I'll Look After You
Chapter 2
"I'm sorry kids your parents are dead," Stan said bluntly. He didn't know how else to put things, "I'm the only family you have left, but don't you worry I swear on my life I'm gonna spend the rest of my life taking care of you kids," Stan said holding back tears. He reached out his arms to embrace the kids, but they weren't having it.
"YOUR LYING!" Dipper yelled, running off before Stan could say anything else. Mabel just stood there to stunned to move, "Grunkle Stan….this…..this isn't funny! Stop joking with us!," Mabel said slowly backing away from her Grunkle before taking off up the stairs to the attic.
Stan just watched them run in opposite directions, he can't say he expected things to go much better. The question now was what's next? Soos and Wendy suddenly appeared from behind a corner where Stan could tell they had been listening for a while.
"So….I'm guessing you guys heard…..huh?" Stan asked. Soos and Wendy just nodded sadly. Soos then spoke up, "Don't worry Mr. Pines, you won't have to go through this alone. Wendy and I will be here to help. For as long as we are wanted," Soos said wiping his own tears. Wendy just nodded affirming everything Soos had said.
"Thank you both, honestly as much as I harp on you guys I couldn't ask for two better employee's….and friends," Stan confessed looking towards the attic. "So you guys have any ideas as to what I do with the kids?"
It was Wendy's turn to answer "I think it would be best if we gave them some space for a while, and later Soos and I will talk to them. Not that you aren't qualified Mr. Pines it just might be best for Soos and I to talk to them, might be easier to talk to people well…..younger," she said smiling. "Believe me I know what it feels like to lose someone you love, and right now as much as we want to help we need to just let them get their emotions out," Wendy said pushing a strand of hair out of her face, which was suddenly sullen, sadder. Stan nodded putting his arm on Wendy's shoulder. He remembered when Mrs. Cordaroy had died years ago, and he knew even if Wendy wouldn't admit it she missed her mother dearly.
The three of them sat in silence for a few hours, when finally Wendy stood up "Ok Soos we can't avoid it any longer, you go talk to Mabel I will take care of Dipper,' She said as she headed to the ladder in the shop that lead to the secret spot on the roof that she had shown the kids at the beginning of summer. When she reached the top she saw Dipper sitting on the ledge clearly trying to not cry, but still choking out sobs every now and again. Wendy walked over slowly putting an arm around Dipper. "Hey" she said quietly. Dipper didn't speak. "You want to be alone?" she asked gently. Dipper shook his head and buried his face in Wendy's shoulder.
"It's….my….fault…..Wendy!" Dipper stammered. Wendy rubbed his back for a moment, "Why on earth do you think something stupid like that Dipper?" She asked. "A…..Few nights ago….Mabel and I…saw a shooting star….and we made a wish….and….and I wished Mabel and I could stay in Gravity Falls forever! And now our parents are dead! We have to stay here now! My wish killed our mom and dad!" Dipper sobbed. Wendy was shocked, what a horrible memory for Dipper to have, she couldn't even imagine. "Dipper….you know that's silly….it was a freak accident…It couldn't have been changed, your wish didn't do anything," she said comfortingly. Dipper just sat up and sobbed for a long time. Wendy sat there patiently, knowing she couldn't rush his emotions out. "I'll stay here as long as you need Dipper, but when you are ready I know someone who really needs you right now," Dipper looked up tears still in his eyes, and he nodded. "I know….just a few more minutes ok?" Dipper asked. Wendy nodded.
Meanwhile, try as he might Soos wasn't helping Mabel much. He meant well, he really did, but to be honest he was just a little too childish to help with such a huge issue, but he was quite huggable, and that was what Mabel needed. He didn't say anything at all. Just rocked the girl back and forth in his strong arms. They didn't know how long it was like this, but eventually Mabel fell asleep. Stan came up to the room, and tucked her into bed. He gently ruffled the girls hair, and continued to try not to cry.
About that time Wendy carried in an equally worn out Dipper and tucked him into the bed opposite his sister. Stan looked at them both for a long moment. A million thoughts running through his mind, but he was weary as well. He bid both Wendy and Soos goodnight, and headed off to try to get some sleep….these next few days would be very long for everyone.
