Chapter 15: Family Bonding

Kendall tapped his foot as he looked down at the business card before him. It read Kent Knight and had his business number on it. Below that was a handwritten number, probably his cell phone number.

Dinner had gone well, everyone was now relaxing and watching TV, or preparing to go shopping. Everything have gone great. Everyone seemed to be getting a long again.

He had to go back downstairs and talk to his kids. The longer he put this off, the worse it would be. He knew Jake and Adam were probably bugging Kyle about it, and Leora had no clue what was going on.

"You ok?"

Kendall looked up. Logan was standing in the doorway to his bedroom. Kendall just held up the card. Logan crossed the room and sat down beside him.

"You don't owe him anything," Logan said.

"I've lied all these years just because it was the easier thing to do. I never told my kids anything about him," Kendall said. He stood up and walked over to his closet. He dug around for something. He pulled out an old shoebox.

"What's in the box," Logan asked interested.

Kendall dug around silently. He retrieved two pictures from the box. He returned to Logan and held them out to him.

"These are the only pictures I have of him," Kendall said. He sat down beside the brunette.

One was of him, Katie and Kent at the zoo. Kendall and Katie were grinning. Kent was staring at the camera, almost scared like. Kendall and Katie were grinning from ear to ear.

The second was a picture of Kent holding baby Adam, and with Jake standing next to him looking down at Adam. He genuinely looked happy in this picture. He was smiling at Adam as Adam's tiny fist squeezed his finger. Jake was early watching the two, making sure this man didn't hurt his brother.

"Wow," Logan said looking at the two pictures.

"I told them he was dead. It was easier," Kendall admitted.

"I get it, what he did to you was awful. Blood relationships aren't always family," Logan said.

"Speaking from experience?" Kendall asked arching a brow at the brunette.

"Presley showed up a few months ago too," Logan sighed.

"Really?" Kendall asked.

"Yeah, and she left without an argument," Logan said.

"Are you worried?" Kendall asked.

"A little, the last time we had an argument she kidnapped the girls for a week," Logan said.

"Oh my god, worst week of our lives," Kendall said quickly.

"I'm just worried that she's gonna try something. I know her and she doesn't just give up," Logan said.

"Have you talked to the girls?" Kendall asked.

"After than incident, I told them to never talk to her without me or Carlos around. I also told them if she ever approached them to find us," Logan replied. "I just...She never give ups easily. I'm just waiting for something to happen."

"Maybe she has changed," Kendall said.

"Hardly, she probably wanted money or a place to hide," Logan said. "I've paid for several of her rehab stints, and when I refused to pay for another she took the girls."

"So, what's going on with you and Carlos?" Kendall asked changing the subject.

"I don't know," Logan admitted. "We've been going to see a therapist-don't laugh." He warned the blonde.

Kendall put his hands up. "Whatever works," he said.

"I've got an idea," Logan said slowly.

"Do tell," Kendall said.

"What if we renewed our vows?" Logan asked.

"Like starting over? Getting married again?" Kendall asked.

"It's dumb, I know," Logan said quickly.

"It's romantic and Carlos would love it," Kendal said quickly.

"You think so?" Logan asked.

"I know so," Kendall replied. He looked down at the business card in his hand. He knew what he had to do, as much as he didn't like it. "I have to call him don't I?"

"No," Logan replied.

"James would tell me I have to," Kendall said.

"That's because James likes to believe there is good in everyone. That man is not your dad. He didn't raise you at all. He visited once or twice, but he always left when things got tough," Logan said.

"Exactly, he made his bed. He knew what he was doing," Kendall said.

"Logan Mitchell, now I know you're not filling his head with nonsense."

The pair looked up at their husbands who were standing in the doorway. Logan jumped up.

"I wouldn't call him," Logan said shaking his head.

"That's Kendall's decision, but if it were me, I wouldn't either," James said.

"I'm curious," Carlos admitted. The other three looked at him. "I mean why now? He's had all the time in the world and he chooses today of all days to do this."

"He had his reasons. I told him it wasn't a good idea." The four turned as Jennifer joined them. She stood there a moment. "Boys I need to talk to Kendall."

"Yes Mrs. Knight," the other three chimed trying not to laugh.

"Knock it off," Jennifer said in her best mom voice. The three chuckled and apologized.

"James gather the troops, I wanna talk to them too," Kendall said.

"Yes general, we shall meet in your office," James said saluting him.

Kendall shook his head a small grin forming on his lips. The three left the room, leaving Kendall alone with Jennifer.

"Mom-"

"I'm so sorry sweetie," Jennifer cut him off. She crossed the room and sat down beside him. "He came to me a week ago. I told him no several times. He wanted to see you and the kids. I told him it was too late. I knew you would want nothing to do with him, especially after last time."

"So why did you bring him here?" Kendall asked confused.

"I didn't, he changed his rental car and he followed me," Jennifer said. "I tried to stop him from coming in, but Katie saw him."

"I panicked."

"Seriously, does everyone feel the need to check up on me?" Kendall asked.

"I'm sorry," Katie said crossing the room. She sat down on his other side.

"It's just...you know the party line. We always told them he was dead," Kendall sighed. "I don't know what to tell them now. They are gonna be mad that I lied."

"I don't know what I'm gonna tell Jess and Michael," Katie said.

"You're kids are still young. Mine are all grown up, except Jenny," Kendall said looking at her shocked.

"True, but have you met Michael. This is gonna mess with his head," Katie said.

"What are we gonna do," Kendall asked.

"Honesty is the best policy," Jennifer said.

"You lied with us," Katie said quickly.

"Well we thought we weren't gonna see him again," Jennifer said slowly.

"So what did he want? Why now?" Kendall asked.

"Well, he's having a major heath scare right now and it's made him want to try and reconnect, but I've told him it was going to take time and right now wasn't the right time," Jennifer explained.

"Would you he mad if I said I didn't care?" Kendall asked looking down at his hands.

"Not at all," Jennifer said, "he made his choices and he's gotta live with that. I told you what I know, it's up to you to make the next move." She pointed to the card in his hands.

"I'll think about it," Kendall said, "right now I have to go explain this to my kids."

"Good luck, parenting is hard," Jennifer replied.

—Happy Mistakes—

Leora hastily dug through her closet as Penelope and Lilly chatted from her bed. They were getting ready to go shopping. Leora had the perfect outfit.

"Come on Le, we don't have all night," Lilly called.

"Shut it," Leora said grabbing what she needed.

"Camo?" Penelope asked looking at the clothing in her hands.

"It's so they don't see me coming, plus it's form fitting so I can move quickly like a ninja," Leora said striking a ninja pose.

"It's what we do every year," Lilly said pointing to her bag. "I've got a change of clothes there too."

"So what's up with Kyle, is it just me or is he like super moody," Penelope asked changing the subject.

"Oh, you weren't here for the argument were you," Leora said. She quickly stared changing her clothes.

"What happened?" Penelope asked.

"Kyle and Jake got into it. Jake for some reason has been picking on Jared and then Kyle got mad and called him out on his privilege," Leora said.

"Miles said it was hilarious," Lilly added.

"Sorry, but aren't you all a little privileged?" Penelope asked slowly.

"Yes, but Jake more so, in the way that he lets it show. Kyle and I grew up with Miles. He's as under privileged as it comes. We've been exposed to it a little more, but Jake...he's just Jake and has a hard time accepting anyone who didn't grow up like us," Leora explained.

"It took him forever to accept Miles," Lilly said.

"Wow," Penelope said.

"Yeah, we were all raised in the spotlight some of us let it affect us more than others, but Jake was out of line," Leora said.

"What did he say?" Penelope asked curiously.

"It's not what he said, but the way he treats him. He's in super big brother mode where he thinks he right and everyone else is wrong. I think it's because Kyle and Jared have a rocky relationship so he assumes Jared is a bad person in the relationship, especially more so since all of Jared's family struggles have been made public," Leora said.

"I get it. I mean my little sister dated this asshole in high school and I hated him, but it was her choice," Penelope said waving a hand. "He's gotta respect Kyle's choice. Besides those two make each other so happy, it's sickening sometimes."

"What?" Leora asked.

"I know everyone think No and Ro are the adorable sickeningly cute couple, but like Kyle and Jared give them a run for this money. You should see them at the studio when they're recording," Penelope explained.

"No way," Lilly said.

"Yes way," Penelope said nodding her head. "Actually, Kyle next music video has some of that in it. Noah has taken it upon himself to become a music video director. He's got a lot of behind the scenes stuff."

"Ok enough about my brother, subject change please," Leora said.

"Ok, so you seeing anyone?" Lilly asked.

"Yes, girl you've been single for awhile now. Anyone catch your eye," Penelope said.

"No," Leora said slowly. He thoughts turned to Miles. They had used each other in a pseudo relationship. As much as he used her to get over Rion, she used him to make herself not feel so lonely being single.

"I think there's someone," Lilly said.

"Me too," Penelope said picking up on Leora's hesitation.

"It's-it's not what you think," Leora said quickly her cheeks heating up. She wasn't in love with Miles. That was crazy. He was like one of her best friends.

A knock at the door caught their attention. Lilly answered the door. She smiled at James.

"We are almost ready to go, Leora just has to do her battle makeup," Lilly joked.

"Har-har," Leora said walking over to the door. She looked at James. He wasn't ready yet either. "We are going right?"

"Yes, but your dad wants to talk to you downstairs first, in his office," James said.

"Am I in trouble? Because it was Kyle and Jake who have been arguing," Leora said quickly.

"No you're not in trouble, just please go down stairs," James said.

"We're still going shopping right?" Leora asked.

"Yes, now just go downstairs," Lilly said shoving the blonde out the door. She quickly shut the door behind her.

"What are you wearing?"

Leora looked up as Kendall exited his bedroom with Jennifer and Katie behind him.

"Kendall we go through this every year. You can't wear baggy clothes when you go Black Friday shopping," James sighed.

"Yeah dad, it's like suicide," Leora said.

"What you're wearing is fashion suicide," Kendall stated.

"Oh please you're just jealous that pops and I can actually pull this look off," Leora joked.

"Sure," Kendall replied. "Come on we need to talk."

He steered her towards the stairs. They made their way to his office. As soon as they walked in the tension was thick. Kyle and Jake were standing on opposite ends of the room, while Adam sat on the love seat looking between the two.

"About time princess, thought you were gonna make us wait until after you did your make up," Kyle joked.

"You're so funny." Leora stuck her tongue out at him. She quickly claimed the seat next to Adam.

"Dad-" Jake started.

Kendall held up a hand silencing him. "We need to talk and I need you guys to listen."

"So you did lie to us-" Adam started.

"Dude shut up and listen," Kyle said glaring at his older brother.

"Is this about our uninvited guest?" Jake asked.

"What guest?" Leora asked confused.

"She wasn't here. She was off baking pies," Kyle said quickly.

"Well we had an uninvited guest. He caught me off guard," Kendall said slowly, "I never in a million years thought I'd see him again."

"That was grandpa Knight wasn't it!" Jake said quickly.

"Yes and no," Kendall said slowly. "I never considered that man my dad. He may be my father but he didn't raise me. He had nothing to do with me or Katie unless is was convenient for him. When the going for tough he ran. He never stayed in one place long."

"You told us he was dead," Leora said slowly.

"Yeah, that was easier. It was easier than explaining what a deadbeat he was," Kendall replied.

"Why lie to us?" Jake asked.

"He left shortly after Katie was born, I hardly knew him," Kendall said. "I never thought he would show his face again. Not after last time."

He reached into his pocket. He pulled out a picture and Kent's business card. He looked at the picture before sighing. He held it out to Jake and Adam.

"This is the last time I saw him and the only picture I have of him with you two," Kendall said he looked to the twins. "He wasn't around when you two were born."

"It's ok, we didn't need him then and we don't need him now," Kyle said coolly.

"And on that note, he left a business card with your grandma. She gave it to me, and told me it was up to me," Kendall said holding up the card. He placed it on the desk. "I-I want nothing to do with him. He's destroyed any trust I had in him a long time ago. I can how many times I've seen him in the last thirty years on one hand. That man is not my dad. However, if any of you want to meet with him that is your choice. I won't stop you. You are all adults here."

"You know my vote, I already told you Gustavo was more like a grandpa to us," Kyle said.

"I gotta agree with Kyle on this one," Leora chimed in.

"I agree," Adam said.

"I don't know," Jake said. He was still holding the picture. "I mean I'm curious, but like why now? Why wait so long? Why even bother at this point?"

"I've asked myself all those questions too," Kendall replied shaking his head. "Plus like a million more. Like I said, it's up to you if you wanna contact him, just know that he doesn't stick around long. A few weeks maybe before he gets bored and leaves with a lame excuse like he never wanted a family or it's too much responsibility," he said bitterly.

The four sat there silently letting the news sink in. Kendall didn't know what else to say.

—Happy Mistakes—

Jared sat back as he listened to the others talk. He was currently sitting in the kitchen with Noah, Roldy, Matt, Damien, and Cooper. They had all gathered in the kitchen after James asked Kyle, Adam, and Jake to go to Kendall's office. They had started playing poker while they waited for the Knight children to return. They were using candy and snacks as their poker chips.

"What do you think they wanted?" Damien asked.

"He's probably mad at Kyle and Jake," Cooper replied.

"Mostly Jake," Damien sighed.

"So what happened?" Noah asked confused.

"Nothing, don't worry about," Jared said quickly.

"Jake is a jerk," Cooper said.

"I agree," Damien said.

"Isn't he your husband," Noah asked.

"That doesn't mean I always have to like him," Damien replied, "especially when he's being pig headed."

"It's ok Damien, I'm used to it," Jared replied.

"You shouldn't have to be used to it," Cooper replied.

"Please we came up from nothing. The guys and I get it all the time when we are at Hollywood parties," Jared said.

"Oh yeah," Roldy agreed.

"You should have to put up with from family and friends," Damien said.

"Again I am used to it. I've always been the outcast. There was a point in time when Jackie and Carter hated me," Jared replied.

"What?" Cooper and Damien asked shocked.

"Yeah, my dad had them so brainwashed when we were kids," Jared said with a shrug. "It's a long story."

"Nough said, everyone has their baggage," Damien replied.

"Jared has a whole closet," Roldy replied.

"And then some," Jared added. "Sometimes I wonder what Kyle sees in me."

"Don't we all," Roldy quipped.

"Ok, are we playing or not?" Jared asked trying to change the subject. He held up his cards.

The resumed playing, the conversation steered towards lighter topics. Noah and Roldy's wedding came up again.

"So, are you guys having live music," Damien asked.

"Yes, we are currently trying to get a few friends to help us out," Noah said.

"Oh No, Tim texted me and they are in," Jared said quickly.

"Great, I knew they would, but have you-" Noah started.

"What's in it for me Noah? Why should I sing at your wedding?"

The guys turned to the doorway. Kyle was standing there with his arms crossed as he looked at Noah.

"Because you love me," Noah said tossing his cards down. "I fold."

"Noah what your asking-" Kyle started.

"Please," Noah pleaded. He putted as he threw his arms around Kyle. "Don't you love me?"

"Fine," Kyle sighed dramatically. He shoved Noah away. "But I'm doing it my way and Jared and Matty have to help."

"That's fair," Noah said.

"Traitor," Jared said.

"If I'm doing this, you guys are too. I'm not doing it alone," Kyle said as he pulled up a chair next to Jared.

"I'm in," Matt said.

"Fine, let's just add one more thing we have to do for the wedding," Jared said.

"Your best friends are getting married. It's the least you can do," Kyle said quickly. "Noah I'm honored that you asked."

"Thank you Kyle." Noah returned to his seat.

"You were just whining about it like two seconds ago," Jared said looking at Kyle shocked.

"I was not whining, Noah knew I was gonna say yes, I just had to wrap my head around why he thought it would be a good idea to ha e me sing that song," Kyle said slowly.

"What song," Cooper asked.

"It's a surprise," Kyle replied, "what are you playing?" He asked looking to the cards.

"Poker, want in?" Jared asked.

"With you, no way," Kyle said shaking his head.

The game resumed once more. Adam joined them, with Kenny sleeping in his arms. Soon it was down to Jared and Damien. They were both trying to get the other to fold.

"You guys should know, never play poker with Jared by the way. He's got an amazing poker face," Kyle said from his spot across the kitchen. He was getting himself a glass of water.

"I don't know, Damien's poker face is hard to read," Cooper said.

"Not really," Jared said, "I'm all in."

Damien looked at the poker chips and to Jared. They sat there in silence. Damien shook his head.

"I fold," Damien said.

"And that was your first mistake," Jared said throwing his cards down to reveal he has one pair. Damien gasped.

"I told you," Kyle said as he returned to his spot. "He's got an amazing poker face and he's good at reading

Damien flipped his cards over to show he had a full house. Everyone gasped and laughed as well.

"You shouldn't have folded," Jared said collecting his winnings.

"I told you," Kyle said again.

"Wow," Damien said, "I bow down."

"What's going on in here?" Kendall asked as he walked into the kitchen with Logan. They were investigating the noise.

"Jared is teaching the guys why they shouldn't play poker with him," Kyle said.

"Oh and why's that," Kendall asked.

"Because I'm awesome," Jared said pointing to his giant pile of winnings.

"Deal me in," Kendal said pulling a chair up.

"You think you can take me on?" Jared asked.

"I gotta see this one," Kyle said interestedly.

"Deal me in too," Logan said pulling up a chair as well.

—Happy Mistakes—

Miles was sitting alone on the front porch. He just needed some fresh air and a moment to himself. The house was a bit crowded and loud. It was nice to get away.

He couldn't help but think about Leora. He didn't understand all these strange feelings. Sure he had a crush on her when they were kids, but that was kid stuff. It didn't mean anything. They both had grown up and dated other people. She wasn't into him. She still thought of him as Kyle's goofy sidekick. She had pretty much told him she thought of him as a brother.

"What are you doing on here all alone?"

Miles looked up as Leora walked out onto the porch. She was bundled up in a jacket and had her car keys in hand.

"Just getting some air, the house is a bit crowded," Miles said.

"I know right, I didn't expect this many people," Leora said walking over and taking a seat on the porch swing next to him.

"Getting ready to go shopping?" Miles asked.

"Yeah, we are just waiting on Lilly," Leora said. "I was sent to start the car." She held up the keys and stated the car.

"So how are things? I feel like we don't talk much anymore," Miles said. Leora scooted closer to Miles. She rested her head on his shoulder. He felt his cheeks heat up at the gesture.

"Ok, just trying to get through school, and avoid the losers we go to school with. They all keep asking me if I'm pregnant yet, like my brothers," Leora said bitterly.

"What?" Miles asked shocked.

"They are idiots," Leora said not lifting her head.

"Don't listen to them Le," Miles said.

"I'm not. I've got better things to focus on. What about you? Anything new?" She asked.

"Actually," Miles said slowly, "Sara wants to go official."

"What?" Leora asked sitting up.

"I know right? Why would she openly admit to dating someone like me?" Miles asked.

"Knock it off, you're amazing and too good for her. Please tell me you're not seriously considering this. She only wants to date you because you have famous dads," Leora said quickly.

"That thought crossed my mind," Miles admitted.

"Don't do it," Leora said quickly.

"Yeah, I already dumped her," Miles shrugged.

"What?" Leora asked.

"I realized I wasn't that into her, besides there's this other girl who I think might like me," Miles said.

"Oh yeah, who?" Leora asked.

"Too early to tell," Miles said standing up. "I'll let you know more when I figure it out." He headed back inside leaving Leora alone.

Lilly and Penelope passed him with James close behind. He said good byes and made his way to the kitchen, where he heard a heated discussion he wanted in on.

Upon entering the kitchen he saw an intense poker game going on. Kendall and Jared seemed to be targeting each other. Kyle was standing off to the side with Adam watching the others as they played.

"What's going on?" Miles asked sidling up next to Kyle.

"Poker, dads losing to Jared," Kyle said quietly.

"I'm not losing," Kendall said.

"Face it old man, I can read you like a book," Jared said.

"Kyle, get Katie," Kendall said quickly.

"Calling in the big guns dad?" Adam asked.

Kyle whipped out his phone and texted his aunt. She entered the kitchen moments later annoyed that Kyle had texted her.

"Really kid?"

"Poker," Kyle said pointing to the game. Katie grinned.

"Here, take my spot, I'm out," Cooper said.

"Me too," Noah said jumping up.

"Anyone else want out?" Katie asked looking around the table. No one spoke. "Time to teach you kids a lesson." She took Coopers spot. Cooper joined Adam at the counter to watch the game.

"Alright kiddies, the master has arrived, five card draw," Katie said grabbing the deck and shuffling. She quickly dealt the card and everyone settled in.

"Jared there's still time to back out," Kendall said.

"Yeah Kendall," Katie teased.

"I'm in," Jared replied.

Everyone put their bets in, and took their draws. Matt was the first to fold. Damien raised the bet. Kendall and Logan matched. Everyone looked to Jared. He glanced at his card and then to the others.

"I fold," Jared said placing his cards down. Kendall arched a brow at him. "Gotta know when to hold em, and when to fold em."

This went on for a few rounds. Matt was the first eliminated, and Roldy, Damien and Logan not far behind. Soon it was Kendall, Katie and Jared.

"You're good kid," Katie said impressed.

"I just know how to read people," Jared replied. "Your deal." He passed the deck of card to Katie. She smiled at him and shuffled the deck. She dealt the cards.

Kendall put his bet in. Jared and Katie matched his bet. They all discarded and drew their cards. Kendall raised the bet. Jared matched and raised. Katie matched. They all shared a look.

"Alright big brother, think you beat me?" Katie asked. She laid down her full house.

"Two pair," Kendall sighed placing his down.

"I think I got two pair too," Jared said laying down a pair of aces, " and this one," he laid down another pair of aces.

"You-" Katie said shocked.

"Wait, did I just win?" Jared asked cockily. Everyone laughed and shook their heads.

This continued for a few rounds until Kendall got cocky and got eliminated by Katie. She took her winnings with a grin. Kendall just glared at his sister.

"You're the one who wanted her to play dad," Kyle reminded him.

"Katie beat his ass," Kendall said.

"I'm trying," Katie said.

Jared grabbed the deck and shuffled. He dealt them both out. They put their bets in. Katie discarded three card and took her three. Jared didn't discard. He looked to Katie.

"Alright, last round, all or nothing, think you can beat me?" Jared asked.

"All in," Katie said pushing her pile of goodies to the middle of the table.

"All in," Jared mirrored her.

"You're either incredibly lucky, or your bluffing," Katie said stalling.

"One way to find out," Jared replied.

Katie grinned as she laid down a royal flush of hearts. Everyone gasped. Katie started to gather her winnings.

"Not so fast," Jared replied. He chuckled as he laid his cards down to reveal a royal flush of diamonds. Another gasp was heard.

"What are the odds," Katie said, "I'll admit defeat."

"Or a tie," Jared said. Everyone laughed again.

"You are a hard person to read," Katie said.

"Yeah, you too, I was sure I had you there," Jared said.

"Me too, like I said what are the odds we both got a royal flush," Katie said shaking her head.

"Jared has a great poker face," Kyle said sitting down next to his boyfriend. "I don't even try and challenge him."

"Cause your an easy read," Katie said quickly.

"I'm working on it," Kyle replied sticking his tongue out at her.

"Poker Katie?" Jennifer asked as she walked into the kitchen.

"It was Kendall's idea," Katie said quickly.

"They were playing before I got here," Kendall said putting his hands up.

Jennifer just shook her head. "It's getting late, I'm gonna head out."

Kendall stood led her from the kitchen. Katie followed as the others started talking amongst themselves. He gave her a hug and kiss on the cheek. "Drive safe."

"I'll be fine," Jennifer replied.

"Grandma, does he know where you live," Kyle asked slowly as he joined them.

"Mom does he?" Kendall asked catching on.

"Well yeah, but-" Jennifer stared.

"Mom if he's there, come back," Kendall said quickly.

"Kendall don't be ridiculous," Jennifer said.

"I mean you have seen him in almost twenty years. Who knows," Kendall said.

"I agree mom, he's not acting rational, he changed his rental to follow you here, there are a lot of red flags here," Katie said.

"Ok, if I see him there I'll come back and we can figure out where to go from there," Jennifer said as she put on her coat.

"Bye Grandma," Kyle said giving her a hug. She smiled and hugged him back, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Mamaw!"

Miri and Jenny ran down the hall, with Michel and Jessica following them. Jennifer grinned as she scooped Miri up first and gave her a kiss on the cheek telling her good bye. Jenny was next. She hugged and kissed Jessica as well. She looked at Michael waiting for him to decide if he wanted a hug.

"A big hug," Michael said, "no kiss." He added.

"Of course," Jennifer said giving him a tight hug like he liked. He smiled as he took a step back.

Once Jennifer left everyone retreated to the living room. Kyle declared it movie time. Him and Adam retrieved blankets and pillows for the people who had to sit on the ground. Once a movie was picked, everyone settled down to watch the movie.