Did Francine change?
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Any day around here at least a Monday afternoon can be normal. Even, if you are walking in the neighborhood like Sean and I while goofing off so who's counting? We were got done with some homework for school and helped some of our elderly neighbors with chores as part of our catechism requirements for Confirmation next year. The two of us were heading to the community center on this chilly day breathing in the fall air. "Ah, take it in Lauren. A few weeks from now the first winter flakes of the season will arrive," Sean said to me breathing in the cool fall air. "You know it Sean. Trust me, the first snowfall in Brooklyn is always magical," I told him with a smile. "You think you and Hector are going to bet each other this year," he asked. Hector and I place a lot of silly bets together normally I win and Hector does the punishment.
"Nah, he's in a bet with Shock for fantasy football this season betting Giants are going all the way," I told Sean. "Whose's Shock betting," he asked me. "Saints," I replied with a smile creeping on my face. "Oh I know that smile. What's the punishment," he asked seeing my face. "He has to juggle snowballs when the first snow arrives and has to take off his shirt when doing it," I laughed.
Sean laughed as well thinking it was funny. I knew it had to be in the bet somehow with the big Electric Company pool going around for the Super Bowl lately so I couldn't be more excited. Okay let me just clarify during regular season I root for the Giants (sorry any other fans) and when post season/super bowl is in town, I go for the NFC team. Why? They are the best y'all! We soon arrived at the community center and saw Keith hanging with a whole bunch of girls who have come to known him over the last few months since he arrived. "Keithster," Sean greeted with a smile as we walked up to him. "What's up Seanie," he replied giving him the bro handshake as I like to call it. I smiled and soon joined the two of them as we sat down. "How's the weather out," Keith asked me. "Cold as ever, winter is not far from arriving I can tell you that," I said to him. "You bet. I hope this year it will be nice. I never experienced snow in Brooklyn before," he told us. "Really," Sean and I asked in unison.
"Yep. I only saw Chicago snow so I bet you Brooklyn snow is something else," he answered. "Hmm, something new you learn every day," Sean told me with a smile. Soon, we heard whimpers of what sounded like crying from one of the chairs. "That is so not true Sandra. I don't snore like that," a voice whimpered. We didn't know who was whimpering well almost crying in a sense. The three of us went over to where the sound was coming from and noticed it was Francine. "What's wrong with Francine," I asked Keith. "I don't know Lauren, guess there's one way to find out," he answered as we came up to her. "Francine, you okay," I asked her. "No Lauren. I'm not okay," she answered. "What's the problem," Sean asked. "My arch rival Sandra Sandroian took a video of me sleeping in the library a few hours ago and added a fake snoring sound see," she told us was we watched the video. I heard and saw what she meant. Ouch that had to hurt. I looked to see Keith and Sean chuckling a little and grinning. "Oh would you two quit smiling," I asked smacking Sean lightly on the arm. "Ow Lauren what gives," Sean told me. "It was a soft one and what gives is Francine being down in the dumps," I replied. Keith awkwardly sat down next to her as did Sean and I. "So if we understand correctly this Sandra took a video of you and posted it to make you look bad," Sean clarified.
"Yes. I find it outrageous. Don't you guys," she asked us not sniffling anymore. "A little," I murmured and so did Sean. Keith? Well, he shrugged. "So how does this in anyway affect what you and the Pranksters due to the Electric Company," I asked. "Like how and name a few people," Francine asked. "Uh Lauren and other things, Hector, with your (not so hush crush on him) Jess, Lisa (stealing credit for her project) , Shock, Keith, Paul the Gorilla," Sean said rattling off a list. "I think she gets the picture Sean," I said to Sean tapping him on the shoulder as Francine was in thought mode. "Oh thanks Lauren," he smiled. "You know, honestly I've been thinking about what Sandra did to me is the same way I did to you and the Company so that means, I am a horrible person," Francine realized. "Bingo," Sean said with a smile. "I think I need to change my personality and undo my actions," she told us. Keith rolled his eyes and I just stared at him. "What," he asked me. "Well Francine if you decide to change, then go for it," I advised. "Thanks Lauren. I appreciate the advice. See you pokes," she said leaving. "Okay anyone else found that weird more like unexpected," I asked. "I did," Sean agreed. "Yeah so hey how come you guys were late getting here," Keith asked us. "Oh, we had to take care of some stuff for our neighbors for Confirmation requirements," I told him.
"Ah I see. Hey do you know when I can come over to talk with Father Isaac about going into classes with you guys," he asked us. "Well, he's normally busy during the school day but maybe after school this week we can talk to him," Sean suggested. "Perfect," Keith told us with a smile. My phone soon rang and I looked to see who it was. "Sales call," I muttered. I hate getting sales calls almost all the time on my phone. "Oh. Lisa texted. I got to meet up with her," Keith realized seeing his phone. "What are you guys meeting up for," Sean asked. "Oh the big show for kids is coming up today so we have to go over final details," Keith explained. "Ah," Sean and I realized. "Yeah so that's what all the hub is about. See you guys in a bit," Keith said leaving. "See ya Keith," we told him as he left to join Lisa. Outside we saw Danny standing by the door of the center looking for us and soon began to wave. "Hey look Danny's here," I told Sean. "Huh? Wonder what's he doing," Sean asked seeing him. "Why don't we go find out," I said as we walked out the door to where Danny was. "Hey Danny," I greeted with a smile. "Oh hey Lauren, hey Sean," he told us. "Hey dude so what's up," Sean replied. "Nothing much. Getting everything set for Thanksgiving and all. You guys saw my text about the tree lighting," he answered. "Yeah we did. Sorry we couldn't respond in time," I told him. "No need Lauren, I'll wait until you guys answer," he told us. "Okay," Sean and I agreed on that idea. "So has anyone caught on about us being friends," he asked keeping his voice low. "Well some of them are starting to wonder but we quickly covered it. I just have a feeling they're going to know sooner rather later," I admitted.
"Yeah but at least were keeping this under wraps until we reveal our secret even Lauren's," Sean said to him. I looked at my buddy and stared at him. "What? It's the truth," he told us. I chuckled. "Oh I better get going. I'll see you guys later," Danny told us before leaving quickly. "What is with everyone leaving early today when we had a conversation for just a few seconds or minuets," Sean asked me scratching his beanie.
"Not sure due," I answered as my phone buzzed. I looked to see a message from Keith. "Hey Keith texted," I told Sean. "What did he say," Sean asked. "You guys may want to come inside. Something odd just happened, more like someone," I read. "Huh, What," Sean and I said puzzled as we went back inside the community center and walked to where Keith, Lisa and Ms. Liesel were together with someone dressed in a white shirt, braids, an apron and a whole bunch of cleaning supplies? That is just weird. "Hi Lauren, hi Sean," she greeted us. "Francine," we both asked looking at her. "Yes it's me," she told us. "Uh, uh," Sean said startled, more like surprised. "Okay someone care to explain what happened," I asked. "Francine and I had a hard talking too which she convinced me she's changed Lauren," Ms. Liesel told me. "What the what. Francine changed," I questioned. "That's odd. How could someone change in a matter of seconds even minuets when we had a conversation with them," Sean told me. "Beats me," I muttered. "I have to admit the guys, your talk really helped me so thank you," Francine said coming over and hugging us. "Uh, your welcome," we said confused. "I better get going. I'm really excited for the big show for kids. See you guys then," she told us leaving with Ms. Liesel. Sean, Keith, Lisa and I stood there dumbfounded even suspicious. "Um, question. Would it be safe to call the gang now," I asked them. "Yes. HEY YOU GUYS," we all yelled and soon ran over to the diner.
(At the Diner)
Hector's P.O.V.:
"You know Jess, I can't believe winter is almost here," I told my sister working on my review packet for college finals coming up. "Yeah I can't either Hector. I'm surprised you and Lauren hadn't come up with one of your "ridiculous" bets every year," she told me writing stuff on paper. "Well, we were going to this year but I'm in that fantasy football bet with Shock and Lauren has to tell me the punishment if I lose the bet," I said smiling. "What about if she loses," she asked. "I hadn't given any thought to it yet," I told her with a shrug as the door to the diner opened to reveal Sean, Keith, Lisa and Lauren. "Hey you guys got the call," Lisa asked. "Yeah we did. What happened," I asked. "More importantly Shock snacks please," Sean told him. "On it Sean," he answered.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Well I have a feeling you and Jess might be puzzled after this but Francine has changed," Lisa told my brother and sister. "What the what," they asked in unison. "I know right," Keith told them agreeing on it. "Francine? Change? How," Hector asked. "Someone explain," Jess wondered. "Well, it all started from a video that her arch rival Sandra posted of her sleeping in the library and edited a fake snoring sound," I explained the first portion. "Which led to her realize it was like the same way she got us. Remember the billboard scenario," Sean recalled. "Yeah I remember that," Hector agreed. "Anyway, she decided to change right on that spot, Lauren and I were outside for a bit talking to Dan, got a text from Keith saying come back in something odd happened more like someone and that's when we saw Francine well, more like a new Francine. I'm telling you guys it was odd, bizarre, right out of the blue," Sean added. "I can imagine," Jess muttered. "Hey guys can I talk to you for a bit," Francine sounded in the doorway of the diner as we turned to face her. "See what we mean," I asked. "Yep," Hector looked shocked when he told me. "What is you want to talk about Francine," Jess asked with some sass. 'Jess," I scolded. "What," she said to me. "Be nice," I told her. "Fine," she agreed. "I just wanted to come here personally to tell you guys how sorry I am for the trouble I caused all these years," she told us. "Huh," the gang asked confused. "I can honestly tell your thinking that I look different," she explained. "Uh yeah, weird," the others and I agreed still there were dumbfounded. "You see I am different now after that video of me snoring," Francine told us.
"I saw that," Hector choked a little coughing up a giggle. "Oh man I remember now you know she was sounding like a pig," Jess giggled and so did Lisa including Keith. Sean and I looked at each other as I shook my head and soon went over to Hector and nudged him in the arm. "Ow Lauren," he said looking at me. "Are you guys done," I sassed. "Sorry Lauren thought it would be a good laugh and you know we like chuckling," Hector told me. "It is without her around. Besides, I bet she's still upset about it," I whispered pointing to Francine. "The truth is Lauren, I'm still upset about but now I have a better understanding of the feeling when someone lies about you. I've changed as you can see and I vow to not be dishonest anymore even if there is contract and I sign my name on it," Francine vowed. "Look Francine I appreciate the speech but with all due respect I can't seem to trust you. Honestly, nothing what your saying is making me believe you are telling the truth," Jess said honestly. "I have to agree with Jess on this one but I know you lied to us in the past so why should be this different," Keith asked. "Excellent question Keith but I beg you guys to hear me out," Francine told us. I looked at her with a puzzle look and felt something in me that I never knew before, I became scared. I mean should I trust Francine I don't know. "I'm really sorry for what I caused you guys and I promise you this is the new me. The old Prankster Francine is gone. This is now me, one whose honest, kind and caring," she told us. "Thank you for the apology Francine," Lisa told her. "No problem. Oh I got to run I have to rehearse for the big show for kids this afternoon," she told us. "Time out, your in the show," Hector asked as she prepared to leave. "Of course Hector. I've been rehearsing with the catfish puppet," she said showing us. "Like it? I made it myself," she added. Then, she did puppetry and honestly she is not getting into puppet school I can tell you that. "See you at the show guys," she told us and soon left.
"Okay I must confess that is weird and I'm still confused," Hector told us. "Yeah but the thing is should we trust her besides, it could be a scheme to get in the Electric Company," I pointed out. "Lauren's right about that but people can change right," Lisa asked. "In a way, Lisa yes but as far as Francine goes, I don't know. Honestly it would take more than a video for someone like Francine to change," I shrugged. "I can agree with you on that sis," Hector told me. "Yeah it's going to take more than an apology and a puppet to convince me to be honest," Jess added. "So, what do we do in the meantime," Sean asked.
"I don't know. I think maybe we should play along as a trial run and wait a little bit to see if this falls down," I proposed. "Great idea Lauren. Why don't we do that and go from there," Hector told them. "Works for me," they agreed. My phone soon buzzed and I looked to see mom was calling. "Hi mom," I said picking up the phone. "Hi Lauren everything going well," she asked. "They sure are mom. Everything alright," I asked. "Yes. Ms. Liesel called she wanted to see if you and the Electric Company can come by the center now for set up. She's fearing another pipe might burst," mom explained. "Okay mom, we'll be right there," I told her and hung up. "Hey mom called, Ms. Liesel needs help right away," I told them.
Hector's P.O.V.:
"Let's go," I said and we walked out of the diner. I smiled seeing my sister walk with her friend. I'm surprised her qualities hadn't shown up yet. They should by now. "Jesus, I know you said Lauren is destined to be queen but her qualities hadn't shown up yet. However, this issue with Francine is very odd. I know she couldn't change on the spot but we need your advice," I prayed. I soon felt a cold wind on me and a voice was in it saying, "I know how you feel Hector, she is almost ready to show the qualities of Queen Lucy but don't press her to much as you do to me. I'm not a tame animal," he explained. "No. But you are good," I replied. "Good. As far as Francine goes, I know her heart and soul. She is my daughter but sometimes hardness of heart can affect those who scheme. Be careful and see if anything happens. "I will Jesus," I told him. "Good luck Hector," he said again and the wind died down. We arrived at the center just in time. I began to help Lisa with a stage like board setting to be placed in the background perfect for the pyramid we were doing. "You really think in this moment Francine changed," I asked Lisa lifting a sign for the show. "I don't know Hector, I mean it looks she did but you never know that's for sure," she explained. "Yeah; but I'm concerned that somehow in the back of my mind this is a ploy," I explained. "Your not the only one Hector," Lauren said coming over with Sean. "I'm not," I asked. "No, I've been thinking in the back of my head something fishy is going on with this but you never know," Lauren admitted. "True," I agreed as we saw Francine come in with a cart.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"Hey guys there you are. Look, I wanted to let you I made 300 cupcakes today. After all, the show does need refreshments," Francine told us with a smile. I looked to see all of them. Wow, either she baked them all or just got them at the grocery store. "That's awesome Francine thank you," Lisa told her. "Your welcome Lisa. I got to get some more things. I'll be right back," she told them and soon left. "We'll get the chairs," I told the others as Sean and I left to get them in the closet. After getting a few we placed them on a cart and began to push them to where the stage was set up. "You know Sean I'm surprised the nice Francine has lasted for almost a few minuets," I told him. "Well, I'm surprised as you are Lauren but honestly in the back of my mind this is suspicious and probably a ploy to get in the Electric Company," Sean explained to me. "You really think Francine's doing all of this just to get in," I asked Sean. "Nah, not really," Sean shrugged but I stared at him. "Okay fine. I think yes besides, it's not like anyone else has entered the playing field," Sean said as we pushed some chairs into the center. "I can't believe it Francine your plan is working for once this is exciting," a voice sounded. "Thank you Manny. I'm glad once this is all said and done. I will have full control of the Electric Company," Francine smiled then laughed. Sean and I looked at one another hearing those voices. "Is that Francine," I asked. "Sounds like it and who's with her," Sean said as we walked in the direction of the voices and came up near a lounge sofa thing. "Should we peek," I whispered. "One way to find out," Sean answered. We peered over to see Manny and Francine hiding behind that spot near set up. "Manny," I asked stunned. "Francine," Sean asked as well. The two of them turned to face us.
"Oh hi guys didn't see you there," Francine told us. "Yeah, we didn't hear you coming," Manny replied with a grin. "Okay drop the act you two. I should have known the Pranksters were up to something," I told her. "Oh, it wasn't what it looked like," Francine added. "Really? If that's the case what were you telling Manny," Sean wondered. "I was telling Manny how fun this is going to be. You know being part of the Electric Company," she told us sweetly. "Then how come we heard Manny say your plan is working for once," I asked. "Uh, the plan to be nice to one another," Manny added playing along. "Okay, then what about the part where Francine said when all of this is said and done, she will full have control of the Electric Company," I asked crossing my arms. "Okay fine this is a ploy all right," Manny admitted. "Yeah happy," Francine growled. "Told you," Sean smirked. "Uh for the record, you and I both had a suspicion," I told Sean. "Oh right," he realized. "Okay, you two realized big whoop, what are you guys going to do. It's not like Chicken Pot Loser is here to say it," Manny smirked. "Knock it off with Hector Manny," I scolded and he shut up. "So, what are you going to do," Francine asked. "You'll find out," Sean smirked as we walked away over to Hector and the others. "Guys, do you have a quick minuet," I asked my brother, sis and friends. "Sure Lauren, what's up," Keith asked coming over with the others. "Well, we figured out something about Francine. The truth is she didn't change," I told them. "What do you mean Lauren," Hector asked. I looked to make sure she wasn't around.
"All of this is a stunt to get in the Electric Company. She wants to take over the group," Sean told them. "What," everyone asked. "It is. We caught Francine and Manny talking about it when we were bringing the chairs. They were hiding right underneath that sofa planning it all out," Sean added. "When was this," Jess asked. "A few seconds ago," I added. "Well we better check with her to see if she's right because honestly if they're right, I'm going to be not happy," Hector told us. "Hey Francine can you come over for a second," Keith asked and she soon came over. "Yes," she asked.
"We were talking with Lauren and Sean and they say you were talking to Manny about this being a stunt, to get in the Electric Company is that true," Hector asked. She looked at us before looking back at the others. Sean and I had pleading looks hoping she confess to this. "No is not true, I was playing with them that's all. I told them basically that is what old me would have done. You know," she told them. Sean and I looked more shocked than happy. "Playing? Playing! You admitted it when you spoke with us," Sean said to her. "Yeah and Manny was there to admit it as well. Besides, I told him to knock if off because he called Hector Chicken Pot," I started to say. "Chicken Pot what," Hector asked. I looked at Hector and whispered in his ear, chicken pot loser" "HE said that," he asked. "Yep," I answered. "Okay, then but Francine are you sure this is not a ploy to get in the Electric Company," Hector asked her. Sean and I looked at her again hoping she would confess to this. "No, not at all. I changed," she told them. I looked at Francine with just sorrow and pure hurt at the moment. "Lauren," Jess asked seeing my face. I couldn't find the words to tell them I was right as Sean and I backed away to one of the chairs on the other side of the building.
Hector's P.O.V.:
"Lauren? You guys stay here and finish with set up. I have to talk with my sister," I told the others as they continued to finish set up as I walked over to where Lauren and Sean were. I could tell in Lauren's face she upset and I mean you can't blame her. Ever since the Keith problem, I advised everybody to listen to what Lauren had to say before we mentioned other ideas. "Hey sis, you okay," I asked coming to her and Sean as he rubbed her back. "Not really Hector. How can she lie about this when the two of us talked to her," Lauren told me a little upset. "Yeah and to cover it up, that is just cold," Sean agreed. "Well, that's Francine you know and I agree with you guys I thought she would admit it," I shrugged. "You believe us," Lauren asked. "Of course I do. Ever since the freezing problem, I made it a point in the Electric Company rule book to hear from the honorary members before our ideas," I told them. " Uh Hector, I don't think we have a rule book," Lauren told me. "Yeah and we never felt this before when no one believed her," Sean added. "Remember the freezing Keith issue," I pointed out to Sean.
"Oh take the statement back," he realized. "You know Lauren this reminds me of the time when Lucy and Edmund came back from visiting Narnia the second time. Remember how she felt when Edmund lied about Narnia," I asked her. "Uh huh she felt pure rejection and sorrow from that moment," Lauren explained.
"When really her brother was there," Sean added. "Indeed. Look Lauren, you are an amazing girl. Smart, kind, caring, curious even innocent in your life. I know Queen Lucy felt the same way you do all those years ago. Your destiny is more than that. I know you did talk to Francine but remember you're always my sister and sisters tell the truth," I told her with a smile. "Thanks Hector. By the way are you," Lauren started to ask. "Nope not until the time is right," I told her with a smile. She hugged me and we went back to find the others near the stage. "Hey, there you are. Kids are starting to arrive," Jess said when she noticed me. "Oh good," I answered happily joining the others. "Everything okay with Lauren," Jess asked me.
"Let's just say, she felt pure rejection," I answered plainly. I looked out over the coroner of the stage where I was as Lauren and Sean handed out cupcakes and treats to the kids.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
"I can't believe Francine has been keeping up the nice act for this long but honestly the truth will come out sooner rather than later," I told Sean as we handed out cupcakes. "Well, it does looks like to be that way Lauren but if she did change just imagine the relief and a front page saying Feud is over," he said dramatically. "As much I like to agree my friend, I feel a little skeptic still besides I got a question for you," I told me friend. "Ask away," he grinned. "If Francine did change wouldn't that projection device not be there," I asked referring to the machine near the chairs. "Yeah your right; but let's see how it plays out," he told me with a smirk. The show got started as we watched from our standing point and a magician performed for the kids which they were impressed. Francine soon came onto the stage still in her outfit. "Let's hear it for the Magnificent Vincent everyone," she said sweetly. As everyone applauded, I looked at Francine's face. Still, had the innocence I thought.
"Well then my friends shall we bring out the next group," she asked her puppet friend. "I think you should because I can't lift them," her puppet replied and did a comedy stick. "I'm telling you she's never getting into puppet school," I muttered to Sean. "That's definite," he whispered back. "And now everyone the moment you have waited for. Here to build a giant word pyramid with the amazing words you guys wrote down on note cards, please welcome the amazing Electric Company," she introduced as they came onto the stage to the cheering kids. "Sean look," I told him as I watched Francine heading over to Lisa. The two seemed to be talking but I heard a buzz sound and I looked to see a machine turned on. "So, can I say your right," Sean asked. "Hold on. I want to see if she catches on," I told him as I cheered for my brother.
Hector's P.O.V.:
"Alright everyone what is up," I asked the crowd and they cheered. "Like Francine mentioned, we are the Electric Company and thanks to you guys we are going to create the biggest word ball pyramid to ever and I mean ever reach the ceiling," I told them to more applause and cheers. "Okay let's get some words in shall we," Lisa asked. "Alright, Keith first word please," I told him. "We got a good one Hector, cartoon," he told me. "Nice cartoon," I remarked and so did the others. "We got soccer," Lisa added showing another card. "Impressive," Jess nodded. "And worm don't forget," Keith told the crowd. Everyone seemed impressed. "Okay gang, let's get started. I'll put up the first one," I told them as I made the word ball base.
Lauren's P.O.V.:
Sean and I saw Francine looking to the side of the stage as the gang built the pyramid. "Sean what do you thinks she's doing," I asked him. "I don't know," he replied as we watched for a little bit before nodding her head at someone. I shook it off as Keith did a soccer move which I was impressed and so was Sean. "I didn't know Keith played soccer," Sean told me. "Me neither so far so good," I agreed. With those three words I could tell this was good. Then again, as I thought about it, Sean and I heard a car locking sound and cartoon was gone.
"Heh? That's odd," I told Sean. "What's odd," he asked. I pointed to him what I meant and saw worm and soccer were still there not cartoon then soccer disappeared and worm. "Okay something's off," I admitted. "Lauren's right. What's happening," a kid spoke up and everyone agreed. "Someone care to explain what happened," Ms. Liesel asked. "We don't know Ms. Liesel to be quite honest," Hector said stunned. I looked to see a smirk come out of Francine as she waltzed back to the stage. "I knew it was a gadget and had to be the work of Manny Spamboni," Francine said. "Someone called my name," he asked stepping out of the shadows. "Manny," Hector asked. "Uh hello Hector," he told him not before I gave him a stare. "What were you doing there," Jess asked. "Uh removing the words that's all," he smirked. "No Manny, that's rude. You know this is the Electric Company's moment right now," Francine told him. "Oh really Francine? Honestly, this was all your idea to change your actions to get in the Electric Company in the first place," Manny exposed. Everyone including my brother gasped at this. "I knew it," I exclaimed out loud. "Knew what," Sean asked. "I told you Sean it was a ploy," I said to everyone. "WHAT," everyone asked in unison. "Geez people easy with our ears," Sean and I said shaking them out. "Uh that's not what it is guys, it isn't a ploy I mean," Francine stuttered as Manny tried to join in. "Um, can someone explain what the reason behind this was," Jess asked confused. "Pretty simple Jess, the whole nice Francine thing was really an act and a ploy to get into the Electric Company and take it over," Sean exposed. Everyone gasped and looked at the two of them all angry and mad. "You know, I think this is a perfect time to tell Francine that she can join the Company if she is nice for two years," Hector told her. I smiled and looked at my brother. "Two years?! I want to be in now," she stormed.
"Should have thought about that sooner before Sean and I knew your plan," I told her. "You knew my plan? How," she asked us. "Easy enough. Who wouldn't say they change in the few minutes Sean and I left the center," I told her. "Better yet who claims they made 300 cupcakes when really they bought them from the local market," Sean added. Everyone was still staring at Francine and Manny who were red in the face. "Francine I trusted you and I thought you changed. I was deceived. You and Manny remain here for the rest of the show and then clean this up with a full apology," Ms. Liesel said coming up to her. "Fine but it was Lauren's fault," she accused. "Hey after what you did lying to Sean and I, I don't think so cause honestly those who lie would be subject to a charge of treason," I told her confidently. "What treason? I wouldn't," she stuttered. "You deny your wrongdoing before my destined daughter," a voice sounded in Francine's mind. She could see in my eyes something happening as I felt my eyes continue to be hazel but I saw a figure of a young girl right in front of me wearing a silver tiara and medieval dress standing next to a lion. "You are confident and compassionate, my descendant don't be afraid to be valiant," the figure told me and soon vanished. "I'm not afraid," I mumbled. "Lauren, you okay," Sean asked me. "Yeah I'm fine. But how about we get that pyramid again people let's go," I replied and everyone cheered.
The gang was able to build that pyramid and afterwards the show ended. We were all back in the diner relaxing after a hard day. "Lauren I have to admit, you and Sean did great figuring that out. I didn't realize it was a ploy," Hector told us. "Our pleasure bro. Besides to be quite honest and I confess nice Francine gave me the creeps," Sean told us. "Me too," I said. A few seconds went by. "Burr," we said shivering just a little. Not the cold shiver but the creeps shiver. "Yeah but for a while you have to confess it was convincing for a bit she changed," Lisa added. "True but it takes a prankster to be a prankster," I told Lisa. "Lauren's right. But at least the good news is, things are back to normal, just in time for Thanksgiving," Keith pointed out. "You bet," I said fist bumping him.
"Electric Company," Francine's voice sounded in the diner. We turned around to face her. "What is it this time," I asked. "I'm sorry for what I did at big show for kids," she told us. "I was not convinced," Keith told her. I chuckled and so did Sean. "Very funny, tell Ms. Liesel," she replied holding the camera. "Ms. Liesel we honestly knew Francine apologized but we were not convinced at what she did right guys," Hector told her. "Yeah to be quite honest and here a few tips from us to her. Be sincere when doing so and put more emphasis on apologize," Jess said in air quotes. Afterwards, she soon left after that was said and done. "Well, hopefully it won't happen again," I shrugged. "Oh I bet you a snow angel Laur. By the way what's my punishment for the fantasy bet," Hector asked. I looked at Sean and he started to laugh. "Tell him," he told me.
"Well if Shock wins the bet you, during the first snow fall of the season have to juggle snowballs," I told him the first part. "Okay that seems easy," he told me. "But," I added afterwards. "But what," Hector asked. "There's a catch," I started to giggle. "What's the catch," he asked. I looked over at Shock and he started to laugh as Sean was ready to crack up. "You have to do it with your shirt off," I told him laughing my head off. "What? I have to do it with my shirt off? Come on Lauren," Hector told me as everyone just laughed. "You know it would be great for Hector to show off his abs," Jess teased as Keith poked him. "Nice try sis," he remarked as we all continued to enjoy our smoothies. "Think he'll do it Lauren," Sean asked me. "He will," I replied smiling at my brother.
I'm back! There it is guys chapter is complete. I'm telling you this was fun to write and yes as you saw Hector has to do a punishment for a bet with his shirt off. Wanted to thank you guys for waiting patiently I am getting more chapters done soon and will be placing a lineup after this because we are two episodes away from the season 1 finale! I'm so excited and will be adding more qualities of Lauren's ancestor soon as you saw in the chapter.
Line up
Chapter 38: Thanksgiving fun
Chapter 39: A Big Time announcement
Chapter 40: What is Jess doing?
Chapter 41: A case of Danny (Season 1 finale)
Chapter 42: 1st Holiday special