Rolling over on the couch Scarlett arched her body into an upside down cat like stretch, a yawn escaping her lips. Blinking a few times she noticed the garage was empty but knew Rick would show his face at some point. Shoving the blanket off she trudged out and across the hall to the bath room that was connected to a smaller room that was used as an office. Beth had been generous enough to make Jerry move his knickknacks into the basement to make some space for her.
Putting a twin bed on one side, an old dressed from Summer's room and a desk with a chair and ta da, a second guest bedroom. Scarlett was still fonder of the garage couch but she was still touched by the sentiment. Christmas, Christmas, Scarlett couldn't remember the last holiday she wasn't working and she knew that the Smith family loved the holidays. It was obvious by the spit up of decorations thru out the house.
Figuring she need to dress somewhat decent she pulled out a dark blue silk button up blouse that she paired with light grey slack style capris. Grabbing some underwear she went back to the bathroom and turned on the shower. The hot water instantly fogging the mirror. Stepping inside she started the long chore of washing her long black hair. The light smell of lavender filling the room, after sometime Scarlett was satisfied that she was clean enough and shut the water off ringing out as much of the water from her hair as possible.
Placing her things back onto the wash caddy Scarlett grabbed the shower curtain and opened it, the door seemed to open at the same time. A yelp pushed threw her lips when she tore the curtain down to shield her body. The sheer fabric leaving almost nothing to the imagination as it hugged her still wet curves.
"Well Damn."
"Rick get out!" She yelled, heat rushing to her cheeks, the cool air from outside giving her goose bumps. He seemed frozen. Grabbing her clothes she jetted back into the safely of her room slamming the door, making sure this time it was locked.
"T-that's one hot bod." She heard Rick mumbled to himself in the bathroom. Scarlett let out a rush of air, the top of her skin red hot but underneath ice cold in embarrassment. She had to rip the whole curtain down didn't she? Dropping the useless cloth she grabbed a towel and dried up before chaining into her clothes. Tucking her blouse in she slipped on black flats before running her fingers through her messy mane. It was already starting to dry into a curly mess of wonder but she didn't mind.
Looking in the mirror she tried to rub the lingering pink from her cheek before sticking her head out the door the only noise she could hear coming from the TV in the living room. Hoping the coast was clear Scarlett left the room and ventured into the family room and when there was no sign of Rick she let out a breath she didn't even realize she was holding.
"Mmm… Jerry, you are really giving it to this ham." Sticking her head into the kitchen she cocked a brow at Jerry talking to his Christmas ham. "Uh you need any help in here champ?" She asked. When he looked over at her something clicked in his eyes and he headed over to the living room. "Um, Merry Christmas?" There was no answer, his family to focused on their little screens. "Helloooo? My parents are coming over for the first time in years! Can we stow the gadgets and look alive?"
The only reaction was a snort from Beth, Scarlett actually felt bad for him, "Alive? For your parents?" Stomping over to her he grabbed the tablet out of her hand shoving it into a stocking. "Good one." He said sarcastically. "Hey man!" She said trying to reach for the stocking but Jerry was finally putting his foot down for once in his life, "You 'hey man'! This holiday is about humanity."
"You know, I thought it was about being born half-God or something." Scarlett snickered at Morty's half ass reply; he was more interested in whatever game he was playing at the moment. "Okay, whatever. All electronic items are going in the stocking. Now." Morty being the good kid he was gave up his tablet immediately, Summer wasn't having it. "Dad, I'm not giving you my phone."
"Put it in the stocking, Summer, or I'm joining Facebook." This hit the girl right where it counted and she practically threw her phone in the stocking. Eyeing her up an d down Scarlett put her hands up, "Nothing here Jerry, nothing but some humanity I think."
"Ho ho ho, everybody." Scarlett's lip twitched at the sounds of his voice, she tried her best to hide how jittery she was. "More like whoa whoa whoa. What is this? My parents are coming!" The homeless looking man dressed as Santa on a normal day would've intrigued her.
"Calm down Jerry, this is Ruben, an old friend." Ruben was man of few words and no eye contact, "Pearl Harbor." He mumbled.
"I check in on him once a year and give him a little –urrp- medical –urrp-evaluation. " If this was any other day she would followed right after him into the garage because there was no way that man was giving anyone a medical eval. "Aw, Dad… That is so sweet." Sweet wasn't a word associated with Rick Sanchez.
Jerry seemed to be on the same page, his eyes squinting at his father in law, "Yeah, it is… I don't get it."
"Don't worry about your C-C-Christmas, Jerry. Ruben and I'll be in my workshop while you have another day in Phil Collins' proverbial paradise" He started to lead Ruben to the garage but not before looking over at Scarlett, his lips quickly turned into a smirk before his was out of view. Her cheeks feeling a tad warmer than usual.
"You okay S-Scarlett." She cursed the kids every caring attitude. Clearing her throat she was never more thankful to hear the doorbell ring. "Okay, there's my parents. Now remember, no TV, no phones, no laptops, we are connecting this Christmas, like old-school Jews on a Saturday.- Hey hey!" Rolling her eyes Scarlett headed into the kitchen to get a drink while the families caught up. She wasn't a Smith so she was sure they wouldn't miss her.
Grabbing a glass she opened the fridge, her eyes instantly finding the eggnog but before she could pour some Jerry grabbed it out of her hand and walked back into the living room with a stack of cups for everyone. "Damn it." She mumbled knowing she needed some alcohol right now.
"Now we are talkin'! This man's got the apron and the eggnog, huh?" Everyone started laughing at the man's joke but Scarlett just wanted some eggnog. "Hi Joyce, Leonard. Hello there" Rick said glancing over at a younger looking man. "Merry Christmas, man." He said before Ricks eyes locked on Morty. Scarlett knew that look. "Morty! A moment of your time?" The two darted out of there and despite this morning's discrepancies she was ready to the follow the two. "Joyce, Leonard, Jacob this is Scarlett." Stopping in her tracks she forced a smiled when Beth grabbed her arm and dragged her over to meet the family. "Hello!" She said as full of Christmas spirit as she could muster. "Hello dear it's great to meet you." Joyce said shaking her hand. "And who is this lovely lady." Jacob asked making Leonard laugh. "Grandpa Rick's friend." Summer said with an insinuating tone.
Scarlett turned to the girl taking care to only give her a slight glare about her comment. "It's doesn't matter, it's Christmas. Today your family." Jerry threw an arm around her shoulder and led everyone to the dining room to take seats.
With everyone seated Jerry started to bring food to the table and she wondered how they didn't notice that Rick and Morty weren't even present. Either way Scarlett helped the man bring out the food. "Well thank you. You know I wish Rick was as helpful as you." He said and she couldn't help but laugh. "Good luck with that." She said before taking a seat next to Beth.
As annoying as Jerry was his food was great and everyone was eager to dig in. Scarlett's mind drifting to what those two were possibly up too. "Oh" Jacob leaned over to whip some food off of Joyce's mouth. "The food goes in your mouth, girl!" Seemed everyone was laughing except Jerry who had to force it. "Aha… I'm sorry Jacob, I guess I'm still confused about the precise nature and origin of your relationship with my parents. Are you like a—Are you like their caretaker? Is that what it is?" Mashed potatoes down the wrong pip. "We can go into detail later, son." She looked over to see if Scarlett was alright. Why the woman couldn't chew her damn food was a questions for a different day.
"Now wait, there, there's no point to secrecy. Let's all live and die honestly. Your mother and I have shared forty years of each other, mind, body, and soul. And when minds and souls are joined for eternity, and when eternity is at the door, it's an invitation to let go of the body, and an opportunity to share and experiment." When Jacob isn't looking Jerry isn't ashamed to glare at the man. "Dad, please, what are you saying?" Beth's glared are cringe worthy when she looks at Jerry. "Whatever it is, it's beautiful Leonard. And we support you."
"Speak for yourself! Because it- it sounds like you're about to say Jacob is your lover." Jerry forces a chuckle out trying to ease the stress he was clearly under. "No no no no no no." Jerry let relief wash over him but only for a moment, "Jacob is your mother's lover. I watch them. Sometimes from a chair, sometimes from a closet. Almost always dressed as Superman."
Jerry's mouth fell open, everyone else with smiles on their faces. Scarlett downing her third glass of eggnog to keep herself from choking on anymore food. Now this was a family. "Jerry, this ham's got to be all you, right? It's in-cred-i-ble." Jacob said putting some more in his mouth.
"Happy human holiday, Dad." Summer said lifting her glass, sarcasm rolling off her words. "Excuse me, I'll be back." Scarlett said getting up from the table her feet taking her to the garage.
"Okay. Well I can't cure death. This is bad, Morty. You're trapped in a dead man. Listen, if the situation keeps darkening, do yourself a favor and hop by Pirates of the Pancreas. Obviously I'm biased, but, I think it's great, Morty." Pushing open the door she watched Rick taking a sip of his flask, butt falling down on the couch. "It's a bunch of pirates runnin' around a-a-a- pancreas. We don't whitewash it either, Morty. The pirates are really rapey. The top priority is to get you guys out of there, but I'm just saying, if that becomes impossible please, you gotta treat yourself."
"Who are you talking to?" She asked looking over at the man practically naked on the table. Nothing but a towel over his junk and a Santa hat on his head. "Oh just Morty. He is with –urrp- with Dr. Bloom in Anatomy Park." She nodded her head looking closer at Ruben. "Is he dead?" She asked moving to take her usual spot on the couch.
"Yep." He said popping the p before snickering over the head set he was wearing. "Oh. Oh, Morty. Strike one." Eyeing the flash she grabbed in taking a long sip. Much better then egg nog. "This is empty." She mutter earning a dirty look from Rick before he snatched the flash from her and tossed it on the table. "Rude." She said as he got up and started looking around, she hoped for another bottle of booze. "You look nice today." He said giving her a once over.
"Thanks." She said accepting that he was actually trying to compliment her and not embarrass her. "Damn it where is that b-b-bottle of scotch." He said pacing quickly around the garage looking for it. "I think it's on the shelf behind you."
"Oh I'll get it." She said getting up not realizing he was walking fast pace over to her to get it himself. Standing up the two bumped into each other. Rick with more momentum pushed her back, his feet lost under himself.
Scarlett couldn't help but wince waiting for the impact of his body. When it never came she opened one eye before the other followed suit. Rick's face only a few inches from her own. The palms of his hands flat on the couch next to her face, keeping his body weight from causing her harm.
Her eyes subconsciously looked from his glazed over orbs down to his lips. Her chest rose fast when his warm breath hit her. In that instant she saw him move forward slightly, hesitant and instead of pushing him back she lifted her head up slowly to meet him.
The kiss was barely a kiss, lips hardly touched but god did she feel it. Unbelievably soft and that second passed, making its mark in her memory before he crashed down on her, her head pushed back, his body weight leaning into her. Her mid was as blank slate, there was nothing but the heat between them. Her arms reached up and around his neck pulling him closer even though physically it was impossible. His tongue poked at her bottom lip before he pulled back, much to her disappointment, though she used the opportunity to gulp in some much needed air.
"Morty, you wanna put it on mute or something? I'm trying to concentrate."
"Ah, Rick?" Scarlett's body froze at the sound of Jerry's voice. She was thankful for the ping pong table and Ruben for blocking the view he could've had. "Not now, Jerry. I've got much, much more import things going on." Leaning down he nuzzled the curve of her neck before nipping at her. Her mouth parted to let out a squeal but Ricks hand came up to clamp down on her lips, a smirk on his face. His free hand roaming up the curves of her hip to her chest.
"I wanted to say I'm sorry I ever judged you. Right now, you're my sanest relative." The teasing of her neck stopped and Rick jolted up. "Relative… That's it! Relative size! Scarlett, hand me a scalpel and a bundle of dynamite! Morty! Can you get to the left nipple?"
Shooting up at the order she ran to grab what he asked for. "Scarlett?" Jerry asked his face pulled into one of those looks she had seen over and over today. "Morty, I'm talkin' about Ruben's left nipple!" He said taking the scalp from her. Cutting open Ruben stomach he shoved the dynamite inside. "Well, I can see that you're busy… Merry Christmas, Rick." Jerry was quick to run out of the garage. It was so much easier to do things when he wasn't hanging about. "Let's go." He said grabbing Ruben body and running outside to his space cruiser, Scarlett hot on his trail.
Buckling up it wasn't long before the two were outside the earth's atmosphere. "Help me p-p-push." He said opening the door and lighting the dynamite. With a jointed swift kick he was floating in the space. With a turn of the cruised Rick pointed and shot him with a laser gun making him huge in size.
They got closer and closer before they landed in the nipple. Scarlett threw the door open for Morty and his friend. "Where's Dr. Bloom?" He asked as the two got into the cruiser. "Sorry Rick… He's dead…" Morty the ever sentimental one casted his eyes down. "Goddamn it, Morty, I ask you to do one thing" The hatch closed and the minute they were far enough away, BOOM! Ruben was reduced to nothing but bits and pieces as they hurdled down to earth.
When the cruiser landed they all got out and headed to the garage. Blood and guts were all over the once white snow. "Too bad about Dr. Bloom. He was a genius. The only man capable of creating a new Anatomy Park." He sighed before running his fingers through his hair. "Actually, I studied Dr. Bloom's work. I believe I have the knowledge necessary to create a new, much safer park!" Rick's eyes sparkled. "What about Pirates of the Pancreas…?" He asked hesitating a bit. "I think it was one of the most underrated attractions."
"Booyah! Hold your breath!" He yelled before shrink the girl who happened to be right on the shrink pad. "Hey, wh-wh- What the hell, Rick? What the hell, man? I liked her! I really had somethin' going there, Rick!" Felling somewhat sorry for the kid Scarlett patted his back. "Sorry Morty."
"Yeah, so I heard. You dodged a bullet, Morty, trust me." His voice became low "Puffy vagina." Scarlett's nose scrunched a bit. "W-What's wrong with that? That doesn't sound like a problem to me! I dunno!" Chuckling behind her hand Rick looked over at her, eyes holding a bit of mischief. "C'mon. Let's get some stuffing, I'm starving."
Morty was a sulky nelly as he made his way out of the garage to the living room. With a small smile on her face she headed toward the same direction before Rick fell in step with her giving her ass a smack. She yelped in surprise, eyes snapping over to him but he was already walking right behind Morty where it seemed everyone was back to playing on their gadgets. "Oh, unbelievable. We got a bunch of robot computer people sittin' around with their faces stuffed in computer screens. Do you realize Christ was born today? Jesus Christ our Savior was born today! A-A-A-Are you people even human? What kind of Christmas is this?"
When no one acknowledged him Scarlett couldn't help but laugh and get her and Rick a cup of egg nog. This Christmas was defiantly one for the books.