Chapter 49 posted, I'm really sorry for the long wait I have been really busy a lot I haven't had time to get to my story the ideas that I'm still struggling with is what slowing me down but hopefully I will have time to get to it and to have it done too, please enjoy reading and don't forget to review and Feliz Independencia de Mexico. Viva Mexico.

-Carol


The Next Morning

While everyone was still sleeping, Sky awoke when he felt his puppy licking him awake.

"Hey, that tickles." Sky said and got up from bed, he then noticed some shoes had been chewed on and grabbed one.

"Morning little guy. What do you have...there?" Michael asked, when he saw Sky holding his shoe that was chewed up and was surprised. "Is that my shoe?"

"I think it is." Sky responded.

"Okay, why does my hat have holes on it?" Trip asked.

"Did someone spill water on my clothes?" Lucas asked.

"Lucas, I don't think it's water." Michael answered.

"It doesn't even smell like it either." Trip said, when Lucas dropped his wet clothes on the ground.

"Does anyone know why my socks have holes on them at the end?" Katie asked.

"Why is their ripped newspaper all over the floor?" Alex asked.

"Alright, why are all these pillows ripped and feathers everywhere?" Jen asked, when they all looked at Sky's puppy.

"Don't tell me it was the dog, wasn't it?" Michael asked and Sky nodded. "It's okay we believe you."

"He didn't mean to he's only a puppy." Sky said.

"Yeah, one puppy that destroys almost everything." Michael said.

"Who knew one puppy, can do this much mess." Alex said.

"Don't worry about it, will do our best to teach him the things he's not allowed to do." Jen said.

"Start by giving him a name, so that way he would know what he shouldn't be doing." Michael said.

"I don't know what to name him." Sky said.

"How about naming him Puddles because he wet my clothes." Lucas said.

"I was thinking Trouble because he caused a lot of trouble here." Katie said.

"He looks more like a Charlie." Trip said.

"Trip, that's a person's name." Katie said.

"What, can't animals have people's name?" Trip said.

"No Trip, it would sound a little weird." Lucas said.

"What about Chance as in give him a chance, get it." Michael said, when they all looked at him confused.

"Not exactly." Jen responded.

"Can anyone else think of a better name?" Michael asked, but no one could come up with a name.

"Well to me he looks more like Chase." Alex said.

"Chase? Why Chase?" Sky asked.

"I don't know, it's just the name came to my head." Alex answered.

"You know, the name doesn't sound bad." Jen said.

"Your right, it actually sounds like a good name for him." Michael said.

"It sounds more like a dog's name than a person's name." Katie said.

"I agree with you, the name definitely fits him." Trip said.

"The name doesn't sound weird, though I still consider Puddles." Lucas said.

"Lucas, just because he wet your clothes, doesn't mean his name should be Puddles." Katie said. "Anyway, back to naming the dog."

"I think Chase is a good name, I like the name for him." Sky said.

"Then Chase it is." Michael said.

"Now come on you guys, let's clean up the mess that Chase made then we can eat breakfast." Jen said, as everyone started picking and cleaning up all the mess.

"I can't believe he chewed up my shoes and these are the only ones I got." Michael said grabbing his shoes.

"Easy for you to say this is my only hat." Trip said.

"At least both of you don't have clothes that smell like urine." Lucas said.

"Not to mention my socks have been ripped and torn." Katie said.

"Guys, less talking and more cleaning." Jen said, while still cleaning, when done and started setting up the table to start preparing breakfast.

"Alright guys as soon as your all done, it's work time." Jen said.

"Yeah, we know, your lucky you don't have to." Michael said.

"I do need to work, so I can help around but I also like spending time with my kid." Jen said.

"I can't even work yet, my arm has to be fully recovered." Alex said.

"No one blames you, the doctor did say while continuing doing the therapy sessions the more your arm will heal and you can go back to work." Jen said.

"Your right, though I know it takes time for my arm to be better." Alex said.

"If you want we can go to the hospital to know if any improvements on your arm." Jen said.

"It sounds fine, because I really want this off my arm." Alex said.

"Mommy, Chase is hungry what can I feed him?" Sky asked.

"There is no dog food for him, but don't worry your uncle will buy some after work." Jen answered.

"If you say so, but we might be home a little late after work." Michael said.

"Why s that?" Jen asked.

"Because I got to get myself some new shoes." Michael answered.

"And I got to get myself a new hat." Trip said.

"I need to get more socks." Katie said.

"I have to take all my clothes to the cleaners." Lucas said.

"Well do what you guys got to do, just pick up and wash your dishes." Jen said, as everyone was done eating and picked up their dishes then started washing them all, and were headed to work.

"So, you want to go to the hospital?" Alex asked.

"Sure we can, but first will leave Sky with Eric and Taylor." Jen answered.

"No problem." Alex said.

"Sky come on, we are going out." Jen said to her son.

"Can Chase come too?" Sky asked.

"Of course he can, just get him ready." Jen answered.

"Yes mommy." Sky said and got himself ready and Chase too putting on his leash, as all three of them headed their way out. When arriving at Eric and Taylor's house and knocked on the door, when the door opened to see it was Taylor who answered.

"Jen. Alex. Hi." Taylor said.

"Hi Taylor." Jen responded.

"What brings you three here?" Taylor asked.

"I was wondering if you can watch Sky, while Alex and I go to the hospital, to get his arm checked?" Jen asked.

"Sure, I will." Taylor responded.

"Great thanks." Jen said. "Sky, will be back I want you to stay with Taylor, okay."

"Okay. Bye mommy." Sky responded.

"Bye, Sky we won't be long, see you much later." Jen said.

"Bye Jen." Taylor said.

"Bye." Jen responded, as they both started walking their way.

"Come on I'll take you out on the backyard Tyler and Megan are playing." Taylor said.

"Can Chase come with me?" Sky asked.

"Chase? Who's Chase?" Taylor asked.

"My puppy." Sky answered.

"I see you already named him." Taylor said.

"Actually Alex did, but I like the name on him." Sky said.

"Well bring him in with you, so Tyler ad Megan can play with him." Taylor said, while Sky along with Chase went in the house and out the back. "Tyler. Megan. Sky is here to play with you guys and brought along Chase his puppy to play with too. I'll be right back to check on you guys I have to make a call." Taylor walked back in the house.

"You named your dog Chase, why?" Megan asked, playing with him.

"I didn't name him, my mom's friend Alex did and I like the name." Sky answered.

"It's not a bad name, it's actually a cool name." Tyler said.

"Where did your mom go? Why didn't you go with her?" Megan asked.

"She and Alex went to the hospital to get his arm checked to see if it's any better." Sky answered.

"How did he hurt his arm?" Tyler asked.

"He saved your dad, by not getting hurt." Sky said.

"My dad would have done the same with him, their both good friends." Tyler said.

"Can I ask you something?" Megan asked.

"Sure." Sky answered.

"Does your mom like Alex?" Megan asked.

"To be honest I don't know, but I want her to." Sky answered.

"Why?" Megan asked.

"Because I want him to be my dad." Sky answered.

"So you want him to be your step-dad?" Tyler asked.

"Step-dad?" Sky said confused.

"You don't know what a step-dad is?" Megan asked.

"No." Sky answered.

"Our mom and dad explained it to us, we didn't know what it meant at first." Tyler said.

"Can you tell me what's a step-dad?" Sky asked.

"Well, if it's only you and your mom, and your dad is dead, then your mom would marry someone else who isn't your dad which means you would have another dad." Megan explained a bit.

"But I know Alex is not my dad, I want him to." Sky said.

"Why do you want him to be your step-dad?" Megan asked.

"Because I know their good friends and they are always alone at times, I like talking with him a lot, my mom always smiles a lot when he's around and she's always worried about him a lot." Sky explained.

"And you think your mom likes him?" Tyler asked.

"I don't know, maybe." Sky answered.

"How long have your mom and Alex been friends?" Megan asked.

"For a long time, I kind of didn't know him well, he only remembered me when I was a baby." Sky asked.

"Did he even knew your dad too?" Tyler asked.

"He did, well when they first met they both didn't get off on a good start but then they eventually got along, though he knew how much my mom loved my dad." Sky explained.

"And you think your mom and Alex are more than just friends?" Megan asked.

"I want them to be together and get married, but she told me she won't love anyone else who isn't my dad and my uncle thinks she's not ready to be with someone else, my mom even thinks I don't want anyone who isn't my dad to take his place." Sky explained.

"Do you?" Megan asked.

"No, my mom thinks that, she said it will always be me, her, my uncle, and my grandpa." Sky answered.

"You want to make your mom happy, don't you?" Megan asked.

"I really want her to, and I know my uncle and Alex want her to be happy too." Sky answered.

"You know your mom does need someone to be with and I think Alex and her do make a good couple." Megan said.

"You think so?" Sky asked.

"Of course I do." Megan said, when Taylor came out the back door.

"Sky, your mom and Alex are here to come and get you." Taylor said.

"It looks like you have to go." Megan said.

"Yeah, I know, it was nice talking to you and your brother." Sky said.

"Same with you." Tyler said.

"Were your friends you can always trust us with anything." Megan said.

"Bye." Sky said.

"Bye." both Tyler and Megan responded, as Sky along with Chase left.

"Hey Megan, I have a feeling that you like Sky." Tyler said.

"As a friend yes." Megan said.

"No I mean you like him, like him." Tyler said,

"Do not." Megan said.

"Do too, I notice how your always happy to see him." Tyler said.

"That doesn't mean anything." Megan said.

"Uh-huh?. Sure, whatever you say." Tyler said and started to run while Megan was chasing him.


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