Chapter 3: Blessing
Blessing
Cast: Tommy, Lil, Phil.
One-Shot: Phil's reaction when he finds out that Tommy is marrying Lil.
"Location: Modesto, California, June 18th 2020"
Lil's day had started out nicely. The morning was quiet and calm. She had woken up on time, enjoyed a small breakfast with Betty and Howard, and tended to her job as a personal trainer.
Things were going well for her, until she remembered something that she needed to do.
Finding Tommy just outside Phil's bedroom, Lil nodded and poked her head in.
"Phil?" Lil asked.
Phil looked up from reading a book.
"Ah, Lil. What brings you here?" Phil asked.
Lil walked into the room.
"Phillip, I... we have something we'd like to tell you." Lil replied.
Tommy walked into the room.
"She's right, Phil." Tommy added.
Phil frowned.
"Tommy? What is it?" Phil asked.
Lil wanted to just give up and go back to her room. To just say 'forget I said anything' and leave. But Phil would have to know eventually, so it might as well be now.
"Tommy and I... are... um... we're... we're getting married. And we would... we'd like your blessing." Lil replied. She then closed her eyes and flinched, and started to say "I'm sorry! I didn't mean to upset you, I just...".
"Lil?" Phil asked with a calm, yet commanding tone.
The girl in question looked over at him.
"Yes?" Lil asked.
"It's okay. Truth be told, I've known about your feelings for each other for some time now." Phil replied.
"What?" Tommy asked in surprise.
Phil chuckled as he put his hand on Lil's shoulder.
"Well... I was around the corner when the both of you were confessing your love." Phil replied. He then blushed and said "I... felt you both needed your privacy.".
Tommy hung his head in embarrassment, and mentally noted that Phil shared his sister's gift of making him feel foolish. And like Lil, he did so in a way that did not devalue the purple haired man. They truly were siblings.
"Sis, I'm happy you've found someone that you'd like to spend the rest of your life with." Phil said. He then smiled, turned to Tommy, and said "And you too, T. For years I've known you to be a good man. Lil has brought this family much happiness. She will make you happy as well.".
"Th-Thank you, Phil." Tommy said.
"Y-Yes, thank you, bro." Lil said.
Phil nodded.
"I suppose this means we'll have to plan the ceremony. I will leave that to you two for the moment." Phil said.
"Of course." Tommy said.
He and Lil left the room. Once they were out, Lil turned to Tommy.
"Well, that went great! I was worried he'd be mad." Lil said.
"Phil is a generous man. That is why I take pride in being his friend." Tommy said.
