Thankfully Fran and Spencer had grown a lot closer over the the last couple of days. This meant that Morgan could leave Spencer with his Momma whilst he went and talked to the teachers at Spencer's new school.
Fran and Spencer had decided to spend their time together sat in the shade of a large tree in Morgan's back yard. Fran read to Spencer from one of his poetry books and Spencer told Fran all the facts he new about the poems and the authors.
Meanwhile after nearly an hour discussing things Morgan left the school satisfied they were going to provide Spencer with what he needed. Spencer would split his time between a class with children his own age, to help him learn to social skills, and a class for gifted children, to complete work that would challenge him.
Morgan had just pulled up outside his house when his phone rang. Checking the caller ID he awnsered "Hey JJ".
"Hey Morgan. How's things going?"
"Good thanks. I've just got Spencer's school sorted and he seems to be settling in well."
"That's great. I was calling to see of you were free Saturday."
"Yer we have no plans."
"Perfect Garcia and I are organising a team picnic."
"Sounds good. We'll be there."
After discussing the time and place Morgan said goodbye, hung up and made his way towards the house.
Upon hearing about the picnic Fran insisted they bake some cookies for it. She decided an event like this called for her famous chocolate chip cookies, a family favourite. Spencer was more then happy to help. He intently focused on helping measure and mix the cookie dough not wanting to make a mistake.
Once the cookies were in the oven Spencer went to to help pack away but knocked over the flour. Some landed on Morgan's arm. Spencer was about to apologise when some flour hit him in the face.
"Hey" Spencer pouted. His pout soon turned into a cheeky grin when he picked up a handful of flour and threw it at Morgan.
Looking down at the flour his his t-shirt Morgan grinned. "This means war little man" he said looking at Spencer.
The pair were soon in the midst of a full out food fight with Fran ocassionally joining in. All 3 were laughing hard and throwing flour and coco powder. It didn't take long for both them and the kitchen to be covered in flour and coco powder. Spencer's once brown hair was white along with his face giving him a bit of a ghostly look. Morgan's white t-shirt was covered in brown patches of coco powder. The kitchen floor, cupboards and the fridge door were covered. Fran had faired quiet well having only got a little bit of flour on her right pant leg and her left arm.
"Alright boys I think that's enough" Fran tried to say seriously but she couldn't supress her smile.
Morgan and Spencer eventually stopped laughing. Morgan realised the mess they had made but thought it was definitely worth it to see Spencer laughing and having fun.
Fran used her motherly voice when she said "Derek you go get yourself and Spencer cleaned up . I'll clean the kitchen before I start dinner."
"Momma..." Morgan tried to protest but one look from his Mom and he knew it was pointless to argue. So Morgan walked over to Spencer picked him up and said "Come on kid let's go get cleaned up we're both a mess."
Spencer giggled and nodded his head covering Morgan in more flour as it fell from Spencer hair. The pair left the kitchen and headed upstairs to get cleaned up.
By the time they came back into the kitchen (having washed and gotten into clean clothes) Fran had cleaned the kitchen and had started dinner. Fran quickly shooed them out of the kitchen telling them she'd call when food was ready. The pair sat in the living room building the dinasour Lego sets Morgan had brought Spencer on his way home from Spencer's school.
Dinner that evening was a fun affair filled with light hearted conversation. Once the mess from dinner was cleaned up they sat down in the living room. Morgan sat Spencer on his lap facing him and asked "Spencer do you remember what's going to happen on Monday?"
"I'm going to school" Spencer answered. His voice whilst mostly excitable showed a hint of fear.
"Are you nervous at all?" Morgan continued.
"A little. I'm excited to go learn new things but what if I don't make any friends?"Spencer asked.
"You just have to be yourself and show them how your an amazing little boy. I'm sure you'll make some friends" Morgan said with a reassuring smile.
"I wish I could spend the day with you though" Spencer said his lip quivering slightly.
"I know buddy. I wish I could spend the day you as well but I have work and you have school. Remember my Momma is gonna pick you up and as long as I don't get a case I'll be home in the time for dinner" Morgan assured Spencer.
"Okay Derek" Spencer replied.
"Come on little man man let's get you changed into some pyjamas and in bed" Morgan said as he stood up picking Spencer as well.
"Can you read me a story?" Spencer asked sleepily as he rested his head on Morgan's shoulder.
"Of course I can" Morgan replied as he headed upstairs.