Goodal Apartment:
Kat just ring the bell, and Jason open the door for her.
Kat : So, where are the little lady?
Jason : I just check on her. She just sleeping. Kat, try your hardest not to wake her up. She's a lot to deal with when she's awake.
Kat : (Rolling her eye) Right, and tell me why did you take this job again in the first place?
Jason : (Chuckles) Well, you know it have a better pay.
Kat : (Smile) Okay, go home.
Jason then walk through the door and go to Stone Canyon. Both Brian and Ellen are sitting in the living room when he arrives.
Scott's Home – Stone Canyon:
Jason : (Surprised) Dad, didn't you say that mom was sick?
Ellen : (Gazing at Brian, then look at Jason) I'm sorry honey, but your dad were lying.
Jason : Dad?
Brian : If I didn't say it. Will you go home? Jason, I don't know what's wrong with you. Why you have to get another job in the weekend? You have three jobs already. We barely see you since you are in university so we hope that at least in the weekend you can go home. But, you have to do additional job as a restaurant waiter. I know that you want to be independence on your own. But, we still can give you enough.
Jason : Dad, whatever is it. You shouldn't lying about mom were sick. I was busy today. You shouldn't….
Brian : (Interrupt Jason) What could you possibly busy for? (He then look like think of something and turn angry) Jason, tell me the truth were you seeing that woman who soon to be death?
Ellen : (Try to calm Brian) Brian, calm down would you?
Brian : (To Ellen) Don't touch me (Look at Jason) Jason, let me tell you. If She got that deathly sickness it serves her right.
Jason face is kinda sad and shock at his father words
Brian : Are you forget, that time she didn't care and abandoned you, Tommy and I just to married another guy? She even can abandoned your brother and you her biological sons. And you still think about her?
Jason : Dad, I…
Brian : Are you forget that time you were sick Ellen was the one who gave up all of her money to give you the best medical treatment. She always treat you like his son and you want to betray her love for just to see that unworthy mother?
Jason : (Angrily) DAD, THAT WOMAN HAVE BEEN DEATH TWO WEEKS AGO….
This make all the room going into silent.
The Goodal Apartment:
Emma had awake and Kat were chasing her trying to make Emma drink a glass of milk. Until Emma stop at the living room
Kat : Emma please, I have been reheating this milk for the second time. Please be a good girl and drink it before it become cold again and it won't be as good.
Emma just sit without doing anything
Kat : (sighed) why are you so inobedient? If you don't drink it I'll get angry.
Emma then throw the glass on the floor
Kat : (Gazing at Emma) This kid, why are you so naughty?
Emma : Who wanted to be take care by you? For all I care you could go now.
Emma then walk to her room leaving Kat speechless.
Back at Scott's House:
Ellen : Jase, why you didn't tell us about this earlier? We can help you to take care of her at least (Gazing at Brian who almost started to talk again)
Jason : It's okay mom.
A message then come to Jason phone. The message was from Kat. It said "Jase, where are you? I really couldn't take care of her. Could you come back now?".
Ellen : Jase, Honey. If you really need to go yo could go now. Me and your dad will be all right.
Jason : Mom, then I'll go now. (standing) About what dad have said. I want you to know that I'll never forget about it. I always know that you love Tommy and me. I will always treat you properly.
Ellen : (Hugging Jason) I know son, I know. There's no need for words.
Jason : Mom, can I borrow that book you used to read when you first come to our home?
Ellen : Yes, of course. (looking at Brian) Bry? Could you take it from my room?
Brian then go and bring the book to Jason
Brian : Hey son. I'm sorry
Jason : It's okay dad. I'll go now. You and mom…take care.
Jason then return to Goodal apartment with bus while reading the book
Goodal Apartment:
Jason just enter the apartment.
Kat : Jason, be quiet. The girl just went to sleep. So, what happen to Auntie Ellen?
Jason : She's alright. (He then touching Kat hands) So, what about the girl?
Kat : She were throwing a tantrum over a glass of milk. But, she sleep peacefully now
Jason : Than you
Kat : (sighed) Don't thank me. Would you resign from this job? This girl is really not easy to communicate with. What are you really doing?
Jason : Even it's hard to communicate with her, she still just a little girl. I don't believe I couldn't handle her. (Jason then chuckle) Why don't we make a bet? I bet that I could handle her. If I win then you have to come here everytime I babysat her. But if I lose….(smirk) you also come here.
Kat : (Laugh) Who want to deal with this kind of bet? I still want you to resign.
Jason : I can't, if I resign where I can get the money? I really want to try it.
Kat : But this kid have an attitude problem. She have to see her parents if she don't then…
Jason then indicate her to be more silent.
Kat : All right, let's give it a shot. Now, I need to go
Jason : Where?
Kat : Shopping with Taylor and Tanya. You know, my best friends who are now having crush on your best roommates.
Jason : Trust me when I say their feelings are mutual.
Kat then laughed she then wear her jacket and kissed Jason before get out from the apartment.
It have been three hours in Goodal Apartment since Kat gone and Jason were cleaning the house when Elsa return.
Elsa : (shout) Emma sweetie, Mommy home. Jason…
Jason then come with a mop on hand.
Jason : Mrs. Goodal, you're home
Elsa : (surprised) Jason, what are you doing? Why are you doing the household chores?
Jason : It's okay. I kinda felt the home is not clean so I clean it.
Elsa : You really don't have to do it. One Emma is enough to make you headache. How could I let you to do the cleaning as well?
Jason : No, it's alright. Really I don't feel any headache.
Elsa : Just put it down. Why don't you sit first.
At this moment Emma come out from her room
Elsa : Hi, sweetie
Emma : (pointing finger toward Jason) Mom, he said that he wouldn't come again if you come home.
Jason : (Surprised) I…I…Never say that.
Elsa : (Chuckled) Well, since mom come home, of course Uncle Jason have to return home. He is a university student. He still need to study. Let's wait till next week for him to come. (smile at Emma)
Emma : He said he didn't want to come again.
Jason : (Nervously) I never say it. Really
Elsa : Jason, I know Emma could make you angry
Emma : I never make him angry. His the one who bullied me. He didn't let me watch TV, he didn't make me lunch, he so mean to me, he even burned the breakfast. (Touching Elsa hand) Momm?
Elsa : All right. Baby, why don't you get to your room. Mommy want to talk with Uncle Jason.
Emma then walked to her room.
Elsa : Even if you don't say anything, I know what happen is the other way around. Emma must hurt you more. If not…that last girl wouldn't resign just after a day. (sighed) Jason you don't want to continue the job, do you?
Jason : I never say that, I remember I never say that…
Elsa : So, what you mean is…
Jason : I want to continue this job. I'll come again. I…I really need this job.
Elsa : (Surprised) You really will continue to help me?
Jason : Yeah, I will.
Elsa : (Smile) Jason, I can see that you are a really special nice guy. How can I ever thank you for this?
Jason : No thanks needed. It something I have to do.
Elsa : Oh, right. I bought you a jacket. Let me get it out so you can see it. (digging to her suitcase and take out a jacket)
Jason : (surprised) I wouldn't take this gift. That salary of $2,500 it's already too much. I wouldn't take the jacket.
Elsa : Jason, please don't denied this gift.
Jason : I…I really can't take it.
Elsa : Jason, I believe that we met because of fate. I know that it was God that send you to me and Emma life.
Jason : I…I really can't accept it. My parents doesn't know I'm working here. If I take it home it wouldn't be good when my parents realize. Mrs. Goodal I really thank you. This gift I'll accept it. But, for now just let it stay here. Beside, I'll come again next week. I really thank you.
Elsa : Okay then.
Jason : (Standing) Oh, right. I have made the dinner. I'm not really a good chef, so maybe the taste wouldn't be good. If you think the dinner is bad you can throw it and make other. (Smile) I'm really scared that I'm the one who put Emma in misery. I need to go home now. (walk toward the door)
Elsa : Jason….Thank You
Jason : (smile) Don't mention it.
1 Week Later – At the Park:
It have been a week since then. Jason spent most of his day to study, working, and read the book that his mom gave him. The book is about dealing with kids. Now, he and Katherine Hillard along with Eric Myers Collins, Adam Park, Tanya Sloan and Taylor Eardhart are walking together in the park.
Tanya : So, Jason. I heard you are a babysitter. How's the job?
Jason : Well, it's good, except for the part that the girl didn't accept me yet.
Taylor : Just slow down Jason. It takes time to make a relationship like that.
Eric : Taylor is right, Jase. Beside if it really hard you always can resign.
Kat : (smile) Well, Eric. I doubt you would be able to change his mind. Even I couldn't do it.
Adam : Well, that's our Jason. Always firm with his decision. Anyway, Jase, if you need help with the job don't hesitate to tell us.
Tanya : Yeahhh…If it work alright we always can assist you to take care of her or maybe you could get her out to play with us.
Jason : Thanks Guys, you five are really the best friends that one could ask for.
Kat : (Coughh) Ehmmm, Jase….
Jason : (Chuckle) My bad. Sorry, make that four best friend and one special understanding girlfriend. (Look playfully at Kat) There, happy now?
Kat : Yeahhh, although I kinda want to puke with that kind of flirt.
Jason : (Laugh) Woww, dating you Ms. Perfect is hard. I'm wrong when I'm not doing it. I'm guilty if I say it.
All the guys are laughing.
Kat : (Chuckle) Well, This is me. It's not late to turn around before you regret it.
Eric : Oh, Get a room you two
Jason : Well, if you jealous, there are always Taylor there.
Taylor : (Laugh) Oh, don't get me involve.
Jason : Well, I need to go to the Goodal now. Bye Kat
Kat : Bye, Honey.
Jason then kissed Kat before go to the Goodal. The others then continue walked around the park until they met Bulk.
Bulk : Hi Kat, why don't I walk with you since your group doesn't have enough man.
Adam : Go away Bulk, Kat wouldn't want to walk with you.
Bulk : I don't know who are you. But, It's for Kat to decide.
Kat : His name is Adam, and he is right. I don't want to walk with you.
Bulk : But you will if it Jason. What are you see in him anyway? That guy work three different jobs just to support himself. While, I can give you almost whatever you want.
Kat couldn't answer the question
Eric : Stop it, Bulk. That is my best friend you talked about. Now I don't care if you are older than me or you have money. Talking bad about Jason again and I'll see to it myself that your life become hell. Beside, talking about money, I definitely wouldn't lose to you.
Bulk : Teenagers! I really don't know what that guy Jason said to all of you so that all of you willingly to have his back. I never met him but he is sure one of the horribleweak people if he could manipulate all of his friend to protect him all the time.
Eric start to walk toward Bulk, but held by Taylor
Taylor : It's not worth it Eric (Gazing to Bulk) Bulk, you listen to me. We are willing to have Jason back not because he is weak but because he had a big heart that definitely couldn't be compare to your fat body and you could never understand, and what Kat see in him definitely couldn't be seen in you.
Bulk just nodded then leave the group.
Adam : Go, Taylor.
Tanya : Wow, you great.
Kat : Thanks, Taylor.
Eric : That's my girl. (Try to put his hand on Taylor shoulder)
Taylor : (playfully hit Eric) Who is your girl?
All of them then laughs.
Goodal Apartment:
Elsa open the door for Jason but she look kinda down
Jason : I heard her crying just now
Elsa : (Look down at her feet) I hit her
Jason : What happen?
Elsa : She blocked the door and didn't want me to let you in. I lose my temper then I hit her. Look like I couldn't go now.
Jason : Then how about your student?
Elsa just get silent
Jason : (Smile) It's okay Mrs. Goodal, why don't you go. Let me take care of Emma.
Elsa then go and Jason then check on Emma in her room. Emma were angry and start to throw everything. Jason try to stop her but couldn't until he see the picture of Emma and her father on her desks.
Jason : (Pick the picture) Emma, you don't want to stop right? Then I will also throw this
Emma : (Realizing the picture) Return it to me. You can't take my father picture
Jason : Why can't I? You could throw things when you get angry. So, why I couldn't do the same?
Emma just get quiet.
Jason : Let's make a deal. I'll return this picture if you clean this room.
Emma : I won't
Jason : (Nodded and Walk out Emma Room) Then I'll throw this out along with other picture.
Emma : (Running toward Jason) No, you can't do that. Return my father….
Jason was collecting all the pictures to thrash bin and Emma running after Jason until they reaching room and Emma just stand still.
Jason : (Look at Emma) Do you want this pictures back right?
Emma only nodded.
Jason : Then here's the deal. First, when your mom isn't at home, you and I will take care of everything in home. You couldn't throw or break things. Second, I will put all of the pictures back and you will get to your room and clean it up.
Emma : If I won't?
Jason : Then I'll throw all of the pictures outside. I'll count from ten. 10…9…8…7…6…5…4…
Emma then run to her room and make it clean while Jason put all the pictures back on its place. Jason then check on Emma in her room. Emma were crying while holding a doll which have another pictures of Emma, her mom, and her father.
Jason : Emma, can we talk?
Emma : Yeah.
Jason : Look, I'm sorry to do that. The fact is your dad is my close friend.
Emma : Really?
Jason : Yes, that's why I want you to be happy. I know that your dad wouldn't want you to be sad. If he could meet you now, do you know what he would said?
Emma : No
Jason : (Smile) He will say "Emma, don't be sad. Daddy will be happy if you are happy"
Emma : How do you know? Is it because you are daddy close friends? (Jason just nodded) Then can I call you Uncle Jason?
Jason : I'd be honored to. Now, you should go to sleep. Then mommy would be here tomorrow. Okay? (Emma nodded)
Emma then sleep while Jason get out of her room and make his assignment. He then sleep on the sofa. When the morning come he make a breakfast for Emma. After Emma had her breakfast, he then tell Emma to watch TV (This morning Emma obey his order, Something that surprise him) while he went to throw the rubbish out. He coincidentally meet with Elsa when he returned to the apartment.
Jason : Emma, there are someone who want to meet you. Do you want to meet her
Emma : (Nodded) Yes
Jason then nodded to Elsa and she start walking to the family room.
Elsa : Sweetie, I'm home
Emma : Mommy (she then hug Elsa)
Elsa : Baby, I'm really sorry I hit you yesterday.
Emma : (smile) It's okay mommy
Elsa : You didn't make Uncle Jason angry do you?
Emma then look at Jason who smile at her
Emma : No, I don't
Elsa : (smile) Good girl (Look at Jason) Jason, I bought you a scarf
Jason : (surprised) Ahhh, Mrs. Goodal why you bought me a gift again? No, I really can't accept it.
Elsa : It's okay really. (Look at Emma) Baby, why don't you give this to Uncle Jason
Emma : (give the muffler to Jason) This is for you.
Jason : Uncle Jason already have a muffler. Why don't you take this one Emma?
Emma : No, I listened to you already. Now you have to listened to me.
Jason : (Smile) Well, since it is from Emma then I'll take it. (Patting Emma Head) Thanks Emma.
Emma : (Look at Elsa) Mom, I'll help you bring your suitcase
Elsa : (Surprised) Ahhh, Emma that's all….
Jason : (Whispering) Ms. Goodal, just let her.
Emma then bring the suitcase to Elsa room.
Elsa : I really didn't expect that Emma will accept you this soon.
Jason : Actually, I said to her that I'm a close friend with her dad.
Elsa then nodded and smile at him.
Jason : Ms. Goodal since you are back then I'll go home. Thanks for the gift.
When Jason walk to the door his phone is ringing
[Brian] : Jason, you need to go home now
Jason : What happened dad?
[Brian] : A debt collector come to our mart they say they want you to pay $10,000
Jason : (surprised) What? I'll go home now.
Elsa : Is there something wrong Jason? I hear something about debt
Jason : It's alright Mrs. Goodal. But I will need to go home now (he then run from the apartment)
Meanwhile:
[Benjamin] : Hello, can I help you Mrs. Elsa?{Benjamin is Elsa Assisstant. He may not appear regularly, so don't bother}
Elsa : (On the phone) Hello, Benjamin I need you to run information on Jason Lee Scott financial.
Goodal Apartment – Dinner Time
Emma : Mom, can we invite Uncle Jason for my birthday?
Elsa : (Smile) Emma look like you getting attached to Uncle Jason already, aren't you?
Emma just give her a smile.
Elsa : Is it because he is your father close friend?
Emma : Yes, But is he really daddy close friend, mom?
Elsa : (Smile) Yes, he is. Why don't you call her tomorrow.
*For anyone who might be confused. Let me give you an explanation. Ellen is not Jason real mother. His real mother left him, Tommy and Brian to married another guy. Brian then married again to Ellen who love Jason and Tommy like their own mother. Oh, and Tommy here is Tommy Oliver Scott….Yeah, that's right I make them brothers. He will appear for real in the story and he will be paired with Kimberly
So, what do you think of Chapter three? And what do you think about the debt and What does Elsa really do?