A Difficult Process
In the months following the birth of her son, Aiden, Dorothy and Michael divorced. There was a lot of tension between the couple during the separation.
Having to deal with their baby in such a situation made things even worse.
It was fortunate for the couple that they were able to come to an agreement that was satisfactory to both them and their son.
The Arrangement
Aiden was to rotate between his parents in accordance with the agreement. He would be with Michael for a week, then with Dorothy for a week after that.
As a result, both of his parents spent equal time with him, and he had the chance to grow up with both parents.
However, Dorothy noticed something that caused her to doubt the motives of her ex one day.
Strange Behavior
While Aiden was staying with her for the week, she noticed something extremely strange about him.
As Aiden walked into the living room at midday, he pulled on his pants and stared at them intently.
As she watched him for a moment, Dorothy continued to do what she was doing, assuming that he would continue playing. However, he did not. During the next 30 minutes, he sat there staring into his pants.
A Regular Occurrence
Initially, Dorothy did not take it seriously. However, it happened again the next day. The following day as well.
For the entire week Aiden spent with his mother, he stared into his pants for 30 minutes at a time.
There was definitely something new about the behavior, and Dorothy found herself thinking about it.
Curiosity
Aiden possessed a curiosity like no other. Maybe it was due to his age, but he was fascinated by everything he saw.
This staring made Dorothy wonder if his curiosity was the reason for this.
During his next visit, it happened again, so she checked him out just to be safe.
Looking For Answers
Dorothy checked Aiden’s legs and laid him down, but nothing seemed wrong. Having found nothing, Dorothy was stunned.
Aiden must be staring like that for a reason. There can’t just be a coincidence here.
His curiosity would have caused him to move on as soon as he saw what he wanted to see.
Time Was A Factor
In the afternoon the following day, the same thing happened. 12:13 pm was the exact time.
Her curiosity led her to check again the next day to see if it had anything to do with the time.
Aiden pulled on his pants and walked into the living room at exactly 12:13 pm. He stared at whatever captivated him.
Opening Up
A friend of Dorothy’s visited her after Aiden went to his father’s house.
Despite her best efforts, Dorothy had been unable to figure out what was wrong with her son, and she told her friend about his strange behavior.
After hearing all the details, Olivia said something that made Dorothy suspect her ex-husband. Did he have something to do with what happened to her son?
An Unwanted Letter
A few weeks before Aiden started acting strange, Dorothy got a new boyfriend.
He wrote her a letter after finding out about it a few days later.
Among the many things he wrote in the letter meant to hurt her, one stood out. In an attempt to make her life miserable, he threatened her.
Questions
She wondered if that was why Aiden behaved in such a strange way. Did his father teach him to do that in order to keep her constantly worried? Did it have more to do with it than that?
Is it possible that he spied on her through his son?
Michael had already behaved in an aggressive manner towards her new boyfriend, although Dorothy refused to believe it.
It Made Sense
The more she thought about it, the more realistic the spying thing sounded. Dorothy had a half-day job, and she got home just before noon. Aiden started acting strange at 12:13 pm.
By that time, she was already home, and Michael knew that.
She was convinced that Michael had hidden a recording device or chip in Aiden’s clothing. And that was why he was looking into his pants at the same time every day. But was she right?
Searching All His Clothes
With that thought in mind, Dorothy picked up her son and took him to the changing station.
She undressed him and checked his skin before turning her attention to his clothes.
Now that she knew what she was looking for, it wouldn’t be difficult to find. She searched every inch of his clothing and checked every seam, but she didn’t find what she was looking for.
No Evidence
Dorothy even went so far as to check Aiden’s diaper, but the chip was nowhere to be found.
There was only one place left, his shoes.
After thoroughly examining his shoes, Dorothy was defeated. She couldn’t find any sign of a chip. She just had to accept the fact that there was nothing there. Or was there?
An Idea
Even though Dorothy couldn’t find any evidence, she was convinced that Micheal was spying on her and that he was using their son to do it.
So she came up with an idea to catch him in his own trap.
Dorothy was in the same room as Aiden when she picked up her phone and called the police.
Police Arrive
She told the police exactly what was happening, and they immediately sent officers out. Since there was an infant involved, the police took things very seriously.
While the officers came to her house, another unit was sent to Michael’s place.
He was arrested on the spot and taken in for questioning. What happened next left Dorothy utterly confused.
Taking Him In
The police dragged Michael to the police station, all while Dorothy sat smugly in her chair at home.
She knew that Michael would be seriously questioning his decision to spy on her after the police got involved.
But then something completely unexpected happened. Dorothy had no idea the cops would come for her as well.
Confusion
Dorothy heard a knock on her door and had no idea why. She wasn’t expecting any visitors, and she was in the middle of her revenge. Who dared interrupt her?
She walked up to the door and looked through her peephole.
But when she saw who was waiting outside for her, all of the blood in her body ran cold. Why were they here?
The Police
The police were knocking on Dorothy’s door.
Why were they here for her? They were supposed to take in Michael, not her. She knew all she could do was let them in.
“What can I do for you, officer?” The officer greeted her with a smile before telling her something she didn’t expect. Would her suspicions about Michael be correct?
Allegations
The law enforcement officer explained to Dorothy what they had found out from her ex-husband.
They had taken him to a holding room at the local precinct and started asking him questions with regard to the spying.
But the strangest thing of all was how good he was at lying. He was very convincing at pretending he didn’t know what was going on. But things weren’t as they seemed.
Oblivious
The officer told Dorothy that Michael was caught completely off guard by the arrest.
He seemed oblivious to the fact that they were coming and also had no idea what they were talking about when it came to any kind of spying.
When they explained that they had reason to believe he had put a chip in his son’s pants, he seemed taken aback. Was he really lying?
Didn’t Make Sense
Dorothy couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Nothing made sense to her.
If he really was eavesdropping on her, then he would have known the police was coming.
Something wasn’t right, and Dorothy was frightened. Was Michael really that conniving? She’d soon learn exactly what her ex-husband was really capable of when it came down to it.
Taking Special Measures
The officer at Dorothy’s house explained the real reason he was there.
He told her that they had to take special measures to make sure that her son wasn’t in any real danger.
With her permission, the officer pulled out a special device to detect if there were any spy chips on her son. He said it would be harmless and only take a minute, but what would the officer find?
Scanning Aiden
The officer greeted Young Aiden and asked him if he could scan him.
Aiden giggled at the police officer and was more than happy to comply. After all, the young boy thought that it was nothing more than a game.
The officer carefully scanned Aiden up and down with the scanner. After five minutes of looking for it, he made an insane discovery.
Nothing
The officer looked up at Dorothy, who was waiting with a nervous look on her face. The officer shook his head and said, “Well, it’s good news. I can’t find anything on your son.”
But this wasn’t necessarily good news to her.
Was there really nothing to worry about? Or was Michael more of a genius than she gave him credit for?
An Unexpected Call
The officer left Dorothy’s house and told her he’d update her on any new details.
Dorothy had time to think about what was really going on at that time.
But just as she thought she would go insane from not knowing, she got an unexpected call. She thought it would be the authorities, but it wasn’t. It was the last person that she thought she’d hear from.
Michael
The phone call was from none other than her ex-husband, Michael. What could he have possibly wanted? Was he going to threaten her again or tell her that he was on to her?
She decided that she couldn’t answer, not yet. First, she had to do things her own way. If the cops weren’t going to help her, then she would have to do things herself.
But she had no idea how much danger she was putting herself into.
Asking Aiden
Dorothy decided to try to talk to Aiden about it. She didn’t want to have to make him pick sides, but she had to know what was going on for the greater good.
She approached him while he was watching cartoons and asked him if Michael had put anything in his clothes.
The mother could never have expected his reaction.
Naive Boy
The naive boy stared up at her with wide eyes as if he knew exactly what she was talking about. But after a moment of thinking, he shook his head.
No, she knew that she had to do things herself. But it would be more dangerous than she could ever have imagined.
Despite her attempts to talk to Aiden about it, he always seemed to brush her off. The police couldn’t even help anymore. Frustrated and worried, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Knew Where He Lived
Dorothy knew that her ex-husband, Aiden’s father, lived in a nearby neighborhood.
She also knew that the police wouldn’t go any further, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t.
She made up her mind to sneak into her ex-husband’s house when his car wasn’t parked there and investigate for herself.
Planning
She spent days planning and preparing for her mission. She made sure to dress in dark clothing and wear gloves to avoid leaving any evidence behind.
She also made a list of things she wanted to look for, including any clues that might explain Aiden’s strange behavior.
This was her last shot, and it was very risky.
Ready For Action
Finally, the day arrived. Dorothy drove to her ex-husband’s neighborhood and parked her car a few blocks away.
She waited until she was sure that her ex-husband wasn’t home before making her move.
She approached the house cautiously, checking to make sure that no one was watching. When she was sure the coast was clear, she picked the lock and slipped inside.
Quiet And Dark
The house was eerily quiet and dark, and Dorothy’s heart was pounding in her chest. She moved slowly and cautiously, searching every room for any clues.
She found nothing at first, but then she stumbled upon a locked closet in the basement.
She picked the lock and opened the door, and what she found inside made her blood run cold.
Strange Objects
The closet was filled with strange objects and disturbing images that she couldn’t make sense of.
Dorothy felt a chill run down her spine as she realized that her ex-husband might be involved in something sinister.
She knew she had to get out of there as fast as she could. But that’s when she heard the last thing she wanted to hear – the sound of a latch.
Coming Home
Dorothy didn’t know what to think after finding what she did in the closet. She had thought that her ex-husband would be gone for far longer than this.
But the fateful click of the lock and the sound of the front door opening was all she needed as a sign to get out.
But he was coming directly for her.
Couldn’t Be Caught
She couldn’t be caught now, not after what she had discovered.
She slowly crept out of the cupboard and tried her best to be quiet. But she had no idea that he was heading directly towards her.
As she tiptoed towards the door, she heard a creaking sound. She froze in her tracks, her heart pounding in her chest. She could hear his footsteps getting closer and closer.
Standing In Front Of Her
Suddenly, the door swung open, and there he was, standing right in front of her. She gasped and stumbled backward, tripping over a pile of clothes on the floor.
He reached out to grab her, but she managed to scramble to her feet and run towards the front door.
She could hear him chasing after her, but she was determined to get out.
A Mad Dash
Dorothy made a mad dash for the front door. “Dorothy! Wait!” she heard from behind her.
But she wasn’t going to wait around. She had to get away from him at any cost.
She managed to get to the stairs, descended them three at a time, and jumped down the last five. She had finally made it to the entryway, but would she make it out?
Safety
As she burst through the front door and into the street, she felt a sense of relief wash over her. She had made it out alive.
But she knew that she couldn’t stay in the same place for long. She had to keep moving, keep running, until she was safe.
And so she ran, her heart pounding in her chest until she was far away from her ex-husband and the secrets that he had been hiding from her.
Trust Broken
She knew that she would never be able to trust him again, but she was grateful to be alive and free.
She heard a dozen buzzes going off in her pocket. She checked them, and it was Michael.
He no doubt wanted to talk to her about what she had just seen. Was it a trap? Or would he come clean? She had a decision to make.
Another Chance
He was still the father of her child, despite what she had just seen. She decided to give him a chance to explain himself. She hadn’t been entirely honest with him either.
She didn’t want to pick up the phone, but she had to know how much he knew.
She sighed and picked up the phone. But she wouldn’t be ready for what he had to say.
Truth Comes Out
“Dorothy, what the hell were you doing in my house?” he asked over the phone. But she was ready for a counterattack. “The better question is, what the heck did I find in your closet? I saw the surveillance equipment!” she snapped.
“You think I’m monitoring you? I don’t care enough to watch you. The truth is my house was broken into six months ago, and I had security cameras set up everywhere. The closet is where the monitoring equipment is hidden,” he barked back.
Dorothy didn’t know what to think. But then she thought about the fact that she had called the police on him.
Telling Her What Happened
She was ready for Michael’s fury for calling the cops on him, but things took an unexpected turn when he started explaining what had happened to him.
It seemed that he had no idea that it was Dorothy that was responsible for it.
He asked her if the cops had also shown up at her doorstep asking about Aiden. She decided then and there to come clean.
Giving Him The Truth
Dorothy explained that it was actually her that had called the cops on him.
It was because of the threatening letter and the weird way that their son was acting. Naturally, she thought she’d better be safe than sorry.
Upon hearing her reasoning, Michael did something out of left field that Dorothy never had in a million years thought he would do.
Apology
Michael’s next set of words took her aback. He actually apologized for everything. He explained that he had sent the letter in the heat of the moment and didn’t actually mean what he said.
As for the spy chip, she swore that he would never do anything like that to their son.
But if it wasn’t him, then what was going on with Aiden?
The Same With Him
Dorothy then asked a fateful question, “Is he doing the same thing when he’s with you?”
To her surprise, he knew exactly what she was talking about. He told her that at around 12:13, Aiden would pull down his pants and stare down.
That meant that it was something consistent that he did with both of them. But what was going on?
Unexplained Behavior
This worried Dorothy even more now.
She was back at square one, not knowing anything that was going on. She needed to figure out what was going on with her son and quickly for that matter.
Without anyone else to turn to, she asked Michael what he thought about the whole situation. Then they thought of a potential solution.
The Doctor
Aiden hated going to the doctor, but they needed to figure out what was up.
Dorothy booked an appointment with her local doctor and took Aiden in to see him. Little Aiden was a nightmare getting into the car, but it was the only way.
Once Dorothy and Aiden got to the doctor’s office, they sat down in the examination room. The doctor prepared to examine her boy.
Examination
The doctor distracted Aiden with a lollipop, telling him that if he made it through the examination, then he’d be able to keep it. His eyes lit up with joy, and he nodded enthusiastically.
The doctor looked up and down and couldn’t see any obvious signs of anything weird.
He did a more thorough check and, after looking for ten minutes, had some news to tell his concerned mother.
Nothing Weird
“I’m happy to say that your young boy is perfectly fine and healthy! There was nothing to point to why he’s picked up on this habit.”
The doctor recommended keeping an eye on him to see if she could figure out any other details.
Dorothy left the office pretty disappointed. She had really hoped that the doctor would find something definitive.
Watching Aiden
Dorothy watched Aiden carefully over the next few days.
He would still do the same thing every day, like clockwork. There had to be something she was missing, but she had no idea what it was.
Even Michael couldn’t figure it out when Aiden was visiting him. Was it just something that kids his age did?
Research
Dorothy did some research online to figure out what kind of behavior would have been normal for little Aiden.
She even borrowed a parenting book from the library to see if there would be any old-school explanations.
After looking through everything she could, she came to a startling conclusion that only left her more heartbroken. Was this really everything?
Not Normal
Every book and webpage came to the same conclusion.
Aiden’s behavior wasn’t listed in any of the books or anything like it, for that matter. She had to accept the fact that her son just wasn’t normal.
But then her phone started ringing. She looked at the contact and saw that it was her doctor. What news would he have?
Wanting To See Aiden
The Doctor told Dorothy that he wanted to see Aiden as soon as possible.
They quickly arranged an appointment for the next day, but what had he found out about their son’s behavior?
Dorothy hoped for the breakthrough they were looking for. But she didn’t expect a strange and unorthodox method such as the one the doctor was going to use.
Waiting Until The Next Day
She would have to wait one more day to figure out exactly what was wrong with her son.
She felt even more nervous than before for some unexplained reason.
Why would he be doing something as strange as looking into his pants every day? The answer would be revealed to Dorothy once she got to the doctor
Asked For Noon
The doctor had asked Dorothy for the appointment to be at noon.
This meant that Dorothy had to get Aiden dressed up nicely and ready earlier than the boy liked. She would also have to buy him a lollipop to make him comply.
Dorothy didn’t initially think about the time too much at first. But she definitely would once she saw what the doctor’s plan was.
Getting To His Office
The two of them got to the doctor’s office promptly at noon.
They walked into the examination once more. But this time, the doctor looked more concerned than before. What was he about to tell them?
He sat on his chair and told Dorothy that he wanted to wait until the precise time that Aiden normally exhibited the strange behavior.
Made Sense
The timeslot made a lot more sense to Dorothy now.
The doctor wanted to see what Aiden did for himself and perhaps diagnose him from there. 12:13 PM rolled around, and everyone watched Aiden carefully.
He should have been acting like he normally did. But nothing happened. Why wasn’t he doing what he normally did at 12:13? Then the doctor did something radical.
The Radio
The doctor got up and walked to the other side of the room. To Dorothy’s surprise, he turned on the radio and asked what her favorite station was.
More confused than ever, she stammered out the station number and tuned it to that station.
He then walked back to his chair and sat down. What was he doing? But moments later, she couldn’t believe what she was witnessing.
Doing It Again
It was like night and day.
Aiden looked down and immediately pulled his pants down and stared downwards. But why was he doing it now rather than a few moments ago?
The doctor smiled. It seemed that he knew more than he was letting on. But once he was confident enough to give his explanation to Dorothy, she was rocked to her core.
A Dance Routine
“Your son is just trying to dance along to the radio. The poor guy doesn’t know how to dance yet, though, so this is the closest way to express his feelings.”
Dorothy had to stop her jaw from hitting the floor. Was this all really just because Aiden was trying to express himself? She couldn’t believe it.
The doctor told her that he would grow out of it with a little bit of encouragement, so Dorothy signed him up for baby dance classes. He learned the proper way of dancing and never unexpectedly dropped his pants again.