Chapter 10: A day at the park

Ponyboy POV

I hadn't gotten a whole lot of sleep last night but it was a lot better than the other night. Whew, I was about to collapse! I woke up to jumping on the bed so I opened one eye and grinned sleepily. There was my daughter in her purple and yellow pajamas with her hair in every direction and my smile played on her lips. I'm happy she has my smile but thank god it's a girl version of my smile. I would have died for her if it weren't.

" Daddy! I better!" Yes! I can get some sleep! Finally… I pulled my arms out of the mangled blankets and lifted Cassie up. Hearing her squeal made everything better, I swear.

" Let's get ready for today," I said. I put Cassie in her high chair and let her eat cheerios. When she was done, I took her out of her dirty diaper, cleaned her, and brought her to the bathtub. I cleaned it first and but in 2 inches of water. I picked Cassie up gingerly and eased her in. she wasn't like all toddlers. She loved bathes. I brought in a plastic cup and Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo.

When we were finished, I wrapped her in a Mickey and minnie towel and brought her to our room. Laying her down on the changing pad, I snapped on a Huggies diaper. Today was nice and really warm out so I went into her suitcase and grabbed out a green little sundress and white sandals. One thing she hated was sunscreen but it had to be done. Sighing, I rubbed the stuff onto a fussy Cassie.

" Alright, we are all done. Do you know where we are going?" I asked her.

" No, where?" for a two year old, her speech was pretty good.

" We are going to the park! Then we'll be going to Uncle Darry and Soda's… You will be able to meet Steve, Laura who is Uncle Soda's friend. It will be You, me, uncle Soda, Laura, Uncle Darry, Uncle Steve, Uncle Two bit, and some others…" she nodded her head and a silent 'O' on her lips." Kay…" I prepared her diaper bag with a couple bottle- full of water and apple and grape juice. Diapers, wipes, bibs…. Just stuff normally in a diaper bag.

We got into the car and drove off to the park. I once again buckled us both out and got her stroller, a big blanket, and her diaper bag out of the car. Opening up the stroller, I placed my daughter in and put her bag and the blanket on the basket below.

Once I had the blanket placed on the ground nicely, I dropped our stuff and took Cass outta her stroller and onto the quilt as we both sat down under the old tree, I smiled. The memories all came running back. I remember saying to two-bit how those little kids would be tuff greasers in just a couple years. Now, here I am 5 years later bringin my own kid here.

" Ponyboy Curtis?" I heard a voice ask. I looked up into the three faces of Randy Adderson, Marcia, and Cherry Valance. What a small town… Get it? Small town? Small world? Ok, I'll stop now…

I stood up and was surely shocked at how tall I was. I'm about 6"3 and I was only about 5"5 when I was 14. Also, I haven't seen these 3 in years!

" Long time no see, how's it going?" I asked with a smiled.

" It's good. I'm still goin strong with Marcia here and Cherry is going with a new guy. He's a middle classer… so, how are you?" Randy asked.

" I'm glad you guys are all still friends. Besides me, living in New York for the past 2 years, becoming cold, and having a kid, it's been great!" I sounded angry.

This time, it was Cherry, " You have a kid?" I nodded bent down, and picked Cassie up. Cassie grinned while she put her arms around my neck.

" Hi!" she giggled. Man do I love her giggle. It's gotta be the sweetest thing in the world. I love this kid…

" She is the sweetest thing! You have a girlfriend?" I shook my head and laughed grimly at Marcia's innocent question.

" Nah, I haven't seen her in two years…." Thinking of Anna hurt inside. We were perfect together, or so it seemed. Her real name is Annastasia. She wasn't Russian. No, she was Greek.

" Oh, that's too bad… so why are you back?" Randy asked.

" Sodapop, my brother was shot in the leg by a Soc…."

" Oh, sorry to hear that. Tell him I hope he's better," Cherry said. I smiled and nodded.

Gathering up my stuff I said back, " See yah around, we have to go," they all nodded and left. I can't wait to see Steve's face!

A/n- sry bout the last few CH. Boring. Still, I hope it leaves you wanting more so please review.

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