Beck: I want your essays well written, five pages.
The students all groaned as they copied the notes Beck was writing on the white board.
Beck: Aw come on. It isn't too bad. You're in high school, five pages isn't anything compared to college.
The school bell rang all the students gathered their things heading for the door.
Beck: I hope you all have a great weekend. See you on Monday.
After his students left, Beck quickly gathered his things to leave, he walked out the classroom and locked the door. Speed walking in the halls past the crazy talented teens Beck was heading to the office to check out.
Sikowitz: Whoa, what's the rush Beck? You're usually not gone until five.
Sikowitz the principal of Hollywood Arts laughed stopping Beck.
Beck: I get my kids today, I have to go pick them up.
Sikowitz: Ah yes, your tots. How are the twins doing?
Beck: (chuckles) They're quintuplets, and they are doing fine.
Beck was lying through his teeth, he knew his kids were far from fine.
Sikowitz: That's good to hear. Have fun.
Beck: Thanks. Bye.
After checking out to leave, Beck got into his minivan driving to Jade's house. Jade lived in a low income neighborhood in L.A. Her street had many vacant houses, the houses that were occupied served to unpleasant citizens. At least that's what Beck thought. He pulled into the driveway of a small white house. He stepped out of his van and walked on the burnt grass onto the porch and knocked on the wooden door. Jade opened the door exhaling in Beck's face.
Jade: Well it's about time.
Beck waved the smoked from his face and walked inside.
Beck: What have I told you about smoking in front of my kids?
Jade scoffed as she sat on the couch. A small toddler came running from a back room to Beck.
Robbie: Daddy!
Beck: (picks up Robbie) Hey buddy. How have you been?
Robbie: I miss you.
Beck: (kisses Robbie) I missed you too.
Jade: Would you stop with the, I miss you shit and go get the rest of them?
Beck: Don't cuss in front of my son.
Jade: I can say whatever ever the fuck I want in my house.
Beck shook his head at Jade as he carried Robbie walking to the back bedroom where the other four toddlers were.
Tori: (gasps) Daddy!
Andre: Hi daddy!
The four toddlers all ran to Beck hugging his legs.
Trina: Are we going to your house today?
Beck: (nods) Yep. Are you ready?
Cat: Yes. Look. We have our stuff in this bag.
Cat tried to lift the duffle bag sitting on the floor, Beck chuckled.
Beck: It's okay princess, I got it.
Beck sat Robbie down and grabbed the duffle bag.
Andre: Wait. I have to put on my shoes.
Tori: Can you help me daddy.
The toddlers opened their closet each grabbing a pair of white sneakers. Tori handed her pair to Beck, he pulled a face.
Beck: Looks like you guys need some new shoes.
Andre: New shoes?
Beck: Yeah, you need some. Bad.
After putting on the kids' shoes, the kids all ran out the room Beck followed behind.
Beck: We're leaving.
Jade: Good. Leave. See ya.
Cat: (waves) Bye mommy.
Jade: Bye.
Jade carelessly waved her hand. Beck opened the front door for the kids, they all walked outside each jumping off the small porch one by one.
Beck: I'll bring them back Sunday.
Jade: (rolls her eyes) Don't you always?
Beck walked out the house closing the door behind him. The toddlers were all standing next to his van waiting for him. He smiled walking to his van sliding the door open.
Beck: Ready?
Andre: Yes!
Beck buckled the kids all in their car seats before driving off to his apartment.
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Jade was standing in her mirror staring at herself satisfied at her image. She was wearing a tight black miniskirt with a black laced bra revealing her tattoos on the side of her ribcage and bellybutton piercing. She grabbed her purse and phone leaving her house heading for work. Jade works as a stripper at a Gentlemen's Club in L.A. She parked in the parking lot smiling to herself.
Jade: Yes. Full house tonight.
Jade performed on stage with two other strippers. She danced as green bills were falling around her. During her break she was backstage counting her money when her boss Mr. Sweets walked over to her; Mr. Sweets wasn't his real name, people called him that because of his reputation.
Mr. Sweets: You on your period?
Jade: No.
Mr. Sweets: Good. Someone asked for your special.
At Beck's:
Beck had just finished giving the toddlers a bath, he dressed them all into their pajamas packed in the duffle bag, which consisted of oversized t-shirts.
Beck: Let me see your little piggies.
Tori: (laughing) Daddy that tickles!
Beck stopped tickling Tori's feet tucking her in next to Cat.
Beck: Are you guys okay? Are you good?
The toddlers all nodded. Beck kissed them all goodnight.
Beck: Night, night. Don't let the bed bugs bite.
Cat: (scared) Bugs?
Trina: Not real bugs.
Beck: Yeah, it's just pretend.
Cat: Oh.
Robbie: Cat don't like bugs.
Cat: Bugs are scary and yucky.
Beck: I agree. Goodnight guys, see you in the morning.
Andre: Goodnight daddy.
Beck turned out the light and was about to close the door.
Andre: Daddy?
Beck: Yeah?
Andre: The light.
Beck: I'm sorry buddy.
Beck turned on the nightlight before shutting the door. The toddlers were all sharing Beck's bed, while Beck was sleeping on the couch.
The next morning:
Beck was asleep on the couch snoring loudly. The group of toddlers all stood in front of him watching.
Andre: Can we wake him up?
Cat: Don't. Him will get mad.
Trina: No he won't.
Robbie: I ask him.
Robbie walked up to Beck patting his chest.
Robbie: Daddy, can I wake you up?
Beck stirred opening his eyes.
Beck: (smiles) Too late buddy, you already woke me up.
Beck sat up and yawned.
Beck: Did you guys get out of bed all by yourselves?
Tori: Are you mad?
Beck: (smiles) Come here.
The toddlers waddled over to Beck, he pulled them onto the couch with him.
Beck: Comfy?
The toddlers smiled as they nodded, Cat climbed onto Beck.
Beck: You still have this?
Cat frowned sucking on her pacifier.
Beck: You know, soon you have to give that to the big girl fairy right?
Cat nodded and pointed to her siblings.
Beck: (chuckles) Oh yes, Tori and Trina too. Robbie and Andre have to give theirs to the big boy fairy.
Tori: Mine not here.
Beck: Where is it?
Tori: (shrugs) Don't know.
Beck chuckled and stood up holding Cat.
Beck: You're heavy. I think it may have something to do with your night nights. Come on lets change you guys into your big kid underwear.
Andre: This not a diaper.
Beck: (nods) That's right, it's not a diaper.
Robbie: Daddy I use the big potty now.
Beck: You do? That's great buddy, I'm proud of you.
Tori: Me too?
Beck: Yes, you too.
Beck had successively potty trained his children, they had turned three over a month ago and Jade showed no interest in potty training.
Beck: You guys want to go to the park later?
Trina: Yes.
Cat: Can we get some creamy?
Beck: Sure, we can get ice-cream.
Andre: I want Nana.
Beck: You want your Nana? I'll take you to go see her.
Robbie: I hungry.
Beck: You are? Want some pancakes for breakfast?
Tori: Yay, cakes!
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Sunday afternoon, Beck arrived in front of Jade's house. He unbuckled his toddlers from their car seats and walked up to the front door with them, he knocked. A tall muscular man opened the door drinking a beer, he burped.
Zeek: Ugh, you're back already? Couldn't you be gone for a bit longer?
The kids took a step back from Zeek, he shrugged.
Zeek: Your mommy isn't here so it's just going to be you five and me.
Beck: Where'd Jade go?
Zeek: Out, Mr. teacher dude. So are you coming in or what?
Beck: (sighs) Can you tell her to pick them up from my apartment.
Zeek: Whatever.
Zeek slammed the door in Beck's face. Beck walked the kids over to his minivan, he buckled the kids back into their car seats and drove off.
Beck: (driving) Who was that man? Do you know him?
Trina: His name is Zeek.
Beck: Who is Zeek?
Tori: Mommy friend.
Beck: Oh, I see.
Andre: I don't like him.
Beck: Why not buddy.
Andre: He's mean to mommy.
Beck: How is he mean?
Cat: Him make mommy sad.
Beck: How?
Robbie: He hurt her.
Beck: Does he hit her?
Tori: Yes.
Beck: He doesn't hit you does he?
The toddlers shook their heads no, Beck saw from the rearview mirror.
Beck: Good.
Cat: Daddy?
Beck: Yes princess?
Cat: Can you be mommy friend?
Beck: Uh, I am mommy's friend.
Andre: Like Zeek?
Beck: No, not like Zeek.
Tori: Why?
Beck: She can only have one friend like Zeek.
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Thanks for reading. More to Come soon.