Friends + Aunts= Trouble
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Burr, I don't know what to tell you Lauren but it sure is chilly out here today," Sean shivered as we walked through the chilly Brooklyn area. "I know r-right," I shivered just a little. "Yeah it only means winter is not far from coming," he told me with a smile as we walked through town only to catch up with Paul. "Hey Paul, no jacket for you? I'm surprised since it is chilly today," I told him. He grunted not really besides him doing exercise keeps him warm. He shrugged and grunted if we knew where Lisa was.
"I think she's with Hector," Sean told him. Paul got next to him and started to tease maybe they were flirting again. "Oh would you two stop," I said smacking Sean a little on the arm. "Come on Lauren, you know we have to tease him for a little bit," Sean told me. "Oh I know that," I told them with a smirk as Lisa came over. "Hey guys, didn't expect to see you around town," Lisa told us. "Well, just so happens you don't know who'll you run into," I shrugged. Paul grunted and gave a letter to Lisa. "Thanks Paul," she told him as he left. "Ooh I think this is it," Lisa squealed.
"What's it," I asked. "You know that show everyone is talking about friends or aunts," Lisa asked us. "Yeah," Sean and I said unsure. "Well, I placed my name into the drawing to get selected to compete on the show," Lisa told us. "Wow," I said stunned and surprised after she explained this. "Good for you Lis. So this might be the day," Sean asked. "I hope," she replied with a smile. "Well what are we standing around for open the letter," I told her. "Okay, okay Lauren. Geez, did you take crazy pills this morning," Lisa asked me. "No, I had to wrestle with Hector because he kept taking all my Frosted Flakes this morning," I told her. "He did," Sean asked. "Yeah, not pretty," I replied.
Lisa soon opened up the envelope and began to read the letter. "To Lisa Heffenbaucer, it is my pleasure to congratulate you for being selected to be a contestant on the next episode of Friends or Aunts. Hope to see you soon. Bob Boston," Lisa read out loud. The three of us gasped and soon startled to squeal and hug. "Lisa, you got selected," I said hugging her. "Good for you girl," Sean told her as well. "Thanks. I can't believe it," she squealed. "Believe it baby," Sean told her with a smile. "We got to tell Hector," I told her and we took off running. "Hector where are you," I shouted as we came over to the basketball court.
"Over here Lauren and what the heck is going on," he asked. "Show him Lisa," Sean told her. Lisa soon got out the letter and showed him. "Shut up! You got selected for Friends or Aunts? Lisa that's amazing," Hector said excitedly. "I know right. I still can't believe Bob Boston chose me, this is amazing," Lisa squealed again. "I can imagine," I told the two of them with a smile. "So Hector, I was thinking since you are my best friend, would you like to be my partner on the show," Lisa asked. "Are you picking me to be your partner," Hector asked. "Well, what do you say," I asked my brother. "Count me in," he said with a smile. "Yes," I cheered and we soon began to walk around the park a little bit.
"We have to tell Jess and Keith when we get to the diner," I said to them. "Yeah don't forget Shock too. I hope their warm over at the diner," Hector admitted. "Yeah but who knows. Besides, I am just as excited for you guys," Sean told them. "Oh thanks Sean and you too Lauren. All right now I can think of how exciting this is going to be," Hector said. Lisa agreeing as well as they jabbered before we crossed paths with Annie Scrambler and someone else we don't know who was with her.
"We just got selected to be on Friends or Aunts," the four said in unison after coming up to one another. "Wait a minute, we just said we got selected to be on Friends or Aunts," they said again. Sean and I looked confused for a moment. "Stop it," Annie said to Lisa as they started to talk again. Even the woman told Hector. "Awkward," Sean and I sung out loud. "Lauren," Hector groaned. "What right time, had to do it," I told him. "Oh," he realized.
"So I guess you guys are going up against each other," Sean asked. "Looks like it," Lisa admitted. "Oh you guys hadn't met my Aunt Sandy. She's a hypnotist like my uncle Sigmund. She's spending a few days in town," Annie introduced. "Uh hi," I said in suspicion and so did Sean. "Hi. You must be Lauren, Hector's little sister and Sean her best friend," Sandy said shaking our hands. "How do you our names," Sean asked. "Oh Annie writes letters to me and I love doing what I do," Sandy told us. "Good to know," I said a little more confused than ever.
"Uh Lauren, you got suggestions," Lisa asked. "Do what we do best," I told them. "On it. HEY YOU GUYS," the two called out as we raced over to the diner.
(At the diner)
Jess's P.O.V.:
"Burr, not sure what to tell you Keith it is chilly out there," I said sitting at one of the stools. "Can't blame you Jessica. Normally I would expect the cold weather around December not November," Shock said wiping the counter. "True but you know weather changes a lot," Keith mentioned. "He does bring up a point," I agreed. "Hey speaking of others, where are Lauren and Sean? I thought they would be back right about now," Shock asked looking around. "I don't know Shock but I bet you they should be back right about," I said looking at my watch and soon they came racing in the door with Lisa and Hector. "Now," I finished.
Hector's P.O.V.:
We were able to get some chairs for us to sit in while Lauren and Sean were with us panting out of breath. "Man you guys, got speed like a roadrunner," Shock commented. "Yeah what was that about," Jess asked us. "Okay, you want good news or bad news first," I asked. "Good news," Jess said coming over. "Lay it on us," Keith said coming over too. "Well Lisa, got selected to be on Friends or Aunts and chose me to be her partner," I told them. "Nice," they smiled. "What's the bad news," Keith asked. "Guess who were going up against," Lisa told them. "Please don't let it be Danny," Jess pleaded. "Nope. Annie Scrambler and Aunt Sandy," I told them.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Say what," Jess, Keith and Shock asked in unison looking at us. "Yep," I told them. "They're kidding right," Jess asked. "No they are not sis. Wish I can say they were," I admitted. "Oh boy," Keith said not looking good with the face. "You alright dude," Hector asked. "Yeah I'm just worried about you guys," he told us. "Hey Shock you have any mirrors," Lisa asked. "Always why," he replied. "We need to borrow them," she said and he gave it to them. "So what is with the mirrors," I asked. "To reflect a hypnosis if it comes," Hector told me. "Oh, are you guys not even worried about losing when you know you're going to win," I asked Lisa and Hector. "Yeah aren't you guys scared," Sean added in.
"Well not really Lauren. You see the show is based on the knowledge we have of each other," Hector explained. "Okay, that helps a lot," I told them. I soon nudged Sean. "I bet you he knows everything about Lisa even if he has a crush on him," I whispered. "Yeah I bet you soon their first date, will be Hector knowing everything," he chuckled back. I just giggled and Hector looked at us. "Are you two laughing about Lisa and I again," he asked us. "No," we said looking back up.
"Okay besides, we know a lot about each other. Just like Lauren knows a lot about Sean and the other way around," Lisa explained to Keith. "I don't know Lisa. There are many things, I still don't know about Sean," I told her. "My point is I know a lot of things about Hector and he does with me," she told us. "Oh okay. Mind if we test you," I asked. "Sure," Hector answered. "Okay, what is Hector's favorite breakfast," Keith asked. "I got this hands down," Lisa told him getting a napkin and writing the answer on it.
"Can I see," Hector asked. "No," she told him. "Oh I forgot, can't peak," he replied. "Okay, so if you don't know Keith, my favorite go to breakfast is twelve pancakes," Hector told him. "Alrighty then, Lisa what did you write," I asked her. She turned the napkin around and showed the answer. "Twelve pancakes," Lisa told us. "Well in that case, you are correct," I said dramatically. Sean looked at me with surprise. "What? He has the show on almost every single time and tries to impersonate the host," I told him. "I do not," Hector replied in shock. "Uh you do," Jess told him. "Dang it," he cursed.
"Oh hello Lauren, Sean, Lisa and Hector," a voice sounded in the doorway of the diner. We turned to see Annie and her aunt standing right there. "Who the heck is that," Jess whispered. "Meet Annie's Aunt Sandy, a hypnotist like her uncle Sigmund," I whispered back. "Ouch," Keith told us. "So not wanting to be rude but what are you doing here," Hector asked. "Oh we just wanted as show of good will to come by and wish you guys luck," Sandy told us coming in. "Okay," Hector said confused. "There is actually problem with my aunts watch can you guys help us fix it please," Annie asked. "How come you are asking us," I asked.
"Oh Sigmund eyes are a little worn out and we need a fresh pair of eyes. Can you guys look at the watch," Sandy said to them as she swung the watch back and forth while the others placed the mirrors to their faces and caused Sandy to sleep with her reflection. "Well that went surprisingly well," I commented as they went away. "Yeah I guess it did. Hey Lisa, we got to get to the studio there broadcasting our episode soon," Hector told her. "Oh we got to go," she told him as they ran out of the diner over to the studio.
"Alright while they are making their way over, I am going to help Leo with some dishes," Shock said heading over. "We'll call you when the episode is on," I told Shock as he made his way to the back. "You think Hector and Lisa need luck," Sean asked. "I think they got it," I told him. I soon saw Jess make her way to the door. "Hey Jess, where are you heading," I asked her. "Oh I got to pick up the mail," she told me. "Okay," I told her as she left. Sean, Keith and I decided to hang a little bit in the front of the diner. "So Keith, excited for the holidays coming up," Sean asked him. "Yeah, I can't wait to spend them in Brooklyn, this will be my first time with you guys," he said smiling. "Hey while we wait for the episode to start, I think we need to discuss Hector's birthday and the next Electric Company video," I told them.
"Now Lauren? Are you crazy, when we haven't reached Christmas yet," Sean told me. "I know, but I want Hector's birthday to be special after all, he is my big brother," I told them. "Yeah, so what concept do you have in mind," Keith asked. "I am thinking something that says disco era. Got suggestions," I wondered. "Hmm, the 70s was nick named the disco era so maybe 70s inspired ideas," Keith suggested. "Great idea Keith, I'll make a list when we get home," I told them as we smiled. My phone soon buzzed with a text message alert.
"Text," I announced. I soon opened my phone to see a message from Danny, we exchanged numbers over the weekend. "Hey Sean look," I told him as he came over. "Danny texted," I whispered. "Well what does he say," he asked me. "He says hi Lauren hope you are doing well, I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to talk with you at school but I want to make it up to you and Sean by buying hot chocolate with me and attending the holiday tree lighting soon for Brooklyn, Danny," I read to myself. "Aww, that is nice of Danny. We should do it Lauren," Sean told me. "Yes but right now, we can't let the others know about this," I told him. "Can't know about what," Keith asked. "Nothing," Sean and I replied. Geesh, close call again.
Keith's P.O.V.:
"Guys it's starting. Dad, Shock hurry up the show is starting," I called out to everyone as I watched Friends or Aunts come up on my computer. "I'll text Jess," Lauren said getting her phone out and texting her big sister that it was starting. "It is time now to enjoy one of America's newest game shows ever Friends or Aunts! Now please welcome the host of our show Bob Boston," the announcer said on the microphone as the spotlights soon turned on. "Okay anyone else besides me think the announcer sounds a lot like Francine," I asked. "Yeah sounds like it," Sean wondered.
"Alright, thank you very much Howie and welcome to Friends or Aunts the game show that tests your knowledge between your friend and aunt," Bob said speaking into his microphone. "Am I late," Jess asked running in sitting down next to Lauren as the others gathered. "Nope, right on time," I told her with a smile.
Sean's P.O.V.:
"Now we have four wonderful contestants here today that have been selected by me from a whole number of entries here in Brooklyn. So let's meet them shall we? Over on the friend's team we have two people that are amazing and fun. Please welcome Hector Ruiz and Lisa Heffenbacher," Bob announced walking over to them and applause was sounded. "Go Hector and Lisa," we cheered excitedly. "Now Hector, I was reading your profile from Lisa and I hear that you once had four siblings is that true," Bob asked.
"Well yes Bob it is. I have two little sisters Lauren and Jess who I bet are watching right now and an older brother who we hadn't seen since I was 13," Hector explained. "What is the name of your lost brother," Bob questioned. "His name is Jayden and we hope one day he will come home with our dad," Hector said and applause arrived. "I hope so too Hector," Lauren whispered. "Great answer now Lisa I understand you read the Hunger Games books who is your favorite character," Bob asked Lisa. "It has to be Katniss for sure I love her bravery even sacrificing herself for her sister," Lisa replied honestly. "I love those answers give it up for Lisa and Hector," Bob told the people and they applauded.
"Over on the aunt side we have two lovely people, give a big welcome to Annie Scrambler and her aunt Sandy," Bob announced. Applause soon rippled as well. "Oh boy, dear Lord," the others watched. "Now Annie, I understand you have a knack for fashion. What are some of your favorite pieces," Bob asked her. "Well I love sequins, jewels and letters. I actually made a necklace with some scrambled letter cubes once and it was quite fashionable," she told Bob with a smile. "Very good. Sandy I must confess you are beautiful, and I understand you share a talent with your niece is that right," Bob asked Sandy walking over to her. "You are far to kind Bob, yes I do share a talent with my niece," Sandy answered. "Care to tell our audience what it is," he asked. "I do hypnotism like Annie and Sigmund and I love doing my craft," she blushed. "Nice indeed, give it up for the aunts," Bob cheered and fake applause continued.
Jess's P.O.V.:
"Okay then, now that we have met our contestants, I will explain the rules of the round. As always youngest contestant goes into the sound proof booth first while their partner answers the question I ask them. Lisa since you are the youngest please make your way to the booth," Bob told her as she walked over. "Okay she is in the booth. Hector are you ready to question one," Bob asked him. "Ready Bob," he replied. "Well then, let's get started," he cheered. "Hector can you please tell me what is Lisa's favorite animal," Bob asked as he wrote the answer down on a white board. "Hey guys, look behind the screen," Lauren said pointing over to the sign. "Is that who I think it is," Sean asked. "It can't be," Shock said. "Francine," we all yelled. Leo was over by us and saw too.
"How did she," Keith asked. "I knew something was up," Lauren told us.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"What do you mean sis," Jess asked. "Well if you know a prankster they always want the prizes and none to go to the Electric Company," I answered. "Okay aside from that, Lisa loves dogs without a doubt. She pets Arthur almost all the time," Jess told us. "Yeah he better get this right," Keith said. "Uh guys, not to burst the fun bubble look," I said looking at the screen seeing a purple word ball. "That's one of Francine's word balls," Keith realized. "She's going to change his answer and get it wrong," I realized. "How did she get in," Leo asked. "I bet you Annie and Sandy recruited her," Shock said looking at it. "How do you know so fast," I asked looking at Shock. "I saw them sneak out of the diner wearing a fedora and trench coat," he told us.
"Hector please tell everyone your answer," Bob asked. "Well, I said for sure pack mule," he read out loud. "Okay stop the brakes right there. Told you she's interfering," I told them. "Lauren's right. Evidence points to her," Keith agreed. "Okay, I'm heading over to the studio to see what's going on, Lauren you coming," Jess asked me. "I'm coming sis. Come on Sean we got a prankster to bust," I said with a smirk as Sean followed behind with his coat. We walked through the cold wind of Brooklyn over to the studio and made it in no problem still keeping our voices down just as Sandy was coming out of the booth.
"Okay Sandy, what is your favorite snack," Bob asked her. "I really love this sticks you find at the super market the," she was saying. "The pretzel sticks," Bob answered. "Yes those," she replied. "I told you something was up and that is Francine," I whispered to Sean as we continued to make our way around the set. I soon looked to see Francine over by Sandy and Annie's side. "That's her Lauren," Sean told me. "I know but let's wait till she makes a move before we get her," I whispered to Jess and Sean who agreed. "Alright everyone welcome back it is now time for the famous speed round where it can get crazy. Hector, Lisa you ready," Bob announced. "Yes Bob ready to go," they said fastly. "Excellent. Let the speed round begin," he announced.
I walked over to Jess where she was with Sean and saw Francine with a word ball ready. I soon cleared my throat loudly and she turned around. "Going somewhere Francine," Jess asked. "I don't think so," Sean told her. Francine soon took running onto the set. "Get her," I whispered and we followed in pursuit as Lisa and Hector were answering the questions when one of Francine's word balls showed up. "Someone care to explain why it says Revenge of the Ninja ark part 3 up there on the wall," Bob asked. The others shrugged and we didn't know as we ran catching up to Francine. "Brunch at Stephanie's is correct Hector," Bob announced as we continued to run. "Lauren Francine is getting away," Jess called me.
"I got this," I told her making my way over to the set door where the sound proof booth was and stuck out my foot. Francine soon came running and tripped on my leg. "Ow," she moaned. "Howie you alright," Bob asked. "Hi Bob," she muttered. "How are you doing Bob," the real Howie came up to him. "One second America, are there two Howies," he asked. "Actually there is one and America, say hello to the fake Howie, Francine Carruthers," I said lifting her cap off her head and hair falling behind. "Francine," Hector asked out loud. "Hi Hector," she said batting her lashes. "You were the one rigging our answers," Lisa asked. "Yeah I couldn't have gotten away with it if it wasn't for Lauren tripping me," she snapped at me.
"May I remind you, I did so you could stop helping Annie and Sandy win. Besides who did we last see leave the diner wearing trench coats and fedoras so that way you guys can decide on who gets what? Oh yeah, you guys," Sean said coming forward and pointing at the three. Fake gasp was heard around the stage and Howie placed the button. "Good timing," Jess told him. "Thanks," he replied. "hey Security," Bob called out as two guards came over to him. "Please be so kind to take Francine away from here and she is to be banned from coming on this set again," Bob asked. The guards nodded and took Francine by the arms as she squirmed. I waved bye to her as she snarled.
(Back at the diner)
Keith's P.O.V.:
"I can't believe they got Francine, man that was some chase," I told dad. "They did for sure," he told me. "Okay we have time for one more question which goes to Lisa and Hector. Lisa please cover your ears and eyes. Now for 270 points and the win, Hector please tell me Lisa's favorite lunch sponsored by the Electric Diner," Bob told him. Hector soon wrote the answer on the white board. "Okay Lisa, please tell me your favorite lunch," Bob asked. "It is turkey and swiss on seven grain bread hold the mayo with a dill pickle on the side," Lisa said in a fast tone. Wow, that was fast. "Hector you answer please," Bob said to him and showed the paper.
"That is correct. The friends win and man what a comeback for them. They just won and will get everything. America thank you so much for joining us and hope to see you on another episode where nothing will go wrong. I'm Bob Boston, good night America," he said as we just high fived and cheered. "Take that Annie," I said as her face appeared on the screen clearly not happy.
(Back on set)
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Jess, Sean and I cheered with excitement as we ran over to Lisa and Hector with big hugs. "Yes you did it," I told them. "We sure did Lauren dance it out Lisa," Hector said and we soon danced our victory with cheers. Hector and Lisa picked up the prizes they won and we soon made our way to the diner where Shock and Keith waited for us. "Way to go Electric members," he told us with a smile. "Thanks dude. I should have known something was up," Lisa told us. "You didn't and that's alright. Right now show us the bucket," Sean pleaded. "Okay," Lisa said and got it on the bench.
"Wow that is a small bucket," I remarked. "Sure is Lauren, guess that's what they mean by it," Hector told me. "You got that right," I admitted. "How much money is in there," Sean asked. "One way to find out," Lisa said opening the lid and spilling the money out. "Only that amount," I asked seeing the small pile of quarters. "Well, that's the end for that," Lisa told us. "Yeah, so what are you doing with the money now," Jess asked. "I'm going to buy drinks for all of my friends," Lisa said with a smile. "Or aunts," Sandy said popping behind hugging Lisa and Jess. "Here we go again," Sean and I told Hector looking at him. Yeah, this is going to take a while.
Pretty neat for an ending to this chapter huh? I'm telling you this was so much fun to write! Just to let you guys know I will be working on my other stories for a little bit before I get back with this one. Again, please bear with me.