Where I'll Always Be
Chapter 21: HaPpY tUrKeY dAy..2003?
It was Thanksgiving morning soon becoming 12:00 and Kayla was already in the kitchen already seasoning the turkey. Nikkie walked downstairs in dark blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt that exposed her shoulders and and below her neck bone. She walked into the kitchen and sat on the counter stool.
"So, anything special tonight, like maybe a certain desert" Nikkie said sounding sneaky
"Desert what desert, only a healthy turkey and vegetable meal. Pilgrims and Indians didn't have desert. Please girl, what goes through your mind these days" Kayla said in a silly tone. Nikkie smiled and laughed a bit.
"Oh come on" Nikkie said
"Oh come on" Kayla mimicked Nikkie. "Can you get me the carrots from the refrigerator please" Kayla asked. Nikkie hopped off the stool and opened the fridge. Nikkie smiled when she saw the cookie dough with chocolate chips and peanut butter chunks in it. She knew it was to make the ice cream cake she makes on special nights. She took out the carrots and set them on the counter. She sat back down. She saw Kayla with a big smile on her face.
"No desert huh" Nikkie said smiling. Kayla looked at her as she mixed the apple stuffing. Then the doorbell rang.
"Hunny go get that for me" Kayla said
Nikkie hopped off the stool and walked towards the living room passing Alexa who was eating a peanut butter sandwich watching Sponge Bob Square Pants. She made her way to the front door. She opened up to see her sister in a big coat and 2 suitcases.
"RAYLESE" Nikkie yelled and she jumped on her and hugged her almost making her fall back. Kayla cleaned her hands off and took off her apron. She made her way to the door as she smiled non-stop.
"Hey mom" Raylese said. Behind Kayla was Alexa running to the door.
"Come on let her come in. It's cold" Kayla said as she shut the door.
"Your telling me. In New York it's all ready hitting the 40's" Raylese said
"Poor thing, go upstairs and take a warm bath and when your done you tell me all about the college experience" Kayla said
"Wait, I can already smell the apple stuffing. Is there a certain something after the big dinner" Raylese said as she set her coat in the closet.
"Oh, you'll have to wait until dinner I guess" Kayla said as she walked away
"Is she" Raylese whispered to Nikkie
Nikkie nodded. Raylese smiled and went upstairs to take a bath.
Nikkie went back into the kitchen and sat onto the stool.
"Mom is it ok if I go over to a friends house" Nikkie asked
"Sure, but before you do I need you to take our coats out from the hallway closet and bring them to the cleaners. Then when your coming back from their house, please bring back a gallon of ice-cream from the grocery" Kayla asked
"Fine, fine. Why must I be used as the messenger, the everything" Nikkie whined as she slouched over to he staircase.
"Oh, can you please fetch me my slippers from my room" Kayla joked. Nikkie smiled a fake smile and ran upstairs.
Nikkie walked into her room and slipped on her all black high-heel timberlands and her silver rectangle earrings. She took her hair out of her ponytail and she curled them with her curling iron. She made her hair look straight at the top then getting a bit curly and wavy at the endings. She slipped on her black tight sweatshirt and her black thin leather jacket. She went downstairs and collected all of the coats and left. She dropped off the coats at the cleaners and went straight to the park. She sat on the swings and rocked back and forth holding herself from the cold. Her cell phone then rang.
"Hello" Nikkie said
"I thought you were coming over" Jimmy said
"Tomorrow, today's Thanksgiving plus I have to do something with Craig today" Nikkie said
"Nikkie" Jimmy said sounding kind of aggrivated
"I'm sorry, I promise tomorrow. Have I ever let you down when I promise" Nikkie said
"No but.." Jimmy said
"Ok then, why would this be any different than the other times" Nikkie said
"Ok, ok. I'll call you later" Jimmy said
"Yeah, I love you" Nikkie said
"Love you too" Jimmy said and he hung up
Nikkie got up and walked towards Craig's house. She knocked on the door and Craig answered.
"Hi Craig" Nikkie said
"Hey, come in" Craig said
"So what are you doing" Nikkie said
"I was just about to call you" Craig said
"Well I'm here" Nikkie said as she sat down in the living room
"I'll be right back, I need to go finish cleaning up my room and then we'll do........whatever" Craig said
Nikkie nodded and watched T.V. Angela came running in.
"Hi Nikkie" Angela said
"Hey Ang" Nikkie said
Catlin came running in.
"Ang, come on we have to finish your Thanksgiving cookies. Oh Hey Nikkie." Catlin said
"Hi Catlin" Nikkie said smiling at the fact that the house was really looking like a family with Catlin running around.
"Wanna join us real quick in the kitchen" Catlin offered Nikkie
"Sure" Nikkie said. She walked into the Kitchen to find Joey in an apron and a turkey on the counter and a butter crunch and pecan cookie dough mix on a tray in little balls.
"Nice apron Joey" Nikkie said
"Thanks Nikkie. Atleast someone likes it" Joey said looking straight at Catlin who was laughing.
"Daddy, should I get the raisens for the stuffing" Angela asked
"Yeah, thanks Ang" Joey said as he sqeezed a seasoning over the turkey.
"You should use a garlic mixture, it gives a little kick and it keeps your turkey from coming out dry" Catlin said
"Huh, why should I" Joey said
"She's right you know" Nikkie said
"Hah, told ya" Catlin said
"Maybe you two shoud work the kitchen" Joey said with a smirk.
"No, I'm good. Hanging with Craig" Nikkie said
"Just stick in the oven, we'll have dry turkey" Catlin said
"Ok, ok, ok. Angie go get the garic from the cabinet" Joey said
Nikkie and Catlin laughed and Craig walked in. He walked in and put his hand on Nikkie's shoulder.
"Oh, hey Craig" Nikkie looked over her shoulder and smiled.
"Let's go upstairs" Craig said
"Ok, nice seeing you again Catlin" Nikkie said as she followed Craig upstairs.
"She's nice. Craig's girlfriend" Catlin said
"No, she is one of Craigs friends" Joey said
"Craig sure dosn't act like he wants to be just friends with her" Catlin said
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Nikkie was sitting on Craigs bed reading a magazine.
"So what are your holiday plans" Craig asked
"Oh, well Raylese arrived this morning so......I'm not exactly sure yet" Nikkie said
"So any other ideas for the show" Craig asked
"Well, I was thinking of making our performance.....well more meaningful. Like the song is about love. So why not show some. I mean like holding hands on stage, looking deeply at each other" Nikkie said. Craig knew staring was not going to be a problem for him.
"That sounds cool" Craig said
"Like since you open the song at the beginning, you come out one side of the stage, then when my part comes I come out the opposite side" Nikkie said
"That's exactly how I pictured it" Craig said
"Really, I mean the performance is about Christmas. So we have to turn this performace into something like that. We have to send a message that you should spend christmas with the people you love" Nikkie said. Craig stayed staring at her as she just spilled ideas out of her mouth.
"Earth to Craig" Craig finally blinked. "Are you Ok, you seem kind of out of it these days" Nikkie said
"I'm fine, let's go to the garage" Craig suggested
"Ok" Nikkie said as she followed Craig out of the room.
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Jimmy was at home sitting on his couch watching T.V. when his father walked into the room.
"Jimmy, they're coming" his dad said as he walked in
"Huh" Jimmy said turning around staring his father in the face.
"JE, the gig for Valentines Day. They said they could fit it in for they're schedule" His father said
"Awsome, thanks dad" Jimmy said
"So when's mom coming home" Jimmy asked
"She won't be home till late" he said
"It's thanksgiving and she still had to work" Jimmy said
"Sorry James, she called and said to get that Turkey going. Let's surprise her with a nice dinner" His dad said
"Ok, let's do it" Jimmy said
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Nikkie was sitting on the couch watching Craig set up the system. She stood up and removed her leather jacket and her sweater. Craig turned the song on began to sing. Craig stood at one end of the garage and Nikkie stood at the other. Throughout the whole song they stared at each other, touching each other's arm's and holding hands and pouring words out to one an other. At the end Nikkie and Craig were close with fingers laced and staring each other without looking away. They were inches away from touching lips. INCHES!!!!! But Catlin and Joey clapped in amazment. They had no clue they were watching.
"That was great Craig" Joey said
"I guess our surprise is ruined. You just couldn't wait for Christmas Eve could ya Joey" Craig said
"Sorry kid, but we heard some good stuff coming from here, we just had to see if it was you or the radio" Joey said
Nikkie smiled and blushed in emmbarrassment. "Thanks for the compliment, but I should head home, it should be about time for me be there" Nikkie said
"I'll walk you" Craig said as Nikkie slipped on her jackets.
"Bye guys, bye Ang" Nikkie said as she walked out with Craig following her. Joey and Catlin stood in the garage still in amazment.
"Who would of thought, Craig, singing like the famous Brian" Joey said smiling extaticaly.
"What's that smell daddy" Ang asked as she tugged on her fathers pants.
"OH MY GOD! The cookies" Catlin yelled
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Nikkie and Craig made a quick stop to the grocery topick up ice-cream and then they left towards her house. Craig walked into Nikkie's living room and walked behind her to the kitchen.
"Hey hunny, hi Craig what are you doing here. Shouldn't you be with your family" Kayla said
'Yeah, just walking her home" Craig said "Well I'll see you later Nikkie, Kay" Craig said as he let himself out.
Nikkie set her jacket on the back of a chair in the dining room which was set up nice. She walked back into the kitchen and saw her mother take the turkey out of the oven. Nikkie set the gallon of ice-cream in the fridge. She ran upstairs to find Raylese unpacking in her room.
"So how was it" Nikkie asked
"It's fun. I have bunches of friends, I love it out there" Raylese said
"Oh" Nikkie said looking down at her feet.
"You should go to a school in New York. The enviornment suits you good" Raylese said
"Cool, I'll think about it after high school" Nikkie said as she went downstairs to go help out with the rest of the food.
Nikkie went downstairs to find Kayla already setting up the table. Alexa finished setting the utensils next to the plates.
"Ma, why are you making this place look fancy for" Nikkie asked
"Because, your father once told me his picture of a perfect dinner with his family, and I want to make him feel happy for that" Kayla said as she began to look flushed.
Nikkie smiled at her and hugged her fighting back her tears that balled up nder her eyes. Nikkie stayed strong and helded them for the next time something seemed sad. Nikkie sat down at the table and Raylese came downstairs to find everyone waiting for her. They had a nice dinner and when their plates were cleared Nikkie stood up and went to the fridge and went straight to the ice-cream. She pulled out 4 dishes and 4 spoons and the ice-cream scooper. She set it on the counter while Raylese cleared the table and stuck everything in the sink. Promising her mother she and Nikkie would wash them later. Nikkie made everyones bowl and brought them to the dining room. She set a bowl in front of eveyone.
"Everyone raise your spoon with big old scoop" Raylese said and they all stood up.
"To dad" Nikkie said
"To dad" Raylese said
"To daddy" Alexa said
"To Chris" Kayla said and they raised their spoons and stuck it in their mouths that were waiting for the taste to run through there throat. They all started laughing and giggling.
Everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and everyone stayed home to spend time with family.
Author's Note: Hey yall, I know I know, big bore, but things are being stirred up at Degrassi, WONDER WHAT THEY ARE.....HHMMM!!!!. Well wait for the later chapters. Just to inform you, it's still 2003. So by the time Chapter 24 hits it will be a new year and Chapter 25 will finally catch up.
THANX & REVIEW 4 Me, It WiLL MaKe mE HaPPY !!!!
And I hope that it won't take me long to update the next chapter because my computers going to be shut down for a while. At least by next week you will get your story.
Chapter 21: HaPpY tUrKeY dAy..2003?
It was Thanksgiving morning soon becoming 12:00 and Kayla was already in the kitchen already seasoning the turkey. Nikkie walked downstairs in dark blue jeans and a black long sleeve shirt that exposed her shoulders and and below her neck bone. She walked into the kitchen and sat on the counter stool.
"So, anything special tonight, like maybe a certain desert" Nikkie said sounding sneaky
"Desert what desert, only a healthy turkey and vegetable meal. Pilgrims and Indians didn't have desert. Please girl, what goes through your mind these days" Kayla said in a silly tone. Nikkie smiled and laughed a bit.
"Oh come on" Nikkie said
"Oh come on" Kayla mimicked Nikkie. "Can you get me the carrots from the refrigerator please" Kayla asked. Nikkie hopped off the stool and opened the fridge. Nikkie smiled when she saw the cookie dough with chocolate chips and peanut butter chunks in it. She knew it was to make the ice cream cake she makes on special nights. She took out the carrots and set them on the counter. She sat back down. She saw Kayla with a big smile on her face.
"No desert huh" Nikkie said smiling. Kayla looked at her as she mixed the apple stuffing. Then the doorbell rang.
"Hunny go get that for me" Kayla said
Nikkie hopped off the stool and walked towards the living room passing Alexa who was eating a peanut butter sandwich watching Sponge Bob Square Pants. She made her way to the front door. She opened up to see her sister in a big coat and 2 suitcases.
"RAYLESE" Nikkie yelled and she jumped on her and hugged her almost making her fall back. Kayla cleaned her hands off and took off her apron. She made her way to the door as she smiled non-stop.
"Hey mom" Raylese said. Behind Kayla was Alexa running to the door.
"Come on let her come in. It's cold" Kayla said as she shut the door.
"Your telling me. In New York it's all ready hitting the 40's" Raylese said
"Poor thing, go upstairs and take a warm bath and when your done you tell me all about the college experience" Kayla said
"Wait, I can already smell the apple stuffing. Is there a certain something after the big dinner" Raylese said as she set her coat in the closet.
"Oh, you'll have to wait until dinner I guess" Kayla said as she walked away
"Is she" Raylese whispered to Nikkie
Nikkie nodded. Raylese smiled and went upstairs to take a bath.
Nikkie went back into the kitchen and sat onto the stool.
"Mom is it ok if I go over to a friends house" Nikkie asked
"Sure, but before you do I need you to take our coats out from the hallway closet and bring them to the cleaners. Then when your coming back from their house, please bring back a gallon of ice-cream from the grocery" Kayla asked
"Fine, fine. Why must I be used as the messenger, the everything" Nikkie whined as she slouched over to he staircase.
"Oh, can you please fetch me my slippers from my room" Kayla joked. Nikkie smiled a fake smile and ran upstairs.
Nikkie walked into her room and slipped on her all black high-heel timberlands and her silver rectangle earrings. She took her hair out of her ponytail and she curled them with her curling iron. She made her hair look straight at the top then getting a bit curly and wavy at the endings. She slipped on her black tight sweatshirt and her black thin leather jacket. She went downstairs and collected all of the coats and left. She dropped off the coats at the cleaners and went straight to the park. She sat on the swings and rocked back and forth holding herself from the cold. Her cell phone then rang.
"Hello" Nikkie said
"I thought you were coming over" Jimmy said
"Tomorrow, today's Thanksgiving plus I have to do something with Craig today" Nikkie said
"Nikkie" Jimmy said sounding kind of aggrivated
"I'm sorry, I promise tomorrow. Have I ever let you down when I promise" Nikkie said
"No but.." Jimmy said
"Ok then, why would this be any different than the other times" Nikkie said
"Ok, ok. I'll call you later" Jimmy said
"Yeah, I love you" Nikkie said
"Love you too" Jimmy said and he hung up
Nikkie got up and walked towards Craig's house. She knocked on the door and Craig answered.
"Hi Craig" Nikkie said
"Hey, come in" Craig said
"So what are you doing" Nikkie said
"I was just about to call you" Craig said
"Well I'm here" Nikkie said as she sat down in the living room
"I'll be right back, I need to go finish cleaning up my room and then we'll do........whatever" Craig said
Nikkie nodded and watched T.V. Angela came running in.
"Hi Nikkie" Angela said
"Hey Ang" Nikkie said
Catlin came running in.
"Ang, come on we have to finish your Thanksgiving cookies. Oh Hey Nikkie." Catlin said
"Hi Catlin" Nikkie said smiling at the fact that the house was really looking like a family with Catlin running around.
"Wanna join us real quick in the kitchen" Catlin offered Nikkie
"Sure" Nikkie said. She walked into the Kitchen to find Joey in an apron and a turkey on the counter and a butter crunch and pecan cookie dough mix on a tray in little balls.
"Nice apron Joey" Nikkie said
"Thanks Nikkie. Atleast someone likes it" Joey said looking straight at Catlin who was laughing.
"Daddy, should I get the raisens for the stuffing" Angela asked
"Yeah, thanks Ang" Joey said as he sqeezed a seasoning over the turkey.
"You should use a garlic mixture, it gives a little kick and it keeps your turkey from coming out dry" Catlin said
"Huh, why should I" Joey said
"She's right you know" Nikkie said
"Hah, told ya" Catlin said
"Maybe you two shoud work the kitchen" Joey said with a smirk.
"No, I'm good. Hanging with Craig" Nikkie said
"Just stick in the oven, we'll have dry turkey" Catlin said
"Ok, ok, ok. Angie go get the garic from the cabinet" Joey said
Nikkie and Catlin laughed and Craig walked in. He walked in and put his hand on Nikkie's shoulder.
"Oh, hey Craig" Nikkie looked over her shoulder and smiled.
"Let's go upstairs" Craig said
"Ok, nice seeing you again Catlin" Nikkie said as she followed Craig upstairs.
"She's nice. Craig's girlfriend" Catlin said
"No, she is one of Craigs friends" Joey said
"Craig sure dosn't act like he wants to be just friends with her" Catlin said
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Nikkie was sitting on Craigs bed reading a magazine.
"So what are your holiday plans" Craig asked
"Oh, well Raylese arrived this morning so......I'm not exactly sure yet" Nikkie said
"So any other ideas for the show" Craig asked
"Well, I was thinking of making our performance.....well more meaningful. Like the song is about love. So why not show some. I mean like holding hands on stage, looking deeply at each other" Nikkie said. Craig knew staring was not going to be a problem for him.
"That sounds cool" Craig said
"Like since you open the song at the beginning, you come out one side of the stage, then when my part comes I come out the opposite side" Nikkie said
"That's exactly how I pictured it" Craig said
"Really, I mean the performance is about Christmas. So we have to turn this performace into something like that. We have to send a message that you should spend christmas with the people you love" Nikkie said. Craig stayed staring at her as she just spilled ideas out of her mouth.
"Earth to Craig" Craig finally blinked. "Are you Ok, you seem kind of out of it these days" Nikkie said
"I'm fine, let's go to the garage" Craig suggested
"Ok" Nikkie said as she followed Craig out of the room.
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Jimmy was at home sitting on his couch watching T.V. when his father walked into the room.
"Jimmy, they're coming" his dad said as he walked in
"Huh" Jimmy said turning around staring his father in the face.
"JE, the gig for Valentines Day. They said they could fit it in for they're schedule" His father said
"Awsome, thanks dad" Jimmy said
"So when's mom coming home" Jimmy asked
"She won't be home till late" he said
"It's thanksgiving and she still had to work" Jimmy said
"Sorry James, she called and said to get that Turkey going. Let's surprise her with a nice dinner" His dad said
"Ok, let's do it" Jimmy said
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Nikkie was sitting on the couch watching Craig set up the system. She stood up and removed her leather jacket and her sweater. Craig turned the song on began to sing. Craig stood at one end of the garage and Nikkie stood at the other. Throughout the whole song they stared at each other, touching each other's arm's and holding hands and pouring words out to one an other. At the end Nikkie and Craig were close with fingers laced and staring each other without looking away. They were inches away from touching lips. INCHES!!!!! But Catlin and Joey clapped in amazment. They had no clue they were watching.
"That was great Craig" Joey said
"I guess our surprise is ruined. You just couldn't wait for Christmas Eve could ya Joey" Craig said
"Sorry kid, but we heard some good stuff coming from here, we just had to see if it was you or the radio" Joey said
Nikkie smiled and blushed in emmbarrassment. "Thanks for the compliment, but I should head home, it should be about time for me be there" Nikkie said
"I'll walk you" Craig said as Nikkie slipped on her jackets.
"Bye guys, bye Ang" Nikkie said as she walked out with Craig following her. Joey and Catlin stood in the garage still in amazment.
"Who would of thought, Craig, singing like the famous Brian" Joey said smiling extaticaly.
"What's that smell daddy" Ang asked as she tugged on her fathers pants.
"OH MY GOD! The cookies" Catlin yelled
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Nikkie and Craig made a quick stop to the grocery topick up ice-cream and then they left towards her house. Craig walked into Nikkie's living room and walked behind her to the kitchen.
"Hey hunny, hi Craig what are you doing here. Shouldn't you be with your family" Kayla said
'Yeah, just walking her home" Craig said "Well I'll see you later Nikkie, Kay" Craig said as he let himself out.
Nikkie set her jacket on the back of a chair in the dining room which was set up nice. She walked back into the kitchen and saw her mother take the turkey out of the oven. Nikkie set the gallon of ice-cream in the fridge. She ran upstairs to find Raylese unpacking in her room.
"So how was it" Nikkie asked
"It's fun. I have bunches of friends, I love it out there" Raylese said
"Oh" Nikkie said looking down at her feet.
"You should go to a school in New York. The enviornment suits you good" Raylese said
"Cool, I'll think about it after high school" Nikkie said as she went downstairs to go help out with the rest of the food.
Nikkie went downstairs to find Kayla already setting up the table. Alexa finished setting the utensils next to the plates.
"Ma, why are you making this place look fancy for" Nikkie asked
"Because, your father once told me his picture of a perfect dinner with his family, and I want to make him feel happy for that" Kayla said as she began to look flushed.
Nikkie smiled at her and hugged her fighting back her tears that balled up nder her eyes. Nikkie stayed strong and helded them for the next time something seemed sad. Nikkie sat down at the table and Raylese came downstairs to find everyone waiting for her. They had a nice dinner and when their plates were cleared Nikkie stood up and went to the fridge and went straight to the ice-cream. She pulled out 4 dishes and 4 spoons and the ice-cream scooper. She set it on the counter while Raylese cleared the table and stuck everything in the sink. Promising her mother she and Nikkie would wash them later. Nikkie made everyones bowl and brought them to the dining room. She set a bowl in front of eveyone.
"Everyone raise your spoon with big old scoop" Raylese said and they all stood up.
"To dad" Nikkie said
"To dad" Raylese said
"To daddy" Alexa said
"To Chris" Kayla said and they raised their spoons and stuck it in their mouths that were waiting for the taste to run through there throat. They all started laughing and giggling.
Everyone had a great Thanksgiving, and everyone stayed home to spend time with family.
Author's Note: Hey yall, I know I know, big bore, but things are being stirred up at Degrassi, WONDER WHAT THEY ARE.....HHMMM!!!!. Well wait for the later chapters. Just to inform you, it's still 2003. So by the time Chapter 24 hits it will be a new year and Chapter 25 will finally catch up.
THANX & REVIEW 4 Me, It WiLL MaKe mE HaPPY !!!!
And I hope that it won't take me long to update the next chapter because my computers going to be shut down for a while. At least by next week you will get your story.