FAMILY IS A WONDERFUL THING
Chapter 1
Riley stood in the kitchen of her NY apartment staring into the fridge for at least the 5th time today. I really have to go food shopping she said. Talking to yourself again, that's becoming a habit you know you're really starting to scare me her roommate Kennedy said entering the kitchen. Laughing Riley answered I wouldn't worry yet when you walk in on me having a full on conversation with myself that you should worry. Ok I'll watch out for that Kennedy giggled back.
Just then the phone rang and Kennedy answered – hello, hey how are you? Well maybe someday I will finally get to meet you. Yea hold on-Rye it's your brother. Running to the phone Riley spoke hey big brother what's new? As Riley continued to talk to her brother she could tell something was wrong, he didn't sound like himself. It was starting to worry her because he has been calling her at least twice a week which was more than usual. After hanging up the phone Kennedy looked at her friend and asked everything ok? Not sure really he just sounds I don't know not like himself. Well didn't you tell me his friend Donna was just killed a couple weeks ago, maybe he is still dealing with that? That's just it my brother has always been more hard I guess you would say kind of a dick sometimes. But ever since she was killed he's been calling me and kind of melancholy like he maybe wants to talk about it but being a man doesn't know how Riley chuckled saying the last part. Why don't you go visit him? It's been a long time since you two seen each other right? Actually it's been a REALLY long time. It's kind of unacceptable when you think about it.
Within about a week Riley made all the arrangements to go visit her brother, the only thing left was to inform him that she was coming. So she dialed his number and waited for him to answer.
-Hey! What's going on?
-well I have some time off work so I decided I'm coming to visit my big bro. Is that cool with you?
-Hell yea, where are you staying?
- Um there are these big building with tons of rooms that they rent for money. I think there called hotels. I'm going to try one of those.
-Smartass! You can stay with me.
-I don't want to impose.
-Don't be stupid. I got an extra room. It's not a problem.
-Well no offense but if I remember correctly you're a bit of slob.
- I'm not that bad anymore. Besides I'll have the prospect clean it up.
- I guess
- It's not really up for discussion anyway it's decided your staying with me. Plus I can keep an eye on you
- Ok boss
- When are you coming?
-My plan lands Friday at 3pm, your time.
-ok I'll see you at the airport.
-ok see you soon
After exiting the plane which she spent what felt like an eternity next to a guy that didn't believe in personal hygiene she went to claim her luggage. Standing around she heard fuck I forgot about your suitcase. Confused she turned to look at her brother and replied huh? Then it clicked you took your bike didn't you? What else would I take? Laughing Riley answered A car maybe? Fuck that and fuck your luggage we'll get you new stuff he said while handing her a helmet. No fucking way I'll take a cab. Some of the stuff in here is brand new. Fine be stubborn I'll have the prospect pick you up. Is there anything that the prospect doesn't do for you? Besides wipe my ass not really. Riley just giggled and let her brother call the prospect.
About a ½ hour later a skinny blonde kid got out of a van and walked over to them. Hey I'm Kip he said. Riley nice to meet you she said while shaking the boys hand and thanks for picking me up. Hey half-sack stop bullshitting and put my sister wardrobe in the car so we can get the hell out of here. Sorry man Kip said. Hey Rye have half-sack take you to my house to drop your shit off and then meet me at the clubhouse. Sound good bro see you she said while getting in to the van. As soon as she buckled her seat belt Kip spoke:
-so your Tigs sister huh?
- The one and only
-I hope you're not as mean as he is
-Worse.
Kips face kind of dropped and Riley said I'm just kidding. So why did he call you half sack?