I added some Adam and other Ducks in here for you, people. ^_^ Please don't
hate me. Lol...
And I'm sorry for the long wait! I had it all typed out in my Trusty Purple Notebook (close cousin to the Trusty Green Notebook, in which the chapters of "Shattered Glass" are sometimes born), but then I lost it! I can't find it ANYWHERE! IT'S JUST GONE! I decided that until further notice, my theory will be that the ground opened up and swallowed it. It's the only logical explanation, considering I simply cannot find it ANYWHERE AT ALL! So yeah...sorry people. I've been having difficulty remembering exactly what I said in the original chapter...o.O
I still haven't decided how angsty I'm gonna make this. Denverhockeygirl, don't give up on me! The chances of it being a happy, tearful reunion are very slim! It would make my story too short and undramatic! And I just canNOT have that! So don't worry. ^_^
Wow, I have a lot to say. So I'm sorry about that...lol...but it all must be said. Another reason I haven't been posting much is I'm having problems with the story. I don't think it's top quality, so it bugs me to post it. I'm usually fairly happy with my chapters, but I'm just having issues writing something I'm really proud of. But despite that, I hope you guys like it anyway. I actually had most of it written, but then realized it was crud so I scratched it, threw it in the trash, and started over. I hope this is at least slightly better...And I know it's kind of short, but I actually think I can start updating it SLIGHTY more often than I have lately. *winks* That means the next update will NOT take over two months to come up. Sorry peeps; I hope you enjoy it anyway (despite the long, unnecessary drawn-out wait).
Banksiesbabe99- I'm sorry it took so long; I hope the suspense hasn't killed you yet! That would be such a shame...
Nebula- HA! I updated this! Rah for me, huh? Yeah, Charlie is a bit blind to the fact that he's missed. *shrugs* Oh well. I'm glad you found it believable that the teacher would recognize him. ^_^ Wow; your Kindergarten aide? Lol...Cool. I moved an hour away from where I grew up, so I guarantee that won't happen to me. ^_^ Heh...yeah, I guess Charlie IS pretty dense. ^_~ *cough* Sorry for the long wait; I hope you like the chapter ANYWAY! ^_~
Soph- Ah, there's nothing wrong with the word "reckon"...Lol. I just like laughing at you. *winks* Just kidding! *huggles Sophie* Nope, I can say the average person doesn't say "bloody" unless they are mimicking English people or trying to say something nobody else does. ^_~ Ooh. Kidnapping? Fun. Lol. BWA! I love dragging out stories in all ways possible (if you haven't noticed =^.^=). Convenience plays a big role in my stories. ^_~ No! Don't tell them about Charlie! Don't tell them! THEY CAN NEVER KNOW! ...Until I decide they can know. Then it's alright. ^_~ I'm glad you liked Charlie's reaction to being recognized. ^_~ Makes me happy. Aw! *blushes* You think I'm funny? How nice! Lol. Good to know that I'm good at something OTHER than angst, too. ^_^ I like playing with my readers, but I'm ALSO not QUITE sure how everything's gonna play out. You see, I didn't expect people to actually LIKE this that much, so I didn't fully think it through. ^_^ It's coming back and biting me in the butt now. Lol...
Denverhockeygirl- Aw, how sad...I really like "Handbook" and have been waiting anxiously for an update. Great Charlie angst. ^_^ Heh. Nah, hobbies are over-rated. ^_~ it's much more fun to morph yourself into the world of fanfiction. Lol...You're strange, but that's okay. Strange people make the world interesting. ^_~ Much more fun than boring people. I hope you like the chapter, and sorry for the wait!
Adriana- Yay! I made you laugh! *feels proud* Lol...Charlie's a bit slow; he hasn't quite made the connection that Jeremy is his half-brother. I hope you enjoy the chapter! And were have you been lately? Did the aliens abduct you? *twilight zone music* I knew it all along...
Katie- Lol, I'm glad you find it cute. ^_~ Oh, good idea about Jen...*goes to drawing board and scribbles 'More Jen' amongst other ideas that haven't' been used yet* ^_^
Christy- Sorry for the long wait; this one was a long wait too! SO sorry! *begs* Don't be mad! I'm glad you like the Charlie/Jeremy interaction, and I'm SO sorry for the long wait...
Amy- Thanks for the review! Enjoy! ^_~
Liz- Glad you liked! ^_~ And I can't remember if you've read this one or not...o.O Oh well. Enjoy anyway!
Vinnies-Angel- *grins really big* You like? Yay! ^_^ Wow...That was fast! I'm amazed and honored at the same time. Coolness. ^_~ So sorry for the long wait, though...I hope you like the chapter anyway! ^_~
Mary- Yo yo yo, Charlie's Angel #1! ^_~ Yes, writer's block is evil. Very evil. And I agree about Charlie sounded like the greatest toy ever. ^_^ I wonder how much he would cost...Hmm...Ooh! I want a Charlie Doll! ^_^ *eyes widen with excitement* Thanks for the cookie! *grins*
Hockey_Luvva- I'm glad I gotcha hooked! ^_~ Thanks for the review. ^_^ I'm glad you like the story! Yes; yelling, screaming, and violence is always fun. Lol...^_^
Hotashell99- Thanks so much for the review. *grins* I hope you like the chapter! ^_^
Shanks- I'm sorry for the long wait! *hangs head in shame* I have been bad.
Sarah- I'm so honored that you like my stories! *grins really big* I hope you enjoy the update!
Disclaimer- I don't own the Mighty Ducks. I do, however, own the characters Jeremy, Luke, and other various children on Jeremy's team scattered throughout the story.
-Chapter 7-
The Ducks all swarmed over to the midnight blue Porsche as it pulled to a stop in front of the restaurant.
"Hey guys." Adam said with a smile as he got out of the car.
"Hey Banksie!" Russ said, high-fiving the blonde man.
"Adam!" Julie said, hugging him briefly before Connie gave him a hug as well. Adam and Guy gave each other 'macho-hugs.' Adam and Fulton simply nodded a greeting to each other, a welcoming understanding passing between them. Averman and Goldberg each gave Adam 'macho-hugs' as well as they all walked into the restaurant/diner.
"What have you guys been up to?" Adam asked as they sat at a booth.
"Ah, not too much. We went to the game last night so that was pretty awesome." Fulton said as they settled down and ordered drinks.
"Cool, who won?" Adam asked, taking a drink from the water glass placed on the table prior to their arrival.
"The Ducks. It was beautiful." Russ said with a grin.
Adam grinned too. He felt a pang of sadness hit him when he remembered the reason he wasn't on that team. He couldn't help but glance at the blue cast that covered his right arm.
His uncle had invited him to his house for a weekend, so Adam invited the Ducks to join him. His uncle had offered to pay him and his friends if they helped him fix his roof, because a tree nearby had been struck with lighting and knocked a hole in it. They had agreed. Adam had been climbing up a ladder, not paying attention. He lost his footing and fell off, landing on his arm. It had been broken in two places and knocked him out for the season.
That had been three weeks ago.
It had been partially a celebration and good-luck party for Adam before he headed off to try out for their hockey's team's namesake.
The blonde shook his head and cleared his mind of those thoughts. It wasn't a huge deal; he could just get in next season. Besides, it would be good for him to relax a little...
"Adam? Adam you in there?" Julie asked with a cocked eyebrow when she noticed he was spacing.
"Oh, sorry guys. What did you ask?" Adam said, startled.
"What did you want?" the waitress asked again.
"Um, a burger's fine."
~~~*~~~
Charlie and Jeremy walked along the streets of Minneapolis, discussing various things.
"So...show me around; be my tour guide!" Charlie said, deciding playing dumb would be the only way to avoid the child's suspicion. Knowing where everything was when he was 'from Canada' would be odd.
Jeremy lit up like a Christmas tree. "Okay!" he said, seemingly excited about the task.
Charlie grinned as Jeremy animatedly explained several buildings and such as they passed.
"And this is the most awesome-est restaurant in the WORLD!" Jeremy said, beaming as he showed Charlie a diner they were walking past.
"Looks like a nice place. Hey, I'm going to go get some money from that ATM machine and we can drop into to this 'wonderful restaurant' and get something to eat. A snack or something." Charlie said.
"Really? You mean it?" Jeremy asked with a grin.
"Sure, kid." Charlie replied.
"AWESOME! I'll wait inside!" Jeremy piped as he bolted in the door.
Charlie shook his head with a grin as he walked across the street to get some cash.
~~~*~~~
Jeremy walked into the building happily. He loved this place with a passion.
A group of people caught his eye.
"Adam!" Jeremy cried out as he ran over to the booth.
"Oof!" Adam coughed as the boy tightly hugged him. "Hey Jeremy. What are you doing here?"
"I'm out with a friend. He said he'd be back in a minute. I didn't know you were gonna be in town." Jeremy said with a grin. All of the 'Ducks' had become like older siblings to him. Several he had never met, but only heard of from those who lived near by. They had all graduated and mostly moved on by the time he was four, but he was close to those who had stuck behind.
"Really? I'm sorry I didn't tell you. How was school?" Adam asked as Jeremy sat down next to them at the booth.
"Okay, I guess. But last night we went to the game and it was AWESOME! AMAZING! FANTASTIC! GREAT! SPLENDIFIC! CLIMATIC! SPECTAC-" Jeremy said, spouting off praise.
"Whoa, slow down. We get the picture." Adam said with a laugh.
"Aw, but I had several more great adjectives to use." Jeremy said with a pout.
"I'm sure you did. I hate to bolt, but I gotta visit my parents before they find out from someone else and think I was trying to skip out on them. I might come by tonight to see you, your mom, and your dad. See ya later guys!" Adam said, standing up.
Jeremy pouted, but nodded when he found out Adam, and possibly the others, would come by later that night.
"We should probably go too. Wouldn't want to keep you from your friend." Julie said, smiling at Jeremy.
At that, Jeremy perked up. Yes, his Hero was still coming too! Oh, what a wonderful day it was!
"Okay. See you guys later!" Jeremy said as they disappeared out the door. He watched them dissolve into the crowd.
Right as Adam's car drove off and the Ducks were gone, Charlie walked out of the bank.
"Charlie!" Jeremy cried out in excitement as he stood up and ran back out the door.
Jeremy tackled Charlie and the latter laughed. "Hey kid, ya miss me?"
"Only a little. Come on! Food! Food!" Jeremy said excitedly as he dragged Charlie into the diner.
"Gee, do those school people starve you or something? How long ago was your lunch? Three hours?" Charlie asked with a raised eyebrow.
"You think I really eat that stuff? The thought that it MIGHT be edible is a laughable concept." Jeremy said seriously as they were seated at an empty booth.
"No kidding...I guess I see your point. I stand corrected." Charlie said with a grin.
Jeremy smirked. "Of course you do, because I am always right."
Charlie laughed. "Of course you are. Wouldn't dream otherwise." Charlie said, nurturing the boy's statement. He could understand the need to be right...all the time.
"I like you, you agree with me. Everyone else tries to tell me I'm wrong. But they just don't understand." He said when they placed their orders.
"Exactly. They are misinformed. I have the same problem; people these days just can't comprehend that there are some people, us, who are just simply always right. In EVERY circumstance. No matter what." Charlie said with an understanding nod as he drank from his glass of water.
"EXACTLY!" Jeremy said, pointing at Charlie with enthusiasm. Someone understood him!
"What can I say? Great minds think alike." Charlie said with a grin.
Jeremy grinned as they placed their orders.
~~~*~~~
"See ya later, Jeremy!" Jeremy heard Charlie say as he stepped up the steps to his house.
"Bye Charlie!" he called out as he waved and opened the door, the smell of cooking sweeping over him. "Mo-om! I'm ho-ome!" he said in a sing-song voice as he walked into the kitchen.
"Hey sweetie. How was school?" she asked, turning from the soup she was stirring.
Jeremy shrugged. "School was boring, but it was so cool! I saw Adam and the other Ducks at my favorite restaurant! A-and I had fun hanging out with Charlie!" Jeremy gushed, his excitement growing as it faded from the school subject.
His mother's heart nearly stopped as she tried to smile and nod, ignoring the gnawing pain that crept up at the mention of that name.
"Is that so? Is he your new friend?" she asked, trying to keep her voice even. Becoming sad would only confuse Jeremy...
Jeremy nodded enthusiastically. "Uh-huh! And he's really cool! And he said we think alike! He's real smart!" Jeremy continued, rattling on as he walked around the kitchen aimlessly.
"I see. And will we ever get to meet this friend of yours?" she asked, trying to occupy her mind with stirring the soup again. Dwelling wouldn't bring Charlie back...
Jeremy shrugged. "He's real busy, but I can ask! Ooh, that would be so cool! And he could meet all of the old Ducks and stuff! I can't wait to ask!" Jeremy said, grinning ear to ear.
Casey smiled. "Slow down, Jer. You can ask him tomorrow. Now come over here and help me test this and see if it's ready." she said as Jeremy hopped on the stool, testing his mother's cooking.
As she watched her son test the soup, a sad smile found itself on her face. She only wished she could have both sons with her...she wished she could see her oldest son again.
~~~*~~~
Later that evening, Adam and some of the other Ducks dropped by to hang out. Gordon was happy to see Adam again, and was glad he could make it. There had been slight question on whether he could make the trip or not, but it appeared everything worked out fine.
Soon enough, all the Ducks had to go home, leaving Casey, Gordon, and Jeremy alone in their house again.
Gordon Bombay went to his and Casey's room while the latter led her son up to his room.
Casey took his dirty laundry from his hamper downstairs while he got ready for bed. She came back up and tucked him into bed.
"Goodnight, Jeremy." she said softly, wiping a wisp of blonde hair from his forehead.
"Night, mom." he said with a yawn.
She smiled and kissed his forehead, leaving the room to let him sleep.
And I'm sorry for the long wait! I had it all typed out in my Trusty Purple Notebook (close cousin to the Trusty Green Notebook, in which the chapters of "Shattered Glass" are sometimes born), but then I lost it! I can't find it ANYWHERE! IT'S JUST GONE! I decided that until further notice, my theory will be that the ground opened up and swallowed it. It's the only logical explanation, considering I simply cannot find it ANYWHERE AT ALL! So yeah...sorry people. I've been having difficulty remembering exactly what I said in the original chapter...o.O
I still haven't decided how angsty I'm gonna make this. Denverhockeygirl, don't give up on me! The chances of it being a happy, tearful reunion are very slim! It would make my story too short and undramatic! And I just canNOT have that! So don't worry. ^_^
Wow, I have a lot to say. So I'm sorry about that...lol...but it all must be said. Another reason I haven't been posting much is I'm having problems with the story. I don't think it's top quality, so it bugs me to post it. I'm usually fairly happy with my chapters, but I'm just having issues writing something I'm really proud of. But despite that, I hope you guys like it anyway. I actually had most of it written, but then realized it was crud so I scratched it, threw it in the trash, and started over. I hope this is at least slightly better...And I know it's kind of short, but I actually think I can start updating it SLIGHTY more often than I have lately. *winks* That means the next update will NOT take over two months to come up. Sorry peeps; I hope you enjoy it anyway (despite the long, unnecessary drawn-out wait).
Banksiesbabe99- I'm sorry it took so long; I hope the suspense hasn't killed you yet! That would be such a shame...
Nebula- HA! I updated this! Rah for me, huh? Yeah, Charlie is a bit blind to the fact that he's missed. *shrugs* Oh well. I'm glad you found it believable that the teacher would recognize him. ^_^ Wow; your Kindergarten aide? Lol...Cool. I moved an hour away from where I grew up, so I guarantee that won't happen to me. ^_^ Heh...yeah, I guess Charlie IS pretty dense. ^_~ *cough* Sorry for the long wait; I hope you like the chapter ANYWAY! ^_~
Soph- Ah, there's nothing wrong with the word "reckon"...Lol. I just like laughing at you. *winks* Just kidding! *huggles Sophie* Nope, I can say the average person doesn't say "bloody" unless they are mimicking English people or trying to say something nobody else does. ^_~ Ooh. Kidnapping? Fun. Lol. BWA! I love dragging out stories in all ways possible (if you haven't noticed =^.^=). Convenience plays a big role in my stories. ^_~ No! Don't tell them about Charlie! Don't tell them! THEY CAN NEVER KNOW! ...Until I decide they can know. Then it's alright. ^_~ I'm glad you liked Charlie's reaction to being recognized. ^_~ Makes me happy. Aw! *blushes* You think I'm funny? How nice! Lol. Good to know that I'm good at something OTHER than angst, too. ^_^ I like playing with my readers, but I'm ALSO not QUITE sure how everything's gonna play out. You see, I didn't expect people to actually LIKE this that much, so I didn't fully think it through. ^_^ It's coming back and biting me in the butt now. Lol...
Denverhockeygirl- Aw, how sad...I really like "Handbook" and have been waiting anxiously for an update. Great Charlie angst. ^_^ Heh. Nah, hobbies are over-rated. ^_~ it's much more fun to morph yourself into the world of fanfiction. Lol...You're strange, but that's okay. Strange people make the world interesting. ^_~ Much more fun than boring people. I hope you like the chapter, and sorry for the wait!
Adriana- Yay! I made you laugh! *feels proud* Lol...Charlie's a bit slow; he hasn't quite made the connection that Jeremy is his half-brother. I hope you enjoy the chapter! And were have you been lately? Did the aliens abduct you? *twilight zone music* I knew it all along...
Katie- Lol, I'm glad you find it cute. ^_~ Oh, good idea about Jen...*goes to drawing board and scribbles 'More Jen' amongst other ideas that haven't' been used yet* ^_^
Christy- Sorry for the long wait; this one was a long wait too! SO sorry! *begs* Don't be mad! I'm glad you like the Charlie/Jeremy interaction, and I'm SO sorry for the long wait...
Amy- Thanks for the review! Enjoy! ^_~
Liz- Glad you liked! ^_~ And I can't remember if you've read this one or not...o.O Oh well. Enjoy anyway!
Vinnies-Angel- *grins really big* You like? Yay! ^_^ Wow...That was fast! I'm amazed and honored at the same time. Coolness. ^_~ So sorry for the long wait, though...I hope you like the chapter anyway! ^_~
Mary- Yo yo yo, Charlie's Angel #1! ^_~ Yes, writer's block is evil. Very evil. And I agree about Charlie sounded like the greatest toy ever. ^_^ I wonder how much he would cost...Hmm...Ooh! I want a Charlie Doll! ^_^ *eyes widen with excitement* Thanks for the cookie! *grins*
Hockey_Luvva- I'm glad I gotcha hooked! ^_~ Thanks for the review. ^_^ I'm glad you like the story! Yes; yelling, screaming, and violence is always fun. Lol...^_^
Hotashell99- Thanks so much for the review. *grins* I hope you like the chapter! ^_^
Shanks- I'm sorry for the long wait! *hangs head in shame* I have been bad.
Sarah- I'm so honored that you like my stories! *grins really big* I hope you enjoy the update!
Disclaimer- I don't own the Mighty Ducks. I do, however, own the characters Jeremy, Luke, and other various children on Jeremy's team scattered throughout the story.
-Chapter 7-
The Ducks all swarmed over to the midnight blue Porsche as it pulled to a stop in front of the restaurant.
"Hey guys." Adam said with a smile as he got out of the car.
"Hey Banksie!" Russ said, high-fiving the blonde man.
"Adam!" Julie said, hugging him briefly before Connie gave him a hug as well. Adam and Guy gave each other 'macho-hugs.' Adam and Fulton simply nodded a greeting to each other, a welcoming understanding passing between them. Averman and Goldberg each gave Adam 'macho-hugs' as well as they all walked into the restaurant/diner.
"What have you guys been up to?" Adam asked as they sat at a booth.
"Ah, not too much. We went to the game last night so that was pretty awesome." Fulton said as they settled down and ordered drinks.
"Cool, who won?" Adam asked, taking a drink from the water glass placed on the table prior to their arrival.
"The Ducks. It was beautiful." Russ said with a grin.
Adam grinned too. He felt a pang of sadness hit him when he remembered the reason he wasn't on that team. He couldn't help but glance at the blue cast that covered his right arm.
His uncle had invited him to his house for a weekend, so Adam invited the Ducks to join him. His uncle had offered to pay him and his friends if they helped him fix his roof, because a tree nearby had been struck with lighting and knocked a hole in it. They had agreed. Adam had been climbing up a ladder, not paying attention. He lost his footing and fell off, landing on his arm. It had been broken in two places and knocked him out for the season.
That had been three weeks ago.
It had been partially a celebration and good-luck party for Adam before he headed off to try out for their hockey's team's namesake.
The blonde shook his head and cleared his mind of those thoughts. It wasn't a huge deal; he could just get in next season. Besides, it would be good for him to relax a little...
"Adam? Adam you in there?" Julie asked with a cocked eyebrow when she noticed he was spacing.
"Oh, sorry guys. What did you ask?" Adam said, startled.
"What did you want?" the waitress asked again.
"Um, a burger's fine."
~~~*~~~
Charlie and Jeremy walked along the streets of Minneapolis, discussing various things.
"So...show me around; be my tour guide!" Charlie said, deciding playing dumb would be the only way to avoid the child's suspicion. Knowing where everything was when he was 'from Canada' would be odd.
Jeremy lit up like a Christmas tree. "Okay!" he said, seemingly excited about the task.
Charlie grinned as Jeremy animatedly explained several buildings and such as they passed.
"And this is the most awesome-est restaurant in the WORLD!" Jeremy said, beaming as he showed Charlie a diner they were walking past.
"Looks like a nice place. Hey, I'm going to go get some money from that ATM machine and we can drop into to this 'wonderful restaurant' and get something to eat. A snack or something." Charlie said.
"Really? You mean it?" Jeremy asked with a grin.
"Sure, kid." Charlie replied.
"AWESOME! I'll wait inside!" Jeremy piped as he bolted in the door.
Charlie shook his head with a grin as he walked across the street to get some cash.
~~~*~~~
Jeremy walked into the building happily. He loved this place with a passion.
A group of people caught his eye.
"Adam!" Jeremy cried out as he ran over to the booth.
"Oof!" Adam coughed as the boy tightly hugged him. "Hey Jeremy. What are you doing here?"
"I'm out with a friend. He said he'd be back in a minute. I didn't know you were gonna be in town." Jeremy said with a grin. All of the 'Ducks' had become like older siblings to him. Several he had never met, but only heard of from those who lived near by. They had all graduated and mostly moved on by the time he was four, but he was close to those who had stuck behind.
"Really? I'm sorry I didn't tell you. How was school?" Adam asked as Jeremy sat down next to them at the booth.
"Okay, I guess. But last night we went to the game and it was AWESOME! AMAZING! FANTASTIC! GREAT! SPLENDIFIC! CLIMATIC! SPECTAC-" Jeremy said, spouting off praise.
"Whoa, slow down. We get the picture." Adam said with a laugh.
"Aw, but I had several more great adjectives to use." Jeremy said with a pout.
"I'm sure you did. I hate to bolt, but I gotta visit my parents before they find out from someone else and think I was trying to skip out on them. I might come by tonight to see you, your mom, and your dad. See ya later guys!" Adam said, standing up.
Jeremy pouted, but nodded when he found out Adam, and possibly the others, would come by later that night.
"We should probably go too. Wouldn't want to keep you from your friend." Julie said, smiling at Jeremy.
At that, Jeremy perked up. Yes, his Hero was still coming too! Oh, what a wonderful day it was!
"Okay. See you guys later!" Jeremy said as they disappeared out the door. He watched them dissolve into the crowd.
Right as Adam's car drove off and the Ducks were gone, Charlie walked out of the bank.
"Charlie!" Jeremy cried out in excitement as he stood up and ran back out the door.
Jeremy tackled Charlie and the latter laughed. "Hey kid, ya miss me?"
"Only a little. Come on! Food! Food!" Jeremy said excitedly as he dragged Charlie into the diner.
"Gee, do those school people starve you or something? How long ago was your lunch? Three hours?" Charlie asked with a raised eyebrow.
"You think I really eat that stuff? The thought that it MIGHT be edible is a laughable concept." Jeremy said seriously as they were seated at an empty booth.
"No kidding...I guess I see your point. I stand corrected." Charlie said with a grin.
Jeremy smirked. "Of course you do, because I am always right."
Charlie laughed. "Of course you are. Wouldn't dream otherwise." Charlie said, nurturing the boy's statement. He could understand the need to be right...all the time.
"I like you, you agree with me. Everyone else tries to tell me I'm wrong. But they just don't understand." He said when they placed their orders.
"Exactly. They are misinformed. I have the same problem; people these days just can't comprehend that there are some people, us, who are just simply always right. In EVERY circumstance. No matter what." Charlie said with an understanding nod as he drank from his glass of water.
"EXACTLY!" Jeremy said, pointing at Charlie with enthusiasm. Someone understood him!
"What can I say? Great minds think alike." Charlie said with a grin.
Jeremy grinned as they placed their orders.
~~~*~~~
"See ya later, Jeremy!" Jeremy heard Charlie say as he stepped up the steps to his house.
"Bye Charlie!" he called out as he waved and opened the door, the smell of cooking sweeping over him. "Mo-om! I'm ho-ome!" he said in a sing-song voice as he walked into the kitchen.
"Hey sweetie. How was school?" she asked, turning from the soup she was stirring.
Jeremy shrugged. "School was boring, but it was so cool! I saw Adam and the other Ducks at my favorite restaurant! A-and I had fun hanging out with Charlie!" Jeremy gushed, his excitement growing as it faded from the school subject.
His mother's heart nearly stopped as she tried to smile and nod, ignoring the gnawing pain that crept up at the mention of that name.
"Is that so? Is he your new friend?" she asked, trying to keep her voice even. Becoming sad would only confuse Jeremy...
Jeremy nodded enthusiastically. "Uh-huh! And he's really cool! And he said we think alike! He's real smart!" Jeremy continued, rattling on as he walked around the kitchen aimlessly.
"I see. And will we ever get to meet this friend of yours?" she asked, trying to occupy her mind with stirring the soup again. Dwelling wouldn't bring Charlie back...
Jeremy shrugged. "He's real busy, but I can ask! Ooh, that would be so cool! And he could meet all of the old Ducks and stuff! I can't wait to ask!" Jeremy said, grinning ear to ear.
Casey smiled. "Slow down, Jer. You can ask him tomorrow. Now come over here and help me test this and see if it's ready." she said as Jeremy hopped on the stool, testing his mother's cooking.
As she watched her son test the soup, a sad smile found itself on her face. She only wished she could have both sons with her...she wished she could see her oldest son again.
~~~*~~~
Later that evening, Adam and some of the other Ducks dropped by to hang out. Gordon was happy to see Adam again, and was glad he could make it. There had been slight question on whether he could make the trip or not, but it appeared everything worked out fine.
Soon enough, all the Ducks had to go home, leaving Casey, Gordon, and Jeremy alone in their house again.
Gordon Bombay went to his and Casey's room while the latter led her son up to his room.
Casey took his dirty laundry from his hamper downstairs while he got ready for bed. She came back up and tucked him into bed.
"Goodnight, Jeremy." she said softly, wiping a wisp of blonde hair from his forehead.
"Night, mom." he said with a yawn.
She smiled and kissed his forehead, leaving the room to let him sleep.