Ch 4

"I should get going," Sarah said after dinner that night. The group, along with the J Gang and other people from the neighborhood, had spent the afternoon cleaning the house. Dr. Garwin had taken Mrs. Watson to his private doctor's office in Ipswich so he could run some test on her. Kelly and Stephanie (who was actually a year older than Kelly) refused to be left behind and went with their mother.

Emily and Sarah had gone and charged a few gallons of bright colored paint on Emily's debit card. They had decided to paint Mrs. Watson's room a sunshine yellow, the bathroom green, the living room orange, and the kitchen red. The halls were painted a creamy caramel. It made the house seem brighter and had made Mrs. Watson happy after coming home from the testing, which had taken three hours.

"You're more than welcome to stay." Mrs. Watson told her before coughing again.

"We have plenty of room." Stephanie told her as Kelly got out the medicine.

"Thanks but I was thinking about visiting my parents." Sarah told them. She threw out the White Castle boxes that she had eaten the burgers from.

"I'll give you a ride." Emily offered as the front door opened.

"The hell happened here?" A voice asked.

"Busted," Kelly's little sister, Rose, said in her five year old voice. Emily got her jacket and bumped into Kelly's older brother Ron.

"You did this!" He accused.

"Yes but I have to drive a friend across town." Emily kissed his cheek and walked to the door. "There is White Castle's on the table. Help yourself and you can yell at me when I get back." The two girls walked down the steps together.

"It's not that far." Sarah told Emily pushing a strand of hair away from her face.

"I know," Emily admitted. "I didn't know if you wanted anyone else to drive you, which is why I offered to drive. I'll take the walk with you if you don't mind."

"I can't drive you home though. What if someone attacks you?"

"They'd be sorry. I have powers remember." Sarah laughed and they walked in silence for two blocks.

"So why did you buy all the stuff for the Watson's?"

"Because unlike my brother, I'm not an ass." Sarah snorted.

"I can't believe he actually said half the things he did today."

"If you didn't slap him I would have."

"So what's with Watson's. There's a Mrs. but no Mr."

"He died right after Rose was born. He was on the construction site of a building and it collapsed. Momma Watson had a heart attack that day and just barely survived. She had a heart transplant last year which is why its such a problem if she gets sick. She can actually die if she catches a cold."

"That's hard." They came to a stop when they reached Sarah's house. "How'd you know where I lived anyway?"

"Zack drove you home one time from a party. We fought about it for a week I think." Sarah rolled her eyes.

"Caleb was so happy hearing about him."

"He's just being an ass, sweetie." Emily gave her a hug. "You're still coming to the meet, right."

"Yep I'll be there to cheer you on."

"Okay, see you then."

"Good night." Emily turned and walked back to the Watson's. She really liked Sarah and thought she was a perfect person for Caleb. He wasn't usually the one to look down on poor people, so why was it bothering him so much today?

She felt someone behind her. It was unusual for a homeless person to stalk people for fun. It could be a gang, but most of them respected the J Gang for all the help they gave to the community. She walked faster as a car pulled up by her. She prepared to run but relaxed when she heard a familiar voice.

"Hey." She walked over and got into Carter's car. "Why are you in Boston? And what were you thinking walking the streets?" Emily gave him a look. "Let me rephrase that so you don't sound like a hooker. What were you thinking walking at this time of night?"

"A: Stephanie called Kelly after swim practice so we're spending the night. B: I was walking my brother's girlfriend to her parents house since they live a few blocks away."

"Next time drive." They pulled into the already full driveway. Emily was surprised to see Tyler, Pogue and Reid on the porch.

"We saw that you didn't take your car and got worried," Tyler told her as she got out. Emily sighed.

"Sarah leaves a few blocks from here," Emily told them.

"Really?" Pogue asked.

"That's why she slapped him after he comment about the neighborhood." Emily followed Reid's stare to Carter.

"I was on my way here and decided to drive her the rest of the way," Carter explained. He held out his hand. "Reid, right?"

"Yea," Reid answered as he shook Carter's hand. "Her boyfriend."

"What's his face didn't work out?" Carter asked Emily.

"He moved," Emily said simply. Carter held the door for them and they went in.

"Good so now you can tell me why you did this." Ron greeted.

"If you have bright colors you'll mentally be happier. It helps when your sick."

"So you repainted the entire house. How are you Carter?"

"Fine Ron, yourself?"

"Would you rather have the chipped paint walls?" Emily challenged. Ron laughed and shook his head.

"You know sometimes I wonder about you and how you'll influence my sister."

"I'm an amazing influence on Rose." They all laughed and Emily sat on Reid's lap so Carter could sit. "Where is the little one?"

"Bed," Momma Watson answered. "Which I think I'll now go. It was nice meeting you boys and you Kate."

"Do you want help?" Emily asked getting up.

"I'll take her," Stephanie offered. Emily kissed her good night along with Carter and her other two kids.

"Carter, help yourself to food."

"Thanks I haven't eaten since lunch."

"It's seven, dude," Kelly reminded him. "What were you doing this afternoon?"

"Practice so B.E. kicks Spencer's ass again."

"Excuse me that was a fluke," Emily told him. "I am now Captain of the girl's team and have passed many skills to the boy's team Captain."

"God, how I wish you were still Captain." Carter complained. "I had to sit after practice for another hour because the girl's Captain wants new suites because she thinks the current ones slows us down. She just hates that you picked them out."

"Who's the new Captain?" Ron asked. Emily picked up a soda and took a sip.

"Sarah." Emily almost spat out her soda. She started to couch and Kelly laughed. Emily looked at Kelly to see her eyes on Carter.

"Your serious?" Kelly asked.

"How the flippin hell did that happen?" Emily asked in a hoarse voice. "How did she get your support?" Carter looked at the floor as he answered.

"She threaten to start that rumor." Emily used all the control she had to keep her eyes from changing. She looked at Kelly.

"Do you still have your dorm key?"

"Of course." Emily got up and headed to the door. Kelly got up and followed her. Carter grabbed her before she could exit the house.

"Think about what you're doing, Em."

"Kicking her ass," Emily replied as she shook him off her.

"Security will be outside the building before you're there," Carter threaten as he pulled put his phone. Emily glared at him and tossed Kelly her keys.

"I'm going to bed. Someone needs to move the car so we don't have to tomorrow morning." Emily passed Stephanie on the way up.

"What's wrong with her?" She asked. Kelly ignored her sister and looked at Carter.

"You should go." There was silence in the house. "Please just leave." Carter nodded and left. Kelly walked back into the kitchen.

"What is this 'rumor' that's so big you would kick out Carter?" Ron asked. Kelly ignored her brother and began to do dishes.

"Kelly what is it?" Stephanie whispered. Kelly threw the glass cup in the sink and it shattered. She turned to her sister, her face beat red from anger.

"Sarah was so close to us. She is a junior. There's no frickin' way they would give Captain to a junior." Her voice rose as she got angrier and the tears started to fall. "So just because Em is a senior and gets it, she becomes a bitch and a slut and even goes as far as losing her virginity with Zack."

"Kelly," came a little voice. Rose stood in the doorway with her Teddy bear in her hand. "Kelly are you sad about mommy?" Kelly squatted on the floor and the five year old ran into her sister arms. "Mommy said she's going okay so she will be okay." Kelly hugged her sister.

"Thanks Rose. Let's get you tucked in."

"I'll take her up if you want," Pogue offered. "I want to check on Emily anyway."

"I want to go with the pretty guy," Rose told her sister. "Can I ride on your back?" Everyone laughed except Pogue who smiled at Rose.

"Climb aboard," Pogue ordered as he squatted on the floor. The girl jumped on his back and the two went up the stairs. Kelly smiled at Kate.

"You're a lucky girl, Kate."

"Right back at you." Kelly sat back down at the table and Tyler's arm went around her.

"Watch it pal," Ron warned. Kelly glared and started to rub her forehead.

"Migraine?" Caleb asked. Kelly nodded her head and moaned. Tyler rubbed her shoulders trying to get her relax.

"Stop stressing about the meet." Tyler commanded.

"It's not that. I'm worried about Emily punching Sarah in her skanky ass face tomorrow."

"Which rumor was Carter talking about?" Stephanie asked her sister.

"The drive in."

"My sister was in a drive in movie?" Caleb asked. Kelly sighed.

"We were in Texas and this old drive in movie place was showing Grease. Emily as you know is crazy for musical and so is Carter so they went together. Only Sarah and I knew where they went since everyone else was getting drunk. She was dating Zack at the time and asked Zack to take her but the ass couldn't part from his Budlight."

"Budlight isn't even good." Ron admitted. Kelly rolled her eyes.

"Point being that Emily was alone with a guy other than her boyfriend in a drive in. Nothing happened but Sarah could wreck Emily's ego none the less." Kelly looked at Reid and saw him staring at his soda. "They were never together. He was just there when she came home early from Spring Break after the entire you and her fiesta. I would say you were an ass and blah blah blah but you two are back together so everything is good." Reid gave her a grin.

"Thanks Kelly." Kelly smiled.

"Any time. Speaking of relationships, Caleb, what are you going to do to make good with your girlfriend?" Everyone laughed except Kelly. "No, I'm serious."

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