Seated in an arm chair, Indy sat in his living room.. his knuckles pressed against his lips as he waited for Abner.. He didn't know how much Abner knew, but he had to know something was up..
He heard a knock at the door and glanced down at this watch… Yep seven thirty sharp.
He got up, headed for door, and without hesitation he pulled it open.
"Hello Henry." Abner said, his tone cool and calm. Indy could only imagine the things this talk was going to include.
"Hello sir, come on in." Indy stepped to the side and motioned him in.
Abner stepped in and headed leisurely toward the living room. Indy followed him. "Can I get you anything sir? Coffee?"
"Do you know why I'm here tonight Henry?" Abner said, his back still facing Indy.
"Not exactly."
"I think maybe you do.." Abner turned and faced him. "I've been a fool haven't Henry?"
Indy said nothing as he waited for him to go on.
"Henry, you're the most gifted student I've ever taught, I've treated you as if you my own son. And because of this I've allowed my judgment and commonsense to be blinded."
"Sir wait a minute-"
Abner put a hand up silencing him. "Let me finish Henry… My Marion's very beautiful. Don't you think?"
"Yes, she is."
Abner nodded. "She takes after her mother is that department. But she's also a stubborn, rebellious teenager. And you Henry are a grown man. Don't think I haven't noticed the way you two have been acting lately... But I didn't fully realize it until the other night, when you brought her back to camp. The way she followed after you, the way she reacted about you and the way you looked at her that night.. " He squinted his eyes slightly, thinking as he spoke. "I don't know quite what's going on between you two.. but it's more than just friendship isn't it Henry?... I know I'm partly to blame for this, I should have never left her in your care."
Indy let his eyes drift to the side, his brows fixed into a frown.
"Henry, you do understand what I'm saying?"
"Yeah.. you don't want me to see her anymore, not even as friends"
"I'm afraid so.. and I hope you also understand that that's not a request.. And you don't need to worry about Marion coming to you, I'll take care of her."
Indy shot him an ice cold glance."Yeah I get it..."
Abner nodded again and began making his way back toward the door. When he got there he turned back around and looked at Indy. "Things will work itself out Henry.. You'll go on to your teaching job soon and Marion will eventually move on and forget about you."
Indy didn't look at him as he asked. "And what about the Ark?"
Abner's mouth curved into an obsessive grin. "The Ark is still out there Henry." He then reached for the door and let himself out.
Indy stood standing there for a moment, he shoved his hands into his pockets as he his mind reeled. "That son-of-a-bitch..." He guessed he should at least be grateful Abner hadn't figured out the extent of what was going on. He could feel his heart rate pick up speed as he began pacing the floor. The thought of cutting her off, out of his life completely now seemed absolutely unfeasible. He knew something like this would happen, but why'd it have to be this soon…
He stopped pacing and looked up toward the liquor cabinet. "I need a drink.." He said as he moved quickly over to the cabinet and pulled out his best brandy. He got it opened and took a generous slug right out of the bottle….
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With glasses on his on his nose and a reference book in front of him, Abner sat at his desk in the study. He looked up as he heard the front door open and slam, and then the sound of foot steps loudly stamp against the hardwood floor with every step. The door to the study flew open as Marion came in and quickly crossed the floor to Abner's desk.
"Where is it?" She demanded.
"Where's what, daughter?"
"You know what!"
"If you're speaking of that atrocious bike you keep in the garage, then all you need to know is that it won't be around anymore."
"What do you mean? Uncle John gave me that bike when I was ten years old! It was junk when he gave it to me, told me if I ever fixed it up someday it could worth something!"
"Yes and I was against him giving it to you then, your Uncle John always was a bit eccentric.. But anyhow it's outrageous for a girl to be playing around on a bike like that. It's not normal and I won't have it any longer."
"Outrageous? The only thing outrageous here is you Dad! And in case you haven't noticed, there is nothing remotely normal about my life!"
"Marion this conversation's gone on far enough, you'll do as I see fit and that's that."
She took a deep breath and glanced around the room, taking note of her Father's priceless junk scattered throughout the room.. She thought nothing would give her more pleasure right then then to smash every single one of them to bits.."Ok.. you go ahead and do whatever you see fit! But if you think it's going to keep me from going where I want to then you're wrong!"
"Marion, I have nothing more to say about this." He said as he looked back down at the book in front of him.
"Good. Because I'm leaving!"
He pulled his glasses off and quickly looked back up at her. "Don't be absurd! Where would you go, you have no where to stay and no means to support yourself! You're nothing but child!"
"I'll stay with Indy! And I'm not a child anymore!"
"Marion I didn't want to have to tell you this.. But I've spoken with Henry, he's taking his teaching job and he's made it very clear that he thinks it's best you two no longer remain friends. "
Marion face pinched with anger as her eyes began to gloss. "You're lying."
"I'm sorry I had to tell you like this.. He said he wanted to focus on his work and he can't have you in the way. Running to him will do you no good Marion."
Her cheeks reddened as tears dripped down. "I don't believe you!" She turned around and ran out of the room..
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