Let's Go
To Eureka
Disclaimer: Its thanks to watching the Christmas episodes of an awesome show known as Eureka that this came to mind.
Summary: An invitation from her Uncle Jack to spend Christmas Break in Eureka, Oregon is exactly what Lydia Martin thinks would be the ideal thing to do after the events with the Nogitsune.
Her friends hadn't exactly been receptive to the idea of going out of town for Christmas. Especially all the way in Oregon where her Uncle Jack lived. But Lydia had been able to get them to go along with it except for Isaac despite the fact there was some worry about the lack of contact from Derek. Along with the loss of Aiden and Allison's comatose state being so heavy on their minds even nearly a month and some change later. Lydia had even roped the parents aside from Chris into going along with them to Eureka since they too needed a nice long break from Beacon Hills. Chris had been adamant about staying in town just in case his daughter woke up from her coma. And Isaac also had no intention of leaving Allison's side either. Malia also wasn't going due to the fact she and her father were spending their time re-connecting after being apart for so long. But Stiles had promised her he would call anytime he could, which she definitely liked quite a bit and even showcased that when they were alone.
It had been awhile since Lydia had seen her Uncle, Jack Carter, and both her and her mom were excited to see him again. Since unlike her father, Jack was generally a great guy to be around. The fact he had actually stopped being a US Marshal to become a Sheriff of all things in a small Oregon town some years ago was a surprise. But it had the result of fixing things between himself and his daughter Zoe. And to a certain point, things between himself and Aunt Abby. The fact Lydia was actually getting a chance to go to Eureka despite a few forms that had to be signed when they got there excited her. As her Uncle and Cousin had long remarked that the place was a genius' Heaven. Which had her very intrigued! The drive had been long but worth it as they had seen a lot of beauty along the way and once they got to Eureka, everyone was in agreement of how different it looked in comparison to Eureka. Even something of a friendly aura to the place as well that they all liked.
"Well now, I haven't seen long faces like that since we told the DOD no thanks about being bought back by them." Declared one Sheriff Jack Carter upon their arrival at the Sheriff's Department in the small town.
"Now Sheriff, it could be also be due to their long 10 hour drive making them quite tired." Reasoned ANDY as Tess Fontana-Carter lightly swatted her husband on the arm with a fond eyeroll.
"Right, good point."
"Uncle Jack!"
"Ariel!"
Lydia shook her head fondly as she came over and hugged him and got hugged back in return. Her mother even joined in on the hug as well. "So, where's Zoe." Wondered the genius Redhead once they all pulled apart.
"Oh, she's down at GD helping Allison with a few injuries. Otherwise, she'd be here right now and screaming her head off."
Chuckles were had at that while ANDY presented the rest of the tired group several forms to fill out. "These are just standard Non-Disclosure forms that we require all visitors to sign in the event they see anything that is made here in Eureka. Done so in order to prevent outside sources from finding out." Explained the man as he handed each of the group an NDA.
Quietly, Scott leaned closer to Kira and Stiles. "He doesn't smell right."
"What do you mean?" Wondered the girl curiously as she stared at her crush and very possible boyfriend.
"Could he be another Supernatural type?" Asked Stiles just as curiously.
But Scott shook his head. "Nah, I don't think that's it. Just that he doesn't smell right is all."
Both nodded at that, each of them feeling quite curious. And Noshiko, thanks to her own talents, was able to hear the conversation and was curious and perhaps a bit worried about the Deputy as well. Hopefully he presents nothing to truly worry about.
"Alright, once your NDA's are all signed, I'll get those of you not staying at my place to the Bed and Breakfast that Lydia's Aunt Abby is running in addition to her therapy sessions." Declared Jack much to Lydia's surprise.
"Aunt Ab's here too!?"
"Yep! Kind of a recent thing but its workin' out well so far."
"There might have been some begging on your Uncle's part to get her to do it." Stage whispered Tess with a grin.
"Hey!"
Lydia and her mother laughed at that while the others gave tired grins. "I'm just callin' it like I see it, babe." Tess told him and gained an amused eyeroll in return.
I have the feeling this is gonna be a great Christmas. Lydia thought to herself delightedly.
Author's Notes: I wager most of you don't watch Eureka but definitely should. Although, I've ignored the trip to the past/time line change that occurred because of that trip and changed it so that Jack actually married Tess instead of Allison Blake. Though Jo Lupo-Donovan gets an offer to head up security at Global Dynamics in this and ANDY gets asked to come back. Maybe in the future I'll do more with this but that will be a long while. R and R!
