred comes face to face with a familiar face: Abby is looking at her dishevelled hair and clothes, and starts to cry.

"Why is that you always come late, Miss Fletcher? Those girls tried to drown me and you weren't there….."

"Honey, I am so sorry but I will speak to the headmaster to have those girls expelled, I will…"

"Forget about it Miss Fletcher, tonight is the big dance and I don't want them to cancel it so let's pretend it never happened, please?"

Seeing the wistful look on her young friend's face Abby relented: "Alright but only for tonight, tomorrow I'll go to the headmaster and I am keeping an eye on you from now on…."

Smiling sweetly the chubby blond girl hugs her teacher tenderly and they both get up to get ready for the ball.

At 8 o'clock sharp, the ballroom is full of people dancing and the band they hired is playing songs from the 'Roaring forties' such as **Glen Miller, Bing Crosby, The Mills brothers, Benny Goodman **and this young handsome man Mildred could only dreamed about: **Frank Sinatra**, a very talented man from Italian background who had the strongest voice she'd ever heard and whom she wished she would one day meet…..

The next tune played by the band was a classic: '**Moonlighting serenade' **by **Glen Miller **and now all the pairs were dancing tight to the romantic song.

"Why aren't you dancing darling?"

Mildred looks up to see Abby standing in front of her looking at her in concern.

"Why do you think? I haven't got a partner, and what about you Miss Fletcher?"

Mildred noticed the brunette blush a little before she answers: "I've just met a handsome young man an hour ago and he asked me out but I wanted to make sure you're ok."

"I am alright, thank you and maybe you should go back to your _Beau_…" Just when she is about to answer they hear a nasty voice behind them exclaim:

"Well if it isn't the _girlfriends_!" Jessica sneers at them while eyeing them enviously.

Abby immediately stands in front of her young charge before she proceeds: "Leave Mildred alone Jessica or I will take you right now to the headmaster, and I know what you and your gang did to her today and you should feel ashamed!"

"Whatever you are talking about Miss Fletcher?" Jessica feigns innocence.

"Don't push it honey or you'll regret it!"

The voice of tone of Abby let Jessica realize this woman means business, and shrugging it off she replies followed by her gang: "Let's hit the dance floor girls and forget about those bunch of losers…."

After they leave Abby let a breath out of relief and turns to look at her young friend waiting to see fear in her face, but finds her smiling instead.

"Why are you looking at me with that weird smile in your face, Mildred?"

"It's nothing Miss Fletcher, just that I have a feeling I am going to have the time of my life tonight, that's all!"

Abby glares at the young girl with a puzzled expression but before she can reply, she feels a gentle tap on her shoulder and turns around to find her partner. Smiling at Mildred she says to her before leaving: "We'll talk about it later…."

"Whatever you say, Miss Fletcher….."

**Camp Crystal Lake, around midnight**

Jessica is exhausted after dancing all night long with her _Beau _of the ball and decides to take a hot shower before going to bed. She is in the dormitory she shares with some of her closest friends and sights wishing that the bathroom facilities weren't that far: now she'd have to put a rob on and walk alone in the dark night before she could reach the cabin where the showers were, and it wasn't that she was afraid of the woods but everyone was asleep now and she'd felt safe if she could have someone to walk with her…. Taking a deep breath the pretty girl finally decides to be brave, and after opening the door slowly walks out in the woods.

It is a hot humid night and the moon is shining. Jessica looks around to see if there is an intruder but everything is quiet, nevertheless she quicken her steps until she finally reaches the cabin were the bathrooms are, and as soon as she enters she takes her rob off, starts to undress until she is completely naked, she opens the shower taps and is just about to wash herself when she sees a shadow. Turning the tap off the pretty girl exclaims alarmed:

"Who is this?"

Jessica starts to shiver from the cold and the fear but when she sees the person in question she breathes with relief: "Oh it's you thank god! You gave me such a fright and by the way, I am glad to see you! I thought you were an intruder and…." Suddenly her eyes widen and she wants to scream but a plastic bag prevents her from doing so, and everything turns black…

Not too far away from the scene two of Jessica's friends are having a 'late night swim' at the lake and giggling happily: "tonight was so romantic! Tony asked me out and I think we are going to start going steady, of course my parents cannot find out, after all we are only 13 years old but I feel he is the one Marta swear!"

Her pretty blond friend sights dreamily and replies: "I know because I have just experienced the same as you Roberta, I wish we were a little older so we could elope….." Suddenly they hear a noise coming from the distance and tense.

"Did you hear that Miriam?"

"It's probably just an animal, after all we are in a forest so don't worry about it."

As soon as those words are said Marta finds herself pushed under the water by strong hands and tries hard to come back to the surface without any luck. Kicking hard she tries to resurface with no luck: this person is stronger than her, and after a few more minutes she gives in and everything turns black.

Meanwhile Miriam, aware that her friend went down is terrified and thinking she was attacked by some sort of fish she starts to swim as fast as she can. Unfortunately for her she is pushed down the water by strong hands and before she has a chance to resurface she is kicked hard and loses conscience immediately…..

Mildred is swimming fast now after taking care of _the business, _and just when she is about to get out of the water she sees Abby walking in her direction, she is surprised to see her friend taking a walk at this hour of the night, but waving at her she slowly walks towards her, and is about to greet her when she notices the frozen expression on the teacher's face.

"What's wrong Miss Fletcher and why are you looking at me like that?"

Abby is too astonished to utter a syllable and is staring at an object floating in the water. Following her gaze Mildred realizes the teacher has discovered the 'bodies' and turns to face her with a devilish smile:

"So you know the truth now, don't you? I am sorry about that because I will have to kill you too, and believe me how it pains me, after all you are the only person who has been kind to me all this time, but I can't let anyone find out and lock me in, you'll understand what I'm talking about, but don't worry because your dead is going to be painless, I'll make sure of that…"

"Oh Mildred why, if only you had let me help you none of this would have happened, after all I am your only friend here, am I not?"

"I don't have any friends…. And besides, you were never there for me: you let my father raped me and those nasty girls almost kill me so you deserve to die!"

Abby shudders on hearing the cold tone of voice of the chubby blond girl but tries one more time: "Mildred, darling please listen to me when I tell you that I love and want to help you… You don't really want to kill me, do you?"

It takes one look at Mildred's evil expression and all hope is gone from the teacher…..

Looking for a way to escape Abby walks backward, unfortunate for her the young girl reaches for her neck first and begins to strangle her pressing hard. She sees the eyes pop out of the head first and then the teacher's face turn purple, and feeling all the anger take over her Mildred keeps pressing harder and harder until the fury is all gone, and she finally relents. Taking her hands away from the older woman's neck she looks around making sure no one is around before walking back into the house.

Mildred finally finds the kerosene she was looking for and fetching matches she returns to the scene of murder to finish taking care of _the business_. She walks towards the dead body of her teaching and shaking her head she sights: "You know, I really like you Miss Fletcher but you had no business looking for trouble and now you are dead…."

Lighting up the matches Mildred carries Abby's body, throws her down the lake and after a minute she watches everything goes on fire…..

The troubled young girl is still standing down the lake watching everything goes on flame that she doesn't hear the sirens or the police when they come to find her, and only when they handcuff her does she burst into tears: "They made me do it! The nasty voices in my head said I had to take revenge…"

**New Jersey mental hospital**

The sheriff is talking to some police officers at the 'mental hospital' where a very disturbed Mildred is being taking cared of:

"Imaginable to say that a 13 year old could do such a killing, and now we'll have to close '**Camp Crystal Lake'** for good or get a bad reputation…."

"More like '**Blood Camp'** if you don't mind me saying so sheriff."

The sheriff nods at the young officer who made the comment and heads for the reception.

"Excuse me Miss, but where would I find a young patient named **Mildred Dawson**?"

Lowering her voice the receptionist replies: "The troubled young girl who did all those killing, right?"

"Yes, what room number is she at?" The sheriff demands in an impatient voice: he hated gossips of any sort and this receptionist had no business making such a comment, after all he was sure the girl was just a victim, nothing else.

"Room 22 on the third floor, elevator is at the right."

"Thank you."

As soon as the sheriff enters the room he is in shock:

Mildred is rocking on a chair singing an old children's song: "Twinkle, twinkle little star how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky, twinkle twinkle….." Suddenly the young girl stops her singing and directs a sweet smile towards the man standing:

"Sheriff, thank you so much for coming to my rescue! I am innocent you know that, don't you?"

"Oh Mildred, how I wished you were but it isn't your fault: your father abused you and I know what those girls did you at school… I know you had a hard life and this is why we are all going to make sure to get you the best doctors here to help you recover soon, so that one day you are able to get out and live a healthy, normal life. I will see to that." As soon as those words are said the sheriff leaves the building, not without hearing the same tune all over and over:

"Twinkle, twinkle little star….."

**New Jersey, 3 years later**

Jack Dawson is rocking on his favourite chair and drinking slowly 'Bourbon'. Today he is sober and while his wife is resting inside he finds himself reminiscing the past: there was a time when he had a healthy beautiful wife, 5 wonderful children and a steady job, long before his drinking got him in trouble, but now he was only a shatter of himself, he had put on weight, his face was all wrinkled and his hair had gone completely white. Sighing hard he takes another sip of Bourbon when suddenly out of the corner of his eyes he sees a beautiful apparition coming out of the distance: a ravishing blond young woman is waving at him and walking in his direction.

Standing up from his rocking chair Jack straightens himself and waits patiently for this young beauty whoever she is, and after what seems like an eternity the beautiful blond woman is standing only inches away from him and says slowly extending her hands:

"It's been a long time _Jack_…."

Gapping at her the older man replies babbling: "Do we know each other, Miss?"

"Of course we do! Don't you remember me, _father?"_

Apprehension starts to form in his stomach before Jack exclaims: "Mildred….."

"The one and only _dear daddy,_ and I am glad to hear you say my name, at last we are meeting after such a long time…"

Still gulping Jack continues: "I thought they put you in a 'nut house' after all the murders so why are you here and what happened to you? You look so different now?"

"Different? You mean because I'm not that fat girl I was once? I lost some weight in that 'nut house' you call _Jack,_ and when they finally let me out once I was cured, and went to the nearest hairdresser I could find to have my hair done, don't you like it and aren't you happy to have me back? Now we'll all going to be a happy family again! Where's mother?"

Without waiting for his answer Mildred runs inside the house looking around until she finds Sonia lying in bed: she is shadow of the beautiful woman she was once but recognizes her daughter immediately, and smiling at her tenderly she murmurs in a low voice, "You came back Mildred dear at last….."

"I am back for good mother and I promise you that from now on I will take good care of you. They locked me for 3 years in a mental institution mum but I was smarter than them because now I am out! I showed them mommy, I really did…." Feeling like a little girl again Mildred runs into her mother's arm putting her head in her chest and starts to sob silently.

"I am so glad to have you back sweetheart, and now that you are here maybe you can meet this handsome young neighbour who moved next door just last week, he is slightly older than you but very hard working and I'm sure he'll help find a job and get back to your feet." Sonia says caressing her daughter's hair.

"Whatever you say mommy but you are what matters most to me and I will make you proud of me, I promise. Where are my sisters by the way?"

"They left shortly after you were admitted to that 'mental institution' to get married and some of them have got children, the others are pregnant and your father and I were left alone in the house and everything is pretty much the same: Jack spends his days drinking and me trying to stand this disease that's killing me slowly every day, but enough about unpleasantness. Tell me more about you honey, you have grown into a beautiful young lady and i am so proud of your progress! I only hope you can find the happiness you deserve with a handsome young man so that at least I can die in peace…."

"Mother, please don't speak that way, I am here now so everything will turn out just fine….." Mildred kisses her mother on the forehead and leaves the room.

Jack Dawson is standing outside looking out at the sunset and Mildred slowly approaches him. She puts her hands on his shoulders and slowly massages him: "Everything will be alright Jack, trust me…."

The next morning Mildred rises early. She is very excited to be home again and decides to go for a walk to inspect the neighbourhood: The sun is shining and although it is the end of the winter March is turning out to be a warm month, soon it would be her birthday and in April she would turn 17, a good age when you were almost a woman but not quite yet. She is so lost in her thoughts and not aware at the young man standing close to her, so it takes her by surprise to hear him say:

"What is a ravishing young lady doing out there alone and without a chaperone in those early hours of the morning and what is your name?"

Looking up at the most handsome young man she has ever seen, the young blond woman replies in a sultry voice: "My name is Mildred, nice to meet you and who are you?"

"My name is **Logan Voorhees** and I live next door."

"**Voorhees…. **What a strong name." She says smiling at him seductively. The brown haired young man takes her hand in his and Mildred finds herself dreaming of a happy married life with this handsome dark haired man and lots of children jumping up and down on Sunday picnics. She looks into his brown mesmerizing brown eyes and they starts to walk hand in hand.

**I guess everyone knows by now that MILDRED is in reality JASON's mother: the reason I decided to write about her was to explain how it all started, but this is not the end, yet. I am working on my next chapter and I hope you're all enjoying it so far. Be careful when you're out there and never go to 'Camp Crystal Lake, alone….. **


	2. Chapter 2

**Friday**** the 13th**

**The Beginning (Chapter 2)**

**New Jersey 1947**

"**Voorhees…. **What a strong name." She says smiling at him seductively. The brown haired young man takes her hand in his and Mildred finds herself dreaming of a happy married life with this handsome dark haired man and lots of children jumping up and down on Sunday picnics. She looks into his brown mesmerizing brown eyes and they starts to walk hand in hand.

They continue to gaze into each other's eyes until Logan breaks the magic by asking: "Do you live in that big house by any chance and are you related to the Dawson's?"

"My parents live in there and my sisters and I left a couple of years ago to try for a better job in the city but I came back, what about you?"

Looking at the ravishing young woman with curiosity Logan continues: "I didn't know the Dawson's had any children, they seem so…. I don't know….."

"Incapable of having children, I know but they weren't always like that: A long time ago before my mother got sick my sisters and I used to be happy children, unfortunately by the time I was 8 or 9 the doctors diagnosed her with** Multiple sclerosis,** and soon after that my father started having his problem with drinking, and us kids to spend more and more time with our studies until finally we were old enough to leave the house." Mildred finishes for him.

After absorbing the sad story he just heard Logan lift the young woman's face with his hands and whispers tenderly: "Poor Mildred, it looks like you had to endure a lot in your young life but I promise to take good care of you from now on."

Mildred smiles at him seductively and is about to kiss him when they hear an angry voice come from behind the house and yell at them: "Don't touch my daughter or you'll regret it!"

Walking into the young pair's direction Jack only stops when he is a few inches away, and pointing his guns at Logan he exclaims in fury: "If you don't stay away from her I'll shoot you so be warned!"

"Father please stop, this is my new friend **Mr Voorhees**: in fact he is your neighbour and he was only introducing himself to me, like the gentleman he is." Mildred says taking Logan's hand in hers.

Still furious Jack continues: "**VOORHEES? **What kind of name is that anyway? Sounds foreign to me and you don't look like you're from here either, so what do you want from us?"

"My name is Logan Voorhees and I am your neighbour from opposite, nice to meet you, sir." The young man says introducing himself.

Still glaring at him the older man takes his daughter's hand roughly, pushing her along with him in the direction of their house. Mildred tries to detangle herself from her father's arms in vain all the while kicking him and saying repeatedly: "Father please, leave me alone…"

"You are grounded for a week now young lady and if I ever see you again playing with boys you'll regret it!"

"Please sir, don't harm her, we were just talking nothing else….." Logan says trying to come to the rescue.

"Inside with you Mildred and as for you young man: leave us alone!" Jack pushes the young woman roughly into the house closing the door loudly leaving the young handsome dark haired man stare after them agape….

Once inside Jack takes Mildred face into his hand, planting a hard kiss on her mouth all the while muttering: "You are mine baby, do you hear me? From now on you'll belong to me and I don't ever want to see you seducing young men, is that understood?"

"Of course Jack, I will always be yours I promise." Mildred starts caressing the older man's head and smiling at him seductively she continues: "After all, we are not related really, so you don't need to worry about making me yours, tonight…"

"Mildred darling, you drive me crazy and I love you so baby….." Jack says in a gruff voice and before they know it both of them start to undress and once naked the young woman says to the older man in a sexy voice:

"Make love to me right now, _daddy…."_ Without waiting anymore Jack carries her into bed and makes her his like he had never to anyone before.

The house has turned suddenly very quiet and Sonia, unaware of the 'adultery' her husband is having with a 'still minor' girl is sound asleep. Lately the disease was making her tired more often and so she spent her days mostly in bed or sitting in a chair reading.

After making love passionately to Mildred, Jack also succumbs into a deep sleep, leaving the young woman stare up the ceiling wall lost in thoughts, and she eventually closes her eyes too, thinking about her new life and what she was going to do with it.

It is almost dark outside when Mildred opens her eyes. She looks around and sees Jack sleeping peacefully so she decides to get up the bed slowly, puts her clothes back on in a hurry and opens the front door to go for a walk. It is a cool night and walking she thinks hard about the present and future that was awaiting her: so far she'd managed to fool everyone at the mental hospital in making them believe she was cured, she'd also had to make up a story to that charming young man in order to keep him nearby, and finally she managed to have **Jack **fall badly in love with her, so now all she had to do was to act with intelligence until she would finally put her plan into action and take revenge on this **'evil man**' she once called _daddy_, and whom she had come to despise so much over the years….. Smiling in satisfaction Mildred remembers that next month it's her 17th birthday and she wants to throw the biggest party in town! Feeling rain drops starting to fall she accelerates her steps but it stopped by a warm voice:

"What's a lovely young lady like you doing out there at this time of the night, and without chaperone again?"

"Oh Logan, I am so happy to see you!" She says throwing herself in his arms and this time the rain surprises them falling hard. The handsome dark haired young man takes her by the hand and they both run hurriedly to the nearest farmhouse.

Once inside Mildred exclaims excited: "Is this yours Logan?"

"It belongs to mum and dad but since my older brother moved to another town it will be mine one day, do you like it?"

"I love animals and I've always wanted to live in a farmhouse: in fact when I was a little girl and my father still had a steady job before my mother's disease we used to have one….." Mildred says in a low voice.

Taking her into his arms Logan says tenderly: "I know it is hard for you to talk about it, I am sorry honey."

"So you have a brother, how old is he?" Mildred asks with interest. For some reason she' thought Logan as an only child.

"Philip is his name and he is 10 years my senior: 29 years old this year and I am turning 19 next month….."

"Your birthday's in April too?" The young blond asks astonished. "So it's mine, and I'll be 17!" She continues.

"Well that's great Mildred, maybe we ought to celebrate it together."

"I don't know about that because I intend to throw the hugest party in town!" She exclaims excitedly.

"But I thought your parents didn't have that kind of money, I mean you said so yourself."

"Leave it to me because I will be the one organizing it, in fact I am going to get all my sisters together and it'll be like 'old time sakes'…"

Logan notices a look he hasn't seen before on this charming young woman's face and doesn't know how to interpret it: was it satisfaction or ambition? Shaking off his thoughts he suddenly remembers why he came out to seek for her: "Mildred, did your father hurt you this morning after he abruptly took you away from me?"

Giving him a sweet smile the pretty young woman answers in a sultry voice: "I know how to deal with _my daddy, _so don't you worry about me."

Looking at the intense young woman Logan lifts her face and plants a gentle kiss in her mouth. Suddenly they hear thunderstorms and Mildred starts to shiver: "Maybe I should go. If my father wakes up and I'm not around I'm in trouble. Goodbye Logan and I'll see you soon_._" And before he can stop her Mildred walks out in the cold, wet night.

As soon as she enters into the house Mildred knows she's in trouble: Jack is standing only wearing his nickers and he has in his hand an empty bottle of 'Bourbon', his face is all red from alcohol, his hair dishevelled and the cold smile he gives her when he sees his beautiful _daughter _enter into the room sends shiver of fear in the young woman's body. Nevertheless Mildred braces herself and taking the bottle from her father's hand she yells at him:

"Jack you're drunk!"

"Where were you my dear, I was looking forwards to have you in my arms when I woke up but I know you went to look for that boy again, didn't you?" The older man says pulling her into a rough embrace.

"Father, please you're hurting me…."

"Stop calling me father! You and I are not related which is good because it means I can make you mine whenever I please…. Now there be a good girl and give me a goodnight kiss, princess….." Suddenly they hear a loud voice and freeze:

"Stop this instant Jack or I'll call the police and have you jailed for abusing minors!

Both of them turn around to see Sonia standing by the door with her cane: She is livid and when her husband is ready to leap at her she doesn't move an inch and stands very straight. Surprised, Jack stops for a moment until they hear their daughter's voice come into the sick woman's defence:

"Leave my mother alone or else I'll be the one going to the police!"

Husband and wife are glaring at each other with hate: both of them now middle aged people in their late forties, their once soft olive skin fully wrinkled with the hardship, most of their children gone and their sole comfort was this house they at least inherit, and now their youngest child who had come back to live with them. Looking down the floor in shame Jack decides to leave both women alone and retreat in the sole comfort of his room and 'Bourbon'.

After he's gone from the living room Sonia glares at the young woman in wet clothes: "And you Mildred, how could you seduce your father like this, or should I say this man who has come to be one for you in all those years, I am very disappointed in you."

"Mother please let me explain….."

"Explain what? You know, when I first saw you I was overjoyed because I thought that I was going to be with my little girl again and have the close 'mother daughter' relationship we used to have when you were a child. Unfortunately one look at you and I can see that you have turned into a 'tease' with the intention on seducing older men, don't you have any self -respect Mildred?"

"Mother it really isn't so believe me, so let's forget about tonight and pretend it never happened, alright?" Smiling at the older woman sweetly Mildred approaches her slowly and putting her arms around her she continues in a soft voice: "Mummy please? You know it's my birthday soon and I was thinking of making it big for my 17th and have the rest of the family join us too."

Looking at her daughter's sweet smile Sonia's heart softens a little and she relents: "Alright baby let's call it a night and forget everything. You know I am happy to at least have my _baby girl _with me."

Hugging her mother tightly Mildred murmurs in a soft voice: "Don't worry _mummy,_ everything is going to be ok…." And breaths out in relief: _**I came close to ruin my plan…..**_

**New Jersey, April the 13****th**

Mildred was turning 17th today and she had finally managed to get in touch with her older sisters (all married with children) and convinced them to pay for her party as a birthday gift, and now she was getting ready for her big night. Logan had been invited too, in spite of Jack's reluctance to have the young man near his daughter but Sonia had finally managed to convince him to let the 'almost grown up girl' live her life and choose a man of her own.

Looking at herself in the mirror with satisfaction she was astonished at the transformation she'd accomplished in almost four years: a slim figure, long cascading blond hair, a soft rosy skin and deep blue eyes that radiated intelligence and could only be the envy for most girls her own age. _**Just a shame I had to kill those pretty nasty girls all those years… If only they could see how beautiful I am now…..**_ Smiling at her reflection she straightens her red long dress and leaves her room to join the guests of the night.

Sure enough her four sisters have arrived and stare at the beautiful young woman they have in front of them: "Mildred how you have blossomed into a charming young lady!"

Playing her part the birthday girl exclaims with a fake smile: "Thank you sisters for coming and welcome to my birthday party!"

At 7 o'clock sharp the band Mildred has hired arrive and start to play ballads from **Glen Miller **and **Frank Sinatra, **and closing her eyes and for a minute her mind wanders to that _fateful night _at '**Camp Crystal Lake' **when she was still an overweight child with no partners to dance with.

Opening her eyes she comes face to face with Logan Voorhees: he looks more handsome than ever with his black suit and his combed hair reminds him a little of **Frank Sinatra**. Smiling at him she says in a sultry voice: "Happy birthday to both of us my prince!"

Taking her in his arms Logan says in an equally sultry voice: "Happy birthday my princess."

An hour later the young pair goes outside to get some fresh air and hearing the music background they start to dance the '**Moonlight serenade' **by **Glen Miller** while making plans for the future:

"My parents are going to love you when they meet you darling, you'll see."

Resting her head in his shoulders Mildred says: "How come I haven't met them yet or your brother?"

"They've been very busy in the last couple of months working hard for the harvest: father is the manager and therefore he goes to different meetings so when she is alone mother spends most of her time at my brother's house with him, his wife and their 5 year old little boy."

"I see. You know one day I want us to have a large family with children running up and down the fields and grow old together in peace and harmony."

"We will darling but first I have to get a good job so we can get married as soon as possible, and then we have to see if your parents agree, after all you know I am not a big fan of your father."

"That's because he doesn't know you, he's been overprotective to his youngest daughter, but once he'll see what a responsible young man you are he'll change his mind."

Suddenly the music has stops and Mildred whispers to him in a sexy voice: "Let's not wait until we get married and go to your farmhouse and make love right now, I want to be yours tonight….."

Gulping, Logan stares astonished at her before responding: "Are you sure, but what about your parents and the guests?"

"Don't you want me as much as I want you?"

"Yes, but your father will kill me if he finds out!"

"He won't find out, we'll hide."

Unable to resist this ravishing beauty, Logan carries Mildred up to his farmhouse and closes the door behind them, and without wasting a minute they start to undress until their naked bodies touch each other and after making love in heated passion and feeling exhausted they finally fall asleep into each other's arms.

Mildred opens her eyes at the heavy sound of raindrops fall and she is about to close them when out at the corner of her eyes she sees Jack carrying an axe and ready to attack Logan.

"Father, don't!" She screams taking the axe away from the older man's arms and grabbing him hard she tries to push him away.

Logan on hearing all the commotions wakes up astonished and reacts in no time: he gets up and starts to push the drunken older man away from them until he is outside into the dark night and closing the door firmly behind them he faces his girlfriend and says in a scared voice:

"What was that all about Mildred? Your father almost killed me! We have to call the police!"

"Let me handle this darling, I know how to deal with my father so let me go home right now and calm him down, and you stay here and lock all the doors, alright?"

"The man's got an axe Mildred!"

"He is probably home emptying another one of his bottle of 'Bourbon' so let me talk to him and I'll see you tomorrow, alright? Goodnight sweetheart." She says kissing him on the lips and after giving him a reassuring smile she goes out into the stormy night leaving a fearful Logan staring after her.

As soon as Mildred walks into her house she is greeted by Sonia's cold voice:

"It's about time you came back home young lady, you had us all worried you know? Especially that father of yours! Jack hasn't been the same man since your return, it's like he's obsessed by you, always has been…."

Sonia burst into hysterical laughs before continuing: I can't imagine what a grown man like him sees in a young girl like you, but you were always his _little princess_ and I came in second place and do you know what it feels like to have your own husband drooling after their own child? Did you know that even when you were a fat child your father preferred to spend the night in your bed rather than in mine and can you tell me what kind of wife will tolerate that?!"

Too shocked for words Mildred can only stare at her mother for a moment until she says in a barely audible voice: "You mean you knew all this time that my father was abusing me and you didn't do anything to prevent him?"

Shrugging her shoulders off Sonia replies: "What difference does it make now, you're going to marry that young man of yours and move away, and besides you know Jack really isn't your father and I might as well tell you the whole true….."

Interrupting her, Mildred exclaims: "I know the truth mother and have known it for a very long time now. I remember that day we went for a picnic in the forest (I was 5 years old then) and I saw you arguing with a big man and you told me to keep quiet when you realized I had discovered your secret. I know this man was my _real father_ and that you were still meeting behind Jack's back."

Widening her eyes Sonia exclaims: "And all this time I'd thought you'd forgotten ….."

"Well I didn't, and it is because of all the times that _husband of yours _abused me that I have become a 'slut', 'a tease' mother and did you know that I have slept around with most men at the mental clinic? It is your own making and all this because you were never here to protect your youngest child. Why were you never there for me mummy?"

Laughing hard Sonia continues in a cold voice: "Why?! Because I knew all along that one day you'll turn out just like me and steal all the handsome men away from their wives, so you see Mildred we are so alike."

"I am not like you at all!" Mildred explodes into a rage and unable to resist herself she leaps forward the older woman grabbing her neck and pressing hard.

Seeing the crazy look on her daughter's eyes Sonia tries to take her hand away but she is too weak and eventually her face turns scarlet, her eyes pop and before she passes out she notices the smile of victory on the young woman's face and everything turns black…

Mildred throws down the floor her mother's limp body all the while shaking her head and muttering: "You were a very bad girl mother and you shouldn't have provoked me, and now look at you, dead like a rag doll."

She bends over the lifeless woman and starts caressing her hair all the while singing softly: "Twinkle, twinkle little star how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky…."

"Mildred is that you singing?" She hears her father's drunken voice ask.

Mildred slowly gets up and after grabbing the kitchens nearest knife she goes straight into her father's room.

Jack Dawson is standing naked by his bed waiting for his beautiful daughter to come and as soon as he sees Mildred enters he smiles lazily at her, and taking her by the arms he says: "Sing me that song I heard before while you make love to me baby, will you?"

"Twinkle, twinkle little star how I wonder what you are…. You used to sing me that when I was a little girl daddy, don't you remember?"

"Of course I do princess, but come to papa now and I want you to be mine tonight….."

Mildred starts to slowly undress hiding the knife inside her dress, and without taking her eyes off Jack, she waits until she is completely naked to approach him. She then walks seductively towards him, and placing her hands on his shoulders she throws him into the bed jumping on top of him making him groan harder and harder when their bodies touch.

"Kiss me Mildred…. Kiss me hard on the lips…." Jack is breathing hard now and without waiting for another invitation the young woman grabs the knife lying under the bed where she left the dress, and while his eyes are closed she plants a kiss on the older man's neck, and lifting the knife she stabs him repeatedly on the chest until his heavy body turns limps and the glazed expression on his eyes confirm his death.

Mildred puts her clothes back on in a hurry and goes into the kitchen to look for some matches and the kerosene. When she finds them she returns back to the scene of her crime and starts to carry her parents limp bodies, placing them side by side in the living room, and without wasting time she starts to pack a small suitcase with some of her belongings and grabbing along her warmest jackets she goes into the bathroom, smears her face with lipsticks all over, and finally returns to the living room where her parent's bodies are still lying starring at her with glazed expression on their eyes.

Waving a quick goodbye to them she then opens the front door jumping as far as she can throwing the matches into the house and waits for the house to burst into flame.

The house starts to burn immediately and Mildred observes the progress from behind a tree, and looking around to make sure she is alone she then starts to scream at the top of her lungs until she sees the neighbour lights come on, and shortly afterwards Logan open his front door house and starts to run towards her:

"Oh my god, Mildred what happened you?" He takes a good look at the dishevelled young woman and seeing all the mark of red lipsticks on her face he continues in a shocked voice:

"Did your father abuse you, is that it?"

Mildred suddenly burst into tears and runs into his arms sobbing hard: "Daddy raped me tonight and afterwards he went to kill my sick mother and return to finish his business with me so I had to do something, you understand, don't you? Out of self-defence I kicked him hard on the floor and he was dead instantly but it was an accident…. Just a horrible accident and when I saw the matches on the floor and the kerosene I decided to put fire to the house and erase this awful night but I am not a murder…. I am not a murder Logan you have to believe me, please?"

Lifting his girlfriend's face gently the dark haired young man looks intently into her eyes and smiling warmly he says to her: "I believe you baby and don't you worry about a thing because when all this is over you and I are going to get married and soon you'll be **MILDRED VOORHEES.**

An hour later the police arrives and while they are trying to solve the mystery of what happened to the DAWSON family Logan takes the full responsibility and only tell them his part of the story: MILDRED was abused from her father from a very early age and she ended up killing her parents in self-defence so they had to take that in consideration. They eventually relented and after taking the teenage girl into consideration they decided to forget about the case.

Meanwhile Logan, after deeply falling in love with the disturbed girl decides to take her under his wings, and so after that 'fateful night' thinks it best to introduce his bride to his parents, so the very next day as planed he takes her into his new home.

As soon as Mildred meets her fiancée's parents she is completely besotted with them: the VOORHEES are nothing like her own parents, in fact they radiate happiness and a love for life that she never thought possible and she immediately falls in love with them. **JASON** **VORHEES** and his wife **ANGELA VOORHEES** are like the couple you'd only seen on the movies or you'd read in romantic novels (as far as the young blonde could tell from her own experience) and smiling in content she decides that god must be giving her a second chance to finally start a new life.

The Voorhees on the other hand are completely delighted to meet their youngest son's fiancée and welcoming Mildred with open arms they exclaim: "Welcome to our little family young lady and I am glad to see what a good taste our son has and so I wish you both to be the married couple my Angela and I are, we'll see to that." Says Jason winking at her.

Angela takes her hand in hers and after kissing her slightly on the cheeks she says in a warm voice: "I am finally getting the daughter I've always wished to have, and I know I should be grateful to have two wonderful sons but I believe a 'daughter-mother' relationship to be stronger than a 'son-mother' one, if you know what a mean."

Mildred nods and after taking a good look at Logan's parents she is amazed at how well and young they still look: having a 29 year old son they must be at least in their mid to late forties but looked about 10 years younger! **Jack **was a tall good looking man with blond hair, green eyes and a smile that could send you butterflies; **Angela **was rather a petite woman but her dark brown eyes and black long hair and her air of elegance reminded her of the famous actress **AVA GARDNER **who had starred in a big new movie called '**The killers',** and who was now dating secretly and from time to time her beloved singer and actor **FRANK SINATRA.**

Taking his fiancées hand in his Logan declares in a firm voice: "Mildred has been through a lot lately and after the fire in her parent's house she has nowhere to go, and so I am glad to hear that both of you have already accepted her as your new daughter."

"Of course you poor child, and I can only imagine how tragic it must be for you to lose your family in a fire at such a young age. Do you have any siblings at all?" Angela's voice is very concerned and waiting for the blond woman to reply she smiles at her tenderly.

"I have 4 sisters but they are all older than me and live with their husband, and some of them have got small children, but yes thank you, it is very painful for me to talk about my past."

"Well, let's not talk about the past anymore and join our present little family and I hope that very soon you'll be able to feel truly at home with us!" Jack says in a warm, inviting voice and smiling at him amused Mildred only nods and they all go walk inside the house and a new chapter begins for the four of them.

**New Jersey 1948**

Mildred is sitting in the garden enjoying the last warm days of the summer before the fall begins and notices how the trees are starting to lose their branches, she is so lost in her reverie and doesn't realize Jason is standing nearby looking at her, and so she is a little startled to hear his voice:

"Autumn is my favourite season you know, mind if I join you?"

"Not at all, come in and seat with me Jason please."

Taking a seat next to the young lady the older man smiles relaxed and after a moment of silence continues: "You know Mildred I never told you this but our lives have changed for the better since you came to live with us, and the only thing that would make it truly perfect would be to have a child in the family again but you are barely old enough to give birth anyway and….." Jason stops his sentence when he sees the young woman pat at her stomach with a smile on her face and clearing his voice he exclaims astonished:

"You are expecting, aren't you?"

"I am Jason, and I'm sorry I didn't tell you before but I wanted to surprise you myself and I just found out anyway."

Taking Mildred hands in his, Jason is so delighted he cannot contain himself: "A baby in the house, after such a long time finally! Did you tell Logan and Angela too?"

Shaking her head Mildred answers in a soft voice: "I wanted you to be the first person to know because for me, you are the father I always wished I had, unfortunately I lost both my parents not so long ago on that horrible fire but my relationship with them was a very difficult one, and so for me Angela and you are now my new parents, and very understanding ones too."

Looking at her intently Jason says: "Angela and I started to build a family very young, we were barely 20 years old when our first son was born and so it was quite a surprise for both of us when 10 years later she got pregnant again and our second son, Logan came along. You'll see Mildred, once you set your eyes on your first born child you'll never want to let go I promise."

Patting her stomach softly the soon to be married woman answers tenderly: "I know, god is giving me a second chance to be happy again and I surely hope that you'll be a great grandfather to my little boy or girl Jason."

"Oh I'll be the best!" Declares the older man proudly, and at that same moment they hear a familiar voice ask surprised: "The best in what dad?"

"Logan you are going to be a dad yourself soon!" Mildred exclaims throwing herself into the young man's arms almost knocking him down.

"Wow darling this is the best news I've heard in a long time!" And turning to see Angela coming out of the house Logan continues: "Ma you'll never guess what? I'm going to be a dad soon!"

Smiling at the young couple with happiness the older woman replies: "I knew you'd be expecting soon darling, I could feel it and both of you are going to make me the happiest grandmother in the whole world!"

**5 months later**

Mildred is turning 19 very soon, and while she is standing outside enjoying the first sunshine after the long cold winter, she starts to feel the 1st strong pain and sitting down on one of the rocking chairs, she starts to breathe slowly.

Angela is standing by the door observing the young woman and realizes Mildred is having her first contraction so without waiting any longer she walks towards her:

"Mildred, darling do you want me to call a doctor or maybe you should just lie down?"

"It's nothing Angela, don't worry. I am now 5 months pregnant and so it is only natural for me to start feeling pregnant pains…." Another contraction stops her and Mildred winces in pain.

"But you are so young and need all the attention you can get in order to give a good birth and it might be a premature birth, you never know. Please honey let me call someone alright?"

Nodding with difficulty Mildred tries to smile but another strong sharp pain stops her causing her vision to blur and before she faints she hears Angela's terrified scream and all goes black.

**New Jersey hospital**

Mildred opens her eyes very slowly and is very surprised to see Logan and his parents stare at her in concern.

Angela approaches her immediately and taken the young woman's hands says in a soft voice: "How are you feeling now darling? You gave us quite a fright, you know."

"What happened to me and why am I here?"

"You fainted while we were talking, don't you remember?"

Suddenly Mildred remembers: "Oh yes, that's right I was feeling kind of dizzy with my pregnancy and my head was aching but I think that is normal or?"

In that same instant the doctor walks in and all the head turn in his direction and smiling he stands right in front of Mildred before he utters:

"Young lady, from now on I want you to have all the possible rest you can get. You were very lucky not to lose your baby because your water almost broke and to tell you the truth you might even get a premature birth."

"What's wrong with me doctor?" A very worried Mildred asks looking straight into his eyes.

Clearing his throat the young man continues: "Your baby was suffocating inside your stomach and luckily we found out on time and managed to turn him or her around, but you'll have to take it easy from now on. We also discovered that are a bit anaemic so I want you to look after yourself seriously, eat plenty of nutritious food and the most important thing, rest."

"Don't you worry about anything doctor because I will be cooking with all the natural ingredients I know, and will make sure my daughter in law eats them" Answers Angela with a bright smile.

"Just make sure you do because from now on anything you do might affect your baby, young lady."

"I will doctor and thank you." Mildred answers patting her round stomach with content. She was going to give her baby all the love and attention she could, and closing her eyes again she falls into a deep sleep.

As the weeks go by, Mildred is gaining her appetite again, her stomach is getting rounder and rounder and her cheeks are rosy one more time, and on that spring morning of May she decides to go for a slow walk in order to get some fresh air.

Jason is working on his garden and when he sees his daughter in law he exclaims happy:

"How are you feeling today Mildred and how are the cramps lately?"

Slowly approaching him, the young woman takes the older man hands in hers and says in a soft voice: "I want you to know that I am very blessed to have you and Angela as the parents I never had, and that Logan should be grateful to be your son. Unfortunately my family tree is not as rosy as yours and I believe god has given me a second chance to redeem myself."

Looking at her surprised Jason exclaims: "Redeem yourself from what honey, when all I know is that you are the best thing that ever happened to my youngest son and I want you to promise me, to take care of him if anything bad happened to Angela and I, will you?"

Alarmed Mildred exclaims: "Nothing will ever happen to any of you because I need you to help me look after my baby boy or girl when it is born, and i love you all with all my heart never forget it."

Taking her hands in his, Jason says in a concern voice: "I know you don't like to talk about your family, but I want you to confide in me and tell me what really happened Mildred."

Bending her head the young woman replies in a low voice: "My father was an alcoholic, my mother suffered from multiple sclerosis and my sisters ignored me and pretended I didn't exist and so I grew up feeling unwanted and my sole friends were my teachers; My classmates resented me because I was at the top of my class and I was bullied at school endlessly. This is my life and it is not something I am proud of, so do you understand now why the three of you are the only people that matter to me? I love you and always will…"

"Wow, this is intense! I knew all along that Logan had good taste when he chose you and do you know that you are the first girl he ever kissed?"

"Really, but he seemed so experienced" A very astonished Mildred says.

"Logan spent his younger years studying hard, working non-stop until you came along and burst his bubble. You truly are the best thing that ever crossed in his path, and like I said before, please take good care of him and never leave him: he might seem though but my youngest son is very vulnerable and needs you so."

"I will never leave Logan, be assured and anyway I am carrying his baby so don't you forget."

"It's getting late so let's us go inside, shall we?" Jason says taken her by the shoulder tenderly and so they walk arm in arm back into the house.

That same night Mildred is sleeping peacefully and dreaming, but wakes up at the sound of a howl. Straightening she sits up in her bed and realizes it is pitch black outside and also very hot, and so she decides to get up and go in the kitchen for a glass of cold milk.

She walks downstairs but instead goes to the front door and opening it steps outside into the dark night. For some reason she is feeling very worried and after starring at the full moon she thinks it's best to go back inside but suddenly her eyes catch something or someone lying on the grass. She slowly walks into the direction and her heart suddenly stops: Jason is lying in the garden unconscious but what is more alarming is the fact that his eyes are wide open…..

Alarmed she hurries towards him and shaking him hard she says:

"What's wrong with you Jason and why are you staring at me like this? Please answer me and stop playing games with me, will you?"

Taking his pulse she realizes there isn't any and trembling hard she continues: "Don't you dare die on me Jason because I need you and you promise to be there for my baby do you hear me? Wake up please!"

Nevertheless the lifeless body keeps staring at her with his eyes wide open and all Mildred can do is scream as loud as possible until all the lights in the house are turned on and a very terrified Logan and Angela run outside and find her in hysteric:

"Mildred what is wrong with you, is it the baby?" and following the young woman's gaze she discovers her husband lying unconscious on the floor, approaches him but after touching him realizes he is dead and screams with all her might.

At the same time Logan stares at the whole scene horrified and takes Mildred in his arms before she collapses.

**New Jersey hospital**

Doctors and nurses are rushing worried, trying to revive the young pregnant woman lying pale in a hospital bed while her husband and mother in law are staring at her bewildered.

Suddenly a doctor walks in, and Angela exclaims in despair:

"What's wrong with her doctor, and will she survive?"

Taking a deep breath the young man replies: "Her condition is critical and she might lose the baby but there is still hope, and she is due to give birth any time now but like I said before, it will be a premature one, no doubt about it. The only thing that worries me is the fact that she is so weak and still anaemic, so we might have to practise a **caesarean** on her in order to save her and the creature."

"Please do what you have to do doctor but save them both, will you?"

Nodding the young man gives orders to the nurses and but before taking Mildred away into the operation room he declares in a grave ton: "I will do my best Mrs Voorhees, be assured." And leaving mother and son stare at him helpless he closes the door behind him.

On a sunny shiny morning Mildred finally opens her eyes to find Angela and Logan standing by her bed looking very tired and sad and she suddenly remembers who is missing: **JASON….. **

Feeling the tears running down her face she exclaims slowly: "He is dead, isn't he?"

Nodding Angela replies in a low voice: "It was a heart attack and very sudden, the doctor said he had a heart failure nobody knew about, I'm sorry because I know you were very fond of him."

Clearing his throat Logan continues: "But the baby is finally born and it is a boy…"

"A boy….." Mildred says in a dreamy voice but stops dead on her tracks when she sees their sad faces: "Why are you both so glum when my baby son is finally here?"

Angela burst in tears and it is Logan who declares in a grave ton: "Our son is alive and well but unfortunately he was born with a handicap. His face is a little deformed and he has breathing difficulties, I'm sorry."

Alarmed Mildred exclaims: "What do you mean by deformed? I want to see our son no matter what, so bring him here immediately, will you?"

Seeing the bewildered look on his young wife's face Logan proceeds, and leaves the room at once. Meanwhile mother and daughter in law are left in their own thoughts and it is Angela who breaks the ice first: "I want you to know that I don't care how deformed our little grandson is, because I will still love him."

Smiling at her in an eerie way Mildred replies: "I know you will because you have no choice…."

At the same instant Logan walks in, carrying the small baby in his arms and placing it in his bride's arms he waits for her reaction.

For Mildred it is love at first sight: the tiny baby looks just like her although his face is larger than average, but his blue eyes are staring at his new mum in an adorable way and after kissing his cheek tenderly she declares in a firm voice leaving everyone in the room astonished:

"Welcome to the family **JASON VOORHEES **because this is your name from now on and I promise you that nobody will ever harm you because I will be there to protect you…. Mummy will always be there for you **baby Jason…..**

**I guess you all know by now that this tiny baby is the real JASON VOORHEES and so this is where it all began…. I hope you enjoy it because this is no longer over yet!**


	3. Chapter 3

**Friday the 13****th**

**The Beginning (Chapter 3)**

**New Jersey hospital 1949**

"Welcome to the family **JASON VOORHEES **because this is your name from now on and I promise you that nobody will ever harm you because I will be there to protect you…. Mummy will always be there for you **baby Jason…..**

Everyone in the room is still staring at the young woman who has just given birth agape: Logan has a confused look on his face, the young doctor only smiles and Angela is shocked but eventually finds her voice declaring:

"I know how you loved Jason but that was my husband's name and this little baby looks nothing like him."

"You mean deformed and I thought I heard you say that you'd love your grandson no matter what, didn't you?"

Mildred is now glaring at Angela with hate in her eyes, and suddenly feeling very ashamed the older woman looks down the floor. Logan, seeing the two women he most loved fight, decides to come to the rescue:

"I agree that **Jason Voorhees **is a great name for my first born son and I am sure that it'd have made dad very proud and happy, so let's just celebrate what a great idea my wonderful wife had!" Afterwards he walks over Mildred to take little Jason into his arms smiling at this little flesh n blood of his own with tenderness: finally he was a dad!

Mildred relaxes a little when she realizes that Logan is on her side, and after glancing at Angela with satisfaction she closes her eyes for a little while to rest.

The older woman is starting to feel very uncomfortable and a shadow of doubt is already forming in her head: what was Mildred up and who was she really? _**Maybe I am reading too much into it, but from now on I am going to keep my eyes o D…**_

As the weeks go by, Mildred is more and more in love with her baby despite how sickly he looks, and starts to develop an obsessive protection towards little Jason; Logan is also besotted with his son and although Angela loves her grandson, she is also worried about the barrier her daughter in law has put between them. She knows it is partly because of the 'tiff' they had at the hospital the last time they were there, and also because her feelings for the young woman had changed since her husband's death: It was almost as if Jason Voorhees had taken along with him all the love they once had for Mildred on his graveyard leaving nothing but emptiness.

One night everyone is asleep, Mildred wakes up in sweat, and turning around she sees her husband sound asleep next to her. The house is very still and not hearing Jason's usual cries she gets off the bed very worried, walks towards the cradle where her baby normally sleeps, and as soon as she spots the baby's face she screams in disbelief: Jason has turned deadly blue and his deep blue eyes are starring at her without blinking.

On hearing his wife's loud scream, Logan jumps from his bed to join her, and after taking a look at the baby's lifeless body he practises a mouth to mouth resurrection on him, checking his pulse from time to time.

Meanwhile, Angela on hearing all the commotion has rushed into the room anxious and the moment Mildred sees her mother in law she explodes:

"Get out of my room! You never cared for your grandson and now he is dead because of the hate he probably felt coming from you!"

Without giving them a chance to continue Logan interferes: "Stop it the two of you, will you?! Jason is alive. I felt his pulse just now, so instead of wasting our time fighting we should call the doctor at once!" And without waiting for their reaction he dials the number himself.

Ten minutes later they open the door and after a brief greeting the young doctor walks straight towards the cradle to check on the baby, and taking his pulse he declares in a sombre voice: "I'm afraid that we're going to have to take him into the emergency care immediately. Your baby is suffering from acute asthma which is what was stopping him from breathing, and if you hadn't called me on time he'd be dead by now."

This is too much to bear for Mildred who declares in a small voice: "Please save my baby doctor… Save my little boy from dying….." And she passes out afterwards.

**New Jersey hospital**

Mildred opens her eyes slowly feeling like a déjà vu, coming face to face with Angela:

"Where is Jason and why are you even here? I don't want to see you so please, go away and bring me back my baby and husband, will you?!"

"Please calm down honey, Jason is fine and Logan is watching out for him just now, so relax."

"Don't touch me! You are nothing to me since the day my father in law died and I know very well that you find Jason repulsive so admit it!"

Hurt by such an accusation Angela tries one more time: "You are so wrong Mildred, I was shocked at first when you decided to give your baby my husband's name, not because of his look but rather because Jason Voorhees was still lingering in my memory, and I was shattered by his death. It might come as a surprise to you but I have grown to love my grandson very much in those last couple of weeks and I promise you to help you take care of him and be a good grandmother to him, if you only let me?"

They are both interrupted by the sudden apparition of Logan walking inside the room carrying the baby tenderly into his arms, with the young doctor at his side, and looking up at both women in harmony for once he smiles relieved.

Clearing his throat, the young doctor declares in a firm voice: "The baby is safe for now, but both of you will have to promise me to seriously look out for him, without arguing all the time. Jason is a very fragile boy so he needs all the love and attention he can get in order to grow into a healthy and as normal as possible child, so it is really all up to you."

Angela takes this opportunity to continue: "You needn't worry about anything doctor, my daughter in law, my son and I will take good care of Jason, I give you my word." And squeezing Mildred's hand she gives her a reassuring smile: their gaze meet and from that moment on a new truce is born between both women, and they realize that no matter their differences they had something in common now, a little boy who would grow and make their lives fuller.

**New Jersey 1956**

7 year old Jason Voorhees was very excited: he was going to start primary school today finally! He had been looking forward to it for quite a while now, to be able to mix and play with other kids his own age and so far his only companions had been his mum, dad and grandmother and he loved them dearly but they were always over protective of him never leaving his side, and if he as much as hurt his knee or fell down the floor they would immediately run towards him or try to call a doctor who then would come and have him rest in his bed. That's the way it had been all these years, but Jason knew that as soon as he was old enough to go to school he'd be a free boy, and that out there was a whole new world waiting for him to discover, given the chance. Unfortunately, he was slow and ugly but he was counting on the children to treat him as an equal, and was sure that once they found out how good he was at playing pirates or Indians they would accept him just the way he was.

Mildred observes her son getting ready for his first day and suddenly is seized by panic: her little boy was leaving home for the very first time in his young life and she wasn't sure how she'd cope with it. _**What if something happens to my little boy and I am not there to protect him? I remember well what it was like to be different at school and how easy it was to be bullied…**_Suddenly her thoughts are interrupted by Jason's cheery voice who rushes towards his mother's arms when he sees her:

"Mommy I am so happy to finally start school and learn how to write and read, and wait until I meet all those little boys and girls and…" He stops abruptly when he sees his mother worried look on her face, and taking her hands in his, he continues reassuringly: "You don't have to look so sad mommy because nothing is going to happen to me you'll see, i just want to make you proud of me and show you that I can also look after myself so will you be happy for me too?"

Hugging her little boy tightly Mildred answers tenderly: "Of course I have faith in you and I want you to know that no matter what anyone says to you, be yourself and don't let them intimidate you, alright? Of course I am proud of you baby and love you so much!"

At that same instant they see Angela coming towards them, and as soon as Jason spots her, he runs into her arms excited: "Grandma I am going away soon to finally see the world outside and will miss you lots, so will you look out for mommy while I am gone?"

Nodding slightly Angela observes Mildred, noticing the worried look on her face, and walking towards her she puts her arms on her shoulder before replying to the little boy:

"I will take very good care of your mommy and we'll come and visit you at that school of yours every weekend."

Breathing in relief, Jason smiles softly because as much as he loved both women, he was craving to be his own little man and being around them was sometimes too much for him to bear: Of course he had his dad, but Logan spent most of his days working, and for as long as he could remember it has always been his grandma, mum and him like the '**three musketeers', **and he liked to think of himself as **D'Artagnan**; Nevertheless, those days were left behind and it was time for him to go and face the world (deformed or not) on his own, and be as normal as any other child.

As if on cue, Logan joins them in the room, wearing his usual suit, and interrupting them all, he says in an amused voice: "Good morning little man! Are you ready to jump into the car so I can take you to school?"

"Of course I am dad, so let's go!" And father and son walk out of the room arm in arm leaving both women alone.

After they're gone Angela puts a reassuring hand in her daughter in law shoulders, thinking how close the two of them have become in the last seven years, sharing Jason's love, watching him grow, taking care of him and having the joy to hear his childish voice in the house and how empty it was going to be from now on.

"Don't worry about Jason honey, he is a lot stronger than you think and he'll be fine, trust me."

"Why did we have to put him into a boarding school? Couldn't he just have gone to a public school like I used to, and why take him so far away from us when he is just a little boy?"

"Relax Mildred, your son will be living with other little boys and girls his own age, and he'll have the teachers looking out for him while he is learning the facts of life. Personally I think that Logan's idea to send him to a boarding school was brilliant because that way, he'll grow more independent and confident, and let's face it: both of us have been way too overprotective over him, but in the past year the boy has grown into an almost healthy child with only a slight asthma, and you know that the doctor said we should let him breathe in order for him to enjoy his life as much as possible, and besides, he has an inhaler and there is also the nursery at his school if needed."

Sighting hard the younger woman replies:

"I guess you are right but if anything happens to him I'll never forgive myself."

"Nothing is going to happen to him so will you just stop worrying and help me prepare the lunches for today, and maybe afterwards we can go out for a long walk? It's a nice day and a little distraction will do us good."

Smiling at her mother in law Mildred replies: "Good idea, so let's do it!" And heading towards the kitchen both women chat, trying to forget the emptiness a sweet little boy had left into their lives.

**New Jersey boarding school for boys and girls**

As soon as he walks inside the tall building with his dad on his side, Jason can feel all the eyes on him and starts to panic, _**I know I am not handsome but why is everyone looking at me like I am some kind of circus monster?**_

Logan is also aware of the situation and putting a reassuring arm around his son's shoulders he says in a calm voice: "Just be yourself little man and you'll see that in no time they'll all love you like the rest of us, understood?"

Looking up at his father with his blue big eyes the little boy replies in a soft voice: "Yes dad, thank you."

They keep walking until they arrive in front of the headmaster's office and after tapping slightly on the door they wait until they hear a commanding voice yell: "Come in, please!"

Once inside, Logan and Jason wait for the middle aged man to get off his office chair and introduce himself, but his head is still buried in his paper work, and waving at them he says without looking up: "I'll be with you just in a minute….."

Nevertheless, as soon as his eyes meets the deformed little boy's eyes he cannot hide his disgust and he grimaces, but remembering his good manners he gets off his office chair and shaking hands with Logan, all the while avoiding Jason's eyes he says in a polite voice: "Welcome to our school Mr Voorhees and I hope you will feel a home in no time."

Jason starts to feel the heat burning on his cheeks, and looking down the floor he realizes that he is not welcome at all, and that maybe it had been a huge mistake to insist on his dad to go to a school, when all the while at home he was loved and cherished, but it was too late now for that, he'll have to assume whatever was in store for him and make the best of his situation.

After a brief introduction the headmaster continues still addressing Logan: "Now here are all the procedures and paper work for you to fill out…."

After filling everything that is required, Logan knows it is time to leave but cannot shake the uneasy feeling he has about the school: sure he knew that things wouldn't be that easy with Jason's 'slightly' deformed face but for him the little boy was beautiful inside and outside out, and he had been confident that once anyone exchanged a few words with his son they'll forget about his appearance, and accept him just the way he was, and as they say: "**Beauty is only in the eyes of the beholder"….. **

Trying to be brave for his son's sake he smiles at him with tenderness and says in a warm voice: "Goodbye for now little man and listen and learn to what the teachers say to you, study hard, socialize with anyone and you'll be just fine." And kissing him on the cheek quickly he walks as fast as possible feeling the tears threatening to come out of his eyes.

Watching his father leave Jason is suddenly feeling very lost and lonely and one look at his new headmaster confirms his fears:

"Now that your father is gone I want you to know that in this school we make no exception for anyone, and that all the children are treated equally. Follow the rules, don't get yourself into any trouble and you'll be fine, understood?"

"Yes sir." The little boy answers in a small voice trying to fight back his tears.

"Good. Now let's take you to classes but before we do that, I want you to come with me so that we can take your luggage into the dormitory you will share with 4 other boys, follow me."

Once they leave the headmaster's office, Jason notices the empty hall and realizes classes have started: _**It**_** is **_**better this way because now at least I won't have all eyes on me for a little while….**_

Following the headmaster, Jason absorbs all the surroundings, thinking that from now on, and for the next five years, this would be his home. They go upstairs until they reach the 3r floor and after what seems like an eternity they finally stop in front of the last door, and taking a key out of his pockets, the middle aged man opens the door revealing the inside of Jason's new room: 5 large beds were facing a window where you had a view of a big garden, and the room itself was very bright and inviting. Jason, unable to contain himself exclaims in excitement:

"Wow, this is amazing! This is the biggest room I ever had!"

Clearing his throat the headmaster answers in his still cold tone of voice: "Leave your suitcase next to a bed of your choice and follow me, we're already late for your first class young man."

"Yes sir."

After closing the door, the middle aged man hands the keys to Jason much to his surprise, and continues: "From now on those are your keys and I want you to take good care of them and never lose them. A set of keys would cost you 20 dollars."

Nodding slightly, the little boy takes the keys placing them safely in his school bag pocket, and follows the headmaster downstairs until they reach a white door in the middle of the corridor. After knocking once, the middle aged man pushes Jason inside and introducing him to everyone in the room briefly he leaves as fast as he arrived.

As soon as the headmaster has left the room Jason can feel all the eyes on him and he starts to feel uncomfortable again: _**I really wish those kids would stop looking at me like an outsider or some kind of alien, I am a human soul too, despite my ugly face and I deserve a chance don't i?**_ Breathing hard the little boy tries to smile at everyone in the room but only receives cold and shocked glances from all of them. Finally not being able to stand it any longer he speaks up:

"Hello there, my name is Jason Voorhees and I hope to be able to learn well and get to know everyone in no time, and the reason I have chosen this school is because my dad said it's the best in the country and also so that I can be around kids my own age. I am an only child, and at home I sometimes felt lonely despite the fact that I have a wonderful mother and grandmother. Thank you for listening to me." And looking around, the little boy waits patiently for a comment.

"Thank you Mr Voorhees and now go and find an empty seat." The teacher finally replies hardly glancing at him. The only available seat is next to 4 nasty looking boys, and bracing himself Jason walks towards them and is only greeted by cruel comments coming from them:

"I wonder if his mother found him in a circus when he was a baby, took pity on him and decided to adopt him in spite of everything…"

"Yeah, his real mother is probably an elephant who gave birth accidently, so they took him to a circus hoping to get lots of money for him until somebody finally spotted this hideous creature and offered an even larger amount of cash, snapped him away leaving the workers rich, end of story!"

Laughing hard the 4 little boys suddenly see Jason's face full of tears: "Hey boys look! The monster is crying!"

Not being able to contain himself, Jason let all his grief and tears run freely down his face, hoping that the trial would soon be over. Nevertheless, his defeat is like a feast for those boys who are now feeling more and more powerful and happy to have found such an easy target, and just when they are about to continue they hear a knock on the door, instantly turning their faces into obedient little boys.

The headmaster opens the door and after a quick glance towards Jason, he says in a cold voice: "I just came to inform everyone whom they will be rooming with. Jason, Gustav, Albert, Robert and Michael will be in the same room etc….."

Looking at the 4 chocked faces Jason realizes much his discomfort that he'll be rooming with the nasty boys for the next five years and starts to fret: _**Those boys will probably torture me….**_

Meanwhile the kids in question are only staring at him with devilish smiles on their faces and suddenly one of them rubs his hands and exclaims: "I think this is going to be some semester!"

After the bell rings, the 4 boys corner Jason while one of them mutters ironically: "Welcome to our group _little buddy,_ but before you become one of us you will have to pass a test tonight when everyone is asleep, understood?"

"What kind of test?" Jason asks in fear.

"A sacrifice test….." the 4 of them say in unison and they burst into laughs walking away from him.

At the playground Jason is by himself, and after taking his lunch pack out of his bag, he decides to go for a little walk to inspect the school large garden, there he discovers a little lake and is tempted to go inside but remembers he doesn't know how to swim yet: his father was supposed to teach him last year, unfortunately his work kept him away from home most of the time and so the little boy started spending more time with his mother and grandmother and less with Logan. The sound of the bell ringing takes Jason out of his reverie and he runs back to school in a big hurry: he didn't want to be late for his next class on his first day in his new home!

The rest of the day goes smoothly and Jason discovers his love for history and Math, with the first subject he could go back in time and with the second he could use his logical mind like his idol **Albert Einstein, **who had only died last year after an internal bleeding aged 76, old enough in the little boy's mind but still, he promised to become one day as smart as the physician and make his family proud. After the last bell rings, Jason collects all his books, and putting them back in his backpack he is about to leave the classroom when he bumps into one of the nasty boys:

"Watch it _baby elephant!_" One of them yells at him punching him hard on the shoulder.

"Sorry…. I was lost in thoughts, I guess…."Jason mumbles slowly.

"We forgive you _this time _but you have to do for us a big favour tonight, remember?" The nasty little boy replies smiling mischievously; Meanwhile the 3 other boys have joined him and are glaring at him mockingly.

"Sure, whatever you say…." And with that Jason walks as far away from them as possible, wanting to explore the school so that he can get familiarized with it, not before hearing the cruel laughs of his nasty roommates.

Wandering through the corridors Jason tries to hide his loneliness by inspecting each room he passes, and soon discovers how large the building is: the library itself is huge, with more books than the little boy had ever seen, '_**It's a shame that I have only started learning how to read or else I'd be spending most of my time with books…'**_

"Can I help you, young man?" A stern female voice asks.

'_**Young man, but if I am barely 7 years old….' **_Looking up, Jason comes face to face with a middle aged woman wearing thick glasses, and staring at him disapprovingly.

"Hello, my name is Jason and I am only learning how to read, but I couldn't help coming into this huge library…. Wow, it is amazing and I can hardly wait until next year so that I can really read everything you've got….."

Smiling at him amused the lady replies, in a friendlier tone: "In your right hand side you might find books, more _suitable _for your young age."

"Thank you."

Walking slowly, the little boy discovers a large range of 'pirate stories' books with illustrations on them, and is fascinated by it: _**'Reading those pirates stories will definitely take me away from the school and my nasty roommates….'**_ And grabbing five of them Jason walks toward the middle aged woman smiling happily.

"I guess you found something you like, right?"

"Pirates stories have always fascinated me, as well as history because you can travel in time and forget the bad moments for only a short period of time."

Looking at him really for the first time, the older woman notices the little boy's slightly deformed face and talking gently to him she says: "Has anyone been giving you trouble at school?"

Bending his face down Jason replies in a low voice: "Yes, I came here thinking I would make lots of friends and play pirate games, instead everyone has been avoiding me so far, and just today on my first day I have found out that I am rooming with 4 nasty boys who will probably make my life miserable if I don't please them."

"Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that, but maybe things will change and they'll get used to you….. I mean….."

"You mean used to my deformed face, is that what you wanted to say?"

Blushing with embarrassment, the middle aged woman replies uneasy: "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to offend you."

"It's ok, I am getting used to it by now. Back at home I was only living with my family and this is the first time I am away so I guess things will improve. It was nice talking to you and thank you for letting me take 4 books at a time." Jason says, smiling at her politely.

"It was my pleasure."

Jumping out of the library happily, Jason takes a turn into his new room, and opening the door he comes face to face with his new 'roommates' realizing the nasty boys have been waiting for him all along. Putting on a brace façade, he exclaims: "Hi guys, how is everyone finding the new room?"

Grabbing him by the elbow the group leader declares angrily: "We have been waiting for you indeed, so will you tell us where you've been before we tear you apart?"

"I just went to the library to get some books, nothing else…." Jason replies bowing his head down.

Relenting him slowly the head of the band continues: "We'll let you off for this time, but you'll have to do us a favour…. Tonight as promised, will you?"

"Of course I will, and you have my word so what do you want me to do?"

Smiling cruelly the head of the band replies: "Before you become one of us, you will have to pass a test…"

"I know that, so will you tell me what I have to do?" The frightened little boy asks desperate to become friends with the gang.

"In order to be one of us we want you to steal every teacher's exam results, so that none of us have to study, and so life will be simple for you and the rest of the universe… So what'd you say?"

Choked beyond words, Jason can barely reply: "There is no way I could cheat like this… We only begun the school year and I am sure I can help any of you by getting good grades if you have trouble with studies… I am quite good in most of the subjects anyway, and…."

But before the _slightly deformed _little boy can continue, he is chocked by strong hands trying to strangle him and realizes he is in big trouble….

**Voorhees Mansion**

Mildred wakes up screaming like a madwoman waking up her husband and mother in law:

"JASON is in trouble! I can feel it….."

Angela burst into her son and daughter in law's room without waiting a single minute: she knew deep down that as soon as her nephew was gone they'll be trouble; Jason had been away from home for only a day and already her mother was frantic about her only son and screaming at the top of her lungs like a madwoman!

"Mildred, will you please calm down? There is no reason for you to worry about Jason because he is in good hands, believe me."

Glaring at her mother in law the younger woman replies angrily: "You don't know what it's like to raise a deformed little boy, so please spare me because as a young mother I know deep down when my little boy is in trouble, and Jason definitely is, and that is why we have to do something before it's too late…."

Looking at the younger woman perplexed Angela asks: "Too late for what?"

Taking a deep breath Mildred continues: "You know very well how I was bullied as a young girl at school, and even by my own family, which is why I want to prevent history to repeat itself for my son, do you understand now?"

Taking her daughter in law in her arms the older woman declares firmly: "No such thing will ever happen to my nephew guaranty! First of all, he is loved by everyone at home, and I am sure that with his charismatic personality he'll charm every little boy or girl at his new school, and besides he is a good learner and surely he'll bring good grades and make his teachers proud."

Coming to his wife's side Logan says reassuringly: "Mother is right darling, Jason is a clever boy and he can have all the friends he wants, and besides if anyone was harming him the teachers would notice and report to us immediately."

"Not necessarily… There was once this good teacher and friend of mine….." Suddenly Mildred has a faraway look on her face but recovers herself at once continuing: "Anyway that was a long time ago and I won't let anyone harm my little boy or else they'll have to deal with me."

"And with me too", Logan answers putting his arms behind her wife's shoulders and kissing her lightly on the lips he says: "But let's go back to sleep baby, we'll phone the school first thing in the morning."

Resting her head in her husband's shoulder Mildred smiles dreamily and starts to yawn, and Angela decides to call it a night:

"I think I'm off to bed too, so goodnight darlings!"

They both fall asleep as soon as they hit the bed, unaware that not so far away, their little boy was really in big trouble…

**New Jersey school for boys and girls**

The strong hands that are about to strangle Jason releases his neck as if by magic, and after rubbing his neck instinctively the little boy can only gape at his roommates in horror:

"I can't believe you were all trying to kill me….."

"Not kill you, only giving you a little warning that things could really get out of hands if you don't cooperate with us _little buddy._" The head of the band declares glaring at him dangerously.

"Alright, I'll do it for this once but what if I get caught?"

"That's your problem not ours, and anyway you look like a smart boy to me despite your ugly appearance, right gang?" The 3 of them nod at their leader and Jason just give in:

"If I do this _little favour _will you all let me live in peace and accept me as one of yours, I mean since we'll be rooming in for the five years?"

"You have our word." The leader declares smiling at him with malice.

Back in his own bed Jason realizes he cannot go on with his roommates plan to steal, it would be dishonest to anyone, and besides he couldn't do this to his own parents who had sent him to this prestigious school after his own insistence. Closing his eyes the little boy suddenly sees his whole family go by: his grandmother smiling at him, his father beaming at him in pride and his mother looking at him with tears in her eyes just the day after yesterday when he left home for good…. _'__**I'll just have to try to avoid those nasty boys as much as I can and maybe they'll forget?'**_ With this thought on his mind Jason falls asleep immediately.

The next day at school, Jason hurries into the classroom without waiting for his roommates, focusing rather all his attention into his teachers, eager to learn all he could about his favourite 2 subjects such as history and math; in English grammar he had a little trouble although he was sure that he was going to be a fast reader. Looking out of the corner of his eyes he catches the nasty boys glaring at him disapprovingly, and shrugging it off Jason decides to continue his dedication in his subjects, proving to be an apt pupil despite his physical appearance, and the more he was pleasing his teachers, the angrier his roommates got, and before he knows it, he finds himself cornered by them after the last bell rings:

Pushing him into the nearest boy's toilet **Robert** (the leader of the group) closes the door quietly behind them, with his 3 other friends trailing after him, and facing Jason he exclaims furiously: "We warned you to cooperate with us _little buddy, _but instead you chose to become the teacher's pet so now you'll have to suffer the consequences….."And turning to face the other boys he orders in a commanding tone: "Let's punish him guys and let this teach him a good lesson!"

Without waiting a minute the 4 of them kick the deformed little boy repeatedly in his legs, and after hitting him hard on the face Jason loses his balance and falls down on his back all the while muttering: "Stop it please and I'll promise to do all your homework from now on until the end of the school year!"

Just as Robert is about to hit him again he is stopped by one of his friends who exclaims: "Hey Robert wait, I think it's a great idea if our _little buddy _can save us from studying and learning how to read boring things, because that way we'll have plenty of time to play, and no one will get in trouble with this _'stealing business'_ either, think about it."

Grabbing Jason by the neck the leader of the group forces him to get up and declares menacingly: "Alright, we'll give you a chance to redeem yourself, but if you play any tricks on us I'll deform your face even more, do I make myself clear?"

"Yes sir." Jason answers in a terrified voice trying to break free from his grasps.

Relenting slowly, Robert releases the trembling little boy and smiling cruelly he turns to face his 3 friends saying in a triumphant voice: "Let's go out and play. I think the _'Elephant boy' _has had enough punishment for today." And opening the bathroom door the 4 of them leave as quietly as they came, closing the door softly behind them.

After they're gone Jason burst into silent tears thinking about his family back home and wondering what he did wrong to deserve such a fate: _**'I guess if I do all their homework that'll please them and maybe soon they accept me as one of them and we'll be able to play pirate games…..' **_With that thought on his mind the teary little boys gets up quickly, and opening the tap he rinses his face in cold water making a promise to himself to become as close to his nasty roommates as the brother and sister he didn't have.

That very same night after the boys return back to their room, Robert tosses his and the other roommate's homework to Jason, declaring him in a lazy voice: "Just start by doing ours first and then yours! That should keep you busy for a couple of hours."

Sighting hard, Jason takes the papers with him and reading as fast as he can, he solves all the math problems first, jumping to history next, leaving English grammar for last and after what seems like an eternity he has finally completed his roommate's paper work.

Meanwhile, Robert and his friends have started playing hiding and seek, and grabbing this opportunity Jason approaches them timidly, and gathering courage he says in a timid voice: "can I now play with you too? I finished all our homework and I know some real good pirate games."

Looking at the frail little boy in disdain Robert replies in a cold tone of voice: "it's almost 9 o'clock and we'll go to bed soon, but thank you for all your good hard work, maybe next time we'll involve you in our games." And patting him on the shoulder the leader of the group returns back to his friends and games, leaving a hurt Jason stare at him in defeat.

The week goes by fast, and by the time it is Friday, Jason is feeling rather excited: he was finally going home for the weekend, and he couldn't wait to tell his family all about his new life. Packing his small suitcase, the eager little boy enters the adjoined bathroom he shared with the 4 other boys to brush his teeth quickly, but looking into the mirror he suddenly shudders: the marks his roommates left on his face after the beatings he received that fateful day in the boy's toilet's, just at the beginning of the week were still visible, and he knew how his overprotective mother would react the minute she saw him! She would probably want to take him away from this school and put all the blame on the headmaster and Jason couldn't let that happen, not after the achievements he felt he was doing.

Looking around his room he realizes how quiet it is: Robert and the other 4 boys had already left earlier on for the weekend and he was the last one to be picked up. Taking his suitcase, Jason closes the bedroom door quietly, and heading down the stairs he suddenly spots the familiar figure from his father. Not able to contain himself he runs into Logan's arms happily.

"Wow! Slow down little one!" Logan says laughing heartily while Jason holds him tightly.

"I have missed you all so much this past week and it was a little harder than I thought getting adjusted to my new life." The little boy says smiling shyly.

Looking intently into his son's face Logan suddenly sees the bruises on the boy's cheek and growing alarmed by the minute he exclaims: "What on earth happened to you and who attacked you young man?"

Taking a deep breath Jason replies in a quiet voice: "My roommates had a little debate with me and in order to be accepted as one of the group I had to pass a _little test_, but don't worry because now I am one of them and please don't tell mum about it or she'll panic…. I am a big boy now and have learned how to defend myself."

Father and son glare at each other and finally Logan answers in an emotional voice: "I understand you more than you know, you are talking about men's pride and I accept it but let this be the last time they beat you or else I'll go to the headmaster."

"It won't happen I promise, but please don't mention it at home because I don't want mother to take me away from this new school where i am only starting to make friends: I am not a baby anymore and I want to learn how to walk through life, you understand, don't you?"

Putting his arms on Jason's shoulders Logan continues: "You are a very wise little boy for your young years and I couldn't be any prouder my son... I will not tell your mother but she will notice guaranty but don't you worry about anything because I will make her see things your way. Let's go home now!" And taking his little boy's suitcase both of them walk arm in arm outside.

The trip back home seems longer than usual, each of them lost in their own thoughts and not for the first time in his life Jason wished he could truly have a little brother or sister he could confide in, because he knew deep down that being blood related, she or he wouldn't find his looks repulsive or even pity him like most grownups did; Logan on the other hand was wondering if it had been a good idea at all to sending his only son to a boarding school, but his wife's obsession for Jason and the little boy's insistence on wanting to meet new people and make friends had pushed him to make this rash decision. Unfortunately he knew there was trouble ahead, because as soon as Mildred saw her son's bruises she was going to explode at him and try to get him out of the school to confine him at home, and that was something he couldn't let happen: Jason might be deformed physically, but mentally he was a very bright little boy and he deserved the chance to be treated as normal, surrounded by other people and not locked up at his house like a **'**_**guinea pig'**_, and with that last thought on his mind Logan smiles in satisfaction knowing that was the wisest thing to do.

**Voorhees mansion**

As soon as she sees the car coming, Mildred opens the front door and runs outside to meet husband and son:

"How are my darlings?!" And hugging Jason first she kisses him over and over whispering in his ears: "I missed you so much sweetheart….."

"I missed you too mum and you smell so good as usual."

Smiling at the little boy's compliment she looks deeply into his eyes and that's when she first notices the bruise on his face and gasping in horror she exclaims:

"Jason Voorhees, I want you to tell me immediately who did this to you and I want to know the truth right now!"

"It's nothing serious mother, just a little fight I had with my roommates but we've all became friends now so no big deal, ok?"

"What kind of school let children beat each other up, will you tell me? That's it, I will remove you from it and have you staying at home where grandmother and I can take care of you and I will sue the teachers too for not protecting you!"

Seeing Jason's alarmed face Logan intervenes immediately:

"Mildred please calm down. It was just a boy's fight and you know how it is like at school, you used to be bullied too remember?"

"That was different because I was older than Jason and knew how to defend myself but he is only a little boy!" Mildred exclaims angrily.

"Let's go and talk quietly in the room honey, please." And taking his wife's arm Logan takes her inside the house coming face to face with Angela, who on hearing all the commotion is standing in the living room waiting for all of them. Jason immediately throws himself into her arms exclaiming happily:

"Grandma I am so excited to see you!"

Hugging her grandson hard, the older woman suddenly notices the bruise on his face and she suddenly understands: "Jason is this why your parents are arguing?"

Bending his face down the little boy nods: "I'm afraid so grandma." And looking up he continues with pride: "But father is on my side and he won't let mother take me away from school."

"Jason seat down for a minute, I need to tell you a story for you to understand why your mother is so overprotective over you." Breathing hard Angela begins the tale:

"Do you remember I told you once how you got your name?"

Nodding slightly the little boy answers: "My name is Jason because of my belated grandfather Jason Voorhees, right?"

"Exactly but this isn't all. My husband and your mother were very close and it isn't surprising: your mum lost her family when she was still in her teens and so when she met my son Logan, he married her in the act and brought her home to live with us. As soon as she set eyes on your belated grandfather, whose name was **Jason Voorhees **it was love at first sight for both of them; I was never jealous of their closeness because Mildred and i had a good relationship as well and I knew that for her, we were the parents she never really had."

Taking a deep breath Angela continues: "Mildred's father was an alcoholic and her mother had **'Osteoporosis'…"**

"What is 'Osteoporosis'?" Jason interrupts her.

"'**Osteoporosis' **is a bone disease that can occur to any of us unfortunately. Anyway, from what I've heard her mother wasn't born crippled: she used to be a beautiful and healthy woman but when your mother turned 7 or 8, she got diagnosed with the disease, and started to deteriorate slowly. Of course this lead to her father turning his grief into drinking and he soon became an alcoholic, spending his nights at home drinking nonstop. Your mother's sisters were so self-absorbed and chose to ignore what was happening by leaving the house at an early age, and so Mildred was left all alone with her misery. She once told me that her father used to beat her too, and that her mother was too invalid to come to her rescue and a few years later they both died in fire, leaving her orphaned at the tender age of 17… Anyway, your mother had only briefly met my son, and on that same fateful night he took her to us and we all became her only family. The rest you know and I hope you can now understand why Mildred is so protective over you: she lost her family at a young age and she never had anything of her own until you came into her life."

After absorbing the whole story Jason is full of emotions and he can only exclaim:

"Grandma that is an amazing story you just told me and thank you so much for drawing me my family tree."

Sitting next to her grandchild Angela bends down to kiss him on the cheek whispering to him: "I want you to know that even though I have another grandson from my older son you are my favourite one and I love you very much. I am very proud of how mature you are for your young years and you have my son's sensitivity and your mother sweet nature."

Kissing her back Jason replies: "I love you too grandma and thank you for telling me the whole story."

Both of them stand up slowly, and Angela suddenly says in a low voice: "Why don't you go and see your mum now? I think she needs you."

Nodding, the little boy walks directly into his parent's room and opening the door slightly, he discovers his parents in a tight embrace.

Mildred notices his presence at once, and beaming she leaves her husband's arms to run towards her little boy: "Jason my baby, I am so happy to have you for myself this weekend!"

Logan decides to leave mother and son in privacy and closing the door behind him, he makes an exit.

Looking intently into Mildred's face Jason says slowly: "Aren't you going to take me away from the boarding school anymore?"

Hugging him hard the young woman continues:

"Your father and I came to an understanding and he swore that if anything bad happens to you, he'll take the whole blame and that I should at least give you a chance which I am going to do, but you have to promise me to study well and be at the top of your class."

"Oh mother thank you so much and don't you worry because I think I am already at the top of my class! I am even helping my roommates with their homework and the teachers are quite impressed with my progress!"

"That's my boy and by the way, what were you and grandma talking about for so long?"

Taking his mother's hand in his, Jason answers quietly:

"I know how much you loved **Jason Voorhees, **my belated grandfather and that is the reason I got his name and that you lost your family in a fire."

Mildred suddenly burst into tears and Jason hugs her at once: he couldn't bear to see his mother cry, and he also felt overprotective over the maternal woman who loved him over everything. He realizes that his relationship with both his parents is very close but entirely different: for him, his father was the best friend he ever had whereas his mother was his soul mate, his conscience, and every time he was in trouble he was certain she knew it, as if both of them came from the same womb.

Mildred on the other hand felt exactly the same way: for her, the little boy was like her twin and if anything bad ever happened to him she knew she'd be unable to go on with her life. Taking him in his arms she says in a low voice:

"I love you more than anything in the world, and after losing your grandfather I swore to never your side."

Detangling himself from his mother's embrace, Jason asks his mother out of the blues: "did you ever love your father? I am curious to know because you never speak of him, but rather of my other grandfather."

Avoiding her son's glance Mildred gets up abruptly answering in a voice devoid of emotion:

"**Jack **was his name, he was a bad person and not even my biological father: My mother had an affair with a married man while she was living with my sister's father and I was the product of their **'one night stand'**; My biological father even tried to contact her, but she refused to let him be part of my life, claiming that Jack was my real father when all along I knew otherwise, and not only because we were nothing alike. I was the only blond in the family and ever since I can remember, i could feel Jack looking at me in a different way, and even treat me like a princess, _**his princess**__…._" Taking a deep breath Mildred continues:

"When I was growing up, I knew he liked the way I looked: I was pretty back then, and life was heaven because I was _daddy's little girl _and my older sister's resented me for it. Unfortunately, by the time I was barely older than you, my mother became ill, Jack turned his grief into alcohol and my sisters, too ashamed of what the family had become started to spend more time outdoors and I turned my misery into food. I gained weight in no time and by the time I was 9, I was the fattest girl at school and also the easy target for bullies; My so _called friends _soon became my enemies, and for years to come I was a loner and buried myself into my studies. I was at the top of my class just like you but deep down I was quite unhappy, I needed a friend and understood pretty fast that only the teachers who admired my hard work could be my sole confidents and it seemed so for a while. By the time I was 13 years of age I met this young pretty English teachers who saw me as her young self and we became instantly close….."

"How come you never speak of her?" Jason interrupts her suddenly.

Looking directly into his eyes Mildred continues in a cold voice: "She betrayed me and so I had to eliminate her."

Widening his eyes the little boy gasps: "What do you mean by that?"

Refraining herself Mildred answers: "It's a way of speaking. What I meant is that we stopped being friends and I was lonely again for a while until I met your father."

"And soon afterwards I was born, right?" Jason asks playfully.

Taking her son's head in her hands the young woman says in a tender voice: "You only have to know that you are my most precious thing in life, and that I will never let anything bad happen to you. Mommy is always going to be there for you, baby."

"I know that and I love you more than life mother….."

Both of them remain seated in each other's arms for a while until they hear a knock on the door:

"May I interrupt the _love birds?_"

Laughing hard Mildred throws herself into her husband's arms saying in a teasing voice:

"You may for this time but let's all go to the kitchen to eat because I am starved!"

During the next months that followed everything grew back to normal: Jason's roommates stopped attacking him with the one condition of course, and that was for him to continue doing their homework on a daily basis. With too much work on his shoulders and not enough sleep, the bright little boy soon started growing more and more tired so that by the end of the day all he wanted to do was go back to his room and his bed; Meanwhile, the other little boys would play all sorts of games in their shared room, completely ignoring him, which was a relief for Jason as long as they didn't start torturing him again. The weekends were still spent away from school and that was a blessing for him because that was the only time he was able to simply relax.

Mildred knew something was wrong with her son: He had lost some weight and was looking paler and paler every time she saw him, she even tried speaking to him gently, asking him if he was feeling sick but all he did was shake his head and say in a monotone voice that everything was alright, and so she decided to talk about it with her husband:

"Darling, do you have any idea what is wrong with our little boy? I mean he almost looks sickly to me as if he wasn't getting enough sleep at school…. Do you think the teachers are giving those kids too much homework or what?"

Smiling tenderly at his wife, Logan has a sudden idea: "I tell you something, Jason will be turning 8 next month so why don't we organize a party for him and have him invite all his little friends at our house?"

"That's a brilliant idea! Let's make it perfect and have the best caterers in the country! Angela and I will make sure everyone is best attended and that will be a day for Jason to remember because our little boy only deserves the best!"

Seeing his wife's radiant face Logan can only nod, and taking him in her arms he whispers in her ears: "Then it's a deal! Next time Jason is here I will tell him the good news and I know that'll bring him a smile on his face!"

A week later Jason was jumping up and down from happiness: he had just found out about his birthday plans and couldn't wait to tell his roommates, "_**Maybe they'll**__**invite me into their group after being at my house…" **_And taking a run, Jason bumps into Robert, who at the same instant is walking into the opposite direction, almost knocking him down the floor:

"Watch it silly!" And recognizing his roommate Robert continues furiously: "Oh it's you!" Grabbing his neck he pushes the terrified little boy along the corridor and into their room. As soon as they are inside the rest of the boys interrupt their game to join them, smiling in anticipation:

"Knock him down Robert!" They all cry in unison, and without waiting any further, the group leader grabs Jason by the neck and is about to hit him hard on the head when suddenly his victim's voice interrupts him: "Wait and listen to me because I am about to tell all of you something really important…."

"What kind of important thing can a whim like you say to us?" Robert says cruelly and seeing the hurt on Jason's face his smiles widens even more: he always took a kick on belittling people who were afraid of him, he had that power and he knew it.

Ignoring his sarcasms Jason continues in a brave voice: "Next week it's my birthday and for the occasion my parents are throwing a party in their big mansion, and as my guests of honour the 4 of you are invited, they will be lots of food, games and even a life band playing!"

Widening his eyes Robert exclaims in disbelief: "A life band wow!" And turning his attention to the rest of his roommates he continues: "Hey guys, maybe we should give our _little buddy_ a break if he's going to take us to his massive mansion, what'd you say?"

The 4 eager little boys just nod and all of a sudden Jason's world has turned into a happy one: finally he was going to have **real friends **like any normal little boy!

**Voorhees Mansion May 15****th**** 1957**

Finally the big day had arrived, Jason was turning 8 years of age today, and the Voorhees had turned their big mansion into life: The orchestra had begun with their 'jazz and blues' music, grown up pairs were dancing while all the kids were playing all sorts of different games, except for the birthday boy who was sitting all by himself, wearing a tuxedo and looking almost handsome in his new clothes. Mildred had gone all the way to dress up her little boy in brand new clothes for his birthday, and it broke her heart to see him sitting all alone instead of joining the other children. She knew Jason was waiting for his roommates to show up and the fact they were late made her very angry: how dare those little boys humiliate her son that way, when all he ever wanted was to be friends with the popular crowd!

Forcing a smile Mildred approaches Jason: "Happy birthday my baby, come and give your mum a big hug!"

"Thank you for everything mum and I'm sorry I cannot be overjoyed but I was counting so much on my roommates presence because it would have really made a difference into my life from now on, and it'd probably open a new chapter for me where finally I was going to be accepted and be one of them."

Stroking her boy's hair Mildred just answers in a sad voice: "I know baby and I am sorry too but….." Suddenly she is interrupted by the appearance of other guests and as soon as Jason notices Robert with the other 3 roommates, he jumps out of his sit, and taking a run he exclaims in an excited voice:

"Robert! Guys you made it! You came after all this is just great!"

Staring at him in arrogance Robert answers in a calm voice: "We did promise to come so why are you so surprise to see us?" And glancing at the whole mansion he continues in approval: "Quite a lovely house you live in, and as a reward the guys and I have decided to have you join us, and become the 5th member of our group, so what'd you say?"

Trying to contain his happiness Jason answers in an equally arrogant voice: "Thank you very much for inviting into your group Robert and I think I will accept to join you."

Widening his eyes in disbelief, the arrogant little boy stares at Jason for a minute, but after a moment of silence he just grins at him with the first sincere smile he ever showed in his life, and taking the boy's hand in his, he utters in a low voice: "I knew you had it in you, _little buddy _and I promise you that from now we will treat you as one of us and play all the pirate games you ever dreamed of."

"Do you promise?"

"I promise, Jason so come and show us your big mansion!"

Mildred had been observing the whole time, and smiling in happiness she turns her attention towards Angela who is standing close by, and has been watching too:

"I told you the boy was stronger and braver than any of us thought, honey: Jason is definitely more than meets the eye, and I know that one day he will be someone important and with power, and he may not be good at sports and good looking, but his brains are the best I've ever seen in a little boy his age and that's what counts Mildred. Jason will make us all proud, and not having him in the house at all times makes me a little sad but we have to give him the best education he can get, and by letting him mix with kids his own age he will become independent and healthy, like any normal little boy."

Taking the older woman hands in hers Mildred says in a soft voice: "I know Angela, and there is not a day when I don't thank god for granting me with the best child in the whole world, Jason is my life and without him I'd be lost."

Meanwhile, Robert and company are playing in a quiet corner of the big garden, when out of the blues he exclaims: "Attention everyone, I have an announcement to make! I doubt any of you are aware that there's going to be a 'summer camp' in a couple of months, and I overheard the headmaster talk about a place called '**Crystal Lake',** where all the kids can choose all sorts of activities and what's best is, that they have a massive lake where the water is crystal clear! Imagine how much fun we'd have jumping up and down and swimming along the river whenever we want!"

"Wow! This is great Robert!" All the other boys cry in unison except for Jason, who suddenly has remained silent.

"What's wrong with you buddy? Has the cat stolen your tong or what?"

"It's nothing really, but I was wondering if they're going to give us swimming lessons before they make us jump into the water."

All at once the 4 little boys burst into a hysterical laugh except for Jason who is very still.

"Swimming lessons for whom? Are we 3 years old or 8? My dad had a swimming instructor for me by the age of 2 and that makes me now the best one in the whole school!" Robert answers in an arrogant tone and glaring at Jason curiously he continues: "Don't tell me you cannot swim, that's it isn't it?"

Looking into Robert's eyes Jason tries to hide his fear and answers in an equally arrogant voice: "Of course I can swim, but a little bit of refreshing has never hurt anyone right?"

Grinning at his new friend in approval, Robert pats Jason's back: over the year he has taking a like towards the little boy and a new respect too, and although the boy was _slightly deformed _he had showed loyalty and bravery, and those two combined were a trait of personality the _arrogant boy_ admired.

Breathing in relief Jason realizes how close he had been: _**'There is no way I was going to tell them I cannot swim!'**_

The day has come to an end and it's almost 10 o'clock when the last guests leave: Robert and Jason are the last one left and while they are walking back to join the grown up, the arrogant little boy takes Jason's hands in his and looking intently into his eyes he says in an emotional voice:

"Thank you for being a real friend to me and please forgive for giving you such a hard time since day one. I know I am an arrogant bully and I am surprised you've been so loyal to me no matter what, and feel very lucky to have you into our little group, and to be honest with you I don't respect the guys very much, but having them was always great for my ego but you are entirely different and unique, so thank you again my friend."

Digesting Robert speech, Jason remains silent for a minute and finally smiling back he just mutters: "Wow that was very intense! I feel the same way as you and for me you are the only true friend I ever had so thank you as well for accepting me as one of yours. Now about the summer camp….."

"Let's run and tell your mum come on!" Taking his friend's hands in his, Robert and Jason run back into the house ready to tell Mildred the great news:

"Mum! Robert and I have some wonderful news to tell you…."

"Hello boys I am glad to see you become good friends! Now what's this news you want to tell me about Jason?" Mildred interrupts amused. She was delighted to finally see her little boy make new friends.

"It's about this summer camp called **'Crystal lake'**: the school is organizing for everyone attending to spend time there during the months of July and August and for the occasion they have a lot of activities such as swimming and…"

Mildred has turned deadly white and is suddenly gasping for air: **'Crystal lake'…. It can't be happening after all these years'…. **Suddenly all the memories come rushing back she is that '_overweight pre teenage_' girl once again, and seized with a sudden convulsion, she starts trembling all over.

Widening his eyes Jason realizes there is something very wrong with his mother and screams in fear:

"What's wrong with you mum and why can't you breathe?!"

Grabbing a chair, Mildred sits down still shaking, and Logan who has seen everything runs towards his wife exclaiming in anxiety: "What is it darling?"

Shaking uncontrollably Mildred screams in despair: "I will not have our son going to '**Camp Crystal Lake' **ever! This place is doomed and they should have banned opening its doors again do you hear me?! It's doomed….. Her screams have turned into sobs and taking her in his arms, Logan strokes her hair all the while murmuring into her ears: "It's alright darling, we won't send him to summer camp if that's what you want but please calm down."

Angela is standing in a corner observing them and suddenly a bell rings inside her head: she remembers reading a story in the newspaper a few years ago about a murder involving a teenage girl in some summer camp called '**Crystal lake'**…. Now that would explain why Mildred was terrified about sending her only son to such a place, any mother would be, wouldn't she? On the other hand there was something very peculiar in the way her daughter in law was behaving: _**'It's almost as if she felt guilty of some sort…..'**_ Glaring at Mildred curiously, Angela decides to see if she could find the old newspaper again, _'__**I am sure I left it somewhere in my room but it'll have to wait because now my daughter in law needs me.**_**"**

Walking towards them, Angela takes a deep breath and says in a very comforting voice: "Don't worry too much Mildred, because Logan and I will never let anything bad happen to Jason and if it pains you too much to let him go to that summer camp he just won't go and instead he'll spend his summer at the mansion, now will you calm down, honey?"

Getting up, the young woman hugs the older one tenderly whispering in her ears: "Thank you for your comforting words and I promise you that my little boy will have the best summer ever!"

Meanwhile, Jason and Robert are observing the scene not understanding very much what is the outburst the grown up are having over a simple summer camp and feeling down, they both exclaim in unison: "But that's not fair! Everyone else is going and we want to be part of it too!"

Turning their heads in their direction the 3 grown up also exclaim in unison: "There will be no summer camp for you young man and that is the end of it!"

They hear a car beep outside and both boys hug.

"My dad is here and don't you worry about anything because I will help you find a way to go to that summer camp no matter what, I promise ,so please try not to worry too much about it, ok?"

"Ok, thanks I guess."

The few weeks left over before school ending came very fast, and with June almost over children couldn't stop marvelling and talking about summer camp while Jason was growing more and more depressed. One night though, when the boys were doing their homework in their bedroom, Robert walks slowly toward his little friend and grinning at him he says in a low voice, so the other roommates won't hear:

"Hey _little buddy _guess what, I spoke to my dad already and he just told me that 'all the children' have to attend the summer camp (it's the school rules unless you are sick) so all you have to do now, is tell your dad and explain him quietly that you are not a baby anymore and that it could damage your reputation if you're not there. It's as simple as that!"

"For you maybe, but you don't know my mother: She can be very stubborn when she wants."

"Are you kidding or what? I was there that day remember? I saw with my own eyes the tantrum she had, and that is why I'm advising you to rather talk to your dad: he seems like a sensible man to me and a lot calmer than your mum, no offense."

Nodding slowly, Jason smiles for the first time in weeks and replies:

"You are right, i will tell my dad this coming weekend and I am sure he will understand. Thanks Robert."

Smiling back, the arrogant little boy pats his friend in the back and they both laugh heartily.

"What's all that about?" The 3 other boys ask in unison.

Turning to look at them, the group leader answers grinning:

"We were just talking about what a great time we're going to have at the summer camp, that's all."

"Yes! We will indeed! Now Jason, can you please come and help us with our homework? I am having lots of problems in Maths and you know I hate that subject so much." One of the boys asks in an imploring voice: Ever since Jason became one of them, he had stopped doing all their homework for them, only helping when really necessary.

"Which pleasure Albert, now what is it you want to know?" And walking towards the shy little boy, Jason solves everything in just half an hour, leaving the 4 boys marvel at his ability to learn so well.

"You know what my _little buddy?_ (The 'nickname' had remained)You will one day be an important man and makes us all be ashamed at ourselves, but hey that's ok." Robert says very emotional: As an only child, he had never learned how to share things, and the more his parents spoiled him, the more arrogant he became, and in some ways he envied the closeness Jason had with his own parents who were so afraid to let him go, while his own parents couldn't wait to get rid of him as often as they could.

Looking at Robert for the longest time Jason finally answers: "You will be someone one day too, and the fact that your parents neglect you, shouldn't let you enjoy your life with all your friends. We are a family here and I promise I will help you all I can with your studies and anything else you need."

"Will you 2 finish babbling and come to play or what?" The 3 other boys exclaim in unison feeling a bit left out.

"Let's go!" And jumping up and down Robert and Jason start playing hide and seek.

The week goes by slowly and Jason is a bit nervous about going home: He was finally going to have a 'man to man talk' with his father and he knew it wouldn't be easy, Logan usually did anything Mildred asked him to, and he couldn't bear to see her cry or get upset. Breathing hard Jason walks slowly downstairs, ready to confront the man in question, but the sight of the headmaster talking eagerly with his father stops him, and for a moment he cannot move. Suddenly they both look into his direction and walking quickly towards him, the headmaster says in an excited voice:

"I just spoke to your father, Mr Voorhees and I gave him all the details about '**Camp Crystal Lake'**,and although he was reluctant at first, he finally agreed to let you go. Anyway, I promised showing him all the brochures we have telling him how well recommended the camp is, and all the activities we have for children of all ages."

Glaring at his father hard Jason cannot believe his ears and finally babbles: "But what about mum?"

"Your father is the one making the decision and your mother is going to have to accept it."

Ignoring the headmaster Jason continues: "What about mum, dad?" Although he was longing to go to that summer camp he couldn't bear to see the woman he loved most in the planet get hurt, and before he decided to go, he was going to make sure she was ok with it. He would never forget the terrified look in her eyes, and felt there was a lot more to her behaviour than she'd let believe.

"Your mother will be fine Jason: She's just been overprotective, that's all. Come on let's go because we have a long drive."

And turning his attention to the headmaster Logan continues: "Thank you. I'll be looking at those brochures first thing I get home. Goodbye for now."

On the way back home, Jason is still thinking about his mum and wondering what could have caused her to react so violently about '**Camp Crystal Lake'**, and no matter what Robert or his father said, he knew there was more to it and he intended to find out as soon as he got a chance.

Finally out of the car they both walk towards the large mansion when suddenly grabbing Jason's arm, Logan says in a low voice: "Please, let me handle this with your mother, alright? She is very delicate those days and I want to deliver the news to her as calmly as possible."

"It's alright dad. You are the man of the house."

Stroking his son's hair, Logan smiles at him tenderly and walks towards the house leaving Jason behind.

Looking at their large mansion, Jason realizes how much he has missed it and how lucky his family was to own such a place: Everything was pure green and quiet here and you could walk hours without a car passing, or the sound of a bird, especially winters, and for him the best time where the '**Christmas holidays season' **when he was up, building up snowmen and decorating the whole house with his dad's help, while his mum and grandmother were busy doing all sorts of delicious dishes….. His thoughts are interrupted by angry voices:

"I said no Logan! Our child will not go to that 'doomed camp' where there has been nothing but trouble!"

"Just what kind of troubles are you talking about Mildred? As far as I know '**Camp Crystal Lake' **has only been rewarded as the best camping place of the year: look at those brochures and see how crystal clear the lake is. It will be a great opportunity for our son to spend some real vacation at last."

With a hurt look on her face Mildred says in an angry voice: "What do you mean by _real vacations _Logan? People dream of having our kind of mansion and all you can talk about is a lame summer camp where there could be any kind of accidents, not the proper kind of food you get home and Jason cannot even swim…. What if something happened to him while he was out there all alone….."

"Mildred, he won't be alone: There will be the whole school with him and our son is a lot tougher than you give him credit for. Darling, please have some faith and don't ruin this unique experience our boy is going to have for the first time in his life, besides it is obligatory for all the children to attend, you know that."

After a long moment Mildred finally relents and smiling at her husband shyly she walks into his arms, ready for a long hard kiss: "You are right, I am getting too paranoid and nothing bad can happen with all the teachers looking after the kids."

Jason, who has been observing the whole scene from the window breaths in relief and all of a sudden his world is looking brighter and brighter: Finally he was a free man and able to spend summer with all his friends!

**Camp Crystal Lake, July Friday the 13****th****.**

Finally the big was here and after all the children are finished packing their suitcase, they go outside to wait for the few buses taking them to '**Camp Crystal Lake': **They had aligned everyone according to group ages starting from 7 to 17, and because they were so many of them, they had a total of 5 buses. Jason is standing close to Robert and company, feeling his heart beat with excitement and already anticipating all the boat trips and games he would be able to enjoy in the free nature.

"Alright everyone, let's all go inside the respective bus!" The headmaster shouts to be heard among all the children noises.

"Let's get a good seat guys!" Robert yells at them and runs towards the bus.

Once inside, Jason spends the journey looking out of the window and marvelling at the lovely countryside they are passing, and it takes about 2 hours when they finally reach the large lake, and standing in the middle of the road is a sign written in capital letter: **'Camp Crystal Lake'.**

The bus stops right at the entrance of the gate and the headmaster says in a loud voice: "Welcome to '**Camp Crystal Lake'** children, and I hope you will learn a lot during those two months!" And without wasting time, all the kids step out of the bus to breathe the fresh mountain air.

"What about your suitcase children?"

After grabbing their suitcase they all gather outside to wait for the headmaster to continue:

"Now each of you will be rooming with the same children you did at school, and before you enter inside the building i want you to know that this is only another _type of school,_ with the only exception of more freedom, activities, and if there are any hobbies you have, this is your chance to develop your creativity. I would also like to make you aware that I will not tolerate any kind of bad behaviour while you are under my supervision, is that understood?"

"Oh boy, here we are again with the boring headmaster…" Robert mutters silently rolling his eyes.

Jason is too busy looking, at the lovely scenery '**Camp Crystal Lake'** has to offer to pay any attention to what the headmaster is saying: This was his chance to show his family how grown up he was, and to make use of all the activities they had and share special times with his friends.

**Voorhees Mansion**

Mildred is pacing up and down, looking out of the window and feeling very nervous: Today was '**Friday the 13****th****,** her least favourite time of the year, as well as the day Jason was starting his vacation at the 'doomed camp'. He would be arriving at '**Camp Crystal Lake' **very soon and she had a bad feeling about the trip. '_**Why did I let them talked me into it after everything that happened there so many years ago? If something happens to my only son I'll die….'**_

"Darling will you stop pacing up and down, please? I'm trying to read the newspaper and I can't concentrate when you're like that."

Shaking badly again, Mildred is seized by an unexpected fear, and grabbing her husband by the shoulder she exclaims: "Logan, please let us drive to that place. I have a premonition that something is very wrong and if don't make it on time it might be too late!"

"Too late for what, Jesus do you actually hear yourself talk Mildred? I know all about your paranoia but this is going too far….."

Starting to cry softly Mildred continues: "Darling, please….."

If there was one thing Logan couldn't stand, it was to see his wife or any woman for that matter cry, and after a moment he relents:

"Alright, you win but this is the last time I give in. Come on grab your bag and let's go!"

**Camp Crystal Lake.**

After taking their suitcase upstairs, the boys decide to go and explore the large lake:

"Let's go for a swim first!" Robert exclaims excitedly, taking a swimming costume out of his bag.

"Yes!" The 3 other boys yell looking for their own swimming costume.

"Shouldn't we better wait for the rest of the class to join us?" Jason suggests, trying to hide his embarrassment in not being able to swim: if only he's dad had taught him how when he was very little, he wouldn't be in that situation.

"We don't need anyone else to have fun so stop being a spoil sport and go get your swimming costume too, Jason!"

Seeing the expectant look on his friend face Jason relents: "Alright but afterwards we'll play pirate games ok?"

"Sure we will so come and get ready now buddy!"

10 minutes later the 4 boys are walking towards the lake, very happy to be on their own in the fresh air: It was a sunny day just before noon and the water was crystal clear, the birds were singing and Jason was actually beginning to relax, thinking that swimming might not seem so hard once he was inside the blue water…..

"Jason has to jump first!"

Jason freezes on hearing his name and tries to think of a way out:

"How about you go first, Robert?"

"I am the leader of the group so you have to obey!"

Staring into the arrogant little boy's eyes Jason shivers: Right now, Robert was glaring at him menacingly and even the other 3 boys were walking towards him, ready to push him if he didn't follow the orders. Feeling trapped he looks behind him for a way to escape, but the woods were silent and there was no one else but them; Teachers were probably getting ready for lunch and the students relaxing.

Now sweating, and hardly breathing Jason tries to imploring them one more time:

"Robert, guys, please i don't want to jump into the water….."

Tears were strolling down her face now but they were like a trophy to his roommates who had turned nasty at once:

"If you don't jump we'll push you and that will be the end of you, staying into our little group, right guys?"

"Yes!" The 3 other boys yell in unison ready to push him.

"You choose: either you jump or I'll have them push you!"

The 3 boys are now right in front of a very terrified Jason, who is still looking for an escape and thinking of nothing else to do, he wants to scream but strong hands are now covering his mouth: Robert is standing behind him while the other boys are in front, and suddenly everything goes fast: Jason feels himself throw up in the air in very low motion, and by the time he hits the water he is gagging…

Before losing complete consciousness, Jason sees images of his beloved family go by: his father smiling tenderly at him while reading the newspaper, his grandmother Angela looking at him amused but the most heart breaking one, is seeing his mother cry all the while saying _'__**I love you so much my baby…..'**_

'_**I love you too mum, and forgive me for dying…**_**'** After that, Jason's world turns black and his body goes limp.

Meanwhile, 4 little boys are staring at the lifeless body and Robert is the first one to utter a word: "Guys I think we killed him! Please get help right now!"

Without waiting any longer Robert jumps right into the water, ready to save his only friend but realizes it is too late for that, and with a voice devoid of emotion he simply says: "Forgive me, _little buddy….."_ After that he burst into tears.

On the motorway Mildred is shaking badly while Logan is driving as fast as he can: His wife was actually in hysteria right now and screaming all the time for him to hurry.

"Logan please, it might be too late by the time we make it…. Jason is in trouble… I can feel it as his mother and I am very afraid!"

Accelerating the car, Logan finally makes it to a stop right in front of '**Camp Crystal Lake'. **The moment he opens his wife's door car she takes a run towards the lake with him at her heels.

Mildred is the first one to spot a group of people standing in circle and feeling a pang of fear she runs towards them, screaming at the top of her lungs her son's name:

"Jason! Where is my little boy?!"

Suddenly, out of the corners of her eyes she discovers her son's lifeless body lying down the floor dripping in water, his glassy eyes are staring at her and his lips have turned crimson.

Shaking uncontrollably, Mildred's only reaction is an agonizing scream:

"**Jason! No!"**

Before she passes out Logan runs on time to take her in his arms, all the while muttering his only son's name: **Jason…**

**This is the only chapter featuring JASON and I hope everything becomes clearer as the story goes on…..**


	4. Chapter 4

**Friday the 13****th**

**The beginning (Chapter 4)**

**New Jersey hospital 1957**

"**Jason! No!" **Mildred is tossing in her bed, reviving her last vision of Jason's limp body, his glassy eyes and the fact that he was gone forever: "Jason! Come back my little boy! Come to mummy…." The tears are now rolling down her face but she is still fast asleep, unaware that the moment she woke up her life would be sad and empty.

Logan and Angela are sitting on a sofa next to Mildred hospital bed: mother and husband were devastated and had hardly slept since the tragedy on losing Jason on that fateful summer camp, and now the most important thing for them was to prevent the young woman lying, going crazy, because the moment Mildred woke up she would probably start asking about her little boy and they had to be prepared to help her get up her feet and start a new life without Jason.

Crying softly, Angela knows what it's like to lose a loved one: Her own husband had died of a heart attack eight years ago and she had never looked for anybody else to share her life with. Jason Voorhees had been her only love and nothing would ever change, and besides at 55 years of age she considered herself far too old to look for a 'new love'. Now with her precious grandson gone she knew it would be a matter of time before she was gone too, her life had no meaning and if her pain was huge she couldn't even begin to imagine how far bigger the pain for her daughter in law was, who at least had her son Logan, whereas Angela had no one but herself. Sighting hard she wipes the tears out of her eyes and facing her son she forces a smile.

Logan was now a shadow of the once handsome man he had been and his glassy eyes were now dried out from so many tears he had shade. Looking at his wife's delicate body lying on a bed he could only think of how unfair life was, and how destiny had cheated on his family: Jason had been his only child, a bright little boy with a promising future and for what? Death was something only reserved for the elderly or sick people but certainly not for smart young children and how cruel could fate be, to take away from him, on a stupid accident the most cherished thing in the world, after his mother and wife… Not able to contain himself Logan breaks down in tears, shaking uncontrollably.

Taking her son into her arms Angela whispers slowly in his ears: "It's alright to cry my boy, let all your anger out of your system while you can, but remember that you need to be strong for Mildred, she needs you more than ever now." '_**I can't leave them now when they need me: I need to be strong for them too, as the wiser, older member of the house…..'**_ With a new found resolution Angela smiles softly for the first time in days, and decides to do anything in her power to save her family from falling apart.

Mildred opens her eyes slowly, and the sight of her husband and mother in law tired appearance brings her back to reality: Jason was gone forever and she would never be able to touch him or hear his childish smile again. The tears are rolling down her face now, and too unable to resist the pain she falls back into a deep sleep and starts to dream:

_It's a sunny day and her little boy is walking with his 4 roommates towards a large lake: the water is crystal clear and very inviting, but Jason is a little afraid because he doesn't know how to swim._

"_Jason, please don't go into the water and listen to mama!" Mildred comes out of a bush and starts to run towards the boys, seized by a sudden fear._

"_Don't worry about me mommy. I am with my good friends here and they wouldn't do anything to harm me."_

_Suddenly they hear a commanding voice: "Jason will jump first!"_

_Mildred's heart freezes and she is unable to move. Jason's eyes have widened and he starts to tremble:_

"_Robert, please don't force me to jump…. Why don't you go first instead?"_

_Unfortunately the 'arrogant little boy' insists: "Either you jump or I'll have the guys throw you up in the air."_

_Mildred has paled and she tries in vain to reason with the group leader: "Robert will you please stop? Jason can't swim and it would kill him if you pushed him!"_

_But the 'arrogant little boy' has no mercy, and he continues to give orders: "Push him into the lake guys!"_

_A very terrified Jason tries once more time: "Robert, guys, please, I don't want to jump into the lake…" _

_Before Mildred has a chance to interfere, she sees her little boy being lift out by 4 arms and throw up in the air, and after that everything goes very fast: As soon as Jason hits the water he starts to gag, moving awkwardly, and gapping for some air he tries to swim but all his efforts remain in vain, and a horrified mother watches his son's body sink slowly…_

"_Jason! No!" And turning to face the nasty boys Mildred screams in fury: "It's your fault and because you wouldn't listen to me, my little boy is dead! Jason is dead and you will have to live with this guilt of your life…."_

_Sure enough, the 4 little boys, too ashamed to look into the woman's eyes bend their heads down and suddenly the lake turns red and the sky black… _

Walking up after that strange dream, Mildred's puzzle in her head has finally been solved: Her son had been murdered and hadn't died on a 'freak accident' as the teachers at '**Camp Crystal Lake'** had wanted her to believe. Jason had been pushed on purpose by those nasty little boys and from now on, everyone would have to pay, she was going to make sure of that, no one would be left unpunished while her only son was lying down on a grave, or more like at the bottom of a lake: There was nothing more dangerous than the revenge a mother had, for a lost son. With a new found resolution Mildred starts to slowly rise from her bed, and after standing up, she walks towards husband and mother in law, who are too shock for words to even move.

Angela has seen the crazy smile on her daughter in law's face and is seized by a sudden panic: has Mildred turned mad or was she on the verge of having a nervous breakdown?

Logan too, is a little surprised to see his wife smile back at him as if nothing bad had happened: What was going on and why wasn't Mildred screaming devastated like any normal mother who had just lost a child would?

"Logan, Angela, why are you two looking at me as if you've never seeing me before?" And walking towards the window Mildred continues in a cheery voice: "The sky is so blue today I could go for a swim….."

"Mildred, stop!" Logan raises his voice at her not able to contain himself.

Angela, older and therefore wiser, tries to calm down her son, all the while observing her daughter in law's strange behaviour: She had heard of cases where people behaved unusual after a trauma and wasn't too worried about the younger woman's attitude, but still.

"Logan, please calm down. It is only natural for Mildred to try to forget her pain by putting on a brave face, she was Jason's mother after all, and therefore more prompt to suffer and as her husband you should understand that."

Looking into his mother's eyes, Logan, although a grown man, was always going to be a little boy when confronting the older woman because in his eyes, Angela was the most perfect woman in the world and he couldn't fight her; After losing his father, what had kept him going strong were his mother and wife, as well as the birth of his son, and now that he was gone too, it was too much for him to bear and he could feel himself going weaker and weaker.

Angela was heartbroken at the sight at her youngest son's appearance: Logan was barely 30 years old but right now he looked more like 40! His normally shiny black hair had silver grey on them, he had lost weight and he had bags under his eyes (a sight of tiredness) and if he didn't start looking after himself more, he would probably get sick.

Hugging her son tightly Angela says in a soothing voice: "Don't worry too much about Mildred, darling. You're both young and life goes on. In fact, there shouldn't be a problem for you in having another child…"

"There won't be another child….." Mildred suddenly blurts out in an icy voice and the chilly look directed at her mother in law is more than clear: The young woman felt hate towards the older one at this moment, and Logan didn't miss the way his wife was glaring at him either…. _'__**If I didn't know better I'd say she blames us on Jason's death…..'**_

Trying to shake her dark thoughts, Angela walks towards her daughter in law with a forced smile: "Mildred, honey I know you're upset about Jason's accident and so are we, but there is no need for hate…"

"Jason's death was no accident!" Mildred suddenly screams at the top of her lungs, unable to contain herself, and shaking uncontrollably she continues: "Jason was pushed into the river by nasty little boys… I saw it in my dream and I will make sure they pay for it!"

Staring into her daughter in law's mad face Angela finally answers in a calm voice: "It was just a nightmare you had darling, nothing else. The teachers said it was an accident, remember?"

"It was no accident and I know it! Jason's roommates did it! They pushed my little boy into the lake, thinking it was a funny game when all the while I had to stand by, watching him drown…" Now turning to face her husband in fury, Mildred continues in a mad voice: "Why didn't you ever teach him how to swim, Logan?! If you had, this wouldn't have happened so in a way it's your fault too!"

Widening his eyes, Logan cannot believe what he's hearing, and after a moment of silent he blurts: "But honey, you know I was busy working long hours, and I was thinking on teaching him how to swim the following summer..."

"It's too late for regrets now! Your work was always more important than your own family, it's as simple as that!" Mildred answers in a cold tone of voice.

Angela decides to interfere: "Mildred, you are being unfair and you know it. Logan has always worked hard to pay for Jason's boarding school and to give you all the comfort you needed, you should think about it before judging him".

To anyone's relief the doctor walks into the room and Angela breathes slowly: _**'Wow, that was close and if he hadn't walked in, there would have been fireworks!'**_

"And how is my lovely patient today?" The doctor asks in a cheerful voice.

Beaming happily Mildred answers in a teasing voice: "Just fine doctor thank you. I decided to start a new chapter in my life because I cannot live on stuck in the past. Jason was my most precious thing and I know that I'll never recover losing him, but I need to be strong for anybody's sake." She finally finishes before bursting into tears to anyone's surprise.

"It will take a while before you fully recover Mrs Voorhees, but like they say: time heals open wounds and at least you still have your husband and mother in law so just take it one step at a time, alright?"

"Thank you doctor, I will and if you'll excuse me I think I'll start packing all my things right now: I want to go home as soon as possible."

The ride home went eerily quiet: everyone was lost in their own thoughts and none of them uttered a word; Logan was still feeling hurt at his wife's accusation on neglecting their deceased son; Angela was also puzzled over her daughter in law's change of behaviour and promised herself to search for some clues. Mildred on the other hand was beaming, thinking of a way to revenge her son's death, _**'Let them all pay for Jason's death, one at a time….'**_

Finally the long ride is over and they all get off the car, walking slowly towards the empty house. Trying to contain her tears, Mildred goes inside first, she looks around, hoping to miraculously see her son jump up and down like he normally did when he was happy to see his family, but it was all in vain and after a moment of silence she simply burst in tears.

Logan, still hurt approaches slowly his wife, and after a little hesitation he puts his arms around her shoulders drawing her closer for an embrace all the while muttering in her ears:

"It's alright to cry darling and I know it won't solve anything but I am here with you and so is mum. You are not alone and never will be…. I promise to take care of you from now on if you'd only let me."

Brushing her tears in anger Mildred burst: "I don't need you or Angela! From now on I am going to live my life the way it was before I knew any of you, that way I won't get hurt anymore, and don't even think that I will give you another child…. It is over between us do you hear me?! It's over!"

Trembling slightly, Logan is too speechless to answer but Angela comes to his rescue: "Mildred, please be reasonable. Logan is trying to save your marriage and giving you another child would definitely bring the happiness into this family, trust me on that one."

But Mildred is too obstinate to reason and simply continues: "I will start looking for a place to live in, and as soon as I find one, you will never see me again, I promise." And without a word she goes inside her room closing the door slowly behind her.

After making sure none of them are following her, Mildred starts to put her plan of vengeance into action: She would first drive into '**Camp Crystal Lake' **this same night to avenge her son's death cost what it cost, then she would eventually get rid of her husband and mother in law and drive as far away from here as possible to start a new life on her own…. Pleased with her idea she finally relaxes a little and starts to pack some of her belongings into her large suitcase, so that when the day finally came she'd be ready. A soft knock on her door brings her back to reality:

"Who is it?"

Coming inside the room, Angela is about to reply when she spots the suitcase her daughter in law has, full of clothes and says in a low voice: "I thought you wanted to look for a place before packing Mildred, do you mind telling me what's going on?"

Smiling cruelly Mildred simply replies: "I'd like to be prepared in advance, just in case." And glaring at her mother in law icily she continues: "What do you want anyway?"

"I wanted to tell you that diner will soon be served, that's all."

"I won't be dining here tonight. There's one place I'd like to go so no need to wait for me."

Slightly surprised Angela raises her eyebrows and nodding slowly she walks back to the door and says: "Have it your way."

After her mother in law's departure, Mildred walks towards her closet, start to undress and choosing a dark suit she rapidly changes into tight black leggings and a navy blue sweater and after a moment of hesitation she decides to wear a cap too, _**'That way no one will recognize me, in case I need to kill…..'**_ Feeling a new energy burst inside her, Mildred takes a diary out of her bag and starts writing a few ideas that are suddenly popping in her mind, all the while looking at her watch: She would wait until everyone was finished with diner and leave quietly to avoid any questions. Lying in bed with her diary she soon falls into a deep sleep…

The sound of cutleries and the table been cleared, out takes her out of her deep sleep and rubbing her eyes, Mildred jumps out of bed in a rush and looking at her watch she reads 8pm: A perfect time to put her plan into action! After yawning she puts on a dark coat too, walks into the living room avoiding the kitchen area, and after grabbing her husband keys she opens the front door to walk out into the night.

Spotting Logan's car immediately, she jumps inside, starts the motor and drives fast into the night with only one plan in mind: to avenge Jason's death at all cost!

After two hours driving, she finally spots **'Camp Crystal Lake', **and making sure to park her car as far away as possible, she gets up and walks fast towards the now quiet place; After the 'accident' they had closed the camp for a week to avoid any scandal, and now that it was open again she could feel the familiar desire to kill. It was a hot humid night with no air at all and she was starting to sweat, and breathing hard she continues her walk. Most of them were probably already asleep, and except for the faint sound of a radio playing she heard nothing. Nevertheless, she decides to head into the direction of the faint music playing, and suddenly hearing giggles she freezes:

Out of the corner of her eyes she spots a young pair making love, and trembling in anger she takes the knife out of her coat, ready to launch at them, and ignoring the first drops of water falling, she continues her walk until she is right in front of them. The pair is still making love, unaware that they are about to be stabbed to death by a mad woman and before they have a chance to react both young people feel the cold metal go through them and gapping for air they realize it's too late: The knife has gone so deep inside, and rolling their eyes in shock they see someone in a dark suit standing with a butcher knife in front of them: Mildred watches in joy a man and woman's body switching off, and smiling devilishly she says in a happy voice:

"That will teach you for not looking after my little boy's security! You were too busy making love to pay any attention and now my Jason's is dead…."

The sound of an owl takes her out of her madness, and walking away as fast as possible from the scene of the murder, she gets into her car, closing the door carefully and making sure no one is around, she starts the engine, driving back into the night and not stopping until she arrives at the mansion.

The sound of the main door opening takes Logan out of his deep sleep and slowly getting up from the sofa, he walks towards his wife, smiling tentatively:

"Where have you been honey? I've been missing you and I was wondering if you'd give me a second chance?"

Smiling cruelly to him Mildred simply answers in disdain: "What kind of man are you with no self -respect? Don't you have any pride at all?"

Puzzled over his wife's reaction, Logan wonders if the same person standing in front of him is the woman he fell in love with, over 10 years ago and feeling a pan of fear he looks for a way to escape.

Watching her husband's reaction Mildred continues in a cruel voice: "Am I scaring you now? Why don't you just admit that you are a 'mama's boy' Logan? You're not even good in bed, do you know that? Of course I had to put up with both of you but it didn't matter as long as I had Jason, but now that he's gone I don't care about any of you and nothing should stop me from eliminating you….."

Logan's eyes widen in fears the moment he sees his wife take a butcher knife out of her coat, and without wasting any minute he runs towards the door and outside into the fresh night, and doesn't stop his running until he arrives in front of the stables. Taking a deep breath he hides inside it, his heart beating hard, all the while wondering what kind of mad woman he had married…..

Mildred walks straight towards the stables thinking about what a fool her husband was: _**'As if I didn't know that it's his favourite place of refuge…..'**_ Sure enough, as soon as she opens the door she spots Logan's shadow, and taking her knife out of her pocket she is ready to launch at him, but suddenly out of the corner of her eyes she discovers an axe, _**'That's even better!'**_ And grabbing it, she continues to walk towards a now trembling Logan who realizes there is no escape, and bracing for the worse he tries to reason with this mad woman one more time:

"Mildred, please…"

Meanwhile, Angela is sitting in her room holding an old newspaper, unaware that her son is about to be axed by her insane daughter in law and looking closer at it she gasps: The teenage girl standing at the front pages is Mildred! It couldn't be a coincidence, could it? She continues to read the headlines, "13 year old Mildred Watson was found guilty of the murders on Camp Crystal Lake but due to all the dramas she had to endure the court has decided to take her to a mental institution instead of a reform school.

New Jersey, Friday the 13th 1943.

Trembling hard, Angela realizes her son is in trouble, and walking towards the door with the old newspaper in her hand, she runs to the living room, but not seeing him seated at his usual place she hears alarm bells ringing in her head and seized in panic, she walks out in the cold night searching frantic for Logan.

Her eyes suddenly spot the dim light of the stables and without hesitation she runs to open the door on time to see Mildred slice Logan's head with an axe. Widening her eyes in horror Angela screams but it is too late: Her son's injured head is lying on the ground and he is now staring at her with a shocked expression on his face, and too astonished to make a move she simply says in a trembling voice to the younger woman standing 20 feet away from her, and still holding the axe in her hands:

"Why, Mildred? Why did you kill your own husband who loved you more than anything?"

Spotting the older woman's old newspaper in her hands Mildred blurts out: "So now you know who I really am, don't you?" And coming nearer to her with the axe she continues: "I am really sorry but now I am going to have to kill you too….."

Looking for an escape, Angela tries to reason with the insane woman: "Mildred, please let me help you. There is a way out, and I realize now how much suffering you had to endure in your young life, with your father raping you many times, the bullying at school, your weight and so on…. I read all of it in the newspaper, but let me tell you that you are not alone and there are places where they help people like you….."

"You mean a mental institution..." And grinning madly Mildred continues: "I was in one once but I fooled them all by convincing them I was cured. It's as easy as that you know? Of course I had to make a few physical changes in me and so I started to lose weight, I was paying more attention on how I look, talk and walk and by the time I was 16 I had befriended most of the staff; After a while the doctor tested me and realizing I was sane he decided to let me go to start a new free life and so I left and the rest is history."

Taking a deep breath Angela says slowly: "And you came back for revenge, you killed your father as well and set the fire, didn't you?"

Smiling cruelly Mildred nods: "Exactly! I didn't want to let my mother die but she was in the house and so I had no choice, but Jack had to pay for all the bad things he had done to me, and now that you know the whole truth I'm going to have to kill you too, sorry….." And lifting the axe she continues to walk until she is only inches away from Angela, who still tries to stale time:

"Mildred, but what did Logan or me had to do with your past? We took you in as one of us and have you forgotten how much you loved my husband Jason?"

"**Jason…**" Suddenly the tears fall freely on her cheek but brushing them in fury Mildred replies in anger: "You killed my little boy and you probably caused your husband's death too… You were always jealous of our close relationship anyway, and it hurt you to know that he loved me more than you."

Glaring at her insane daughter in law Angela blurts in disbelief: "What on earth are you talking about? You know damn well that I treated you as the daughter I never had, and as far as my belated husband is concerned I was always happy at how close the two of you were, closer than even my son and him were, and the birth of my grandson brought into our lives the happiness we almost lost aftermy husband death….

"And you killed this happiness too…. Your son and you are the main responsible for my little boy's death: Both of you agreed to send him in that _doomed _summer camp where he drowned….. You knew I was against it but you ignored my mother's fears and you should know better since you are one, and now you'll have to die too…."

This time the axe goes right into Angela's head like in a slow motion, and Mildred watches in delight how it goes rolling down the floor. Satisfied, she closes the door softly and walks out into the dark night.

As soon as she finds the kerosene, Mildred walks back towards the stables, lights the matches and when she sees the flames start, she runs quickly inside the main house, and taking her suitcase with all her belongings, she runs back outside, lights up another match and throwing more kerosene into the house she finally watches in delight the house go on fire.

After a while she walks away as if in a trance, opens the car door with the keys still on it and drives into the empty night.

Still driving, Mildred is a little surprised to see no traffic at all but also relieved, she hadn't had any time to wash herself up and she needed a bath very badly: Her hair was dishevelled her face dirty and she had a crazy look in her eyes. _**'It's just as well so that I don't have to confront anybody…..'**_ Looking at her watch she reads midnight and continues to drive, wondering how long it will be until the next motel. Sure enough she immediately spots a little motel and parking her car as far away as possible she gets up, brushes her hair a little and after washing her face with some water from a plastic bottle that was in the car she straightens her clothes and walks towards the **Gino's motel** without any hesitation.

As soon as Mildred enters inside, the man at the reception notices her dishevelled appearance but says in a polite voice:

"Can I help you ma' am? If you're looking for a room we only have a vacant one at the moment but I am not even sure you can afford it."

Taking some notes out of her pocket Mildred blurts out: "Here is the money, so give me the room, please. It has been a long night for me and I'd like to wash myself."

Glaring at the young woman, the man smiles lazily and the pervert look on his eyes gives Mildred goose bumps and shuddering in disgust she tries this time in a firm voice: "What are you staring at? Have you never seen a woman in your life or what?"

The man, although young and in probably in his early 30ties had a sleazy look that Mildred find repulsive but suddenly he burst into a hysterical laugh before answering: "What a character! I love my women strong and don't worry because I don't bite."

And taking one of the keys hanging on the wall, he places the large one on the table and continues humorously: "Here you go _my lady. _Door number 22, second floor and if you have time after your bath we can get to know each other better."

Forcing a smile, Mildred takes the keys from the desk and walks hurriedly upstairs forgetting her suitcase.

"Hey ma 'am, don't you need your suitcase, unless you want me to carry it?"

Walking back downstairs, she takes her suitcase and smiling politely she replies: "Thank you but and if you'll excuse me I'm very tired and I'd like to go to my bed soon." And ignoring the lust into the man's eyes she rushes back upstairs locking the door behind her, and dropping her suitcase on the floor she starts to undress. Walking straight into the bathroom she opens the tab, waiting for the water to warm a little before hitting the shower and after what seems like an eternity she has finally washed away all the dirt from her body.

Stepping out of the shower, she catches her reflection in the mirror and realizes she has to make a few changes in her if she wants to start a new life, so grabbing a scissor out of her handbag she starts to cut her hair into a bob, and satisfied she takes the hair colour out of her handbag too, and mixing the liquids together she waits until it gets bright red and finally paints her whole head waiting for the results.

About an hour later, Mildred catches her new reflection in the mirror and smiles in victory: With her bright red short hair and the contact lenses she had carefully chosen she was barely recognizable….

**I am getting closer and closer to the story everyone knows, and I hope that by now you'll all understand why MILDRED VOORHEES became the mad woman you all see on FRIDAY THE 13****TH**** (part 1)…. **


	5. Chapter 5

**Friday the 13****th**

**The beginning (Chapter 5)**

**Gino's Motel 1957**

About an hour later, Mildred catches her new reflection in the mirror and smiles in victory: With her bright red short hair and the contact lenses she had carefully chosen she was barely recognizable….

A slight knock on the door brings her back to reality: "Who is it?"

"It's Gino, ma 'am. The guy at the reception, remember me?"

Shuddering in disgust, Mildred thinks of a way to get rid of him: '**I could try to kill him in a nice way?'** Smiling in anticipation she realizes how easy it has become for her to simply kill and how much she was enjoying the idea of maybe strangling the guy?

Without wasting her time she opens the door, and grabbing Gino by the shoulder she closes her door back, and smiles at him devilish: "Have you forgotten something, honey?"

Taken aback by the sudden change of attitude from the once _blonde _to now _red haired _lady, he responds in an eager way, and without wasting his time, he grabs her by the shoulder and plants her hard kiss right on the mouth: "I knew you'd eventually come to your senses and come to me, baby…. You are quite a beauty, you know? And Gino is going to show you right now the pleasures of life….."

But before he can continue, Mildred grabs his neck twisting it sharply and suddenly everything goes fast: His eyes pop out of his eyelids, and staring blankly at her in surprise, he stops his breathing and after that, everything goes blank…

Smiling in victory, Mildred takes his limp body off the floor and dragging it into the basement she drops it down without closing the door. Running downstairs in a hurry, she starts searching for the kerosene and finding it in a corner she sights out in relief, thinking fast, and without waiting a minute she hurries back upstairs to take her unpacked suitcase, fetching some of her matches, and lighting the basement quickly she runs outside and up to her car starting the engine and driving into the night as far away as possible, ready to start a new life and leave the past behind….

After a long night drive, Mildred finally spots a sign that reads: **WELCOME TO PENNSYLVANIA, a clean city to be proud of!**

Taking a turn, she continues her driving until she arrives at the first motel she sees, and parking her car nearby she walks straight inside the reception.

This time there is a young woman in her early 20ties standing at the desk, and smiling at her politely Mildred says in a brief voice: "Hi there, I am looking for a vacant room to spend the week if possible. I am new in town and I need a job."

Smiling at Mildred with kindness the young woman answers:

"My name is Eve and I know they are looking for a new waitress in the biggest diner in town, so if you're interested I can pass you on all the information."

Returning the smile, Mildred decides that she likes her: _**'I could surely use a friend and Eve seems like the kind of little sister I never had.' **_

"Mildred Voorhees. It is nice to meet you and thank you for all your useful information."

Looking at the red haired lady amused, Eve decides that she likes her too: She was one of those people who believed in giving everyone a second chance, and by the looks of it, this woman looked like she could use a friend. Clearing her throat she answers softly:

"Room 16 is a very bright one, and I wish you a pleasant night." And glaring at Mildred for a minute she continues: "Tomorrow they are starting with the job interviews for the position as waitress in the most refined diner from town, and since I am applying I thought I'll give you a hand so that both of us can go together? I feel that I can relate to you somehow and it would give me real pleasure to work with you."

Smiling at the young woman with interest Mildred simply replies: "I thought you were working full time in this motel, aren't you?"

Giggling like a school girl, Eve replies mischievously: "I am only a part timer here but somehow now that I've met you I feel like you and I can achieve more goals by working together. I really like you and for me you are like the big sister I never had."

Grinning amused, Mildred replies: "And you are like the little sister I never had. I am actually the youngest one in my family but I was never close to my elder sister; Unfortunately, I never had a confidante in my life, and after I lost my only son…."

"You lost a baby, how dreadful!"

Seeing the tears coming from Eve's eyes, Mildred softens: This girl was really something and in a way, she reminded her of a younger version of herself.

"Jason was already 8 years old and hardly a baby, but he was my only child and meant the world to me."

"How did he die?"

Glaring at Eve in distress, Mildred blurts: "He was murdered!"

"Murdered? How dreadful but how did it happen and why would anyone want to kill a little boy?"

Taking a deep breath, Mildred continues: "There was this summer camp and everyone was looking forwards to jumping into the lake, unfortunately we never had time to teach Jason my son, how to swim so when the boys pushed him in the lake he simply drowned and there was nothing anyone could do about it…" Bursting into tears Mildred says: "I was at home at the time, and sensing that something was wrong I returned to the camp but it was too late by the time I got there…"

Eve can only imagine what it was like to lose a son or daughter, and taking a deep breath she replies in sympathy: "I want to thank you for sharing your drama with me, after all I am a stranger to you but I promise to bring some pleasures in your life. I am actually an only child and I have always craved for a solid family, so in a way I understand your grief."

From that moment on, both women have an understanding, and after shaking hands Mildred decides to rest into her new room, thinking that tomorrow will be a much better day and with her new look she was more than ready to start a new life in an entirely new town: PENNSYLVANIA was going to be the challenge she needed!

The soft knock on the door wakes Mildred from a deep sleep, and rubbing her eyes she yells: "Who is it?"

"It is Eve, ma' am, sorry to bother you but remember that job I was telling you about? Well, they are starting with the interviews in about an hour or so, and I wouldn't want you to miss this opportunity.

"Is it morning already?"

"It's almost 9 o'clock and we've got to be by 10 am….."

"It's 9 o' clock already?! Wow I overslept!"

Getting up in a rash, Mildred walks straight into the bathroom, and splashing her face in cold water she brushes her teeth hurriedly, chooses an appropriate dress for the interview and 5 minutes later she rushes downstairs to meet Eve.

At the sight of the pretty red haired woman, Eve blushes slightly: If she didn't know any better she'd say she had a _crush _on the slightly older woman, '_**for god sakes, brace yourself, Eve! Just because you don't have a boyfriend doesn't mean you are awkward, does it?'**_

Staring at the young receptionist, Mildred notices her long, curly blond hair, remembering a time when she looked just like her, and finally asks: "So where is this _famous diner _where they are interviewing people?

Still blushing, Eve walks towards the red haired woman and taking her by the elbow she simply utters: "Come with me and I'll drive you there."

"I have my own car so why don't I simply follow you?"

"Trust me please, we will be faster on my car alright?"

Nodding slightly, Mildred follows Eve and taking a seat in the back of her car she waits for her younger friend to drive her to the diner where her new life was about to begin….

At the sight of the policemen, Mildred shudders: _**'How did they get there and who are they looking for?'**_

Still driving, Eve takes a left turn and parking her car near the policemen one, she stops right in front of a sign that reads: **Pennsylvania diners is the best one in town!**

Getting up of the car, Eve opens the door for Mildred, and smiling in encouragement she says softly: "Welcome to 'Pennsylvania diners' and I hope you'll find happiness here! And good luck in getting the job!"

Smiling nervously, Mildred gets up of the car and walking gingerly she gasps at the sight of a policeman walking right at her, and bracing herself for the worse she waits for the sentence, _**'Please, don't let them discover me, please…..'**_

Smiling at both young women in pleasure, the young policeman says in a polite voice: "Sorry to bother you ma' am, but we are looking for a dangerous blond woman who is responsible for the murder of her husband and mother in law….. Her name is **Mildred Voorhees**, she has curly blond hair and blue eyes, she is 27 years of age, and about 5 feet 7 so if you know anything just let us know….." And waving at them politely, he walks way as fast as he came.

Feeling Eve eyes on her, Mildred breaths out in relief, '_**He didn't recognize me…**_' And walking right up to her, she says in a menacing voice: "Now that you know the truth I must advice you to shut your mouth if you don't want to die."

Swallowing in pain, Eve simply blurts: "I wouldn't dream of it, and besides I'm your friend so you can trust me with anything, alright?"

"We'll see about that!"

Glaring at each other for a moment, they finally decide to walk to the diner, and opening the main door they enter both inside and up to the reception:

"Hello there, we're here to apply for the job as 'waitress' Mildred says in a firm voice.

"You are both interested in the same job?"" The receptionist asks in a mocking voice: She was an attractive brunette with green eyes and olive skin but to self - centred for Mildred taste.

"The job says they are looking for one or two waitresses so what is your problem?" Mildred asks in an impatient voice. She didn't need to waste time on an impertinent beauty, so the sooner she got on with the interview, the better.

Glaring at the red haired lady in distaste, the receptionist simply utters: "Sorry, I was only kidding. Go to the second floor, room 15 and there you will find the assistant manager who will then interview you, good luck for both of you!"

Smiling icily, Mildred takes Eve by the hand and walking up the stairs she says in a commanding voice: "Stick with me and I guaranty you that we will both get the job!"

Giggling nervously, Eve lets herself guide by this red haired beauty and by the time they are upstairs, everything goes smoothly: After interviewing them both, the manager decides that each of them are right for the job, and before they know it, they have their first shift the following day in the morning.

Walking hand in hand, Mildred stares curiously at her young companion and suddenly asks her: "How old are you Eve?"

"I turned 19 last month, what about you?"

"You're just 19 years old? Wow! I am almost 10 years older than you but not quite: 27 and a half and somehow I thought you were in your early 20ies."

"I look older than I am, but that's because I left home early, looking for some independence but I guess it's normal when you are an only child, right?"

Feeling the need to protect the teenage girl, Mildred takes her by the arm and whispers in her ears softly: "Thank you for not saying anything to the young policeman about me, and I want you to know that I would never harm you. You're like my little sister and I care for you even though we just met."

"I feel the same way about you, and I would never tell on you, but one day you'll have to tell me the whole story, deal?" Eve answers in an amused voice.

"It's a deal, but let's go home now, or shall I say to the _motel _and you better be ready for tomorrow's day because I have a feeling it will be a long one!"

The following morning they both get up early, excited about their new job and before leaving the motel, they make sure that the other _part time receptionist _who was replacing Eve, is there to take her place at the desk.

Driving fast, they both get off out of their car at the same time, and hurrying straight inside the 'diner' they speak at the same time: "Hi there, we're here for the new 'waitressing position'".

Glaring at them curiously, the chef nods slightly his head and answers briefly: "Follow me so I can hand you your locker keys and your uniform, this way please."

After another brief introduction to the rest of the staff, the chef hand them the keys telling them: "My name is Enrico, welcome to hell!" And chuckling at his own joke, he walks back into the kitchen.

Giggling like a school girl, Eve exclaims: "What a funny guy!"

"Well let's start with our job, shall we?" Mildred says amused. Her young friend's jovial manner was contagious and she couldn't help but let herself carried away.

The work at the diner turns out to be a lot pleasant than Mildred had imagined, and soon they also discover her cooking skills, immediately giving her a new job in the kitchen: '_**Just as well that I learned how to cook at the 'Voorhees mansion'….. **_A sudden vision of Angela makes her feel remorseful for a minute, but brushing away the thought she continues with her job until the early hours of the evening and checking her watch she reads 6pm.

"What a long day!" Eve suddenly exclaims interrupting Mildred thoughts.

"I've actually enjoyed it and being waitress is a lot less stressful than I thought."

"That's because it is your only job, whereas I work at the reception as well, remember?"

Staring at her younger companion in humour Mildred just nods and taking her apron off, she walks into their locker room with Eve right behind her, all the while babbling nonstop:

"I guess the job is not bad but I much rather work at the motel, it's more comfortable and you can seat."

"Mildred and Eve, I have you weekly rota ready and tomorrow, both of you have early shift again." The boss says in a firm voice glaring at them. And continues in a friendly manner: "Have a nice evening and see you tomorrow morning!"

After she walks away, both women shake their head and walking outside in the still warm night they get in their cars, driving slowly back to the motel.

Mildred slowly gets adjusted to her new life, and the next few months go by with no event, until one cold October night when out of the blues two policemen walk in the diner:

"Hello ladies and sorry to bother you but we have been looking for a serial killer for the last couple of months. **Mildred Voorhees **is her name, and she's got curly blond hair, blue eyes, 5 feet 7 and is almost 28 years of age.

At the description, Eve and Mildred freeze both at the same instant but for different reasons:

For the younger woman, Mildred was the only friend she ever had, and she was going to do anything to protect her. For the older woman, Eve was like the little sister she never had, and although she knew she could trust her with her life, she didn't want to endanger her in any way.

Taking a deep breath, Mildred smiles at both policemen in a flirty way, and coming up to them she says in a sultry voice: "I would love to help you both, but I'm afraid this is a rather small diner, with hardly any visitors at all so I don't think the 'criminal' you are looking for is here."

Smiling lustily at the red haired woman, the younger of them approaches her, and taking her by the elbow he replies: "You are some beauty, and I would love to get your phone number, if you don't already have a boyfriend?"

"I am sorry but I already have one, but thanks anyway." Mildred answers shuddering in disgust: she hated cops and she didn't want to attract the attention just when she was settling down in this new town.

Feeling rejected by this hot beauty, the young policeman offers her a smile, and answers in a defeated voice: "I didn't think you'd be free but I can pop by any time to see you if you don't mind, ma' am?"

Before Mildred can answer, Eve takes her by the arm and says to the policemen in a polite voice: "Sorry guys but my friend and I have some important business to talk about, maybe next time?"

As soon as they are away from the preaching eyes, Eve finally glares at her companion and says in a firm voice: "**Mildred, **i want you to start right from the beginning, because if I am going to be your friend I need to know a few things so I can help you, so will you please trust me?"

Glaring at the younger woman, Mildred knows she ought to be careful about who to trust but because Eve was so pure, and also because she was in the need to pour her heart out, she ends up telling her the whole story from A to Z…

By the time she is finished, Mildred takes a deep breath and waits for the trial.

Eve, fascinated by this red haired woman's story, remains silent for a moment, and finally taking her by the arms she answers in a low voice: "I have always known you were a good person and I don't blame you at all for killing those people, after all you were only avenging your son's death and there is nothing more dramatic for a mother than losing a child.

"I think you and I are going to be good friends." Mildred finally answers in a soft voice and walking hand in hand, they go back to the 'Pennsylvania motel'.

**Pennsylvania, 3 years later…**

Mildred had just adjusted herself into her new life and with the 1960 ties round the corner, she could feel that this new decade was going to bring her good luck: In the 3 years she had lived in Pennsylvania, she had gotten herself an apartment with Eve and become the manager of the diner where they were still both working, she was running the kitchen and lending a hand from time to time to Enrico who had recently gotten engaged to her younger friend, so it came to no surprise to her, because she'd known for a while now, that the chef and the part time receptionist were starting to look at each other in a different way, and so one morning she got the news she had been expecting all along:

"Mildred darling, Enrico and I are moving in together next month, of course we will be getting married as soon as we have enough money saved up for the wedding and I want you to be my bridesmaid when the time is right, will you?"

"You know I will, Eve darling and I will also miss you once you moved out, you have become to me the little sister I never had."

Taking Mildred hands in her, Eve simply replies: "I will be the one missing the older sister I never had but we'll move nearby, I promise." And giggling like a school girl, Eve continues: "Enrico said that I don't have to keep on working because he wants me to concentrate on becoming a mum and give him plenty of babies, would you believe how funny the guy is? He always had a good sense of humour!"

"I am sure I can put on a good word for him, in order to have his salary increased, that way when you start your new family you'll live in comfort."

"Oh Mildred, all of a sudden I feel nostalgic because I remember how I met you, just over 3 years ago and I was still a young girl full of dreams and waiting for the _prince charming, _but never in my wildest dreams would I have guessed it'd be **Enrico the cook!**"

"Life is certainly full of surprises…" Mildred blurts out in a dreamy voice, thinking of how well her own one had turned out to be, considering all the dramas she had to endure in her past. Here she was, 30 years of age and already manager of a diner and a good one too: She was running the kitchen all by herself, replacing new staff when necessary, taking care of all the paperwork that needed to be done, making sure her staff had salary increase (when necessary) and all the food she ordered was plainly organic and of very good quality. It had all really been a chance of luck though: When she had first started, the former manager was almost old enough to retire and not efficient enough in her position; Mildred in contrast had been younger, fitter and her knowledge in the cooking department had helped her get her way up, and in less than 3 months she'd become responsible for everyone and the new manager of the diner. Things hadn't always been easy, but at least she was earning good money, she got on with everyone and she knew that her life would be a little emptier once Eve moved out, but she was happy enough and best of all, no one was looking for her: After the few changes she had done with her appearance and the change of her _last name,_ every policemen in town had stopped coming and she was a free person, at last….

The jovial ton of Eve's voice brings her out of her reverie, and smiling at her younger companion she says: "I was also thinking how I ended up here in Pennsylvania and how we met, and now you're getting married and I have a good and stable job."

Widening her eyes, Eve suddenly says: "You're not thinking on leaving, I hope?"

Laughing heartily Mildred replies: "Of course not and where would I go anyway?"

Breathing in relief, Eve simply exclaims: "Thank god for that because that would leave me with no friend at all, except for Enrico, my husband to be."

"Well you needn't be worried because I am not going anywhere, and now I need to leave you before my shift starts in 20 minutes."

A month later, Eve is all packed and ready to leave the apartment she had been sharing with Mildred, when suddenly they hear the bell rings:

"It must be Enrico!" And gigging like a school girl, Eve opens the main door but comes face to face with two policemen and her smile freezes…..

"We are sorry to bother you miss, but we are looking for a woman named **Mildred Voorhees **and it was brought to our attention that she lives in this town. May we come in, please?"

Still trembling, Eve replies in a shocked voice: "What are you talking about and why are you looking for this person in my apartment?"

Mildred, who has just come out of the shower, has accidently overheard the whole conversation and her heart freezes for a moment….. How did they find her and why now?

"**Mildred Voorhees **is a serial killer and responsible for a few murders, and our job is to find her, and lock her up in jail so she cannot do any more damage. She must be 30 years of age by now, and she probably changed her appearance to try to trick anyone, but let me tell you that she is a very dangerous person and if you know anything about her you should tell us, even to protect yourself…."

Swallowing hard, Eve suddenly pales, thinking about her only friend, and how unlikely it'd be for the red haired woman to harm her: Mildred loved her and she'd never do anything to her, would she? On the other hand, she knew the woman had killed, but it had always been justified as far as she was concerned. Putting her act together, she replies calmly to the officers:

"I am sorry to disappoint you but I only have a roommate and I have known her all my life."

"Could we maybe talk to her?"

"My roommate is at work right now, sorry."

"Do you mind telling us where she works?" One of the policemen asks, not giving up.

"My roommate works at the **'Pennsylvania diner'** and she is the manager."

"You still haven't told us her name, miss?"

"Her name is **Mildred Dawson **and she has been living in Pennsylvania all her life."

"**Mildred**…What a coincidence and do you mind telling us what she looks like?" One of the policemen asks intrigued.

"She's a red haired woman with a fierce determination to succeed and her main ambition is to own her own motel, that's all."

"Is she married? Does she have kids?" The policeman insists suspiciously.

"Nope, she only has me, and she is also an only child like me. I think she was adopted after her birth and left the orphanage quite young….." Eve cannot believe how easier it was becoming for her, making up stories but thinks nothing of it: _**'I'm only doing this to protect her…..'**_

Forcing a smile she continues: "I'd be glad to help you in any way I can honest, but this is a small town and I don't think any _serial killer _would be hiding here."

Nodding slightly, both policemen walk out, but before leaving, the younger one insists: "I hope for your own sake that you're not hiding anything, miss?"

Eve watches both men leave, and the moment she closes the door, Mildred comes out of her hiding place: "Eve darling, will you please tell me what this is all about? I have known you for 3 years now, and no one has bothered me since then."

Giggling nervously, Eve answers in a low voice: "I told Enrico about your past, but I didn't see any harm of it?"

Taking a quick step towards her friend, Mildred simply burst in anger: "How could you tell him a secret I trusted you?! I thought you were my friend but I guess I was wrong! I should have never confided in you, my mistake but now it is time to make things right….."

Noticing the crazy look on her friend's face, Eve takes a step forwards, and thinking of a way to escape she is about to reach for the door but Mildred catches her on time:

"Sorry honey, but now I am going to have to kill you too…. You have betrayed me and you have to die….."

Shaking in fear, Eve tries to reason with the red haired lady, and realizing she is face to face with a serial killer she says in a defeated voice: "I should have listened to the young policeman…. You are insane and you should be behind bars… I am only sorry I believed in you for such a long time… I really thought you loved me but I was wrong and now I have to pay for my mistakes….. Goodbye Enrico and please forgive me….."

Grabbing her like a rag doll, Mildred strangles her young friend without mercy, not letting her go the grip she's got into her neck until she is sure Eve has stopped breathing. Finally, after what seems like an eternity, the younger woman's eyes stare at her blankly and she realizes she is dead.

"I am really sorry I had to kill you but you had it coming: you betrayed me in the worst way and I swear to god that from now on, I will never trust a single soul….. It'll be me and nobody else!"

After dragging Eve's body into the basement, Mildred fetches all her belongings, and finally lighting up a match she pours all the kerosene watching the small apartment go on fire…..

Crying softly, Mildred recalls all the good times she and Eve had, but realizes there is no one she can count on, except herself: From now on, she'd probably be an escape convict and would have to get used to changing her appearance in every town she'd reach.

Brushing her tears in frustration, she gets into her car fast, and driving up to the diner she lights up another match, pours some kerosene and waits for the fire…..

Checking up her watch she reads 10 pm and without wasting her time she drives into the night as far away as possible, all the while checking her map: **'**_**Maybe I could drive up to MASSACHUSETTS…. It's far enough and no one will be thinking of looking me up there…..'**_

Accelerating her car, she drives into the night and after a while decides to stop into the nearest _motel_ to change her appearance, one more time….

Checking up in the reception, she is lucky to find a rather older woman who, without any further questions gives her a key into the top floor.

Finally, after taking a long shower, Mildred colours her hair black this time, puts on new contact lenses (black colour for safety) and after straightening her hair she walks downstairs, ready to start another new life and praying that this time she won't commit any mistakes.

Sure enough, the following morning she registers herself into the 'employment office' and after a week she finds herself working as a _cook _in a prestigious restaurant. This time though, she makes sure not to make contacts at all, and after a while she is cast as the _weird loner_ but she doesn't mind at all: _**'It is safer this way and at least I won't have to kill anyone, unless provoked."**_

The weeks turn into years and before she knows it, it is 1980 and she notices the few changes: It is a new generation of rock and roll and the fashion is very different from what she's used to. For instance, when she turns on the television set, all she can see are men wearing long hair, bare chest and this horrible noisy music called: DISCO MUSIC and the women are now wearing their hair short:

'_**What has the world turned into and whatever happened to the good taste?'**_

With this new generation of loud music, and people making out in the public, she felt completely out of place and no wonder: At 50 years of age she was probably an ancient to any 18 years old kids, and with music bursting loud she was getting nostalgic about an area when FRANK SINATRA was major, whereas now this new group called BEE GEES and BONEY M where the new thing in town and she felt completely out of place.

Turning on the television set, she hopes to catch a glance from the past but all she sees is a new generation of **Horror movies **and people screaming out of their lungs before grooving to some _Disco music _where now 'Black people' where the kings of pop….

"_**DONNA SUMMER and TINA TURNER **__are now on your favourite music channel and as far as sitcoms are concerned __**DIFFERENT STROKES**__ and __**MINDY AND MORK**__, is your choice, so let's all switch on your channel and make your choice!" _

Letting up a sight of frustration, Mildred wishes she could go back in time when television was elegant, music soft, and all the noise was pleasant. Feeling a little nostalgic all of a sudden she finds herself remembering the good old days when she was a young girl, how she met Logan, the birth of their son **Jason….** Feeling hot tears rolling down her cheek she brushes them away in frustration and walking towards the television set to turn it off. Suddenly, the loud music is interrupted by news flashing and when she hears the man on the news mention '**Camp Crystal Lake' **her heart freezes, and unable to take her eyes away from the television screen she hears him say:

"_**There is a new generation of young campers wanting to explore New Jerseys greatest lake, therefore we have decided to reopen 'Camp Crystal Lake' after such a long time….. It has been over 20 years since the incident of a little boy drowning, and although there were a few murders after his death, we were never able to find MILDRED VOORHEES, who was held responsible for the killing of a young pair on that fateful summer of 1957; The pair, both on their early 20 ties were in charge of all the children of the camp and they were found cut in half…..We are still looking for this dangerous murderess, and nobody knows what does she look like by now, 50 years of age and who vanished without a trace….**_

**I am getting there and my next chapter will definitely be the final one!**


	6. Chapter 6

**Friday the 13****th**

**The beginning (chapter 6)**

**Massachusetts 1980**

"_**There is a new generation of young campers wanting to explore New Jerseys greatest lake, therefore we have decided to reopen 'Camp Crystal Lake' after such a long time….. It has been over 20 years since the incident of a little boy drowning, and although there were a few murders after his death, we were never able to find MILDRED VOORHEES, who was held responsible for the killing of a young pair on that fateful summer of 1957; The pair, both on their early 20 ties were in charge of all the children of the camp and they were found cut in half…..We are still looking for this dangerous murderess, and nobody knows what does she look like by now, 50 years of age and who vanished without a trace….**_

Still unable to move, Mildred finds herself frozen in time: The past was coming after her 23 years later, and she had to move fast before anyone came looking for her! On the other hand she was a lot older now, and although she had changed her appearance as a brunette for many years, she'd gone back to blond once the grey hair had started to show and she'd kept it very short now, it suited her and she find it a lot more comfortable this way.

Sighting hard she decides that it is time for her to return to **New Jersey**, She was getting nostalgic and she had to prevent for the sheriff to reopen '**Camp crystal Lake'**: That place was doomed and she didn't want anyone venturing in it, ever! Her only child had been killed in there and she was never going to let anyone forget it and surely not a bunch of teenage kids! Yes, the more she thought about it, the more she liked the idea, and not wasting her time she starts to pack all her things and picking up the phone she tells every at work that she needs a few weeks holidays, _**'It's not like I take them every year and to be honest I've not had any time off for a few years now….' **_

Feeling a sudden fear, she walks into the bathroom to check her appearance and realizes that no one at all would ever recognize her in **New Jersey**: She had been barely 27 years of age when she'd left and now she was 50 and the few wrinkles she had, were starting to be visible on her face. Smiling with reassurance, she decides to leave **Pennsylvania **first thing in the morning and head back to her roots, **New Jersey **here I come!

At 6am on the following day she is already starting her car: It was going to be a 7 to 8 hour drive and she'd probably have to stop into a few 'diner' to have a bite. Grinning in victory, she is starting to feel the old confidence coming back on and decides she'd check into the cheapest motel, she'd then go straight to see the sheriff and _hopefully _convince him to keep '**Camp Crystal Lake' **closed or else she'd have to _kill_ again….The idea was tempting and it was bringing back good memories where she'd actually enjoyed strangling someone and set a fire to erase all the facts. _**'It'd serve the sheriff right if I kill someone!**_' And chuckling at her own joke she finally spots a 'diner', and decides to have a hearty breakfast.

Parking her car and checking her watch, she reads 8 am: She was really looking forwards to having 'eggs and bacon' served on 'pancakes with maple syrup' (a typical American meal in any 'diner') and walking inside she finds an empty seat and waits for the waitress to take orders. Looking around, she realizes the 'diner' was still quiet: It'd probably start getting busier by 10 am and by that time she'd be long gone.

"May I take your order, ma' am?"

Smiling politely at the waitress, Mildred answers quickly: "I'll have your typical breakfast and a strong coffee, thank you."

Nodding slightly, the waitress walks towards the kitchen and start yelling her orders to the cook: "eggs and bacon' served on 'pancakes with maple syrup'!"

15 minutes later, Mildred is eating her delicious breakfast and after making the payments, she leaves the 'diner,' walking straight to her car to starts the engine.

The road is now having its typical 'traffic jam' and after what seems like hours, she finally reads the familiar sign **New Jersey, America's greenest town!**

Feeling the tears rolling down her cheek, she suddenly realizes this is her _home _and how much she'd missed it: 23 years was a long time, and she almost felt like a foreigner in this new _decade_ called the **1980 ties** where everything was all about fashion, music, wildness, the movie industry was moving on and everyone was just being reckless….

Still, she had to go and see the sheriff and stop him from reopening that _doomed _camp where everything had gone wrong for her from the very first time she set her foot on it, and with a new found determination, she drives into town but decides to turn to '**Camp Crystal Lake'** first, just to see what the place looks like now…

Sure enough, as soon as she spots the 6 teenagers (or twenty's something) campers talking with the sheriff she walks straight towards them greeting them angrily:

"Excuse me sheriff, but what's this all about you reopening that camping place when we all know that it's _doomed!_ Did you know that a little boy drowned there in 1957?"

Glaring at this new intruder he's never seen before, the sheriff simply answers: "That was then and we are entering a new decade where all remains buried in the past. I'm sorry about that _doomed _incident but back then we didn't have the safety we have now, and besides that's ancient history, and we'd like to avoid any _old _stories being mentioned about '_Camp blood'….._

"Is this what you now called it: '_Camp blood'?_ I didn't know that, and this was my old hometown back then, I grew up here in **New Jersey **but left the city for better job opportunities."

Nodding slightly the sheriff answers:

"Of course, back in the 1950 ties everyone was looking for better working places and I am one of the few people who stayed and even though there was that scandal at '**Camp Crystal Lake'** I think enough time have passed and we need to move on. Besides, we used to make good money and those 6 young people have just applied as 'camp councillor' for a whole new generation of kids and I think this is a great opportunity to leave the past behind, don't you?"

Glaring at the young campers, Mildred notices a blond girl with short hair and for some reason she reminds her a little of a herself when she'd first met **Logan**: She was only 17 by then whereas this girl was at most 21, but still she had the same manners, her smile was very similar and even the clothes she was wearing were the same and not very girlish at all like some of the one she'd seen and despised; On the other hand, the other 2 girls were very vain and quite self- centred (especially the curly brunette who kept hanging on her boyfriend's arm possessively) and the other boys weren't any better, one of them was kind of goofy and the other one behaved like a macho and she was becoming more and more aggressive at the sight of such wasted youth.

Taking a deep breath, Mildred continues:

"Have it your way, sheriff but you'll be sorry….." And before anyone can say anything she walks away and back into her car closing her door with force.

After Mildred is gone, the blond girl with the short hair asks the sheriff in a worried voice: "What was she talking about, sheriff? That older lady looked very determined and kind of dangerous, if you ask me."

Laughing heartily, the sheriff replies:

"Don't worry about her, miss. She was just a _frustrated middle aged woman_ and I wouldn't take her seriously. She probably heard about the drowning of that little boy back in 57 and is just superstitious, that's all."

"I really do hope you are right sheriff because she had a crazy look in her eyes and I'm afraid she might do something to prevent the whole thing."

"Nonsense, and anyway I am here to protect the whole town, right?"

"Yes sir!" The goofy guy replies making funny faces.

"Will you stop goofing around, please?" The blond girl says in an exasperated voice: She liked the _gang _she'd agreed to work with, but sometimes some of them were too much for her serious nature. They 5 of them were 21 now (adults as one my say) but that guy behaved more like a 10 year old boy!

"Lighten up **Alice**! You know that **Ned **cannot help acting like a clown! He'd probably feel like at home in a circus!" The brunette says in a cheery voice.

"**Marcie, **you are terrible!" Her boyfriend says grinning.

"Shut up, **Jack**! You're just jealous because you can't make anyone laugh!"

"Guys, let's go and inspect the lake, shall we?" A mousy girl with big eyes says.

"You are such a goody shoes, **Brenda**!"

"I think it's a great idea to inspect the area so give Brenda a break guys, alright?" A dark haired guy says coming to the mousy girl's rescue.

"**Bill, **you always have a good word for everyone!" Marcie answers mockingly.

"Hey kids, will you be alright if I leave now? Tomorrow there will be the cook coming, a young girl your age who got some delay but she should be there by noon, just on time for you to get adjusted before all the children arrive." The sheriff interrupts them in a cheery voice.

"We'll be alright sir, thank you." Jack says in a polite voice.

Meanwhile, Mildred has parked her park nearby (after faking her departure) and has been following the dialogues between the sheriff and the young people:

**Alice **was the girl who reminded her of her young self, **Marcie **the vain brunette, **Jack **her boyfriend, **Brenda **was the mousy pretty one, **Ned **the goofy one and finally **Bill **the good looking, unattached one…_**'Hum, very interesting'**_….

She thinks of a plan to get rid of them one by one, and satisfied with her idea she drives back to the cheap motel to rest for the night. Tomorrow would be another day and she'd need to be on her guard.

**New Jersey**, **the following day, Friday the 13th**

A freckled face brunette walks into the '**New Jersey diner's'** asking for directions on how to get to '**Camp Crystal Lake',** and her surprise is big when she hears one of the local people exclaim:

"They've opened that place again?"

"I don't know what you're talking about, but I am starting my new job as a cook in the camp and I was wondering if you could tell me how to get there, please?" The freckled brunette repeats a little annoyed. She was tired from the trip and she was longing for a bath and some food but the last thing she'd expected was a bunch of locals starting to question her.

"Hey kid, why don't you forget about this job and go back home, it's in your own interest."

"**Annie **is my name and I hate when people call me _kid_: It makes me feel like a ghost you know."

"Alright, Annie I didn't mean to patronize you but my advice to you is to get away from _'Camp blood' _if you want to live: Back in 57, a kid drowned and after that the lake turned red and 2 councillor got killed too." The local man answers in a grave voice.

Suddenly the door opens and an older man, wearing an old fashioned hat announces in a scared voice: "We're doomed….. We're all doomed!" And goes back outside as fast as he came in, leaving everyone staring after him.

"What was that all about?" Annie asks after a moment of silence.

"Nothing, **Ralph** is just a very superstitious man, but enough of him. I will drive you near '**Camp Crystal Lake'** if you want because I don't like the idea of a young girl like you, going alone, so come with me." The local man says kindly.

"Would you? Thank you kindly!" Annie says in a happy voice.

"My name is **Enos **and I've got a big van so you'll be there in no time!"

After 20 minute drive, Enos suddenly stops his big van.

"Are we there yet?" Annie asks a little surprised.

"Sorry kid but this is as far as I go: that place gives me the creeps and I wouldn't go near there if I were you!"

"Now you're just beginning to sound like your superstitious friend Ralph! I am not afraid of ghosts and the only thing that scares me is the idea of cooking for 100 of children, but thank you for the ride anyway!"

"Goodbye Annie and good luck!"

Watching Mark drive away, Annie remains quiet for a while, wondering how to get to the camp and decides to wait for the next car. Sure enough, she spots one driving her way, and whistling for it to stop she is delighted to find that the driver is a middle aged lady instead of a man: She'd had a few bad experiences in the past with them trying to take advantage of young girls, and she knew it was always more advantageous to bump into a woman.

"Wow, isn't that my lucky day? My name is Annie and I'd like to go to **'Camp Crystal Lake'**!" She says getting into the car.

" I am the new cook, and the other workers are waiting for me." She continues, unaware that her conductor is driving very fast. Suddenly her eyes spot the sign that she is looking for, but she realizes that they haven't stopped. Seized by panic, Annie starts to beg for the person to stop in vain but the driver ignores her completely and that is when realizes she has to move fast in order to survive: _**'Maybe I should have listened to Mark? After all, this lady has a crazy look on her face and I smell trouble…**_Opening the car door quickly she jumps just in front of the forest, wanting to hide behind the trees.

Unfortunately for her, the woman catches her, and before she has a chance to escape, she is stabbed right in front of a tree and staring at her killer in disbelief, she knows she is dying and that there is nothing she can do about it…

Mildred watches her first _teenage _victim drift away and smiles satisfied: _**'That'd serve you to go where you don't belong and to babble nonstop!'**_

Leaving the girl lying by the tree, she makes her way back to the car driving away as fast as possible: Her next job was due at '**Camp Crystal Lake'** and today was **FRIDAY THE 13****TH****! **What a better opportunity for her to go on with her plan and kill them all, one by one?

**Camp Crystal Lake, Friday the 13****th****, around 12 o'clock **

Alice and company have just started to settle down, and are now working on their tan, wondering why the 'cook' is taking so long to arrive:

"I think she just decided to quit!" Marcie blurts in her usual sultry voice, blinking her eyes at her boyfriend Jack.

"I guess you might be right, babe." Jack answers in a smitten voice: To him, Marcie was the girl of his dream and he found her so hot he couldn't resist her charm!

Sighting exasperated, Alice replies in an annoyed voice: "I don't agree with any of you, I think something may have happened to prevent for her or him to come and I intend to find out!"

Bill, who was slightly attracted to the blond girl who behaved like the one in charge, answers in a voice full of admiration: "I fully support Alice!"

Smiling at him affectionately, Alice decides that at least, Bill was the only one with some common sense as well as someone she could fully trust (not that she was forgetting **Steve **her biggest crush and the most experienced councillor) but this guy was definitely on her side and he was so cute!

As if on cue, suddenly a car arrives and Steve gets out of it walking in his usual demeanour way, going straight towards Alice longing for a kiss: "How's my favourite girl today and have you missed me?"

"Steve! What a surprise! We weren't expecting you until tomorrow so thanks for stopping by in advance!" Alice exclaims delighted.

"I thought I could lend you a hand with the summer camp and by the way, which one of you is the cook?" He asks turning to look at the 5 other councillors: Almost 30 years of age, he was quite a handsome tall man with curly blond hair and deep blue sea eyes; He knew he was a little patronizing but he couldn't help it at the sight of such a young team, he was 10 years older and he felt a little overprotective over them.

"The cook hasn't turned up, _yet_." They all reply in unison giggling at the sight of the _serious minded _Alice all over the moon for the _slightly_ older guy who was probably in his late twenties, whereas they were all barely 21 years of age.

"Oh Steve, you are just the best but to be honest the guys and I can handle a bunch of kids, don't you think so?" Alice says in a warm voice.

"Baby, you're too young to take care of 100 kids and me, as the senior of you all: I'll be 31 next year, remember? Can teach you a few things about life, don't you think?"

Bill, who had been watching the exchange between Alice and this _older _guy, couldn't stand the way he was patronizing her: Sure they were almost 10 years his junior but that didn't give him the right to manipulate them all! They were adults now, and with their youth he knew they could accomplish a lot more than this jerk!

"Stop it Steve, we are all adults now, and I am sure we are qualified or else they wouldn't have given us the job." Alice says in a firm voice to Bill's delight: serve this guy right!

"Ok honey, I will leave you alone if that's what you want but let me know if I can let you a hand.

They all watch the good looking blond guy go back to his car and drive away, feeling free at last!

"Alright, let's all take a swim in the crystal blue lake!" Marcie yells at them after a moment of silence, jumping first.

After a while the 6 of them are laughing and swimming, enjoying the cool water in this splendid hot summer day of July. Suddenly Brenda stops moving, and is staring at the other side of the lake intrigued: She could have sworn she saw a person observing them from the forest…

"What's wrong?" Ned asks following her gaze.

"Nothing, I just thought I saw something, that's all, probably only my imagination." Brenda answers still frowning.

"You're a nutcase but I like you!" Ned says swimming towards her, and grabbing her he tries to give her a kiss.

"Ned stop it right now, you're not my type don't you get it?" Brenda giggles blushing slightly. In her mind, this dark haired guy was attractive enough and reminded her a bit of **Dustin Hoffman, **but unfortunately you couldn't tell when he was serious or kidding, because he spent his time goofing around, trying to impress anyone with his jokes and she knew he'd make a great comedian: In fact, his dream was to own a cabaret someday, and he'd already apply for a few stage schools to see if he had what it took to act, so in the meantime he was _practising _(as he liked to put it).

"I know you like me too babe, so why don't you just relax and play along?"

"You're impossible!" Brenda yells and splashing him with water she then swims in the direction where she _thought_ she saw the person standing.

Mildred is watching from behind a tree the young people swim into the lake, and smiling in anticipation she decides to wait until tonight with her plan: She'd heard on the radio that there'd be a storm, and what better opportunity for her it would be to do the killing in the rain, without any chaperones to protect them, yes, it was definitely a magnificent plan and she couldn't miss her chance!

**Camp Crystal Lake, around 4pm on Friday the 13th**

It is late afternoon and the 6 councillors are doing different activities: Alice is cleaning her room; Marcie and Jack are exploring the forest; Brenda is walking by herself, and Ned who has wandered a bit further than them, suddenly discovers an abandoned house in the woods and decides to inspect it.

Out of the corner of his eyes he notices a shadow in the window, and curious to see if someone is inside he yells:

"Hello, is anybody there?" Not hearing a single answer, he walks right inside it, unaware that the person he has seen out in the window is a serial killer…..

Marcia and Jack have found a bench where to seat but before they have a chance to get cosy they hear the loud thunderstorm, and right afterwards they get caught in the rain.

"Let's go and find our own cabin, shall we?" Marcie suggest in a sultry voice.

"It's a great idea!" Jack answers excited, and they both run inside an empty one.

"Let's take our clothes off and be naughty!" Marcie suggests sexily.

Taking their clothes off, they make love with the sound of the rain resonating in their ears, and exhausted they fall asleep shortly afterwards.

Marcie wakes up at the sound of another thunderstorm and getting up slowly, she decides she needs to go to the bathroom.

"Where are you going?" She hears Jack ask her in a sleepy voice.

"I need to go to the bathroom but I'll be back before you know it, so go back to sleep".

"Alright, but please hurry: It's getting cold in here without you."

Fetching a small torch and a plastic coat, Marcia opens the cabin door, walking outside to face the rain. Running with the torch in her hands she finally spots the bathrooms, and hurrying inside she takes her plastic coat off, walks in front of the mirror to take a look at her appearance giggling like a silly schoolgirl, but the sudden noise behind her paralyzes her:

"Is that you Jack?"

Out of the corner of her eyes she sees a shadow, and walking towards it she notices too late the hammer coming right at her: Before she has a chance to react it smashes right in her face, cutting her face in half.

Jack is starting to get bored, and lighting up a cigar he wants to get up to look for his matches but suddenly strong arms are holding him down, and before he has a chance to react his throat is cut in half, and spitting blood out of his mouth, he gags for a minute and then passes out.

Watching her _art of work _with delight, Mildred opens the cabin door and runs into the rain carrying the hammer in her hand.

Meanwhile, the rain has gotten heavier and heavier, and Alice who is wondering where everybody is turns the kettle on. Looking out of the window she notices how dark it is already, although it was barely 6pm…. Suddenly the front door opens, startling her, but at the sight of Bill and Brenda completely drenched in water and wearing their rain coat she breathes out relieved:

"Where have you guys been and where is everybody else? I've been feeling lonely and worried too..."

Taking each their rain coat off, they go straight near the fire place to get warm.

"Sorry we were late but I just happened to bump into Brenda who got caught in the rain, and I assumed the other 3 were here with you." Bill answers, and walking towards Alice he puts a reassuring hand in her shoulders, looking deeply into her eyes.

"Why don't we just play _chess?" _ Brenda interrupts them suddenly.

"Oh please, not chess! Is such a boring game, don't you have something better?" Alice and Bill cry in unison.

"Not the way I play it, trust me! In my game it's called _naked chess_ and each time one of us loses we'll have to strip…." Brenda answers sheepishly.

"Sound good to me! Alright let's play that game of yours!" Bill exclaims excited.

"It's ok with me too, I suppose." Alice agrees and before they know it, the 3 of them have stripped most of their clothes.

"Well, I think I'm going to call it a night!" Brenda announces suddenly yawning.

"Goodnight then!" Alice and Bill cry in unison.

After Brenda has left, they both walk towards the fireplace to get warm and one thing leads another and before they know it, they both share a passionate kiss…

Brenda gets back to her cabin, almost drenched in water despite the fact that she is wearing her rain coat, and as soon as she puts her pyjamas on and gets into her bed with a good book she hears a weird whimper, kind of like a child crying, and paralyzed in fear for a moment she waits to see if it was her imagination. Hearing nothing else, she decides to ignore it to continue with her lecture, but the whimper gets louder and louder and she realizes she is not mistaking: A child is definitely crying, so finally getting off her bed she puts her rain coat back on, fetches her torch and opening the entrance door she screams at the top of her lungs:

"Hello, is anybody there?!" But before she can utter another word a bright torch lightens up her face and screaming all of a sudden she blackens out…

The sound of screaming break Alice and Bill's kiss, and trembling in fear they both stare at each other for a minute, wondering what to do next:

"Was that screaming Bill? That sounded just like Laura! Do you think she's alright all by herself?"

"She's probably having some orgasm with Ned so forget about them for now, and let's rather concentrate on our kiss, shall we?" Taking Alice's face in his, Bill's lips are close to hers but she backs out annoyed:

"Bill I'm serious! If Brenda is in trouble we ought to help her and if there is a serial killer in the woods we better call the sheriff!"

"Will you please calm down Alice?! There is no serial killer out there, and just because it is **Friday the 13****th**you should not let your imagination get the best of you, alright? Besides, I'm here to protect you and I promise never to let anything bad happen to you for as long as I live."

"Please don't talk like that Bill! It'll bring bad luck and the fact that we are by ourselves in the woods on a rainy night doesn't help but give me the creeps!" Alice replies shuddering.

As if on cue, the lights suddenly come off and screaming in panic, Alice comes closer to Bill, who in return decides to investigate if there is a fuse working.

"Where do you think you're going?" Alice asks fretfully.

"Relax, Alice. I'm just going to check if there is as spare bulb. Why don't you go and sleep in the sofa until I get back?"

"Oh, alright Bill but will you please wake me up when you're back? I hate being by myself on a rainy night…"

Kissing her on the nose, Bill makes an exit and after a while Alice drifts off.

The sound of another scream wakes her out of a deep sleep, and getting off the sofa in a hurry, Alice walks out of the window looking for Bill, but not seeing him she starts to panic:

"Bill where are you and why did you leave me alone for such a long time?"

Hearing another thunderstorm, she starts to scream but gathering some courage, she grabs a torch and putting her rain coat on, she opens the front door to face the heavy rain.

"Where are you guys and why won't you answer me?!"

Finally giving up her search, she decides to put the kettle on to relax but the sudden noise of the front window smashing surprises her, and coming close to investigate she lets out a horrified scream at the sight of Laura's _lifeless body…_

Running outside like a mad woman she finds Bill next, lying on the floor cut in half and still screaming she runs back into the house, locking the door with bars and anything she finds to protect herself, all the while whimpering and whishing it was only a bad dream…..

Suddenly, out of the distance she sees a car arriving, and getting out of the house relieved she exclaims at the person getting out of it:

"Who are you?"

"Why, my name is **Mildred Voorhees **and my son used to be one of the **'Camp Crystal Lake' **kids back in 57. Unfortunately there was an _accident _and he drowned…"

"Bill is dead! They are all dead and I am so afraid!" Alice screams at the top of her lungs not caring about the older woman's words.

"I am not afraid, let me help you."

"Please don't walk into the house: The killer might be in there!" Alice insists grabbing Mildred's arms.

Ignoring the blond girl, Mildred walks towards the entrance opening the door to take a look at Laura's dead body, and shaking her head she exclaims:

"Poor thing, and so young… who would do such a thing?"

"I don't know but please be careful because the killer might still be out there…." Alice replies tearfully.

Glaring at the blond girl, Mildred's face suddenly hardens and she blurts in an angry voice:

"Did you know that a boy drowned in this camp and that he was my son? **Jason Voorhees **was only 8 years old, he wasn't a good swimmer but the councillor weren't paying attention! They were too busy making love and now I am going to have to kill you too!"

Grabbing the older woman's arms, Alice suddenly recognizes her: "You are the woman, who was warning the sheriff to close up '**Camp Crystal Lake'**, aren't you?"

"They should have kept that camp closed but because nobody was taking me seriously I am afraid you're going to have to pay for it!" She screams ignoring the younger woman.

After that, everything goes in a slow motion: Mildred, who is still holding her hammer tries to cut Alice's head, nevertheless the blond girl takes a hold of it, and cutting the older lady's head, she watches it pop out of its body and up in the air, wondering if the nightmare is at last over or if this is just the beginning….

**Mildred's head flies up in the air, and this is the beginning of a premonition: FRIDAY THE 13****TH**** HAS JUST BEGUN AND NOTHING WILL STOP IT BECAUSE FROM NOW ON, 'CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE' IS DOOMED FOR THE NEXT GENERATIONS TO COME…**

**The end**


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