Like Father, Like Son
Author's Note: I'm back ladies and gents for another chapter of Like Father, Like Son! I'm gonna take things a little more relaxed and get some of the drama off for now. I now present to you the next chapter of Like Father, Like Son…Moving On.
Disclaimer: I obviously don't own Girl Meets World. I'm not getting paid by the writers to write stuff like this (but I wish I was) Sadly they wouldn't allow stuff like this to air because it's Disney!
September 2037
It is now the end of September and two weeks have passed since Aaron had his conversation with the Meyer Girls and John Adams Basketball star: Darren Durant, it was morning of a late September day as Chloe and Sarah Carpenter arrived to their new apartment where Farkle and Zay were in the front of a truck helping Sarah and Chloe move into their new apartment near Cory and Topanga. Riley, Lucas and their kids weren't far behind in Lucas' Black Chevrolet Tahoe as they were helping the Carpenters move in. 2 hours into the moving in process most of the lighter objects have been moved into the apartment as they were getting a good hand from Anthony Babineaux and Aaron Friar. Chloe admired the friendly competition between the two friends as they always competed against each other on who could do more. It also made Riley smile as she remembers far too well that Lucas and Zay would always compete against each other in certain tasks. Chris Garrison: Chloe's boyfriend also was there to help pitch in but he kept most of his attention to Chloe. Lucas and Zay were outside getting ready to help move some furniture starting with the black leather couch, this would still have to be a 4 person job. Chris and Aaron were called to help while the Babineaux brothers: Anthony and Tyler moved in the TV together and Cory and Shawn took care of the table. Aaron, go on Uncle Zay's side while Chris, you come to my side." Lucas ordered the two teenage boys as they got into a comfortable lifting position.
"Ok guys, nice and steady ok? I don't want you guys to throw out your backs at a very young age so lift with your knees and not your back." Zay told the boys as they all got their proper grip under the couch.
"Ok here we go…1, 2, 3!" Zay told them as they all grunted and lifted the couch up as Zay and Aaron began to walk backwards into the apartment building. Everyone was thankful that Cory and Topanga still live on the 2nd floor seeing as Lucas and Zay were getting older and Aaron and some of the other boys were starting to get stronger. After a few minutes they finally reached the apartment and went back for more while some of the others went for the fragile objects.
"Hey Zay, who's paying for lunch today?" Lucas asked his best friend.
"You are buddy!" Zay exclaimed.
"Woah! Wait a minute didn't I pay for dinner last time we hung out together with some of the boys?" Lucas asked recalling a recent memory with his teammates.
"Well that's because we were helping Travis and Stephanie celebrate their anniversary and because he had Ryan was getting on his case for drinking too much!" Zay exclaimed.
"Dude, just pay for lunch today." Lucas told his best friend.
"Alright, I got it." Zay told everyone giving in.
"Thanks buddy!" Lucas told Zay as he patted his shoulder while they kept moving onto moving some of the other furniture. After the furniture and the TV eventually was set up, Zay made the order for lunch ordering pizza, Chinese food, Sushi primarily for Riley, Natalie, and Troy and also some goodies from the bakery. Everyone gathered in the dining room as Cory and Topanga got everyone set to go by handling out paper plates and cutlery. The food smelled great as Topanga also contributed with chicken of her own. "Dig in everybody!" Topanga said as everyone checked out the spread. Everyone had some of everything, Maya of course having a good helping of Tuna Melt Sandwiches that her mother: Katy Hunter specialized in during her time at the Nighthawk Diner. Zay also took time to barbeque ribs for Farkle since Zay also became a pro at barbequing over the years and marinated the meat overnight and got it ready by the early morning as he got help from Cory to come to the bakery early to keep the ribs in a good safe place. While everyone was on their break Cory, Zay, Shawn, and Lucas were on the grill at the bakery which Cory keeps for safe keeping on special occasions at the bakery. Lucas and Shawn also contributed to the grill with some fish since he knew Riley hates Red Meats.
"Lucas, did you check up on the salmon you said you were gonna smoke?" Shawn asked Lucas as Lucas gave him a thumbs up as he checked up on them looking very delicious.
"I'll bring this upstairs, see you guys in a bit." Lucas told them as he began making his way to the second floor where everyone was still eating while Aaron, Anthony, and Chris were going back for seconds. He couldn't help but chuckle seeing how the three teens were like the trio of Zay Babineaux, Lucas Friar and, Charlie Gardner during a time when things were simpler and traitors didn't exist. Lucas loaded up the smoked salmon on a plate and placed it on the dining room table while everyone in the room was scattered. The parents stayed together, the kids/teens stuck together. Everyone was having a good time with the exception of Aaron as he only saw Chloe and Chris together. Lucas could understand how his son felt remembering that time in his senior year of High School where Charlie dated Riley briefly until things came to a terrible ending where Riley got abused physically and sexually by Charlie due to Charlie's jealous nature after Lucas was making a comeback to play basketball again after a bad injury on his neck including a concussion he sustained in a basketball accident. He now needs his son to prove himself that he is worthy of Chloe but at the same time respect the fact that her and Chris are a couple.
While Lucas went back to grill some more with some of the other dads, Sarah approached Riley thanking her for the help especially notifying her that their ex had been released, the process has been a smooth going thus far. They changed their last names, their address, and now their phone number. "Hey Riley, do you sometimes think what would've happened if your first child wasn't killed?" Sarah bluntly asked knowing she was talking about a very sensitive subject for Riley.
"Sarah, I don't know I know the first for years of my marriage with Lucas would've been a lot tougher had the baby lived through it all…I know that if it did live, there would be 6 of us in the family." Riley told Sarah speculating on how life would've been had her first child lived.
"Are you still mad at Charlie, Billy and the others for what they did to you and Lucas all those years ago?" Sarah asked politely.
"I'm still sad sometimes that my child didn't survive and get to see this wonderful world, but I hope Charlie has changed for the better." Riley said being hopeful.
"Riley, I know you are still very hopeful for the world but some people just don't change you know? Old habits die hard…Can I ask you something Riley?" Sarah told Riley before asking her another question.
"Sure Sarah what's up?" Riley told Sarah accepting whatever question Sarah has on her mind as Sarah took a deep breath.
"Have you ever lost sleep since the incident knowing Charlie has been released?" Sarah asked Riley as Riley was stunned to hear Sarah ask that sort of a question.
"Sarah…Why don't we go to your room so we can talk about it in private. I don't wanna talk about this in front of the kids because they don't even know who Charlie is." Riley said as they re-located to Sarah's room where the bedframe was leaning against the wall as Sarah closed the door to maximize privacy.
"Ok Sarah, back to what I was getting to before…" Riley began before taking a deep breath.
"I admit, when I first heard Charlie was released from prison, it was very hard for me to deal with it and hard for me to sleep… but I know in my heart that Lucas would never let anything bad happen to me, or the kids so there is that comforting factor that I have gained from being with Lucas this long." Riley answered Sarah.
"Wow, I am so happy to see how far you guys have come, just when I thought that your marriage couldn't get any better, it did. I am so happy for you Riley." Sarah said happy that Riley still had plenty of faith in her once prince now king.
"Sarah, my parents are nearby so you always have help! I may be at work but sometimes I'm at the bakery if you ever need to find me or Maya or any of the others." Riley said lending her support as they hugged it out knowing that even though Charlie was free, they were well protected.
"But you still wanna keep the identity of Chloe's real father a secret right?" Riley asked Sarah.
"Yeah, I don't want her to know that her father is a criminal and has done very wrong things." Sarah answered Riley feeling disgusted.
"I know she has Charlie's hair color and his eyes is there anything else she got from Charlie?" Riley asked Sarah.
"Actually, his basketball skills as well. Sarah is a great shooter just like Charlie. That was how her and Chris met." Sarah told Riley revealing a skill Chloe got from her biological father.
"So that means…Chloe likely will tryout for the girl's team right?" Riley wondered.
"Yeah she will, and I support her." Sarah answered.
"And what about Aaron Riley? Will he tryout for the boy's team as well?" Sarah asked as Riley nodded her head.
"Ok then, if it's ok with you, I still want Aaron to walk Chloe home because Chloe does look like me and if Charlie ever sets foot in Greenwich Village, he'll see the similarities between Chloe and I no problem." Sarah requested.
"You got it, but what about Chris? Will he be ok with it?" Riley asked Sarah.
"Chris will be ok with it, besides he will be trying out for his junior basketball team at his school…I just wanna make sure Chloe is taken care of." Sarah told Riley wanting what is best for Chloe.
The two rejoined everyone else where all the food has come from the grill thanks to Zay, Cory, Shawn, and Lucas. By this time everyone has had their third of food some on their fourth or fifth plate! Riley wasn't surprised though since Lucas and Aaron did have such an appetite. Finally the break was over and everyone continued to help with the move until everything was moved in and the Carpenters finally was settled in! Everyone was tired but helped out helping Sarah and Chloe move into their new apartment. Lucas was proud of his son for keeping his composure since he saw Chloe spending more time with Chris than anyone else and saw them giggling and laughing but he hopes that jealousy wouldn't change him into a worse person. The day ended in New York on a Saturday evening as everyone relaxed and went to bed peacefully but somewhere in the back of Sarah's, Riley's and Lucas' mind…Charlie Gardner was walking freely doing only God knows what. Where is he? What is he up to? Has he changed for the better? Those are only questions in their heads but know they could never answer.
Author's Note: And there it is folks! Another chapter down, many more to come! Sarah and Chloe are now settled into their new apartment close to Cory and Topanga where they'll be safe and the Hunters are right above them so nothing to worry about! Next time on Like Father, Like Son...We will see how Charlie has been over since he was released from prison. If you don't know what type of person Charlie is please read Girl Meets Emergency to get acquainted with his personality and the things he has done. You will also see Billy Ross and see what he has been doing nowadays. Will Charlie ever meet his daughter? Only time will tell! I hope everyone has an awesome weekend and I love hearing from you guys so as always please leave a review, follow and fav this fanfic hell even send it to someone you know that loves Girl Meets World and would be interested in this sort of fanfic.
Let's Talk! It's that time again baby!
Michaela: Lucas has been grounded for awhile now, if you don't know when Riley grounded him and sent him to the couch...Please read the Chapter: Let's Talk and you will see that Riley actually does ground Lucas.
Shin-X-25: Thanks for the continuous support and I also hope you enjoyed this chapter as well, next chapter is going to focus on Charlie so it's gonna be an all Charlie chapter next but don't worry you will see how Aaron and the gang are after that Chapter and even during his tryout!
James Stryker: Well Aaron has had feelings for Chloe since he first looked at her but she almost broke him when she told him that she and Chris were a thing, who knows maybe Chloe could dump Chris for a number of reasons! You never know how life works and people change in High School as you know. The question is...Who will change and will they change for the better or for the worse?