Disclaimer: I do not own The Boondocks. I just really enjoy the show and my story is just based on the characters and my imagination.
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Chapter 2: Back in town…
Her plan was to surprise he parents but at the end she was the one surprised…the house was dark and no one was home. She thoughts –Well, what do I expect? Them having their little Christmas party? I did not call…maybe I should. I'm never here…. - She was considering her options and started walking down the street, she knew her friend Sasha lived in the guesthouse of the people next door to the Mr. Freeman and Sasha would let her stay for the night. As she was walking to her friends place she heard her father's voice coming out from the Freeman's place, could it be they were there for Christmas? She ran with her luggage to the door and knocked.
Riley screamed some obscene words and opened the door; he was shocked to see the beauty at his grandfather's door. Jazmine had grown into a beautiful 24 year old woman. She was wearing black jeans that accentuated her long slender legs, her nice hips and behind. She topped it with a white turtle neck shirt and a red jacket. Her hair was in what it look like a braid. Riley just looked her up and down
Jeez Jazmine, is that you? You look so different.
Hi Riley! How are you? It's been a long time! Wow you are taller…are my mom and dad here?
Since when do you interrogate people? Yeah, your folks are here. Yall! Jazzymean is here!
Jazmine just rolled her eyes at the little nickname Riley had given her.
Jazmine's dad, mom and Mr. Freeman came running to the door to meet the young lady.
Oh my baby!
Sweetie! What a wonderful surprise! Why you did not call?
Hi baby girl! Boy you've grown.
Hi dad, mom, and Mr. Freeman! So nice to see you all! Sorry mom, I just wanted to surprise you guys…
Out of the corner of her eye she saw a very tall and Huey Freeman…He was taller than he was 6 years ago, his hair styled as always but his face look more mature. He was wearing black dress pants and a grey turtle neck shirt. She could clearly see his muscle definition…oh yeah; he had grown up and turned very, very handsome. Jazmine just pretended not to notice him and continued with the greetings and hugs from her parents and Mr. Freeman.
Honey, you must be tired. Do you want to go home and rest?
No mom, I am tired but I don't want to ruin the celebration, if it is okay with Mr. Freeman I would like to join you guys…
Of course baby girl! Your parent brought all kind of food, it would be wrong to not give you some of it. Huey! Boy! Where are you? Look who is here, put a chair for her on the table and hurry…
Huey had heard the commotion and got up. He was shock at the sight in at the entrance. Jazmine had grown up and she looked beautiful; he was startled by his grandfathers' words and just approached the family
Hey Jazmine, welcome home.
H..hi Huey. Thank you, it is nice to be home – why am I lying she thought, I don't want to be here this place just reminds me of sad things...
Both families sat down and ate. During the meal Mr. Freeman and Tom talked about everything and nothing…they usual. At the end Mrs. Dubois served the eggnog and some pastries to the family. Then, the interrogation started, oh yes, she knew this was going to happen.
So Jazzymean, why have you not come to town in 6 year? Huh?
Well Riley, I've been trying to get done with school as fast as I can. I really don't want to wait 12 years to work.
Baby girl, you know I thought you wanted to be a laywer like Huey but then you went to medicine, what happened?
Yeah, she did not want to follow my footsteps and become a DA but it's ok Robert. I forgave her for that…(Jazmine just sighed to her father's words, he always managed to hurt her with them)
Oh Mr. Freeman, I think the laywer idea was nice – in her mind she said "and I just wanted to do it to follow Huey" – but as a Doctor I think I will make a greater impact.
Impact, how so? Huey was surprised by that word.
Well Huey, as a lawyer or a DA I would just be helping one side of the parties involved in the situation but as a Doctor I am able to help everyone despite their age, color, position. In my operating bed everyone is the same and there are only 2 outcomes…
Huey was very impressed, Jazmine had not just matured physically but definitely mentally and his heart just knew it.
The interrogation continued and she answered all the questions as she had rehearsed; her parents, Riley and Mr. Freeman asked her about school, work, hospital practice, etc. She thought they were done when Riley asked the one question that she rather no answer:
Jazzymean, did you get a man yet?
No Riley. I don't have time for that…
Really? You are sooo boring! One a minute, I bet you can't tell me in front of your folks huh?
No Riley, I am boring. All I do is school, my practices at the hospital, my little part time job and that is all…Oh yeah, her life was all work no play, well, except on Saturdays the only night she would go dancing with her friends; she loved dancing. Yes, she had had some guys asked her out but no matter how good looking they were they were not the only one she thought about…
When Riley asked the question, Huey tensed up, he really did not want to know the answer. He knew how Jazmine had felt about him and it was not until college that he met more girls and cursed himself for not moving on his real feelings for Jazmine. She was special, really special and he could not bear to hear that she belong to someone. When Jazmine answered he relaxed so much and was thankful that no one noticed her sigh of relief.
The conversation changed and Mr. Freeman told Huey to make sure he and Riley took Jazmine out the next day so that she could re-acquaint herself with their town.
The evening continued and the Dubois went back to their place, this is when Jazmine faced the demons she did not want to face…