Season 3,Episode 4: Darryl's Perfect 15th Birthday
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November 4, 2013
Miami FL
6:35 A.M
Toretto Mansion
Nobody's POV
Halloween was now done and over with, which brought the beginning of November. Speaking of which today was the 4th aka Darryl's Birthday. The young blond was finally 15 and couldn't be any more excited. His day would consist of: Going out to eat, and Starbucks with Alyssa before school.
Since class didn't start till 8:15, Darryl was still lying sound asleep in his warm and cozy bed. His alarm would soon go off in twenty minutes for the day to begin. However, everyone else especially Brian thought it would be hilarious to wake up the young blond a different way today. Instead of an old-fashioned alarm, the crew would sing "happy birthday" in such a choir like way. So at 6:35 everyone gathered inside Darryl's room and began.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DARRYL!, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!"
Darryl instantly arose from his bed and rubbed his eyes "Oh my gosh….you guys are amazing"
Brian went over and hugged his brother tightly "Happy Birthday little brother. I can't believe your 15!, Where has the time gone"
"Awe Bri is someone getting emotional?" Rome teased
"Yeah I am. In three years he'll be 18!"
"Bro….you have plenty of time to grieve before graduation"
"Besides I'm sure Tej you'll be right along side Brian that day bawling" Alyssa laughed pointing back at her brother
Tej scoffed "Yeah right that's never gonna happen"
"You say that now, but just wait. I might be a pain but you'll miss me causing mischief"
"True that sis I will" Tej smiled hugging his sister
"So Darryl you excited for our morning drinks?" Alyssa asked "Because I know I am"
"Oh without a doubt"
"Well we better get out your way," Dom said "I'll see you tonight birthday boy"
"Yeah have fun at Starbucks and school... but not too much fun" Letty reminded them
"No worries Letty…..I'll be a good boy today I promise"
Mia smiled and went in for her hug and shed a tiny tear "So proud of you. It's like your my own son"
It was now Darryl's turn to return the smile and tighten the hug "Aww thanks, Mia…..and I'll continue on doing my best"
After Mia left out the room, Darryl started getting ready for his wonderful day that lied ahead.
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Starbucks
Miami FL
Darryl's POV
Finally, after making self look presentable, Alyssa and I arrived at Starbucks just in time to enjoy our drinks before school started. We both sat down at a nearby booth and placed our book bags on the ground.
"Was it just me or did Mia seem extra emotional?" I asked
Alyssa took a sip of her drink and shrugged her shoulders "Well I mean she does think of you as like a son and you are getting older"
"Yeah I guess it just seemed weird"
"I'm sure she's just feeling the same as Brian"
"That is so true" I smirked taking a sip from my own cup "Mmmmmm this Eggnog Latte is absolutely amazing'
"Oh can you drink that stuff O'Connor?, It's so disgusting'
"Really?, and a Peppermint Mocha isn't?"
"Peppermint is bae…..simple as that"
"In your dreams Parker. Eggnog always win"
"Alright fine I'll try your drink and you try mine…..deal?"
I heisted first but gave in. we switched cups, took each other's lids off and took one small sip. Which of course I regretted because mint and coffee don't mix well at all. Alyssa made a sour face and gagged. We'll never do that ever again.
"Oh my goodness, that shit was nasty!" She exclaimed
"Yours wasn't any better" I added
"We're never doing that again"
"Agreed"
We both laughed and continued on conversating for a little bit longer.
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Later that day…
Meanwhile, back at the Toretto Mansion Dom, was catching up on reading some old mail and stumbled upon an unfamiliar envelope. On the front, all that was stated was "Current Resident". With his curiosity getting the best of him Dom, opened it and a folded printed document fell out which stated
Dear Current Resident of 1176 Bay Point Blvd,
You and your family have been chosen to participate
In a game of Family Feud against another lucky family.
If you are able to make it either rsvp online on our website with the code: FA4435. Or either show up at the American Airlines
Arena on November 4, 2013 by 12:30 p.m.
Hope to see you there,
Steve Harvey
"Wow wasn't expecting that," He said to himself
Invited to play Family Feud out of everyone in Miami. Dom loved watching it with Mia when growing up. Now it's like as if a life long dream finally came true. He had to tell the others right away because it was already 10:45...the deadline was fastly approaching.
Today was gonna be a good day.
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American Airlines Arena
12:59 P.M
Dom, Brian, Tej, Roman, Letty & Ramsey were all stationed on stage waiting for 1:00 P.M to hit for the game to begin. Mia surprisingly didn't wanna play and said she would rather watch from the audience. She had mentioned something about feeling nauseous and very fatigued. Hmm, probably just a bug.
"This is so exciting Dom!" Ramsey exclaimed "Family Feud of all shows"
"Yeah and it's gonna be even more exciting when we win" He responded
"And this isn't be broadcasted at all?" Brian asked
"Nope, Steve wanted to try something different, and only people who bought tickets are going to see it"
"Well that's a relief, just in case we don't win," Letty said
"No worries wife. The Toretto's are winning" Dom assured her
"How are you so sure? If they aren't racing related questions then I'm not so sure" Roman mentioned
"Come on Rome, Where's the faith?, We're all smarter than we give ourselves credit for'
Soon after the clock hit 1:00 and The Family Feud theme song blared through the stadium.
Welcome to Family Feud!
Coming to You From Beautiful Miami Florida
Give up For Your Host…...STEVE HARVEY!
As Steve walked on stage the audience began applauding joyfully.
"Thank you all!" He smiled "Welcome to Family Feud!. I'm your man Steve Harvey and joining me this afternoon all the way from Ann Arbor Michigan…...The Baker Family!
Audience applauses
"And The Toretto Family from right here in Miami Florida!"
Audience applauses
Steve: Now let's begin!, Give me Dom, Give me Cindy
Dom and Cindy approach the stand and shake each other's hand.
Steve: Alright we surveyed 200 people, top seven answers are on the board. Name something siblings fight over
Dom hits the buzzer first
Dom: Toys
Audience applauses
Steve: Show me Toys!
Toys appear on screen as the 2nd top answer with 19 points.
Steve: Alright Cindy since Dom didn't give the top answer you have a chance to steal. Name something siblings compete over.
Cindy: Uhhhh…...The TV?"
Audience applauses
Steve: Show me TV!
TV appears as the 5th top answer with 6 points.
Steve: Alright Toretto's...Do you wanna play or pass?
Dom looks back at his family who were nodding their heads in agreement to play.
Dom: We're gonna play Steve
Steve: Alright The Toretto's are gonna play
Audience applauses
He approaches Letty who was in between Dom and Brian
Steve: Well how do I have the pleasure of meeting?
Letty: Letty Ortiz-Toretto, pleasure to meet you Steve (She extends her way for a handshake)
Steve gladly accepted
Steve: Well Letty….name something siblings compete over
Letty: Grades
Audience applauses
Steve: Show me Grades!
Grades show up as the 3rd top answer with 17 points
Audience applauses.
The first round didn't last much longer as the Toretto Crew had wiped the board clean with every single answer. The Bakers then realized that this wasn't gonna be an easy win.
-Time Skip-
Fast Money Round 2
Contestant: Tej
Turns out Dom was right about how the crew doesn't give themselves enough credit regarding smartness. They had wiped the Baker Family completely off the board and was now onto the final fast money round. Ramsey played first and earned them 137 points, All Tej needed was 63 points and they win the grand prize of an expense paid trip to Chicago for 3 nights.
Steve: Alright Tej, Ramsey scored 137 points in round 1. Now all you need are 63 more points and your family wins the grand prize…...are you ready?
Tej (Takes a deep breath): Ready!
Steve: Alright 30 seconds are on the clock which will begin countdown after you answer this question….Name an excuse Teenagers give their parents for being late?
"Car Trouble"
Buzzer rings
"Try again"
"Ran out of gas" (13)
Name Something That Comes in a Spray Bottle?
Hairspray (35)
Name a Kind of Singer
Rock (19)
Tell Me a Kind of Person on Display in Wax Museums?
World Leaders (33)
After tallying all the total points together The Toretto received 237 points and won the Trip to Chicago.
"WE WON, WE FUCKING WON BABY!" Tej happily exclaimed
"DAMN RIGHT!" Rome added as they fist bumped
The others gathered around and stood together and waved at the audience as they applaud their victory. It was nice to win and live in the moment.
After forbidding farewell to Steve the crew headed out of the arena, Brian looked up at the sky
"Uh, Guys what time is it exactly?"
Letty checked her phone "1:32"
"Perfect!" Brian smiled "There's still time to get Darryl's present before dinner"
"Hold up Bri….." Dom began "Today is your brothers actual birthday and you still haven't bought a present yet?!.
The Older blond sheepishly smiled and rubbed his neck "Well when you put it like that... it makes me sound irresponsible"
"Well, you kinda are" Ramsey added with folded arms "What on earth are you going to get him anyway?"
"Uhhhh…...I still have no idea"
"Well lucky for you O'Connor I know the perfect gift"
"Oh really?" Brian asked with raised eyebrows "And what might that be?"
Ramsey smiled brightly and advanced towards their cars
"You'll see"
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Applebees
Miami Beach FL
6:13 P.M
Darryl's POV
Oh, the joys of having your birthday on a school day. Just only if my birthday was during Christmas Break like Alyssa's, that way I would never have to worry about attending school on my special day. I mean it's already 6:13!...only a few more hours before my bedtime and then it's the waiting game all over again. However, right now the whole family is dining at Applebees in Miami Beach. Which is always a plus because one: I get to enjoy my 8oz steak well done topped with garlic Parmesan shrimp with broccoli and mashed potatoes as sides and also a frozen strawberry lemonade to top it off. Then there's the free dessert that comes with your meal if it's your birthday which means….I'm gonna be so stuffed after dinner. But beforehand Brian got everyone's attention and decided it was time for presents.
"Alright everyone it is time to give the birthday boy his present"
"Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy" I happily exclaimed
Mia dug into her purse and handed me a white envelope that said "Happy 15th Darryl" Love…..Brian, Dom, Tej, Roman, Letty, Mia and Ramsey & Alyssa"
"Hope it's not too disappointing that you get one present," Brian said
"No worries, it's the thought that counts" I smiled while frantically opening the envelope
A card fell into the table and sticking out was a credit card. But that was the beginning….inside the card was 6 plane tickets to Chicago.
"Huh?, Plane tickets to Chicago?" I asked curiously
"We thought you'd very much enjoy a weekend with your friends to just unwind, relax and have fun. The Credit Card is to pay for all your expenses while in Chicago expect for your hotel which already has been paid for"
My Mouth literally dropped to the floor "I…...I…..I…...thank you all soo much"
"But how could get such a deal?"
"Oh we have our ways" Tej smiled
I returned the smile and turned toward Alyssa "You know what this means right?"
"Oh yeah," She nodded "We gonna party in Chicago BABY!"
"HECK YA!, BEING 15 ROCKS!" I screamed
The table broke into a laughing fit "Just remember to be on your best behavior young man" Brian reminded me
"No worries Bri….." Alyssa began as she put her arm on my shoulder "I'll make sure to keep a good eye on him"
I couldn't help but laugh. This upcoming weekend couldn't come soon enough
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Later that night…..
While everyone had gone to sleep Darryl, was up texting his friends to tell them about this upcoming weekend. Which apparently they already knew about. Brian had called Jared, Caleb and Marcus's parents before dinner and they agreed to let them fly out from LAX and meet Darryl and Alyssa at O'Hare Airport from their flight from Miami International
Group Text: Jared, Caleb, Marcus
Darryl: I absolutely cannot wait for this weekend!
Caleb: Agreed it's been way too long since all four of us hung out
Jared: Yep the squad is reunited once more :D
Marcus: Plus one extra….O'Connor's girlfriend Alyssa
Jared & Caleb: Ooooohhhhh
Darryl: She's not my girlfriend!, Just a close friend
Jared: Say anything you want Darryl, I know true love when I heard it
Darryl: I haven't seen you in two months and I just told you who Alyssa was like 5 minutes ago.
Jared: See that's the point!, I can tell that fast
The young blond smirked and rolled his eyes at the text
Darryl: Oh Jared...Anyhow I can't wait to see everyone again and Alyssa who's not my girlfriend is excited to meet my best friends
Caleb: Well we're excited to meet her too :D
Darryl :D
Darryl: Well guys I'm going go to bed. Hopefully, I'll be able to get some sleep tonight. But who knows from all this excitement.
Marcus: Same here!, Well Goodnight Birthday Boy
Jared: Goodnight
Caleb: Goodnight
Darryl: Bye Guys, talk to ya later
The young blond closed messenger and plugged his phone which was at 12%. He pulled covers over him and brought the covers and pillow closer to him. It didn't take much longer for Darryl to drift into a peaceful sleep which concluded his perfect 15th birthday celebration…Well at least for now.
End of Episode 4
Author's Note: Hey Guys!, Hope you all enjoyed Episode 4 of Season 3!. The next episode will contain Darryl's adventures in Chicago and lots more :D
Thank you all for being patient with my crazy schedule. Hopefully 2017 will be better :D
-Happy New Year
-darrylnewman99
