Title: The syncopated birthday dinner
Author: Olego
Rating: G
Disclaimer: Don't own a thang.
Summary: Kevin is the kind of guy who likes control – so he googles people to get ahead.
Saturday
Nora hurried into her house, carrying two full grocery bags. She barley made it inside and she was definately not in the best mood. Not only was she late for tonight's preparations, but she had also had a big argument with Sarah about Ojai. Again, Sarah refused to work with Holly and Tommy, once again jeopardizing the whole company. This time, more was at stake than just the company, but little did Nora know about that.
Sarah almost threw the yogurt and bread on the table in front of her children. She was mad our of her mind. Not only was Holly trying to take over Ojai, Tommy was god damn supporting it! Then, to top it all off, her own mother had actually agreed with Holly. "Eat quick, we have to get ready to get to grandma's."
Tommy came home to find Julia and Lizzie on the floor of the living room, both covered in toys. "You're not ready yet? We have to leave for mom's." Julia didn't seem to be in a hurry. Tommy sighed loudly and went to take a quick shower, wishing he could spend all night locked in the bathroom, to get away from her stubborn sister and her senseless mind.
Holly was standing in front of her over-sized mirror, looking at herself wearing a blue dress. A party at the Walker house was not what she needed after today, but she had promised she'd be there. The blue dress was a tad too short, and everyone would notice. Holly took it off, threw it on the pile of ten other dresses she'd tried on and brought out a longer black dress with a higher neck.
Robert was sitting by his desk, reading a boring enough report. Kitty walked in to find him with his feet on the desk, buried in the papers. They'd had a huge fight for several days, about something so tiny neither of them even remembered anymore. Kitty knew it, but she had decided it was not her turn to end it. "Don't forget mom's tonight. Eight o'clock sharp." Robert mumbled a respons, not even looking up.
Saul was still at the office, knowing he shouldn't be. He didn't have to. He should take the afternoon off, but honestly, he had no where to go. His phone rang. "Hi Kevin… I remember… I'll be there… See you then." Saul put down the phone and sighed deeply. What if tonight should be the night?
Justin knew he'd be late for the party tonight. It was two PM and he still hadn't made it out of bed. It wasn't even his bed. Rebecca had left him there for lunch with some friend. Justin had migraine that would make some of his hangover's jealous and his leg was aching. He had good hope for the party though. Maybe this would be the first time the family could be assembled without any drama. He didn't realize how naïve that was.