Season 2, Episode 8: Relationships 101
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Wednesday, August 28th
Parker Household
2:45 PM
No One's POV
August was slowly coming to a close meaning Students, would be returning back to school after Labor Day Weekend. Proceeding the events from The Car Tale things, started to head back to normal. Darryl's punishment was officially over as of this upcoming Friday. What perfect timing right?; The young blond would be starting High School next week and anxiety, took over once again. Well, at least, he'll be able to see his friends again.
Today was the 28th and was almost 3:00 p.m. Tej was currently playing Grand Theft Auto 4 on his Playstation 3. Since the new installment comes out in November he, thought it would be helpful to brush on his gaming skills.
After being about 30 minutes into the game someone, knocked on the front door. Tej paused the game and set down the black game controller. He wondered who in their right mind would disturb him at work. However this visitor would usually call but, had to make a last minute decision. There standing would a duffel bag & Suitcase was Alyssa Parker; Tej's baby sister.
"Alyssa?!"
"Hey Big Brother" Alyssa smiled
"This is so unexpected"
"Yeah I've got a problem and I didn't know where else to turn"
Tej gestured with his hands for Alyssa to come in. He closed the door behind her and sat down on the couch.
"So what happened?"
"Mom and I had a fight" Alyssa groaned
"What about?"
"She told me I had to transfer school districts because apparently they don't push me enough" Alyssa said putting air quotes around "push me enough"
"You know how Mom is; She just wants what's best for you" Tej explained
"How is it better me Tej?!; I always end up at the top of my class every year! and my friends since kindergarten are there" "That's not fair for me to have to start all over!"
Alyssa was boiling in the inside and didn't know to handle all her anger. Usually she would go get some Starbucks but a Java Chip Frappuccino wouldn't be enough.
"So when mom was at work I pack my bags and got on the next plane to Los Angeles. And Here I am."
"Why didn't you call me?; I'm available at any time" Tej asked
"Because you would have told me everything was gonna be alright and; to just talk to Mom"
"And what's so bad about that?"
"I thought it would better talking to you in person"
"Look Alyssa,it's good to see you but, You can't just run away every time things don't go your way"
"Come Big Brother Please!?; You won't even know I'm here" Alyssa assured him
Tej hated when his sister did that. It would make him reconsider his decision instantly. Besides what's stopping Alyssa from getting on another plane to somewhere else and; encountering complete strangers. At least, she thought about her loving older brother first instead.
Tej sighed and said "Okay fine you can stay….But I will be giving Mom a call to settle this dispute"
The young teen just smiled and said "Okay" even though she wasn't thrilled about talking to her mother quite just yet.
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
Scene 2
O'Connor Household
4:32 P.M
Los Angeles
Currently in the O'Connor Household Mia, was sitting quietly in the living room. She has a magazine in her hand and is; trying to find something interesting to read. After finding something , she transitioned over to reading mode.
The brunette was so into her reading she didn't even notice; Brian walking into the living room.
"Hey" he greeted sitting next to her
"Hi Brian"
"What are you reading?"
" just some girly magazine you wouldn't be instead in" She laughed
"Oh then I'll come back when you're done"
Brian was about to leave when Mia grabbed his arm and said "No it's okay I can always find time to read"
The blond smiled and lowered himself back onto the couch
"So what's up?" Mia questioned
"I just wanted to thank you"
"What for?"
"For everything you've done for Darryl; for helping him take care of his diabetes….You've been tremendous help and I don't think I've told you that enough"
The young brunnette started to blush. For what reason?; even she didn't know.
"You don't have to thank me Brian; that's what Family is for" She explained
".So you're telling me that I can't be appreciative of all your hard work?"
"No that's not what I'm saying….."
"Then what are you saying?"
"I don't need to be thanked for helping out family…..I'm sure you would do the same thing if Dom me or anybody else for that matter were sick"
"Well that's too bad because I was planning something special…" Brian began
"Like what?" Mia inquired
"A Movie at the nearby cinema, Dinner at Water Grill then a nice long walk on the beach"
Mia gave the blond a peering look as she detected what Brian's actual motive is
"Sounds to me like you're asking me out a date" She answered
Brian laughed nervously and replied with "What?!; No of course, not…...Unless you want it to be"
The blond got off the couch and made his way out the living room. He smiled back at Mia revealing his ocean blue eyes and pearly white teeth.
Now only one question remained…...What was Mia's next step?; Does she want to Brian up on his offer or politely reject it?
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
Two Days Later…
Friday,August 30th
Toretto Household
4:45 P.M
"Tej do I really have to attend this stupid dinner?!" Alyssa complained
"You wanted to stay with me so…..you're gonna have to deal with it"
"Humph!"
"Besides,it's not stupid to spend time with family!" Tej mentioned
"Whatever…." Alyssa mumbled
"What was that?!"
"Nothing" She simply said
The Parker Siblings pulled up to the Toretto Household at exactly 4:45. They both got out and headed for the backyard where Dom, Rome, and Letty are seen.
"Hey Tej" Rome greeted before eyeballing Alyssa "And whose your lovely lady friend?"
"My Sister"
"You never mentioned anything about a sister"
"Because I didn't want you know fool" Tej blurted
"It's it really like that?...I for one am offended" Rome joked
Tej couldn't help but to roll his eyes "You get offended about everything"
"Anyway…..Hi there I'm Roman Pierce" he introduced holding his hand out
Alyssa smiled and said "Nice to meet you…...I'm Alyssa"
"Okay Sis since you've meet Rome let's go meet everybody else" Tej said
"Sure…." She uttered walking away
After making sure Alyssa was a good enough distance away Tej, punched the bald headed man in the arm
"Owww Jeez Tej what the hell!" he muttered
"What's the matter with you?!; Hitting on my Sister!"
"Who said anything about hitting on your sister?!"
"Don't play dumb…...She's only 14 so don't try any funny business" Tej warned
"14!?...Damn I thought she was a lot older "
"Well now you know"
-Time Skip-
5:20 PM
The food had been cooked and was nicely positioned on the table. Drinks were in their respected pitchers ranging from Water, Iced Tea, and Lemonade. Everything looked extra delicious today but, was the same food items
as usual. Everyone except for Brian and Mia were seated all around. Nobody knew exactly where the Blond and Brunette could possibly be.
"Darryl where's your brother?" Dom asked
"Beats me…...I haven't seen him since this morning"
"Okay, what about Mia?"
"I haven't seen her either…..It's quite possible that those two are together"
Dom didn't want to think that statement was true. Even though he and the blond are basically brothers…..He didn't like the fact of O'Connor dating Mia again. But he had to make sure everything was true before jumping to conclusions; Toretto would have to dig deeper. Besides everyone knew Fridays are barbecue night.
"I'll be right back…..Tej you can say Grace" Dom said leaving the table
Tej cleared his throat a couple of times before speaking.
"Okay here goes…..Dear"
Right at that moment the man's phone rang; making him pause. He pulled it out and looked at the caller ID which read "Mom"
"Oh boy I better take this"
Tej apologized for the interruption and hit the green accept button
"Hi Mom he greeted "How are things?"
Ms. Parker's megaphone voice projected out
causing the receptor to flinch. He quickly ran inside to isolate the sound.
The two remaining adults: Rome and Letty, decided to engage in a friendly conversation, until everyone returned.
Alyssa turned to the young blond and said
"Hey O'Connor you wanna blow this joint?"
"Sure…...you like Starbucks?"
"I love Starbucks" she smiled
"Great drinks are on me"
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
Starbucks
5:16 PM
The two teens received their drinks and decided to sit down for awhile.
"So Alyssa tell me…..What brings to Sunny LA?" Darryl asked starting conversation
"My mom and I got into an argument" She simply stated taking a sip of her drink
"Oh well I'm sorry to hear that"
"Nah it's okay actually…..I needed to get away you know?" "I'm with her twenty-four seven it's like a never-ending cycle"
"Why don't you just hang out with some friends?"
"I tried to but, she always says no…..It seems as though the only time I can hang out with them is during the school year"
"Sounds rough…..Did Tej have the same problem growing up?"
"In my Opinion I believe she treats him better than me"
"How so?"
"He had the easy life; the only concern my mom had was him accidently getting a girl pregnant"
"Well I'm sure she's just concerned"
"You don't understand O'Connor….I can't go anywhere without getting a lecture of what to expect if I'm not home on time"
"Which would be?"
"six weeks without: internet, tv, music….pretty much my livelihood"
"Oh that just cruel" Darryl answered
"Tell me about it; that's another reason I never go anywhere" "If I'm gone for even thirty minutes my mom will accuse me of prostituting just to make a quick buck"
The young blond could tell Alyssa was getting emotional as small wet tears, started to roll off her warm skin. He handed her napkin to wipe away the tears
"Thanks" She said
"Don't worry Alyssa everything will work out" Darryl assured her
"Oh you're just saying that to help me feel better"
"No I'm being serious; I know for a fact that this will not continue"
"If you say so" She jokes "So enough about me what's your story O'Connor?"
"Well there's not much to tell" He stated "I was born in Barstow and moved to Los Angeles around the age of 3. My Mom died in a car crash two years later and my Dad pretty much disappeared after that. My Brother Brian stepped in and took the role of being my guardian; and has been ever since. Also this past March I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes"
"Oh my I'm so sorry….Looks like you've had a rough time as well" She wailed
"I mean it could be worse…...But I'm learning to get past it" He replied
Alyssa gave Darryl a tight warm hug and he hoped it would never end.
Darryl's POV
Ugh her hair smells so good and her perfume has me under a spell. Even though Alyssa and I just meet but I think maybe I'm developing a crush on her. She's so easy to talk too and is not other girls at my school….Alyssa is different and hopefully she feels the same about me.
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
Orange County Beach
Irvine CA
Meanwhile while Darryl and Alyssa got better acquainted Brian, took Mia outside the city limits and into Orange County. An Area about thirty so minutes away from LA. Their day had been so amazing the blonde, thought it would be the appropriate time to make his move.
After Dinner the two walked on a nearby beach and enjoyed each other's company.
"Thanks again for dinner Brian it was amazing" Mia said
"Anything for you" He smiled putting his arm around her
"But I'm paying you back somehow….It just seems like you spend too much money just for one outing"
"I told you it's my treat and besides…."
"Besides what?" She inquired
Brian paused causing Mia to stop as well. He cupped his hands around the brunette's face
"Mia I've always been in love with you and never stopped after we broke up….Tonight was pretty much a Date which is why I said unless you wanted it to be"
"I've missed you Mia and I can't live without you….If you like maybe we could start over and try being a relationship again?"
Mia stood in shock she wasn't expecting that at all. Did she miss the Blond?, With all of her heart and maybe starting over wouldn't be such a bad idea. Sure she wasn't looking forward to Dom's response but she's a grown woman, and not a little girl anymore.
"Yes I would like that Brian" She replied
The two then shared a sweet kiss right in the middle of the beach. Being back in a relationship was gonna be the best thing ever.
_F and F: Family Chronicles_
O'Connor Household
Saturday, August 31st
3:38 A.M
August 31st had finally reached the west coast almost four hours ago and mostly everyone lay sound asleep in their homes. The O'Connor household was dead silent until a loud banging was heard on their front door. Brian was the first to be rudely woken up and, decided to go investigate. He put on his house slippers and headed down the carpeted stairs. To the blond's surprise Tej, stood near the doorway with a Choleric look on his face.
"Tej what the hell….do you have any idea what time it is?" Brian asked rubbing his eyes
"Where is she?!" he demanded
"What are you talking about?"
"Alyssa…..She snuck out of the house just a while ago and I know she came here"
"Why would you assume that she would come here?"
"It's obvious that she came to Darryl and is probably out doing god knows what!"
Brian stood dumbfounded. He couldn't believe that Tej would accuse Darryl of such things.
"Okay look here Tej I know for a fact that Darryl wouldn't do that…..As matter of fact let me go ask him right now"
The blond left his friend downstairs momentarily as he headed for Darryl's room. After reaching the top landing again he headed down the hall and opened the last door on the right. The younger blond is sound asleep in his bed with the lights out.
"Darryl, buddy!" Brian whispered
"Huh what?" Darryl said half asleep "Brian what's going on?"
"I need to ask you a quick question….Do you happen to know where Alyssa is at this very moment?"
"No Bri, I haven't seen her since last night"
"Oh okay you can go back to sleep now"
Brian closes the door behind him and heads back downstairs to his friend who is waiting patiently.
"Well?!"
"Just like I said before…...My Brother wouldn't do such a thing"
"Alright well sorry for disturbing you and let me know if see or hear from her"
"Will do"
Tej heads back towards his car but stops when he hears Brian calling
"I'm going to help you" he announces
"You sure about that?"
"Of Course you did the same for when Darryl was kidnapped"
"I guess"
"Besides I know Dom is probably looking for me; So I don't wanna be around at this stage"
"Stage?"
"This is the early stage…...Once he cools off then I'll talk to him but right now isn't the best time"
"Hmmm good point
-Time Skip-
4:02 A.M
Darryl was woken up by the tiny taps on his bedroom window. At first he thought it was the wind but then checked just to make sure. He was surprised to see Alyssa hanging from a branch. The blond opened up the window and greeted his friend
"Hey Alyssa what are you doing here?" He asked
Not that he wasn't happy to see her but it was, 4:02 in the morning and usually people are sleep around this time.
"Tej and I had a fight…...Is it okay if I crash here for a couple of hours?"
"Sure I guess"
Darryl extended out his hand and Alyssa grabbed onto it and climbed inside
"Perfect timing because Tej was just here"
"He was?"
"Yep about thirty minutes ago; Now I think he and Brian went out to look for you"
"Well they're gonna be searching for a while" Alyssa laughed
Darryl chuckled at his friend's statement and then asked another question
"So what happened this time?"
"When I got back to my brothers he started questioning me and asking why I had ditched the family barbecue'
"And what did you tell him?"
"The truth and he didn't like that….Apparently he starting getting this crazy idea that you would be a bad influence on me and forbid me from seeing you again"
"Wow that's harsh"
"Tell me about it…..So once I knew he was asleep I snuck out the back door and headed here"
"By foot?"
"Yep I didn't really have money for bus fare"
"Alyssa you know you're gonna have to face him again and work this out right?"
"Don't you think that I know that O'Connor?; Why did you think I left?"
"Because it's something you do when you don't get your way"
"True but Tej is my big brother and I shouldn't feel the same why at his place….Which is the main reason why I came to Los Angeles"
"I guess but I'm just concerned about you…...Did he tell you what your mother said?"
"Yeah she cursed him out and said I was ungrateful and blah, blah,blah and wouldn't care if I returned back"
"Are you going to?"
"Well that depends….I like talking with you Darryl and it would be a tragedy if I head home when things are starting to go good between us"
"Okay then Ms. Parker let's just see where our Relationship leads us" Darryl said lowering his voice and smiling
"Yeah let's just see how this plays out"
The End
I apologize for the really long wait for this episode. Schoolwork has just had me tied down. But with it now being Christmas Break I'm gonna try and write more.
The Two Part Season Finale is next…...and you won't be disappointed.
Stay Tuned to find out what happens next
-darrylnewman99
