Chapter 10
by Punk

(Chris's POV)

I heard Josh and Amy talking when Josh finally got home. Josh sounded really upset. It was pretty unnerving, but I wasn't about to waltz in and ask what was wrong. I figured whatever it was, Josh would deal with it himself. I went back to my books and tried to finish my homework.

Jeremey came in a few minutes later from band practice. He actually did go in and ask what was going on, but I didn't hear Josh's answer. I feel so out of the loop now. It seems like everyone else knows everything that is going on except me. Maybe it's the fact I'm so focused on college right now.

When Cole and Corey got in Josh called me into the living room. I sat down between my brothers and looked at Josh. "Alright, look." Josh began. "Y'all know that Mom has told us that she and Bam slept together and that I'm the possible result of that." I glanced at Cole and Corey who grimaced a little. "But, that's not true. None of it is." He began to tell us what he had apparently kept from us for a long time.

Cole's jaw dropped open and Corey let out a deep breath. Jeremey was focused intently on Josh and Jacey was picking her nail polish. Amy sat there listening, seemingly acting as though what Josh was saying was no surprise.

"So, my real father is Ryan Gee." Josh finished.
Corey let out a snicker and brushed his hair out of his eyes. "All these years, Mom is gonna blow a fuse when you tell her."
Cole smirked. "Well, at least I know my brother and my wife aren't related. That is...if she'll ever be my wife." He tore a thick chip of black nail polish off one of his fingernails.
"Yeah well, that doesn't solve my problem." Jacey spoke up. "The father of my baby is still dating Aila."
"Well, at least you know the father of your baby isn't your half brother's half brother." Jeremey told her.
"Yeah well, I'd kinda like my problem dealt with." Jacey told us.
"Sue him. Now that we know he isn't related to us, there's no problem suing his ass for child support. Which you don't need but, you've got that on him." I told her and my brothers all nodded.
"Yeah, Chris has a good point." Josh agreed. "Just one more thing, we've got to tell Mom and Dad everything."
Jacey groaned and buried her face into the chair. "Noooooooo." She whimpered.
"Jacey, don't worry. We're all here for you." Amy told her gently. Jacey sighed and nodded. Just then we heard the door get knocked on.
"I'll get it." I got up and went to answer the door.

There stood a girl about Jacey's height in a red mini skirt and a black top. She had our cousin Ava's blonde hair and blue eyes. I knew her instantly.

"Hey Scarlett."
"Hey Chris." She threw her arms around me and kissed my cheek. "Mom and Dad kicked me out. Think it will be cool with A. Jay and Uncle Nov if I stay here?"
I nodded, hugging her back. "Yeah, sure come in." I let her in and closed the door behind her.
"Scarlett!" Amy yelled getting up and running over to her. "Oh I'm so glad your here. You can finally meet Aiden and Jamie!"

Scarlett is our uncle Jess's youngest daughter, and Ava's younger half sister. Ava's mother, Kelly, died when Ava was five years old. After Kelly died Jess married Amy Lee of Evanescence and they had Scarlett shortly afterwards.

"Amy, I'm so glad to see you." Scarlett hugged Amy back. "Where are my little cousins? I can't wait to see them!" She and Amy went upstairs to get Aiden and Jamie.
Cole Corey and I looked at each other and snickered. "So, Jess and Amy kicked her out? What for, do you think?" Cole asked.
I shrugged. "I don't know, but she is shit hot."
"Chris!" Corey slugged my shoulder. "Come on! That's our cousin!"
"Easy for you to say, you're gay." I turned to Cole. "You're in love with Ville's daughter. And Jeremey," I turned to my younger brother. "You're in love with Hanna."
Jeremey's face instantly turned red. "I am not! We're just friends!"
I ignored him with a smirk. "Jacey, you're pregnant with Dico's kid's kid. And we all know Andy and Dusti are secretly in love."
"Which sucks for you, Corey, because everyone knows you've always had a crush on Andy." Cole said with a laugh.

(Corey's POV)

"Yeah so, Andy aint my cousin. Besides he aint my type any more. By the way, Mark is coming over later." My brothers and sister all shared a laugh.
"Who aint your cousin?" Mom asked then coming in the door with Dad behind her.
"Hey Mom, Hey Dad, Scarlett got kicked out. She's staying here, that ok?" Josh asked.
"Yeah, sure. Jacey can you help us with the groceries?" Dad told her. She winced.
"I'll do it, Dad." Amy said as she came down with Aiden in her arms.

Scarlett followed Amy, holding Jamie. Amy calling him that always made Dad wince just a little. Josh took Aiden from Amy and Jamie from Scarlett. Amy and Scarlett followed Mom and Dad back outside.

"So when do we tell them?" Jeremey asked looking at Jacey and Josh.
"Over dinner." Josh said putting his kids in the playpen.
"Corey, some sexy punk guy is here for you." Scarlett said with a smirk coming in.
Mark followed her. "Hey love." I ran into his arms and kissed him. "You guys got it down here?" I looked at my brothers. Chris and Cole smirked and nodded.

I grabbed Mark by the belt loop and lead him upstairs. As soon as we were safely in my room with the door locked I started kissing him. He kissed me back; his hands gliding down the length of my body.

"We don't have much time." He whispered in my ear before undoing my jeans.

By the time we were finished and came downstairs, supper was on the table. We took a seat next to each other and started to eat.

"Um, Mom, Dad. Jacey and I both have something to tell you." Josh said looking up from his food.

I looked over at Mom who glanced briefly at Amy before turning her attention to Josh.

"I guess I'll tell you what I have to tell you first." Dad looked Josh, his gaze cloudy. "Um... Ryan Gee is my biological father."
I half expected Mom to faint but she merely smirked and shook her head. "You know for sure?" she asked, shocking all of us with how calm she was.

Josh nodded. He started to explain but Dad stopped him.

"Look, like I've told you time and time again. I don't care who your biological father is. I'm your real father and that's all that matters."
"And, whatever Bam said about what happened that night, doesn't matter either. I was fucked up that night, so this really doesn't surprise me that much. I'm just as glad as you are to find out my brother isn't the father of my child. So...Jacey what do you have to tell us?"

I can't believe my mom can be that calm...but then again, my mother has pretty much a split personality.

"Well um...Dico does a have a son, his name is Shawn." She paused. "And he's the father of my baby."

Dad dropped his fork along with his jaw. Jacey winced. Mom sighed putting her hand over her eyes and shaking her head.

"Jacey..." Dad sighed and got up. He went upstairs quickly.
"Baby girl...We'll talk about this later." Mom got up and followed Dad upstairs.
Jacey looked like she was about to cry. I sighed. "Well...at least the food is good." I was met with a slap to the back of the head from Cole.