Brian & Ellie 5: Family Life

Based on the TV Series "Family Guy"

Sequel to "Return of The Labrador"


CHAPTER 3

Ellie's New Car

It was an exhausting day as Ellie Griffin slumps onto the couch on her back.

"What the hell is this?" said Brian after he got undressed from his uniform to his collar. "My beautiful wife is slouching on the couch?"

"Oh Brian, I'm not feeling too good." said Ellie.

"Are you feeling sick?" he asked.

"No, just tired." she replied. "I've just had a long day at work."

"Why do you feel tired, my dear?" he asked.

"Because Brian," she said. "You know how I feel about being driven around to the bus station to drop you off, and I keep driving your Prius afterwards to the café in downtown, and I had to drive to daycare to drop off our second litter, before I went to work. I'm all stressed out now."

"You probably didn't get enough sleep, dear." he said.

"I know, honey." she said. "Lousy neighbours partying all night, waking up our pups and our neighbours' pups, this is getting out of control. I'm sending a noise complaint to my Dad if this crap keeps up."

"If it makes you feel any better, I didn't get enough sleep either." he said.

The puppies have returned home from school by entering through the front door. "Hi Mom, we're home from school!" said Frank.

"Hi pups," she said. "Mommy's tired."

"What happened?" asked Genie.

"I've had a rough day, Genie," said Ellie. "Mommy's all worked out."

"So you decided to take a little nap, Mom?" said Dean.

"I'm afraid so, son." she said covering her mouth while yawning. "I think I'll catch about thirty winks before getting dinner ready."

"So you see kids," said Brian. "Your Mom is exhausted from her day at work. Now let's discuss your day at school in the dining room." Brian and his puppies walked into the dining room, while Ellie rests for a little bit.

o - o - o - o - o

Later that night, after a little lovemaking, Ellie laid her head on Brian's chest with both of them in bed collarless. "Brian, I honestly don't know how you think sex will solve my problems." said Ellie.

"What do you mean?" asked Brian. "I've tried to satisfy you."

"It's not that you weren't even trying." she said. "It's just that… I just can't keep driving you to the bus station like I'm some kind of an Uber driver."

"I see, so what do you need?" he asked.

"Brian, it's not easy for me to say this, but…" she said thinking.

'Don't say you want a divorce. Don't say you want a divorce. Don't say you want a divorce.' thought Brian.

"...I need a new car." she finished.

Brian was puzzled, but was relieved on the inside. "A new car?" he said. "What do you need a new car for?"

"Brian, you know how I am with me driving you around every day to work and driving our young pups to daycare, I think maybe it's time for me to make a change."

Brian thinks for a moment. "Don't worry, Elle." he said stroking her hair. "You'll get your car sometime soon."

"You will?" she said.

"I'll have a look first thing tomorrow, now goodnight." he said, then he turns the lamp off and went to sleep.

"Okay, goodnight." she said, then she rests on his chest.

o - o - o - o - o

The next morning, at Dogtown Bus Station, Brian Griffin now in his bus driver's uniform was taking a sip of his coffee, when suddenly he heard a Dachshund wearing his shirt and tie announcing a car giveaway. "Can't afford a car? Now's your chance to enter a giveaway for a chance to win this BMW Coupé worth $4,725!"

"Um, excuse me, sir." said Brian walking to him. "Are you really giving away that said car?"

"Why yes I am, sir." said the Dachshund. "I am practically giving away a load of cars to different winners here in Dogtown."

"That looks promising." said Brian. "But I'm not sure if I can do this."

"I know you have a job to do," said the Dachshund. "But maybe you win, maybe you lose. You'll never know, maybe you could win it for your partner."

"Well, my wife did say that she needed a new car," said Brian thinking. "So, where do I sign?"

"On this entry form, sir." said the Dachshund lending Brian the entry form. "And don't forget the pen. You'll need it to write your details. We'll contact you if you won." he then lend Brian the pen, then Brian writes it down.

"That'll be a pleasure." said Brian, then he returns the form with the pen. "What are the odds of that?"

"Oh there are plenty of cars, sir." said the Dachshund. "There are plenty of cars to go by."

"Griffin, quit standing around!" called Chester. "Get to work! There are passengers waiting for your bus!"

"Yes Chester, sir!" called Brian. "Sorry to stop by, but I have a job to do."

"No problem." said the Dachshund. "Have a nice day." Brian then walks to his bus to start his job today.

o - o - o - o - o

Later that evening, the New Griffins are enjoying their dinner. "So how was your day at school?" asked Ellie.

"Mr. Monroe gave me a 'C' at Spelling." said Dean.

"A 'C'? Why?" asked Brian.

"I got half of the words right, it's the other half I don't understand." said Dean.

"Dean, sometimes in life, you'll learn to memorise and spell big words right." said Brian.

"I don't know, Dad." said Dean. "I'm not gonna remember such big long words so good."

"I know, son." said Brian. "I know."

"So apart from Dean getting a 'C' at Spelling, what else did you kids do in school?" she asked.

"I can play the flute, Mom." said Mitzi.

"That sounds great, Mitzi," said Ellie. "How does your flute go?"

"Like this, Mom." said Mitzi, then she plays 'Yankee Doodle' on her flute.

"Wow, that's some neat music you have, my little flute girl." said Ellie appraising Mitzi.

"I can learn Geometry." said Brian Jr..

"I can be creative on writing." said Frank.

"And I have learned that black holes are so powerful, nothing can escape from it." said Eli.

"That sounds interesting, boys," said Brian. "Now Junior, how do you demonstrate Geometry?"

"That's an easy one, Dad." said Brian Jr.. "The sum of the square roots of any two sides of an Isosceles triangle is equal to the square root of the remaining side."

"That's a right triangle, Junior." said Eli.

"And now you taught me Geometry, bro." said Brian Jr..

"Settle down boys," said Ellie. "At least you've enjoyed your day at school."

"I agree with your mother, kids," said Brian. "You might expect some good grades on your report card."

o - o - o - o - o

Later that night, Ellie reads '101 Dalmatians' to the puppies in beds, while Brian tucks the younger ones in the basket. "And with Cruella left the house after firing Anita, Pongo went downstairs to check in on his dog wife Perdita, to see if she's alright." said Ellie reading them.

"Mom, how come Cruella fire Anita?" asked Martin.

"Well, because Roger said to Cruella that the puppies are not for sale." she said, then she continued reading. "Anyway, Pongo went to check on Perdita and happily said to her, "Perdie, we're still keeping the puppies. And all because Roger had told Cruella off, and then she's gone for good." "Oh Pongo." said Perdita, then she rests with Pongo. They were unaware that some of the puppies were currently breastfeeding from her." she then closed the book. "And I think that's the end of this chapter, time for you to get some rest."

"Like the Dalmatian family, Mom?" asked Brian Jr..

"Of course, Junior," she said kissing Brian Jr's forehead. "Good night, kids." She then leaves the puppies to sleep, then she turned the lights off.

After they tucked their puppies into their beds and basket, and after making love, the dog couple laid in bed collarless. "Whoever knew that hard working can get us laid?" asked Ellie rhetorically.

"I know," said Brian. "Anyway, remember what you said to me that you needed a new car?"

"Yes, what about it?" she asked.

"Well…" he said rubbing his neck. "...I sorta entered a giveaway."

"You WHAT?" she said felt surprised.

"Honey, honey, don't get mad." he said calming his wife. "I know you're upset, but you'll be excited when I've won you it."

"I know it's sweet of you to win me something," she said. "But what if we lose? I just don't think it's a good idea to enter some competitions you don't win at, what are the odds of us winning it? And besides, I'm not mad at you, I'm just... shocked."

"Maybe you won't be shocked when you've got your own ride." he said kissing her.

"I know honey," she said. "I understand. Now goodnight." she turned the lamp off and they both went to sleep.

o - o - o - o - o

The following afternoon, while Ellie cooks dinner, she heard Brian exclaiming in excitement.

"Ha ha, yes!" Brian exclaimed in triumph.

"Brian, what's with all the excitement?" Ellie asked.

"Ellie, you're not gonna believe this." he said.

"What is it?" She asked again.

"I've won a car!" he said.

"You won?" she said.

"Damn right, I've won." he said. "That Dachshund at the bus station drew out my name. And it turned out that I've won you a new car."

"You're kidding?" She said.

"No, honey." he said. "And you're gonna love it when you see that wonderful new car, after our day at work."

"I'm impressed, Brian." she said. "We were lucky after all."

A few of the puppies came close to their parents upon hearing their Dad. "What's all the excitement here, Dad?" asked Brian Jr..

"Oh, hi pups." said Brian. "Guess what we've just won."

"A boat?" guessed Dean. "Like Peter would've won, if it wasn't for that lousy mystery box?"

"No." said Brian chuckling.

"A NASCAR?" said Brian Jr..

"Keep going." he said.

"Brian, just tell them." she whispered to her husband.

"Pups, we're getting a second car." he said to the puppies.

"No smokes, really?" said Frank wagging his tail.

"Yeah, Frank." said Brian.

"Who's it for?" asked Frank.

"For your Mom." said Brian.

"That sounds exciting." said Dean.

"How did you afford it?" asked Frank.

"I won." said Brian.

"You won it?" said the puppies.

"Yeah, I did." said Brian.

"Oh my gosh." said Frank. "I can't believe you actually won!"

"Who has the luckiest Dad?" asked Brian Jr..

"You do, pups," said Brian. The puppies wag their tails.

o - o - o - o - o

The next day, Brian guides Ellie to the drive, while covers her eyes with his paws. "Why do you want me on the driveway?" asked Ellie.

"I have a surprise for you, dear." said Brian.

"When am I gonna see it?" she asked.

"You'll find out." said Brian, then they stopped. "Okay, one, two, three." he uncovers her eyes, then she opens them, then she gasped in surprise.

"My God." she said. "It's… It's…"

"Well, what is it you see?" he asked.

"It's a Blue BMW Coupé!" she said excitedly. "A 2018 Sports Model! With real leather seats, DAB Radio and CD Player, two cup holders, with built-in GPS, and a computer Dashboard!"

"Well, do you like it?" he asked.

"I love it, Brian!" she said, then she hugs him. "Thank you."

The puppies came outside to see their parents. "Hey, what's with the commotion?" asked Brian Jr..

"I'll tell you what the commotion is," said Brian. "Your mother is taking us for a drive."

"Yay!" cheered the puppies, then they got inside Ellie's new car.

Zack arrives back home from work in his Ferrari. "Hey Brian, I've just got back home from… Whoa!" said Zack. "Is that your wife's car?"

"Hell yeah it is, Zack." said Brian locking the front door to the house. "It's Ellie's Blue BMW Coupé."

"How did you get that?" asked Zack.

"I've won it in a giveaway." replied Brian.

"No way, you're one of the lucky ones," said Zack. "Where do you think you're going with it?"

"Just taking her for a spin," said Brian. "Me and my family."

"Have fun, buddy." said Zack, before he gets inside his house.

Ellie starts her car, as Brian gets in the passenger side.

"Where are we going, Mom?" asked Martin.

"You'll see when we get there," said Ellie.

"Now kids, buckle up," said Brian. The puppies wear their seat belts.

"I've got a worried feeling about this." said Brian-John.

"I'm here for you, brother." said Brian Jr..

Ellie reverses from the drive and onto the road, then she drives the car, as their first family road trip begins as soon as they left Dogtown for a few hours.

END OF CHAPTER 3


AUTHOR'S NOTE: You might've wondered when Brian's Birthday was in the beginning of the episode "Bri-Robot", but I will write Chapter 4 about it. Hang in there.

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fan fiction using characters from Family Guy, which is a registered trademark of FOX and The Walt Disney Company. I do NOT own any of these Family Guy related characters, they belong to Seth MacFarlane, FOX and The Walt Disney Company. The story I tell here focuses on my fantasy of Brian X Ellie is my own invention and is not purported or believed to be part of Seth MacFarlane's story canon. This story is for entertainment purposes only and is not part of an official plot. I am not making any money of this fan fiction using any Family Guy characters. I am truly grateful for Seth MacFarlane for his awesome show taking place in Quahog, Rhode Island, for without his show, my story wouldn't exist.