Sorry for the delay and empty promises :/ Here is what I was supposed to put up two weeks ago...onward!
The next day, in a spur of optimism, George called his parents. His mother cried and apologized for everything, begging him to bring himself and Allie back. He told her the good news and she squealed, congratulating him. He talked to his father next who gruffly expressed his apologies for his wrong doings. George happily accepted their apologies and later talked to his siblings who were very pleased that they would see Allie again soon.
When George hung up the phone, he was feeling extremely happy that his issues with his family were resolved. Matilda had confirmed that Leo was thrilled to be going with them to film the movie; while Allison threw a huge temper tantrum when she found out Matilda was coming which resulted in six broken plates and a time out. She was less than pleased to say the least. Every time Matilda would come over, George would focus completely on her, leaving Allison to find way to amuse herself. Ringo felt bad for the girl and usually came over to stay with her. John and Paul felt the same way and occasionally took her out for ice cream or to buy a new toy.
One day, close to the date when they were to leave for filming, the boys were helping Allie pack while George and Matilda took Leo out. Allie was especially upset, because when she asked to go with them, George snapped at her and told her she couldn't get everything she wanted. The guys were shocked, but they said nothing. Allison now sat on the bed, making sure everything she needed was packed. She sat with the pony John bought her in Paris and used it to wipe away tears while Alphonse played with the hem of John's pant leg. Ringo went to get her some juice.
"How come Georgie is so mean to me lately?" She asked quietly. Paul and John shot each other quick, nervous glances.
"Well, darling, love causes people to do some crazy things. They sometimes don't realize they're hurting others who love them, you see?" Paul offered.
"But he's my daddy. He's supposed to love me the most." She protested. The two boys were shocked. That was the first time she'd ever even called him "daddy", and it wasn't even to his face.
"Well, love, he does love you! A lot actually." John started. She laughed bitterly.
"It sure doesn't seem like it. You all love me more. Why can't you be my daddy?"
"I'm afraid the positions been filled honey." John chuckled while placing her shoes into a big trunk. Ringo came back in and handed her the juice. "Alright. Your packing's done."
"Maybe my father should have been the one to do it."
"Hm." Paul said offhandedly. "John, me and Ritchie are gonna go wait around. Ya got it from here?" he asked.
"Sure, sure." John answered, taking Allie's hand. "We're taking a walk."
"Alright, well, love you Allie bug." He and Ringo kissed her on the cheek. John waggled his eyebrows and smile suggestively.
"Where's my kiss then boys?" He fluttered his eyes and the other laughed at him.
"Bye Lennon!" They called as they left. John shooed the puppy off of his leg and he and Allie left out the house on the gloriously warm day.
"Can we go to Strawberry Fields, Johnny?" She asked cutely.
"Anywhere you want, favorite girl." He smiled. She beamed up at him and pulled him towards the car.
"You think Georgie still loves me?" Allie asked John. She sat in his lap and leaned her head against his chest. He ran a hand through her hair and gently kissed her head.
"Darling, I'm certain he'll never, ever stop loving you. Never in a million years."
"Then why not now?" She said sadly. John heart broke a little, which doesn't happen often. Only for this little girl would anything ever touch his heart. He squeezed her tightly.
"He does, I promise he does. It's just…he also loves Matilda and he wants to show her that. D'you get what I'm saying to you sweetheart?" He asked her softly.
"No, but I still love him. I just want to be with him more! He's always with stupid Matilda and he always gets mad when I interrupt them! I just…miss my Georgie." Allie yawned, not having gotten any sleep the night before. John rocked her back and forth, soothing her.
"Go to sleep, go to sleep, go to sleep little darling," He crooned quietly. Her face that had held so much pain and sadness relaxed into a relaxed mask of peace. John picked her up and while he carried her back to the car, he noted the faint smells of strawberries.
George said goodbye to Matilda and Leo, promising to call her soon. Paul and Ringo came back into the house while John and Allison were still out. They confronted George.
"What in God's name is the matter with you? You have the most wonderful little girl in the world and you brush her off for some random bird? If that's what you'll do every time, getting angry at her for wanting attention from her father, well I'll have half a mind to take her away me self!" Ringo growled. George rolled his eyes.
"I don't have time for this. Where's Allie? She needs to pack." He asked.
"It's done. We helped her, while you were out brandishing some bird around," Paul spat. George shoved him roughly.
"Don't you dare ever talk about her that way!" He yelled, trying to attack him. Ringo quickly held him back before he could hurt Paul more. John and Allie walked in as the cursing started. John quickly shielded Allison as George broke out of Ringo's grasp and flung a lamp in Paul's direction. Allie screamed when it clipped his shoulder. John picked her up and locked her in her room. By the time he ran back to where the rest of them were, Ringo had George pinned on the floor while he screamed expletives at Paul who was trying to staunch the bleeding from his arm.
"What in blazes is going on here?" John asked loudly, going to Paul's side.
"We were just asking him why he thought a woman he met a week ago is more important than his daughter!" Paul sneered. John raised his eyebrows at the struggling George on the ground. His eyes danced with anger. He managed to push Ringo off of him and stand up. John moved in front of Paul to prevent him from getting more hurt. George pushed him away and stalked up to Paul's face.
"What the hell did you just say?" He hissed lowly. "You know me better than that. Nothing is more important than her. Nothing." Paul shoved past him.
"Then tell her, not me. We're done here." He held eyes contact for a long time and finally broke it off, grabbing his coat and leaving before slamming the door so hard the frame nearly splintered. Ringo followed quickly. John turned to the youngest member of their band.
"You need to go talk to her. She's torn up about everything, thinking you don't love her anymore now that you have Matilda and Leo." He clapped George on the back. "She needs you, just so you know." John left George in the living room and went to where Allie was. She was crying in a corner, scared from the entire ruckus. She hugged her knees to her chest. John walked over and held her close until she stopped crying.
George came in and John started to leave, but Allie clung to his shirt. George felt a pang in his heart. She used to cling to him like that, not John. John whispered something into the young girl's ear and she sighed shakily and nodded. He pried her off of him and set her on the bed, placing a kiss on her forehead.
"Have a goodnight, you two. I'll see ya tomorrow Sonny." He said. She waved forlornly. George sat next to her and they stayed in silence until long after the door shut.
"Allie," George started. Allison stared at her feet. "Al, look at me." She reluctantly turned her head up to him with sad eyes. "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I haven't paid attention to you lately. I'm sorry I'm not acting like a father. I'm really sorry." She shrugged.
"Paulie said you shouldn't say things if you don't mean them, except he used one of the words I'm not supposed to say." She muttered. George winced at the harshness of the words from her innocent voice.
"I do mean it, love. I mean it with all of my heart. You're my number one, you'll always come first. Won't you forgive me?" He asked. Allie pulled her hair and bit her nails which George absentmindedly pulled away. That was when she realized no matter how distracted by other things he may get, he would always take care of her. She turned and hugged him tightly and he returned the embrace. She hadn't had a George hug in days and she'd almost forgotten how much she loved them.
"I forgive you, Georgie." He hugged her tighter and mentally vowed to never let anything between them again.