Babysitting.
By: kelle24
The team assembled in the living room waiting for their latest assignment from Stockwell. As the General walked in they looked up from their chatter and waited for him to talk.
I don't have a mission for you; I just have something for you to do. As you know I am going on vacation for a while leaving you free to do whatever you want. Well, that is not true."
"Trust him to ruin our vacation." Whispered Face to Hannibal.
"My Aunt's grandniece is going into surgery and there's nobody to watch her little boy. I have volunteered you to watch him. He's four years old and his name is Dustin."
"We already have a four year old." B.A. said as he pointed to Murdock.
"Hey, I'm deeply hurt B.A." Replied Murdock.
"I will have to get him at his mother's house before I leave and bring him here." He said as he walked out of the living room and out the door.
****
Days Later.
The General and the little boy came into the living room. Dustin had a firm grip on the General's hand as he looked at the people sitting in the living room.
"Team this is Dustin Thompson. He will be staying with you this week while I'm gone. Don't get into any trouble and take care of him. His things are already here. He has toys and clothes in his bag." He said as another man walked in carrying two bags and put them on the living room floor.
Stockwell kneeled down to Dustin's level. "Dustin these are friends of mine. They are going to be taking care of you."
Dustin let go of Stockwell's hand and walked towards Murdock who was playing with Lincoln logs. He looked up at Murdock as he smiled at the young boy.
"Hi Dustin. I'm Murdock."
"Hi."
Dustin picked up a log and began building a cabin with Murdock. No one knew that Stockwell had left the house.
*****
A couple of days later.
"Ahhhh." Dustin yelled as he ran around the living room with a cape on his back after Murdock who also had a cape on his back. B.A. chose that moment to walk in to see what was happening and he shook his head.
"Stop." Yelled B.A. and watched the two skid to a stop. The boy and Murdock looked back at B.A. with innocent faces.
"What are you doing Murdock?"
"Having a Super party."
"I don't even want to know."
As the team watched T.V. in the living room Dustin climbed into B.A.'s lap and snuggled into his big arms falling asleep instantly. B.A. picked up the sleeping child and tucked him into his bed then turned, shut off the light and left the door cracked open.
*****
Stockwell walked into the living room and watched as B.A. and Murdock were packing Dustin's toys up and putting them away. Dustin was helping as tears were running down his face.
"So did you guys have a good time?"
"Yes." Replied both B.A. and Murdock.
"Time to go Dustin."
"I don't wanna go."
"Well, your mom wants you back home."
The men who had brought the bags in picked them back up and took them into the car. Dustin went to each team member and said his goodbyes. He spent the most time with B.A. and Murdock.
Stockwell grabbed Dustin's hand and led him out. Before they left the living room Dustin looked back at both of his friends and waved to them.
The End.
