Livin it Big Time
Chapter 7: Goodbye Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
The events of the May long weekend were soon going to be behind the Mitchell's. As the group began to pack everything up in the car, Kendall and Logan both looked at the house where they had tons of fun. They had made way too many memories in that place. As Logan and Kendall were sitting around a fire, at the final night they both thought about what the future would bring not only for them, but for James and Carlos as well. Kendall knew that he had Logan by his side, and he was absolutely grateful for that. He knew that he could count on Logan to always be there for him. As Kendall wrapped his arms around the brunette, he knew that he wouldn't be the same person if Logan wasn't with him. As Logan leaned into the hug, he had a gut feeling. He had a feeling that their relationship as best friends could possibly be on the line.
"Hey Kenny…" Logan said.
"Yeah?" Kendall asked.
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" Logan was curious. He thought that Kendall wanted to play for the Minnesota Wilds like his father…but things could change right?
"I wanna play hockey!" Kendall said. "What about you Logie? What do you want to be?"
"Hmmm…" Logan had to think for a minute. "I want to be a doctor like daddy.." Logan said beaming.
"Ohhh….And then I could be your patient…" Kendall said. "You know…because I will get injured and all…" Kendall said excitedly.
"I don't want you to get injured Kendall…" Logan said as he hugged him tighter.
"Don't worry Logie…I promise…I'll never leave you…" Kendall said smiling.
"You mean that?" Logan asked.
"Uh huh…You're my bestest friend ever! I would never leave you Logie…" Kendall laughed.
"Good…" Logan laughed as he hugged Kendall. "Wait here…" Logan said running into the house.
"Logie?" Kendall looked around. He noticed that Logan had run back into the house for something. Logan returned later with a big telescope.
"Wow Logie!" Kendall said fascinated. Logan and Kendall both had a fascination with stars. And as Kendall looked up to the night sky, he knew that the stars had come out to play.
"Come on Kendall…" Logan said as he dragged Kendall over to his telescope.
"Wow…You can see everything from here…" Kendall said mesmerized by the sight.
"Isn't it the greatest?" Logan asked.
"It sure is…" Kendall smiled.
"Oh I almost forgot…" Logan said.
"What?" Kendall said.
"I brought us a bag of our favorite snack…" Logan smiled.
"Chocolate chip cookies? " Kendall asked shocked.
"Double chocolate chip cookies…" Logan said as he shoved one into his mouth.
"You know me well Logie…You know me way too well…" Kendall smiled.
As the night wore on, both of the boys had been amazed at the sight. They were sad that they had to leave the next day to head back to Minnesota. Florida had been a great vacation spot. As Logan awoke, he noticed that it was raining. It was kind of odd. Florida never rained. As he walked towards the front of the house, he noticed that Kendall was swinging on the patio swing waiting for him.
"Looks like your finally up…" Kendall laughed.
"Yep…Staying up until midnight was all worth it though…" Logan smiled.
"It sure was…" Kendall laughed.
"Boys…come on in…I made a batch of pancakes…" Mrs. Mitchell said from the kitchen window.
"Coming mom!" Logan said as Logan and Kendall both ran off.
A couple of hours later, they were officially hitting the road. After getting everything safely in the car, they began to prepare for the long trip home. Kendall and Logan were both in the back occupied with the camera. They were looking at the many pictures they had taken. Both of the boys were super excited to show James and Carlos what they had done while Carlos was at home recovering. Of course they wished that they could have been there, but Carlos was sick. Suddenly, the weather seemed to take a turn for the worse. As the Mitchell's car continued to drive along the now dark country roads, Kendall and Logan held on tight to each other, afraid that something bad was going to happen.
Back home in Minnesota, Carlos was finally better and was over at James' house. He was watching SpongeBob on TV. It was the boys favorite TV show and they each found Patrick to be the funniest. As the show went to commercial they all turned the channel to see what else was on. But something in particular caught there eye.
"This is a special weather statement for the USA…" A young woman began. "It seems that a hurricane is about to touchdown in our country. We advise everyone to head indoors…I have just received word that this is a category 4 hurricane, and I repeat everyone please stay indoors…The length of the storm is undetermined…but it is clear that it will touchdown momentarily…" The lady finished.
"Oh no…Logie and Kenny are still driving home with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell…" Carlos said.
"Oh your right…" James said. "I know…Call your dad he can give us a ride so we can find them…"
"Yeah!" Carlos said. James handed him the phone as Carlos began to dial in the numbers to his father's cell phone.
"Hello?" Roberto Garcia said.
"Papi it's Carlos…" Carlos said a little worried.
"Carlos mijo what's wrong?" Roberto asked.
"Papi…Kendall and Logan are still out there with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell…" Carlos said.
"In the middle of this weather?" Roberto asked.
"Yes…Please Papi…Please help us find them…" Carlos said. "Those are my two closest friends…"
"O.k. I'm coming to get you and James right now… Then we are going to look for their car all right?" Roberto said.
"Thank you papi…" Carlos said.
"What did he say?" James asked.
"He's coming…" Carlos said as he put on his jacket. James told his parents he was heading out to find Kendall and Logan.
A few minutes later, a police car showed up, and it was obvious Officer Garcia was behind the wheel. Both of the young boys began to run towards the car and they drove off within minutes. James hugged Carlos close as they began the journey to find the other half of their group.
Meanwhile, the Mitchell's were still driving. They had no idea that a hurricane warning was in effect. Kendall watched as lightning lit up the afternoon sky. He noticed that it was beginning to rain a lot harder than usual as well. He also noticed that the wind was picking up. He held onto Logan for quite a while. He was afraid. Logan tightened his grip on his best friend. He knew that these weather conditions were not normal. As the rain continued to pour, and the wind began to pick up it's speed Logan and Kendall's worries grew. They were now afraid of losing each other. They all thought that this was the exact moment that they were going to die. Suddenly it happened. The car began to swerve out of control.
"Daddy what's happening?" Logan asked scared.
"I don't know…" Robert said. "I don't have any control on the steering wheel…" Robert said.
"Rob look out!" Catherine yelled.
"AHHH!" Both of the boys yelled.
The car was heading straight for a pair of bright lights. It was no mystery to the occupants of the car, that they were about to get involved in an accident. As they heard the sound of a horn in the distance. Logan and Kendall hugged each other close, and that was the last thing that either of them remembered before slipping into darkness.
In the police car, Roberto Garcia had just gotten the call about a serious accident on the country roads. They were not far from the accident scene right now. The rain began to fall down even harder. As they arrived at the scene, the sight before them shocked all the occupants of the car.
"Papi…that's Mrs. Mitchell's car!" Carlos yelled.
To be continued…
