September 1st
It's that time of year again, just think of it, another new school year and so many opportunities to gain knowledge that can be put toward the bright and promising future that awaits us! Then on the other side of that is the dreaded gym class, dodge ball, sports, and that absurd rope climbing.
But that doesn't start for another several weeks. Everyone's planning an end of summer party, We have so much to celebrate, Eddy and Marie, one of the best summer's any of us have ever had, the first summer that Ed, Eddy and myself were accepted. I mean the list goes on for miles and I know things are going to be fine from now on. It's great to be part of it all. I am going to miss Neo though, and spending time with Mother and Vince.
Mother has been thinking more about the wedding and says that she would very much like to have a spring wedding, perhaps April, I think it's a lovely idea, It shouldn't be too cool or too hot and the flowers will be opening. May was invited, she and Mother are very close now, you would think May was my sister if you didn't know any better, that;s just as well though, it's important to me that Mother likes her and that they can get along.
Vince had one more surprise for us as the summer comes to a close. We're taking a vacation. Not only are we taking Neo but I'm allowed to bring some friends. Naturally Ed and Eddy are coming. Ed is bringing Gravy. We leave right after our party. So we'll probably be leaving quite late. But it will be worth it. He won't tell me where we're going. I've always wanted to see California, The stars and the beach, it would be very exciting.
Jack and Melody have brought plans for their own wedding to my attention. I'm not really interested but I try not to be so rude. Jack has gotten a little better and giving respect. He talks to Mother and Vince better also. He said he recognizes that even if he doesn't like it, Mother and I have moved on and have a much better life with Vince. I don't see Jack as much but he calls more. The museum trip that I was supposed to go on only sort of happened. We went but Jack got a call from his work and of course took me home.
I was only a little disappointed, I hadn't expected very much. I decided it was best to just accept calls and to make them as short as possible. May and Marie have been working with Mother on the wedding plans. Eddy and Myself do what we can. Ed helps on and off. He's been having some problems at home recently so I can understand. Poor Ed and Sarah. More so Ed, you see with the onset of these problems Sarah's aggression has escalated. Jimmy is often with me when she hits her breaking point.
Ed doesn't have much of a choice. All we can do is be there for Ed when we're needed.
I often ask Ed to spend the night just to give him a break.
I hope that Ed doesn't have to go through to much more of this and that one day Sarah will find a way to find some sort of peace, for her own sake.
Lee still hasn't been very accepting and since Eddy and Marie have been together she seems to withdraw even more. Eddy doesn't visit Marie at the trailer, He's still frightened of Lee to a certain degree. May tells me she has gone so far as to distance herself from her sisters.
I can only hope that one day Lee may not feel that she has to be this way, I'm sure it's only because she's feeling left out. I haven't told anyone yet but, I think I might go and try to talk to Lee on my own.
Let her know that there is a place for her with us. I would hate to break up sisters.
Kevin approached me earlier to ask for advise on getting back together with Nazz.
"You won't like what I'm going to say Kevin and please understand that I am not a relationship expert by any means." I said gently.
"Yeah, so what should I do man?"
"sort out your priorities. Your first should be Nazz of course, which means your bike should take second. In that order and you will have a better chance, She needs to know you care for her above all else. Think of it this way Kevin, how would you feel if Nazz decided to spend more time with an inanimate object and that's all she ever talked to you about?" I hoped to put thing in perspective for him.
"I never thought about that, I'll give it a shot, thanks Double D" we parted ways and I decided to take Neo for a walk, I had no clear destination in mind but I figured it would be good for both of us. Neo and I passed Jimmy sitting in Ed's yard with Mr. Cuddles and Gravy, Ed was nowhere in sight. From inside I could hear Sarah screaming angrily. Jimmy held his rabbit tight.
"Jimmy, what's going on, what happened to Sarah?" I asked as Neo greeted them warmly.
Jimmy seemed to calm down as he began to pet Neo.
"It's terrible Double D, I was playing with Sarah and got upset when she couldn't find her princess hat. She started yelling and throwing things and Ed tried to stop her but she wouldn't. I don't know what to do" He cried. Poor Ed,Someone had to do something.
"Jimmy can I leave Neo out here with you?" Jimmy nodded and I walked to the door.
"Sarah, please, mom's gonna be mad when she sees the house this way." Ed tried to reason with her but had no luck. I took a deep breath and opened the door, ducking just in time to avoid the toaster that was thrown.
"Double D!" Ed shouted happily
"Greeting Ed," I replied keeping an eye on Sarah .
"Sarah," I said gently trying to calm the mood. " I understand you're angry and I want to help you feel better, Can you tell me what's bothering you?" I asked moving quickly as a hammer was hurtled my way.
"Stay out of this Double D!" Sarah shouted only getting more angry.
"Sarah, don't you realize what you're doing, look around you, what do you think your parents are going to say when they see all these broken appliances and this mess. Surly they wouldn't be happy." Ed had been using the kitchen table as a shield.
"I said stay out of this!" She raged, throwing anything that wasn't nailed down.
" At the rate you're going, you will either hurt yourself, or someone else. Please Sarah talk to me. I'm sure we can come up with some kind of solution, if we just calm down and try to relax." I knew it wouldn't do much good but I had to try.
I heard Jimmy talking to Eddy and Jonny.
"I think you're right Plank, Double D must have lost his mind to go in there" He said. More chatter meant that we were drawing a crowd
"Please baby sister, listen to Double D, he is here to help you. Double D is smart and can find a way to make it all better.!" Ed said shakily.
"Hey Sock head, you and Lumpy okay in there?" Eddy called from the doorway,
"Yes Eddy, for now, I need you to stay out there with Jimmy. Let him know everything is going to be fine." I took another deep breath to calm my own nerves.
Knowing that people were gathering outside only made it worse.
"Now, Sarah, what happened?" I asked seeing that she had begun to tire herself out.
"M-My P-Pr-princess hat is gone, I can't be a princess without it." She sobbed. I looked at Ed He was unsure if he should come out.
"Well, Sarah, would you like me to help you look for it, Ed and I could search while we help you pick up this mess." Her crying was hysterical now. I called for Ed to come out. He carefully walked toward Sarah.
"Careful Ed," It was habit now to advise caution when the situation involved Sarah and the possible presence of the Kankers. However, in light of the recent joining of the groups it pretty much was now limited to Lee.
"E-E-Ed!" She choked out through sobs.
"it's alright Sarah, Big brother is here. Ed will take care of you." Ed said knowing better then to try to touch her. Instead he sat down next to her and waited for her to stop crying.
We were more than a little shocked when without warning Sarah reached over and hugged Ed, he returned the favor.
"I-I'm s-sorry E-Ed."
"Everything is going to be fine Sarah, All is forgiven baby sister. No more tears." I couldn't help but smile Ed was such a wonderful brother, He really does love Sarah.
Not wanting to disturb them, I began picking things up and returning them to their proper places.
"You guys still alive in there?" Eddy said peering through the window.
"Quite alive yes. We could use your help if you have some extra time on your hands.: I called back.
Eddy, Jonny,Nazz and Kevin entered. Neo was heard barking from the front yard. Jimmy was still shaken.
"What kinda help Double D?" Jonny asked. He stopped when he saw the disaster area that used to be Ed's home. (Not that his room was ever anything but a disaster area, Sorry Ed)
"Plank and I'll get the broom Double D" He said at once.
"Guess I'll uh, supervise" Eddy offered and sat down on a chair but ended up on the floor when the chair's leg snapped off.
Kevin joined me in picking up.
"Eddy, I need you to take Neo home please, This could take a while, make sure Jimmy doing okay while you're at it." I was just putting one of the pictures back on the wall.
"Why do I have to-"
"Did you not say you wanted to supervise, we need to be sure Jimmy and Neo are taken care of." ''Eddy mumbled something and walked off.
It would be another few hours before the house was back in order and Sarah had fallen asleep on Ed, who took her into her room and tucked her in for a nap.
"I'm sorry about all this guys, Sarah hasn't been dealing with stuff very well, she hardly sleeps" Ed explained.
"It's understandable Ed, you did a great job with her. Keep doing that and it will help more than you know" I said.
"Don't sweat it Dude" Nazz said comfortingly.
"You must be outta your mind Sock head, Comin' in here like that." Eddy said once he returned.
"Maybe so but-'
"Double D is a good friend Eddy, He came to help us. Thank you Double D." He hugged me.
"Yes, well, that's what friends do Ed." I replied.
When everything was as it should be, I promised Ed that I would run home and get our toaster for them to borrow.
By the time I returned home for the night, All I wanted to do was sleep. I got ready for bed and grabbed my book. Neo curled up beside me on the bed
Everyone's had such a long day.
Sleepy sleepy sleepy!
