CHAPTERS 47, 48, 49

Chapter 47

"Dillon, darling," Tracy said. "What are you doing here?"

"I have an announcement to make," he said.

"Oh God," Tracy prepared herself for the worse. "Is Georgie pregnant?" she asked.

"Why do always assume that?"

"What else do you expect me to assume?"

"Maybe he just plans on getting rid of that delinquent hairstyle," Edward said.

"Hey! There is nothing wrong with the boy's hair."

Ned laughed, "Because yours looks exactly like his."

"Is that it?" Tracy asked.

"Nope," Dillon smiled.

"Then what's the big announcement? Oh…Are you doing drugs?"

"If you are," Alan said. "You should not be ashamed."

"I am NOT doing drugs!" Dillon insisted.

"He could be in denial."

"Maybe he is just high on his hair products," Ned joked.

"Ugh!" said Tracy. "I would know if my son were on something."

"Would you?" asked Skye.

"Oh please. I know my son better than anyone else in this room."

Monica laughed.

"Oh, don't get me started on YOUR motherly skills," Tracy said.

Alan glared at his sister. Tracy bit her lip.

"You better leave my mom alone," Emily warned her.

"Do you EVER shut up?" Tracy asked rudely.

Brook laughed, "I don't think she does, Granny."

Before the family could break into argument, Lois took control, "Yoo hoo! Dillon hasn't told us what his big announcement is yet. Dillon, go ahead."

Dillon cleared his throat, "I have decided to move back in if that's all right with the family."

"Oh Dillon!" Tracy said surprisingly. "This is wonderful news!"

"Perhaps the boy is showing his true Quartermaine roots after all," Edward said.

"It's going to be good to have my little brother around," Ned said.

"Because it is my house…" Monica began.

"Oh not this again," Tracy rolled her eyes.

"I gave her the house, you know," Alan noted.

Tracy covered her ears.

"Will you let me move in?" Dillon asked.

"Of course," Monica smiled. "You have my permission especially if you can keep Tracy out of my hair."

"Thank you," he said. "And, Luke, I wanted to thank you for renting out your boat."

"It's not a problem. Blaze and I will keep it open for you if you still want to stop by."

"We will," agreed Skye.

Lois smiled, "Hey does anyone have a camera?"

"Uh, why Ma?" asked Brook.

"We're all in the same room."

"And we're NOT fighting," noted Edward.

"Could it be a miracle?" asked Monica.

"Oh please!" Tracy said disgustedly. "You are all being overdramatic!"

"Why do you always have to ruin everything?" Monica asked.

"My Spanky Buns did NOT ruin anything!"

Dillon left the room, as the family began to engage in yet another argument.

Similar dialogue came from an actual episode of GH. No infringement intended.

Chapter 48

Dillon returned with his camera.

"Whoa. I leave the room for 2 seconds, and everyone starts arguing."

Brook Lynn shouted, "Hey! Dillon has a camera!"

"You do?" Edward asked. "Where'd that come from?"

"He is going to be a film student," Tracy responded. "Why wouldn't he have a camera?"

Dillon answered the rest of the question, "It was in the foyer with my other stuff. I'm moving back in, remember?

"Of course I do," Edward said.

"And we are just so very excited about that, aren't we, darling?"

Ned replied, "She's smiling. Quick someone take a picture!"

"Hey Mom!" Dillon shouted

Tracy looked at him. "What?"

The camera flashed. "Gotcha!"

"You little brat," Tracy said, somewhat lovingly.

"Gather round, everyone. Gather round," Lois called out. "Let's take a family photo!"

"Alice!" Monica called out. "Where has she been all this time?

"Right here!" she shouted, as she entered the room.

"Alice. Alice. Take a photo of the family, will you?" Edward asked.

The family tried to situate themselves on and around the sofa. It was one giant mess.

"No, no, no," corrected Alice. "I need the Dr. Q's right here. Good. Good. Ms. Emily, you should sit in-between them. Now…Mr. Q, why don't you sit…," Alice continued to arrange the family.

"Oh Sunshine, you are doing such a wonderful job."

"Why thank you, Mr. Luke!" Alice responded.

As it turned out, Alan and Monica sat on the sofa. Emily sat in-between her parents. Edward sat to the left of Alan. Skye took a seat on the left arm of the sofa. Luke stood up behind her and Edward. Next to Luke were Tracy, then Dillon, Ned, Brook Lynn, and Lois who ended up on the right arm of the sofa.

"Ready?" asked Alice.

"Wait," Edward said, while standing up.

"Where are you going, Daddy?" Tracy asked.

Edward told her, "To get that photo of your mother, so she can also be in this picture."

Dillon glanced at his mother. She hid her sadness.

"Grandfather, that is a wonderful idea," Emily noted.

Edward returned to the sofa.

"Are we ready now?" Alice asked. Ms. Tracy! Where's your smile?"

Tracy rolled her eyes. "Better?" she asked while smiling.

"Much," Alice noted. "Ready? One—Two—"

"Say Spanky Buns!" Luke shouted.

As Alice snapped the photo, the family laughed, and Luke cried out in pain.

"Spunky! Why'd you step on my toe? What kind of shoes are those? Super-spiked-heel-something's?"

Tracy laughed.

"Mr. Luke, are you all right?" Alice asked.

"My husband is fine," Tracy noted.

"Well, I will be once I get some food."

"All you do is eat and sleep!" Tracy told him.

"Hey! I also use the bathroom!"

"Too much information," Alan responded.

"Well, I'm sure the photo came out wonderful. See…it is possible for all of to be in the same room smiling and not fighting," Lois said.

"Well, no one should get used to it," Tracy responded.

"With you living here, why should they?" Monica said.

The family began to bicker again.

"Well, the peace lasted for a few seconds," Dillon whispered to Brook.

"Any longer, and I would have gotten worried," she laughed.

Chapter 49

Brook Lynn and Dillon looked on admirably as their family continued to quarrel.

Dillon heard his mother scream, "How often must you remind us? We know the house belongs to you!"

"That's our family for you," Dillon smiled.

Brook Lynn also smiled, "But ya still love 'em, you know?"

Dillon added, "No matter what."

"Because that's what we do. We fight. We kick. We scream. But when one of us needs help, the other is there."

"Did my mom tell you that?" questioned Dillon.

"No, why?"

"'Cause you sound just like her!"

"Oh my God!" Dillon and Brook cried out simultaneously.

The family gave them a strange look.

"What?" shrugged Dillon.

Everyone was quiet.

"Hey, we should take another picture," suggested Dillon. "Come on, Mom. Say Cheese!"

"No, no, she has to say Spanky Buns!" Luke corrected. "Here. Get a photo of me and your mother."

"Don't you even dare!" Tracy warned, pointing a finger in his face.

"Oh Spanky Buns! Come here, Spanky Buns!" Luke chased after Tracy, "Give your husband a big smooch!"

Tracy ran out of the room, and Luke ran out after her. Dillon followed closely behind with his camera, as the rest of the family made itself comfortable. Edward carefully returned the photograph of Lila to the shelf after grasping it firmly.

Tracy ran back into the room.

"Luke Spencer! You are a lunatic! Don't even get close to me!"

"We'll leave you two alone," Ned said. "Come on everyone."

"I agree," replied Alan, as he began to stand up from the sofa.

"But we might miss the show," laughed Monica.

"Good point," Ned agreed.

"All right," Alan said, while serving himself some coffee. He didn't return to the sofa.

"Dr. Q, mind if I steal your seat?" Lois sat down.

Luke moved closer to Tracy, "Aw, come on now, Sugar Plum. Smile for you son. He wants a picture, don't you, young Spielberg?"

"Well, you are NOT gonna get one!" she yelled.

At that moment, Luke tightly embraced his wife. Tracy lost her footing, and the two ended up on the sofa on top of Edward, Monica, Lois, and Emily. Dillon accidentally snapped the photo.

Skye's mouth opened. "Oh my God."

"Agh! Get off of me!" Monica complained.

"Emily, Emily, are you all right?" asked Alan.

"I'm fine, Dad. Mom, what about you?"

"Mom, are you all right?" Brook Lynn asked trying to hide her laughter.

"Jut get OFF of us!" yelled Edward.

"I'm trying, Daddy."

"Talk about your comprising positions," joked Ned.

Tracy and Luke stood up, and Tracy brushed herself off, "Whew!"

"It's just another day with the Quartermaines," noted Alan.

Brook whispered to Dillon, "Good to be home?"

Dillon laughed, "Yeah. I think so."

Tracy responded, "I heard that, and I think so too, sweetheart."

"Aww," Lois said. "Shall we take another photo?"

"NO!" the family said out loud, before laughing all together.

THE END!

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