Disclaimer: Still don't own In A Heartbeat or Christopher Ralph.. Maybe some day.. LOL
May Day
Ch. 1 - In the beginning
Tyler couldn't wait to go to North Carolina. His family had been going there since for as long as he could remember and it was the only place he'd seen his parents truly happy together. Sure this time it'll be with William instead of his father, but he tried not to let that bother him. He loved that house on the beach and nothing was going to ruin his vacation there.
"Tyler, I don't think we can make it to the house this summer." said he's mom over breakfast that morning.
"What?! We have too."
"I know how much going there means to you, but I'm swamped with work and so is your stepfather. I don't think we can get two weeks off."
"But, mom-" Tyler started to say.
"I'm sorry, honey. Maybe later in the summer. Alright?" he hated how his mother was talking to him like he was a five year old asking for a toy.
"Kathryn, what if we sent Tyler and one or two of his friends, there for a couple of days?" said William.
"I don't know William.. teenagers alone in a house doesn't sound like a good idea to me."
"I'm sure we can trust him. Right ,Tyler?" he said looking at him, smiling.
"Yeah, sure. Nothing will happen. We'll be fine." Tyler said knowing they were working his mother down.
"Alright, but only for 5 days."
"Ok. Sounds good."
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Hank noticed Tyler looked extremely happy as he walked in the station later that day. He had been doing paper work as Val and Jamie washed the reg.
"Hey, man." he called to Tyler.
"Hey." he said pulling something out of his pockets. " So, do you have any plans for next week?"
"No, why?"
"You know that house I always go to in the Carolinas? Well, my mom and William can't go so they said I could along, with a couple of friends. Are you interested?"
"Sure sounds great." Hank replied.
"House in Carolina? friends can go along? Thanks so much for inviting us." Jamie joked sarcastically.
"Sorry, I didn't think you'd want to." Tyler stammered.
"You know Caitie and I have been looking for somewhere go to this summer." Val stated.
"Alright fine. You guys can all go. But, know one else alright?"
"Yeah, sure." they replied happily talking about spending time in North Carolina.
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"So that's five people?" William asked Tyler.
"Yup. Val, Hank, Jamie, Caitie and me."
"Val, and Caitie? I don't think your mom will like that idea."
"Nothing will happen. We're just going to have fun."
"I trust you Tyler, but two teenage girls and three teenage boys alone in a house for five days? Maybe this wasn't such a great idea."
"William. Come on."
"Alright, I'll make the arrangements."
"Thanks."
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Two days later the group had made to the house. It was huge in size and with the beach right next to it and town only a few minutes away, it seemed like a prefect getaway. Val soon realized why Tyler had loved it there so much.
"I'm going to the store. Anyone want to come?" replied Hank from the kitchen.
"I'll go!" replied Caitie from one of the six upstairs bedrooms. Tyler was busy outside cleaning up while Jamie slept peacefully on the coach. Suddenly the phone rang. Val waved a goodbye to Hank and Caitie.
"Hello?"
"Val? It's Brooke."
"Hey Brooke. What's up?"
"Nothing, mom just wanted me to call you to make sure you we're alright."
"I'm fine." Val replied as Tyler called her. "Listen, Brooke I've got to go. I'll call you back later."
Brooke hung up the phone and went back to doing the laundry. She had no why of knowing she should have checked the weather. She had know why of knowing that a hurricane was heading straight for her sister…
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A/N Please R & R. I'm not sure if I should continue with this story. Thanks! J