March 29th, 220 Early Morning: All Three Teens Sweet Town, Ireland
Monique opened the door to the bedroom quietly. Balancing a tray of food on her left hand, she waved Anthony and Omar in.
Going up the right side of the bed, she set the tray of food on a small, round table and Anthony did the same on the left side. Omar stood at the end of the bed and smiled.
Anthony leaned over a sleeping body. Reaching out, he almost touched it when all of a sudden a hand came out and slapped him in the face.
As Anthony jumped back in surprise, Omar and Monique laughed.
" 'It can't be too hard when she hits you.'" mocked Omar as Anthony rubbed his face. "OK. How bad did that hurt?"
Anthony gave him a dirty look as Omar stuck his tongue out at him.
"Boys," scolded Monique as Anthony copied Omar's actions.
"Sorry," they said sheepishly.
"Ok. Today is our last day here with Jake and Alison," started Monique.
"So we have set up a picnic by the Le Craig Creek and there is no way you are going to change our plans," continued Anthony.
"We have done all of the chores so you can enjoy the breakfast Monique cooked," said Omar. "Now eat up. We will meet you at noon at the creek." He bowed slightly to his father.
His father looked up at him with pride in his eyes.
"You know son, I thought you were going to rebel for your entire life. I have to admit, I though you were going to turn out to be just like me when I was your age but for longer. I'm glad to know I was wrong," Jake said.
"I am just like you, Dad. I'm following your footsteps but there is a difference between us. I have all the support anyone could ask for while you had none. I have a family full of love while you were alone. You gave me your strength and I will use it for everything in my life. I am proud to have you as my father. I want to thank you for everything."
Monique looked over at Alison and saw that she was crying silently as she saw just how strong the bond was. Then Monique looked at Anthony and waved him out of the room and followed behind him.
They waited downstairs in the kitchen. A few minutes later, Omar came down with a smile on his face.
"Come on. Let's go get set up, Anthony. Monique, is everything almost done?" he asked.
"Just about. I'll stay here and meet up with you before eleven," Monique said. She flashed a smile at Omar, knowing that she would be seeing him sooner then that if he could get Anthony to stay at the creek as he left to come get her.
He smiled back at her as Anthony and him grabbed blankets and the other necessary items for their picnic. They left and Monique went back to the bread baking above the fire.