Chapter 34

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Authors Note: I only got one review so I don't even know if anyone is still reading it but I just can't give up on my story. Last chapter was supposed to be labeled chapter 33 sorry bout that. Here's chapter 34. R&R please. I'm rather happy with this chapter. Let me know what you think.

This scene starts out with Ryan and Parker they are sitting on the couch playing the playstation in their boxers.
Ryan: So son what do you want to do today?
Parker: Uhm I don't know. What do you want to do today?
Ryan: Hmmm.. I don't know either.
Parker: What do guys at male bonding time?
Seth walked in and rolled his eyes at his brother and nephew.
Seth: Seriously, go get some clothes on.
Ryan looked back and gave Seth a smile.
Ryan: Hey Seth.
Parker got off the couch and ran over to Seth hugging his leg.
Seth: Hey Parker. What are you doing today?
Parker: We don't know yet.
Seth: How about lunch and a movie?
Ryan: That sounds good.
Parker: Yeah, I really want to see your movie Uncle Seth.
Seth: Oh, that's not out yet but you will get to see it at the premier.
Ryan: When is that?
Seth: I think it's in a couple of weeks. We can go to the IMAX theatre and see the new Shark movie.
Parker: Yeah, I like sharks.

Ryan gets up and takes Adam from Seth and kisses his head. He takes him over to the playpen and sits him in it.
Ryan: We aren't going to the IMAX because last time we went Parker had nightmares and had to sleep with Marissa and I. We can go see some kid movie at the regular theatres.
Parker: Please daddy! I won't have nightmares and I won't bother you and mommy no more.
Ryan: I said no Parker now go upstairs and I'll be in there in a minute to help you get dressed.
Parker: But daddy!
Ryan: PARKER GO!
Parker walked away and went upstairs.
Seth: Well, I'm going to call the movie theatres see what's playing.
Ryan: Okay.
Seth went into the kitchen and Ryan started upstairs. His phone rings and he stops and pulls it out of his pocket. He looks at his caller ID and it said Summer.
Ryan: Hello.
Marissa: Hey baby.
Ryan: What's wrong with your phone?
Marissa: I totally forgot to charge it so I burrowed Summer's.
Ryan: Well what's up?
Marissa: Have you talked to Seth.
Ryan: He's here but no not really. Why?
Marissa: Well him and Summer are going through some stuff and she was hoping that we could watch the kids tonight.
Ryan: Uhh. Yeah, I guess so. How long?
Marissa: Just for tonight.
Ryan: Yeah that's fine.
Marissa: Okay thanks honey.
Ryan: Tell Summer to call Seth and run it by him first.
Marissa: Okay. What are you boys going to do today?
Ryan: We are going out for lunch and a movie.
Marissa: No scary IMAX movies.
Ryan: Yeah, I know I already told him no IMAX.
Marissa: Okay. Well we are at the mall. I'll call you later.
Ryan: Okay bye.
Marissa: Bye.

Ryan put his phone back into his pocket and continued walking back up the stairs. He went up to Parker's room and saw him sitting on the bed.
Ryan: You mad at me?
Parker looked up at him and had tears rolling down his face. Ryan felt bad immediately after he saw that because he knew he probably shouldn't have lost his temper. Ryan walked over to him and sat down beside him and picked him up and sat him down into his lap.
Ryan: I'm sorry tiger. I really didn't mean to yell at you I just lost my temper. Can you forgive me?
Parker: Yeah, I'm sorry I argued with you.
Ryan: It's okay.
Seth entered the room and smiled at Ryan and Parker. He hadn't realized what a loving person Ryan was until he saw him with Parker. Sure he was good with the girls and Adam but he had never been this attentive and loving twords anyone.
Seth: So, some kiddie movie is playing at the theatre and it starts at four so we have time to get ready and eat.
Ryan: Okay. What's it called at what is it rated?
Seth: I don't remember what it's called but it's G rated.
Ryan: Okay. Sorry if this isn't the day you planned man.
Seth: Pshh please anything to get away from that crazy hormonal wife of mine. You're so lucky you didn't have to deal with the hormones of Marissa's pregnancy.
Ryan: Yeah Marissa's hormonal enough without being pregnant.
Seth: What do you mean by that?
Ryan: Nothing we should probably get going.
Ryan shot Seth a 'don't ask' look so Seth decided to leave it alone for now. Ryan looked around the room and noticed that Parker was no longer in the room with them. Ryan walked outside of the door and didn't see him anywhere outside the door either. He started to feel a bit worried and turned back into the room.
Ryan: Seth, did you see where Parker went?
Seth: Uhm, no I didn't. He was just here.
Ryan: Parker James you better get your little butt in here right now or you're in big trouble mister. I'm not kidding this time.

Ryan waited but didn't hear an answer he was really starting to get angry.
Ryan: PARKER JAMES ATWOOD YOU BETTER GET IN HERE ON THE COUNT OF THREE.. ONE... TWO... THREE...
Ryan heard nothing so he started walking around looking in every room. He walked down the stairs and looked in every room on the bottom floor and still didn't find him. Ryan instantly knew this wasn't good, he wasn't in any of the rooms so he had to be outside. Ryan ran over to the door and threw it open and stood on the porch looking around.
Ryan: PARKER!
Ryan still didn't hear anything so he ran to the back yard and found Parker standing by the pool.
Ryan: Parker James yo-
Ryan's words were cut short when Parker fell into the pool obviously because he was startled. Ryan knew he couldn't swim so he ran over to the pool to where Parker was screaming and jumped in to get him. He picked him up and sat him down onto the side of the pool and got out himself. When Ryan got to the side he just threw his head in his hands and caught his breath. Next to him, Parker was laying on the side bawling.
Ryan: Parker are you okay?
Parker: Yeah, I think so. I'm sorry I ran off.
Ryan: Why did you do it?
Parker: I don't know. You and Uncle Seth were talking and I was bored.
Ryan: You couldn't go to the playroom and play?
Parker: I'm sorry daddy.
Ryan: What if I wouldn't have been here to get you out, huh? What would have happened?
Parker started crying harder and layed his head on Ryan's leg.
Parker: I don't know.
Ryan: You would have drowned Parker. That's what would have happened. How many times have your mom and I told you about not going out to the pool unless someone's watching you?
Parker: A lot.
Ryan: That's right a lot. You could have been seriously hurt Parker.
Parker: I wasn't going to get in, I was just looking.
Ryan: It doesn't matter you could have fell at any time.
Parker: I'm sorry.
Ryan: Come on let's go to the front door and get Seth to give us some towels.
Ryan got up and grabbed Parker's hand and they walked to the door and yelled for Seth to get them some towels. Seth came out and looked at them.
Seth: You guys decide to go for a swim?

Ryan shot him a look that said "shut the hell up before i smack you," so Seth decided it was best if he shutup. He picked Parker up and wrapped the towel around him.
Seth: I'm just going to get him changed.
Ryan: Okay.
Ryan sat down on the porch and put his head in his hands and thought about how much he was screwing up with Parker. He really does not like screaming at his son but his anger gets the best of him at times. He has been trying to keep his anger in check for years but it has never worked. He was in deep thought when Seth came walking out the door with Parker in tow. Seth noticed the look on his face and instantly knew something was wrong. He bent down and whispered into his ear to go upstairs while he talked to Ryan. Parker walked into the house and Seth watched him until he was in his room. He then walked over to the steps and sat down on the top step right next to Ryan.

Seth: Whats the matter bro?
Ryan: I don't know if I can do it.
Seth: Do what?
Ryan offered no response and the look on his face became even more distressed.
Seth: Ryan, what is it that you can't do?
Ryan: This man! This!
Seth looked over at Ryan and noticed tears streaming out of his eyes. Ryan was really beginning to scare him. He really didn't know what was going on with Ryan but it couldn't be good if he was crying.
Ryan: I screw up so much. I'm beginning to become just like them.
Seth: Just like who Ry?
Ryan: My dad AJ all my mom's other boyfriends of the week.
Seth: What do you mean by that?
Ryan: I yell at him all the time we can't get along. I can't keep my anger in check. I should just leave so that I don't cause him anymore pain.
Seth: Ryan what the hell are you talking about man. Parker frieking worships the ground that you walk on. Or are you just too dumb to realize that.
Ryan: Seth th-
Ryan was cut off when Seth raised his hand and held it up showing that he wanted him to shutup
Seth: Don't Ryan. You can't seriously think I'm going to feel sorry for you when your sitting here talking about leaving your fiance and your son.
Ryan: It's for their own good Seth.
Seth: Ryan do you know how dumb you sound right now? You think it's for their own good! That's the most rediculous thing I have ever heard in my entire life. You want to be just like your deadbeat father then FINE! Don't go dragging me into your shit as you do okay! God you need to wake up and realize that your son and your fiance need you. I mean you sulked for months after Marissa left and even when you did move on you still weren't completely over it. How do you think you'll be when you leave them? You'll regret it for the rest of your life. I swear to you that you will. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Seth stood up and started to walk through the door and Ryan grabbed his arm. Seth shot Ryan a look and Ryan let go.
Ryan: You know man I was there for you through all your shit with Summer.
Seth: If I came to you telling you I wanted to leave my wife and kids because of some stupid ass reason then you would have yelled at me telling my to be a man and handle my responsibilities. So here's what I'm telling you. Grow up and be a fucking man Ryan right now you are acting like a scared little boy! Just because you yell at the kid doesn't mean you are going to beat the shit out of him. Do whatever you want but nobody will be better off without you!
Seth walked into the house and left Ryan on the front porch sulking. Seth was so mad he could punch something. He couldn't believe that Ryan was actually pulling this bullshit. After all the trouble he went through to get back together with Marissa and he was just going to walk away. Seth hated Ryan even more than Ryan hated himself right now. Seth walked over to the door to the garage when he walked in he started punching the punching bag until his hands were bleeding. Ryan was still sitting on the porch thinking about what Seth said.