I should have done this in the first chapter but I have my moments where I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed. In this story I'm trying to reimagine everyone's origin and introduction to the cyclone so don't yell at me if nothing matches up ha ha ha.
PreScorpion part 2
It had been a few weeks since Paige and Ralph had joined Scorpion and it had been a huge turn around for everyone. Walter was able to not adhere to facts and math and science and started to be able to play make believe and connect with Abigail, Ralph was being helped by Walter and was learning everything he could. Walter was running out of books for him to read and everything he was showing Ralph on the computer he was absorbing the information at an incredible rate and Walter has no doubt in his mind that Ralph has a higher IQ than he has. Walter was finally being able to form a connection with Abigail and was truly feeling like a dad. Paige was watching Ralph open up and interact with people other than her. She was brought to tears the other night when they got home and Ralph hugged her and said he loved her. Paige always hoped for that to happen but never expected it because she would feel Ralph flinch when she touched him and he never really spoke. Both Paige and Walter started looking at each other in a different light. No longer employer/employee but more as a family unit.
One day Walter was out on a job, Ralph and Abigail were upstairs having lunch and Paige was at her desk doing some paperwork when the door burst open and a young woman stormed in calling out Walter. Paige jumped up and stood between the woman and the stairs to the loft.
Paige- "Excuse me is there something I can help you with?
The young woman looked Paige up and down and replied "Who are you and where is Walter?"
Paige- "My name is Paige and I work with Walter and he is at a job." As she looked the woman up and down in much the same way.
Woman- "My name is Megan and Walter is my little brother and I need his help."
Both women looked a little sheepish as Megan was wondering who this new lady was and Paige was wondering if she was and ex girlfriend or something.
Paige- "I'm sorry. Walter should be back in about 15 minutes would you like a coffee while you wait."
Megan- "Yes, thank you I would love a coffee. Also is Abigail here I would love to see her?"
At that same time Abigail and Ralph were coming down the stairs.
Abigail- "Ahhh! Auntie Megan! Yayyy!" As she ran down the rest of the stairs and jumped into Megan's arms.
Megan- "Hey Abigail how have you been?"
Abigail started explaining everything to Megan about what was going on with her dad and her new friends Paige and Ralph. While she was talking to Megan, Megan kept watching Ralph looking more and more suspicious.
After Abigail was done and Ralph came over to introduce himself the 2 kids went back upstairs to look for some snacks.
Megan- "are you sure you're not more than a coworker of Walter? Listening and watching Ralph was like looking into the past at Walter when he was that age. I would almost be willing to stake my life that Ralph is Walter's son they are so alike."
Paige- "Well I'm sure Ralph isn't Walter's son and I would love to be more, but I don't want to rush Walter." As she was blushing.
A few moments later Walter walked in and sat down at his desk.
Walter- "Hey Paige that job is all done. I was able to fix it of course and I think they will be on board for a yearly update so can you get something together and give them a call?"
Paige and Megan walked over while Paige said she could do that. Megan said "Hey little brother can you help me out?"
Walter- "Oh. Megan I didn't realize you were here what's going on?"
Megan- "Well about that. I need help but the help is not for me it's for a friend of mine. He works at an accounting firm and there is his manager that is taking credit for all his work and is using him to make themselves look better. Also some of the things he said that his manager has him do doesn't sound legal."
Walter- "Ok so without being able to get into the system there is not much I can do and how long have you known this "friend" and not told me about him?"
Megan looked at Walter slightly embarrassed at first but his last question made her arch her eyebrow and start getting irritated "When were you going to tell me you have been working with a beautiful woman?"
Paige was standing off to the side not wanting to interrupt but decided that now might be a good time to step in "First thing thank you Megan, second thing what if you have your friend come over and he can explain everything to us and then we can see if there is anything we can do. I have the perfect idea, I'm going to be making chicken alfredo for supper why don't you and your friend join us. We can all get to know each other and we can see what we can do to help him?"
While Walter and Megan were staring at each other trying to argue without speaking and just before it looked like Walter was going to say something that would have started a bigger fight Paige reached over and put her hand on Walters arm to try and calm him down. Megan was waiting for Walter to say something but watched the changes in his face and posture when Paige touched him. It was then that she realized that her baby brother was finally in love even if he didn't know it.
Walter- "Yes that would be a good idea. Paige is an excellent chef everything she makes is top notch."
Paige- "Thank you Walter. I'll have supper ready for 6 so Megan do you think you and your friend can be here around 430? Walter would that give you enough time to try and help him and then we can get to know each other over supper?"
Walter- "You're welcome Paige and yes that should give me enough time to figure something out."
Megan- "Oh that is a wonderful idea. Thank you both." She put her hand on Paige's arm and then stood on her tip toes to kiss Walter on the cheek "Abigail, Ralph I'm going to be leaving but I'll see you later." As both kids came over Megan hugged Abigail and gave Ralph a high five.
Railman- the first few chapters won't be m rated but just in case some of the later chapters went that way I just wanted to be covered and on anniversary gift your few lines you did were amazing way better than what I did and thank you for all the hints and tips.
Loube- I have always liked to see the reverse of Paige and Ralph with Walter and a future kid and the thought of Walter loving Ralph like his own son I wanted to see Paige go through the same with a possible step child.
