Season 4, Episode 6: Working Teens
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November 8, 2014
Parker Household
Darryl's POV
Thank goodness for weekends!. School has just been dragging on some much lately that Saturday couldn't come fast enough!. The only good that came from it all was my birthday this past Tuesday. Hard to believe I'm 16 now and still aging as is. Soon I'll be going off to college to begin preparing for my future career…..yikes!. But enough about that!...Actually…..I might have lied about the positives of this week. Yes, my birthday was great, however, seeing black Friday ads online brought me even more joy. I don't know where my sudden need to spend money and shop came from, but I actually kind of like it. It's probably due my older age and wanting nothing but the finest and greatest. Which leads us to today. Alyssa called me over so we could look at ads together and pick out stuff.
"Oooooh!" Alyssa squeals in delight
"What?, What?" I demanded frantically
She quickly turns her tablet screen to my field of vision. Shown was a bottle of Beyonce's' Heat Rush Perfume for $15.00 at Auntie Lee's' Beauty Store.
"Beyonce Perfume?" I questioned suspiciously
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
I lightly chuckled before smiling at Alyssa.
"I just didn't take for the type to wear Beyonce Perfume?"
Alyssa audibly gasps and wacks my shoulder. I hold the affected area securely.
"HEY!?"
"I can't believe you, O'Connor!. Heat Rush is my all time favorite!, it's what I wear on a semi-regular basis!"
"That was a Beyonce perfume?!" I inquired curiously
"YESS!"
I threw my hand up in surrender
"My bad, but you still have to admit these sales are everything!"
"Agreed. But do you really think Brian and Tej are gonna give us more money?"
"I don't see why not. All we have to do is ask"
~The Fast & Furious: Family Chronicles~
"NO WAY IN HELL!" Tej projected furiously
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Brian added
As the two older brothers walked began to walk away, their younger siblings followed soon behind, whining like small children.
"BUT TEJ!"
"BRIAN…..C'MON!"
"Look. You've both have been having expensive taste lately, which takes a toll in our pockets" Tej states facing the teens
"But don't you both still have money from the different heist you pulled?" Darryl asked
"That's irrelevant little brother" Brian replied "The point is that you two need to learn the value of money in the only way possible"
Both teens go bug-eyed in realization as to what was going to be said.
"DON'T YOU DARE!..."
"Get….."
"Brian…..!"
"A…."
"Bro don't do this!"
"JOB!" Brian finishes with a sarcastic smirk
"NOOOOOOOOOO!" Darryl and Alyssa scream loudly
Brian and Tej then began to slowly back away until they were out of sight from their siblings. Darryl and Alyssa continued on screaming for at least another fifteen minutes, without realizing how much time had actually passed.
~The Fast & Family: Family Chronicles~
The Watermelon Falls Cafe
Los Angeles CA
Darryl's POV
I still cannot believe that Brian forced me to get a job!. It's not like I beg for money that much anyhow. But according to him, it's at least three-four times a week, which is three-four days too many. However, I realized that now being 16, opportunities for employment would begin to open up, but my birthday was just a few days ago!. I thought I would have been able to enjoy a few more months before thinking about working. Yet Brian says that I've had fifteen years to use him as a money source and that earning my own money would teach me how to be more responsible and things among that nature…..as if!.
So in a means to earn money for shopping, Alyssa and I applied at a nearby cafe called "Watermelon Falls". We also didn't even need an interview as we both got hired on the spot due to the cafe being extremely understaffed. Which I'm not sure to be more thrilled about or terrified that they would hire anybody without doing a background check. However, when there's a PS4 for only $200.00 at Best Buy calling your name, certain things just need to placed on the back burner. But now that Alyssa and I have our foot in the door, training shouldn't be too awful, especially when you have amazing co-workers like Ashley and Dave that make you feel at ease when learning. Ashley and Dave are both college freshmen that attend UIC are a best friend duo like Alyssa and myself. But I guess during training, it was rather obvious to both of them that we never worked a single day in our entire lives.
"First Job?" Ashley questions curiously
"Yeah...Is it obvious?" I replied with pure embarrassment
Dave makes a gesture with his fingers to demonstrate.
"Just a tad" He begins "But it's all good. Your both only teenagers after all. This job might seem intimidating at first, but after a while, you'll start to get the hang of things"
Alyssa and I both shared signs of relief with platonic smiles.
"Good to hear. Because I need my Queen B perfume to smell just like my idol!" Alyssa says
I jokingly roll my eyes while Ashley and Dave let out a chuckle.
"Well let's make sure we train you both efficiently then" Ashley replied
After receiving a thumbs up, Ashley and Dave began by showing us the Ins and Outs of operating the register, and after a few well-planned demonstrations, Alyssa and I look took turns ringing up pretend orders. Then proceeding was learning how to actually prepare the food and coffee drinks. Luckily for me, my love and knowledge of Starbucks worked in my favor during espresso bar training.
The Training took roughly about a good three hours before we were released for the night. Overall, it was a great first day and I can't believe I'm making money! like a true citizen. Things were starting to look up.
~The Fast & Furious Family Chronicles~
Watermelon Falls Cafe
Los Angeles, CA
November 12, 2014
6:30 P.M
A few days following the training, Darryl and Alyssa were hanging out in the breakroom of the cafe. So far tonight it had been extremely slow, leaving not much to do for the two teens. After a while, Alyssa grew anxious sitting around doing nothing and began to pace back and forth in front of Darryl.
"Alyssa!" Darryl called out "Could you please stop pacing?!"
"No can do O'Connor!" Alyssa says nervously
"Why are you even anxious?! This is our time to relax and not deal with customers…..AND STILL, GET PAID FOR IT!"
"I know but I'm bored as fuck!. We need to do something besides sitting on our assess!"
Darryl sights in defeat after looking into his friends pleading eyes
"Alright fine. How about we practice making food?"
"Good Idea!"
As the two prepared to head out front, their attention drifts to a large coach bus pulling into the cafes parking lot.
"Oh shit!" Darryl curses angrily "This won't end well!"
"No kidding!" Alyssa audibly gulps
The young blond turns to his friend with a sarcastic smirk
"Well you wanted customers…..here they are!"
"Not funny!" She whines "When are Dave and Ashley suppose to be back?"
Darryl shrugs his shoulders. "Beats me. But until then…..this fall on us…..you ready?"
Alyssa nods confidently "Ready. Let's do this!"
~The Fast & Furious Family Chronicles~
Later that night…..
Darryl and Alyssa walk into the O'Connor Household after their extremely prolonged shift. Both teens look dysfunctional with stained uniforms, deformed hair and have eyes of exhaustion. Dom, Mia, and Letty who were having conversations on the couch took notice of the teens. Mia especially who jumped up to give them both Mama Bear hugs.
'Oh my goodness….What happened to you two?!" She demanded
"Work happened!" Alyssa mutters
Letty raises an eyebrow. "You both got that messy from work? What the hell were you doing, giving food away?"
Darryl chuckles darkly "Nope. Get this. We didn't have a single customer all night. Until…..
The young blond trails off before glaring at Alyssa vigorously and then proceeded to finish speaking. "Alyssa states that we should have customers and that's exactly what happened. A bus full of fifty plus people all wanting excessive amounts of food!"
Alyssa throws her hands in defense "How was I supposed to know they were gonna order that much!"
"You didn't. But now I smell like old grease and hot milk. Which by the way is not a good combo. So if you'll excuse me, I'm going to take a much-needed shower."
Darryl promptly heads upstairs towards the bathroom. On the way, he runs into Brian.
"Hey, Bud! How was work?"
"BLAH!" Was all Darryl voiced out before continuing down the hallway.
"Geez. What's his problem?" Brian asks as he reaches the living room
"Long day. Which consisted of smelling like old grease and hot milk" Dom states
Brian nods in understanding and takes a seat next to Mia.
"Well...I think I'll head home and shower also. Tell Darryl that all will be okay"
The Crew bid farewell to the youngest Parker sister.
~The Fast & Furious Family Chronicles~
Meanwhile, Dave and Ashley are seen surrounded by a monitor with an older blonde woman with braids. On said monitor was a live video recording of not only the O"Connor household but the other crew members houses as well.
"Well damn. I thought they would have quit after that rush!" Dave proclaims angrily
Ashley grunts and sighs heavily "Ugh I know!"
"No worries my dear partners in crime. The entire Toretto Crew will soon come to meet their dorm along with this entire world. Because no one will stand in my way!" The blond woman states confidently "But for now…..we wait"
To be continued…...
Author Note: My apologies for such the long hiatus once again. I'm gonna really try to update more on my upcoming holiday break from school. I am certain however that Season 4 will continue into the early months of 2019.
Till next time,
darrylnewman99
