A Very

Philly Occasion!

Chapter 1

Disclaimer: And here we are boys and girls! The sequel to Wild Times In Texas! This takes place in the week leading up to Christmas and ignores the events of Girl Meets Texas part 3. And you know what? I was originally going to have this as just a short sequel and then do a full on story that spans high school and college. But… I'm heavily re-considering that plan and just doing the full on story with this. Oh yeah, I also own nothing but what you see here. With that out of the way, let's get this show started! Whoo!

Friday, December 18th, 2015 8:45 PM in Philadelphia

Life had proven to be quite the interesting experience for the High Five in the weeks since coming back from Texas, in which Lucas Friar had rode Tombstone the Bull for four seconds, saw Zay finally get a chance with Vanessa, learned Maya liked him, had one of the most bizarre experiences alongside Farkle and Zay after trying to catch Cain The Bull, told the girls off for not giving him much of a say, had an amazing Thanksgiving dinner, and saw his Pappy Joe tear up after Maya had given him a painting she made of him. Lucas and Maya would get a bit closer to one another in the days leading up to Christmas break despite Maya trying to not let it happen since she was well aware of Riley's real feelings towards the Huckleberry. Though she and her best friend were a bit more considerate of Lucas and anything he had to say after his telling them off. But about a week after their return from Texas, Charlie Gardner had waltzed back into their lives after Zay 'Blabbermouth' Babineaux had said something to him about Riley.

Though he wasn't around all that much after Riley telling him that things just weren't in a good way for her to be really agreeing to want to go on a date with him. Luckily he was understanding enough of the situation and gave her some space but did hang around with her from time to time. Something Riley would only admit to herself that she liked the amount of attention he put on her and Zay was of the opinion that both Farkle and Lucas wasn't really liking Charlie hanging around the bubbly brunette all that much. Though he had yet to say anything of that view point since he figured that would just cause issues and had no desire to get freaked out by a 'moo' from either of the girls. There was also a rumor claiming Charlie was trying to start trouble with Lucas and Farkle over Riley but so far those involved had denied it.

Lucas and Farkle's injuries had gotten a few curious looks and Zay had been all too willing to tell the tale of what had happened and getting himself a few glares in the process from the other two boys. Yogi had made the remark that Zay must have had some freaky luck to get out of that whole mess with out getting injured. Zay's remark about Soul Power being the reason behind it had earned him a few groans and eyerolls. Isadora Smackle had also given Farkle and Lucas an earful over the whole Cain incident as well and much to the young Friar's exasperation had insinuated it had been a plan of his to remove her boyfriend from the equation so that he would be in a prime position to be her new boyfriend.

Something he vehemently denied and wound up in a fake court session over the whole thing with Maya as the judge and Riley as his lawyer. Unfortunately for the Huckleberry, the jury was an all girl one that was heavily sympathetic to Isadora and Zay was absolutely no help as he couldn't help but find the whole situation to be funny as Hell. Back Seat Brenda would somehow wind up being Farkle and Smackle's lawyer in the whole thing as well.

The whole thing had been done in the school gymnasium with a few props set up to help give it a courtroom feel and Lucas had wondered if Mrs. Matthews had somehow been involved in the whole thing too. But she'd deny any involvement and his own mother found the whole thing to be funny as well. Mr. Matthews had tried to help him until Mr. Turner and Harper intervened and said it was a learning experience for Lucas to have. In the end, Lucas lost the case and had to pretty much do whatever Smackle wanted for three days. Thankfully that was the extent of it as he wasn't sure he'd been able to handle anything else. As it is, things were still somewhat awkward for Lucas and the two girls and the last thing he even wanted to do was cause the two to have issues with one another over him.

Farkle had filled him in on what had happened last year and something like that happening again scared the young Friar a lot. Especially if it was a whole lot worse then the first time. And currently, Lucas and his momma were on their way to Riley's grandparents in Philidelphia after having been invited earlier in the week by Riley's family. It was only him and his momma due to the fact his dad couldn't get out of work and Pappy Joe was unable to make it due to the weather making travel by train to be a little worrisome. The Babineauxs had opted to stay in New York for Christmas and Farkle and his parents were also coming to Philly as well since Mr. and Mrs. Minkus' families were also in the area. The young Huckleberry had to admit however that since getting back from Texas, things with his dad had actually improved a bit.

Which was pretty nice but there was always room for improvement in that area but he knew it would only come in time as it couldn't be rushed. Maya, her momma, and Gammy were also coming too but Lucas wasn't sure if Mr. Hunter was going to be there for the occasion due to his job and all a certain Shortstack of Pancakes would say is that he'd just need to wait and see. Something that made him roll his eyes since she was proving to be a little difficult about giving a simple answer but knew it was just her playing their little game despite the way things were currently. And while he was excited about being in Philadelphia for Christmas and getting to meet Riley's grandparents and this legendary Mr. Feeny person, he was also a bit apprehensive about it as he knew Josh 'Uncle Boing' Matthews was going to be there too.

Maya's not so secret crush on the guy would no doubt make an appearance and who knows what the guy might think now in regards to him and Maya. The whole thing just bothered him more than he cared to admit but so far had yet to say anything on it. Heck, he knew Josh was a nice fella so at least Maya would be okay with him if anything happened between the two. An idea he still hated regardless. "Hmm.. I haven't been to this house in years." Remarked his momma and breaking him out of his thoughts.

Which helped him to remember the fact that his momma's family was also in Philadelphia and no doubt he would be around them at some point too during the stay here for Christmas. Lucas wasn't exactly looking forward to that due to the whole pinching of the cheeks and the ladies of the house trying to pass on crazy ideas of love and the like to him. They pulled up next to the sidewalk of a two story house that looked pretty homely and Lucas had the feeling Mr. Matthews had a lot of great memories of this place growing up. "Looks nice momma, even with all the snow all over it."

"The Matthews are a very warm bunch of folks who are always willing to welcome people into their home. Its how Cory turned out to be such a wonderful person due to that and Mr. Feeny living next door to him helped with that too."

Lucas couldn't really imagine how that could have worked out like it had with a teacher living next to a student. Though he doubted this Mr. Feeny had taken hold of any boots with no intention of returning them. Of course had he known it was Riley who was keeping them instead of her dad he would have done gotten them back by now. Once the car was turned off, they got out just as Riley, her parents, Auggie, and the Harts were getting out of their vehicles as well. And many of them were thanking their lucky stars it wasn't seriously cold at that moment. "Hey, it looks like Eric's already here." Commented Mr. Matthews as they made their way to the front door.

"And probably doing something that's bound to get on Mr. Feeny's nerves too if he hasn't already." Joked Mrs. Matthews with a smile.

"I would have thought he'd still be in New York taking of senatorial business." Remarked Katy as the front door opened and Joshua Matthews stood in the door way with his arms crossed and a smile on his face.

Though more than one person thought he was looking somewhat pale too for some reason. Something that had both Cory and Topanga worried considering Josh's preemie status as a baby. "Well Uncle Eric made it clear that family at this time of the year was especially important to be with instead of working." Supplied Riley as she watched in amusement as Maya rushed to her uncle and hugged him.

"You just keep getting even more gorgeous every time I see you Maya." Commented the young man and actually causing the blonde to blush, much to Lucas' shock.

"Aww, you know just the right thing to say to get to a girl's heart Uncle Boing." She told him with a flirty little smile as they all started to come inside.

A certain Huckleberry felt a spike of jealousy hit him and he did what he could to squash it. "Better than the wrong thing am I right?"

"Oh definitely, as that would be a total buzzkill."

Cory cleared his throat to get their attention. "If you two could pause the whole flirting thing for a minute or forever that would be greatly appreciated!" As Maya was like a daughter to him for cryin' out loud!

Both Maya and Josh rolled their eyes at the man and then the youngest Matthews child of Alan and Amy suddenly sneezed. "Gesundheit."

"Thanks!" Replied Uncle Boing to Riley with a slight groan as he hated sneezing.

"Hey ma! Cory and friends are here!"

Looking back at his brother, the two got big smiles on their faces a few seconds later. "My brotha!"

Josh repeated his older brother's words before the two hugged, making for many of the gathered crowd to smile at the sight. Amy soon made her appearance and started hugging the group starting with Cory. "Oh I'm so glad you guys could make it!"

"I just want to say thank you for inviting us." Katy said appreciatively.

"Of course! You're practically family after all."

Both Katy and Maya appreciated that a lot and Gammy felt thankful to the woman for being so welcoming. Amy then got a hug from Maya that she quickly returned quite happily. "Look at you sweetheart, I just bet you and Riley have all the boys back in New York wanting to take you out on dates."

"Hey, I can't blame em for that." Added Josh with a smile directed to Maya and making her blush once again for a certain Friar to feel a surge of jealousy again while Riley smiled at the compliments.

"If they are, they sure aren't sayin' much."

A glare towards Lucas made him wonder why she was giving him that as its not like it was his fault! "Hey don't glare at me! Its not my fault none of the boys at school are askin' you or Riley out aside from Farkle and Charlie."

"And I am very, very thankful for that let me you." Added in Cory and getting a swat on the chest from his wife over it.

"Those guys don't know what they are missin' then." Josh said with a smile.

"Thank you Uncle Josh." Rold told him appreciatively.

"Any-achoo! Time."

A few looks were exchanged over that and it was something Josh didn't exactly care for. "Hey! Quit with the looks alright? Its just a few sneezes, nothin' to worry about."

"Good, cause you and I have a whole lot of fun to do." Auggie told him in a no nonsense tone of voice.

Josh smiled at him and got down on his knees and high fived Auggie. "Of course little buddy!" Maya smiled at the sight as ahe loved seeing the two interact and Katy couldn't help but notice the smile herself.

I think my son has some competition for little Maya's heart. I just hope he doesn't do somethin' rash over it. Thought Lucas' mother somewhat worriedly.

"Hey, so where's grandpa?" Asked Riley since she hadn't seen him just yet.

"Oh he's out back keeping George from killing Eric." Amy told her with a roll of her eyes and a fond smile on her face.

To be honest, she and her husband were still highly shocked that their oldest son was now the senator of New York. George nearly ran off to Canada until his wife had been able to talk him out of it despite his wild theories that it was just one step away from the younger man ruling the entire country. But never the less, the three were highly proud of Eric for coming as far as he had. And as if on cue, Eric himself walked into the living room tangled in Christmas lights and looking like he'd been electrocuted and thrown into some trash! Jack and TJ were following along behind him to make sure he'd be okay but Jack couldn't help the huge smile on his face.

"Just like old times."

"Oh yes, very much so." Muttered the frazzled Senator as they went towards the stairs while everyone else watched on in shock and amusement.

"Its comforting to know Eric is still that eccentric." Commented Wendy with a smile as tales of him were of quite a legendary status.

No one was quite sure what else the week up to Christmas would bring them, but if Eric was a small taste of it, they couldn't wait for more. Cory and Lucas would head outside to see if they could help any after insisting Josh stayed inside so as to not potentially make his sneezing become more of an issue. Maya promising to make sure he was taken care of bothered Lucas but he kept quiet even if the smile Riley's uncle had towards the girl was something he wanted to wipe off from his face. Young Lucas Friar just hoped he'd be able to get through all this without causing a big ol' scene. While the two fellas did that, the ladies would get things ready for a late dinner.

Author's Notes: May you all have enjoyed this beginning! If you would like for me to turn this into a full on story that goes into their high school years or if you would prefer it to be just a short story centered on the holiday, let me know. R and R!