Chapter 16: Office Hero
Thomas and Sherman both waited in the kitchen for their father to bed up from bed. "Are sure he's alive?" Sherman asked as he laid on the couch. Thomas sat next to while doing the rest of his homework on his apple laptop. "No I gave him chocolate and he died in bed last night," Thomas joked. Sherman the sat up and looked at his brother. "That's not funny," Sherman said in a serious tone. Thomas only laughed as he closed his laptop. "Come on Sherman take a joke for once," Thomas said with a smile as he stood up from the couch. "You know giving dad chocolate would kill him." Sherman said as he watched his brother walked to their fathers bedroom. "I knew that!" Thomas called out as he walked down the hall. Sherman shook his head as he laid back down in couch. "Dad?" Thomas said as he knocked on his fathers door. There was no answer. "Dad?" Thomas said again knocking a little louder. Still no answer. Thomas then opened the door a little and peaked inside.
The bedroom was empty and the bed was made perfectly. "That's weird," Thomas said as he left the bedroom and walked back into the living room. "He's not here," Thomas said as he walked into he living room. Sherman then sat up from the couch. "Is he in the lab or the office already?" Sherman asked. Before Thomas could answer. The TV popped up with a video call from their father. Thomas then grabbed the remote and answered the video call. "Good morning boys!" Peabody said cheerfully. Thomas and Sherman were both confused. "Dad. Where are you?" Thomas asked. Peabody sighed and leans against his paw on his cheek. "I'm sorry boys I had a meeting in Chicago and couldn't pass it up," Peabody said in sad tone. "Oh," both boys said looking down. "But I have somethings there you guys can do while I'm out here," Peabody said trying to cheer things up. "Like what? An apples to apples board game?" Thomas asked. Peabody laughed. "No! I have somethings in my office you guys can do," Peabody said with a smile.
Thomas and Sherman both looked at each other. "Like what kind of things?" Thomas asked as he looked back up at the TV screen. "Just make sure everything's going okay at Peabody industries," Peabody explained. Thomas smiled. "Like run things for you?" Thomas asked. Peabody was a little nervous to answer that question. "Precisely," Peabody answered. Thomas and Sherman both nodded. "Alright we can do that for you," Thomas answered. Peabody smiled. "Okay! Just give me a call if you have any questions," Peabody said with a nod. "Alright dad we'll see you later," Thomas said as he and Sherman both waved goodbye to their father. Peabody waved goodbye as the video ended. Thomas puts down the remote and grabs his skateboard. "Where are you going?" Sherman asked. Thomas grabbed his backpack and starts putting his laptop and charger and puts in his backpack. "You heard dad. We got to watch the office and make sure things goes as plan," Thomas said as zipped up his bag and headed for the elevator. Sherman sighed as he grabbed his things and followed his brother to the elevator
Three hours of sitting in the office and so far nothing has happened. Sherman lays down on the couch and watches TV. Thomas just practices doing tricks on a skateboard in the middle of the room. "I'm bored!" Sherman cried out loud. "Why don't you go see if Penny wants to hang out with you," Thomas suggested as he walked over to his fathers desk and sits down in the office chair. "Alright," Sherman said as he grabbed his bag and walks out of the office. Thomas only shook his head as he looks at his phone to look at the social media. It was about half an hour since Sherman had left to go Penny house and Thomas was bored out of his mind. "How does he do this for a living!" Thomas cried out. All of sudden Thomas heard some yelling outside of his fathers office. Thomas got out of the chair and walked over to the door of his fathers office and looked to see what was going on.
Thomas looked down the hallway and saw that Marina was being yelled at by another assistant. "You need to work harder at what you do here! And lose some damn weight! Mr. Peabody would not be happy if a slob like you would dare get the wrong reports!" The another assistant shouted as she slapped the reports out of Marina's hands. "Now pick up those reports and go get the right ones!" The another assistant said as she crossed her arms and watched Marina get down on her knees and start to pick the reports. Thomas had seen enough of this abuse from a higher up employee. "Excuse me I'm what do you think your doing?" Thomas said as he walked down the hall.
Marina and the other assistant looked at Thomas. "Kid. You shouldn't be up here . This is level is for employees only. You better get going before I call security," the assistant said raising her right eye brow up. Thomas only chuckled as he looked at the assistants name tag. "Well Ms. Brown I don't think you know who I am," Thomas said with cocky smile. Ms. Brown just crossed her and chuckled. "Kid I don't need to know who you are. All I know is your a punk kid who is trespassing on company property and Mr. Peabody wouldn't want that for his image. So I think you need to leave or I'll get security forces to escort you out," Ms. Brown said a cocky smile. Thomas only started laughing. Ms. Brown then lost her smile. "You think I'm joking kid I will call security! And Mr. Peabody and have you arrested!" Ms. Brown raised her voice. Everyone in the smaller offices then took a look out in the hallway to see what was going on but kept their mouth shuts since Ms. Brown was higher than them.
Thomas just continued to laugh. "You see Ms. Brown. You are talking to Mr. Peabody because, you see that kid in the Pepsi Emotion poster," Thomas said as he pointed at the poster to his right. Ms. Brown looked at the poster and then lost color in her face. "That kid in that poster looks a lot like me and that is Mr. Peabody's oldest son and that in fact makes me Thomas Michael Philip Peabody," Thomas said as he crossed his arms. "I... I... I..." Ms. Brown was lost for words. Thomas chuckled as he continued to embarrass her in front of all the other office employees. "And just ten minutes ago I just heard you insult and slap reports out of Ms. Goodwin's hands and call her a slob and make her pick them back up while watching her do it," Thomas said as he looked into Ms. Brown's eyes. Ms. Brown opened her mouth to say something but nothing came out. "Now I want you to pick these reports up and you fix them and send them back to my dads office," Thomas ordered.
Thomas then looked at Marina. "Ms. Goodwin could you please drop the remaining reports you have in your hand on the floor please," Thomas asked nicely. "O... Okay," Marina squeaked that she did what she was told. Ms. Brown just stood there as the reports fell to the ground. Thomas stood there and waited for Ms. Brown to do a simple task. "I'm waiting Ms. Brown," Thomas said crossing his arms. Ms. Brown just rolled her eyes and she got down and picked up the papers. Ms. Brown stood up with the reports in her hand. "Good. My dad will be expecting those. So you better run along," Thomas said with a cocky smile. Ms. Brown just shook her head and she walked off with nose straight up in the air. As soon as Ms. Brown left everyone cheered and clapped for Thomas's performance. Thomas bowed as the cheers and clapping started to calm down. "Ms. Goodwin. Can I see you in my dads office?" Thomas said with a smile. Marina nodded as she followed Thomas back to Peabody's office.
Marina closed the door behind her and just smiled happily. "Thomas! That was amazing!" Marina cheered. Thomas sat down in his fathers chair with a wide smile on his face. "That felt really good!" Thomas said as he sat back in his chair. "But on a serious note. How long has she been doing that to you?" Thomas said getting serious. Marina lost her smile and sat down in a chair in front of the desk. "Since I started," Marina said in low tone. Thomas nodded. "How come you didn't tell my dad?" Thomas asked. Marina bit her lip. "I didn't want her to get fries because of me," Marina said not looking at Thomas. Thomas nodded as he understood her situation. "Alright well I guess that's it for now," Thomas said with a smile. Marina nodded as she stood up and walked towards the door. "Thomas," Marina said before leaving the room. Thomas looked up at Marina. "Yeah?" Thomas asked Marina bit her lip again. "Your dad will be so proud of you," Marina said as she puts her hand on the doorknob. Thomas nodded in response. "I'm sure word will get around," Thomas said with a smile. Marina smiled as she opens the door and leaves the office.
Four hours later...
Peabody walked through the hallway trying to get to his office. The offices were going crazy insane since the battle between Thomas and Ms. Brown. For as long as Peabody has worked for his own company, he never has seen so much work being done. "Mr. Peabody! Your son Thomas is the future of Peabody industries!" Shouted one Peabody's employees. "Thank you" Peabody said even though Peabody didn't know what was going on. Peabody walked into the his office seeing that his son was sitting in his chair. "What's going on out there?" Peabody asked putting down his briefcase down and his coat on the coat rack. Thomas chuckled. "Three... Two... One..." Thomas said then he pointed at the door. The door of Peabody was then pushed opened by Ms. Brown. Peabody was startled by unexpected bust in. "Ms. Brown can I help you with something?" Peabody said as he puts his paws together. "Yes you can Mr. Peabody. Earlier today I was insulted by your son today while trying to help your new assistant." Ms. Brown said with a cocky smile.
Peabody then looked at his son. "Thomas is this true?" Peabody asked. Thomas chuckled. "I knew this would happen," Thomas said as he sat up in the office chair. "Knew what would happen," Thomas said as he logged into his laptop. "Knew what would happen?" Peabody asked as he walked over to his son. "I put together a little something just in case Ms. Brown would like to see me in trouble," Thomas said as he pulled up the security footage on Peabody's TV. Peabody and Ms. Brown both watched the footage. Ms. Brown felt sick to her stomach. After watching the footage Peabody looked at Ms. Brown with anger. "Ms. Brown I want to you go and clean out your office," Peabody said crossing his arms. "But Mr. Peabody," Ms. Brown protested. Peabody shook his head. "No Ms. Brown I want you to go clean out your office," Peabody said standing his ground. Ms. Brown just nodded. "Yes sir." Ms. Brown said as she left the room in a hurry.
Peabody watched her leave and shut the door. Peabody then sighed before looking at his son with a warm smile. "Son I'm so proud of you," Peabody said as he just looked at his son. Thomas rubbed the back of his neck. "Well I couldn't just stand there and do nothing," Thomas said with a chuckle. Peabody chuckled. "Maybe one day you can run this place," Peabody said as he walked over to his desk. Thomas nodded in response. "Oh dad I have to go get Sherman. He's at Penny's house," Thomas said as he came around on the other side of the desk headed for the door. Peabody sat at his desk as Thomas opened the office door. "Alright be home before it gets too dark!" Peabody called out as Thomas closed the door. Peabody chuckled as he picked up the reports that Ms. Brown had to fix. There was knock at the door as Peabody signed the reports. "Mr. Peabody?" Marina said as she came into his office. "Ms. Goodwin! I was just about to call you in my office. Please come in and have a seat. Peabody said putting the reports down.
Marina walked in the office and closed the door behind her. Marina took a seat and fix the end of her work dress. "You've been a little bit busy for the past two days haven't you?" Peabody asked. Marina bit her lip. "Yes sir." Marina said hold her hands together. Peabody studied her body language. "Are you alright Ms. Goodwin?" Peabody asked. Marina nodded. "Yes sir. Today was just... What your son did for me... I..." Marina was lost for words. "What my son did for you... He wouldn't do that for just anyone. Unless he knew they were a good person. And you Ms. Goodwin are a good person." Peabody said with a warm smile. Marina's face lit up. "Thank you sir. Thank you so much," Marina said almost in tears. "Ms. Goodwin. Do you have any plans tonight?" Peabody asked. Marina shook her head. "No sir," Marina answered. Peabody. "Would you like to have dinner with me and family so we can discuss you being my personal assistant?" Peabody asked.
Marina heart skipped a beat. "Mr. Peabody. Sir I... I would love to," Marina said with a smile. "Great 7:00 okay with you?" Peabody asked. Marina smiled as she stood up. "That would great," Marina said as she walked backwards for the door. "I'll see you then," Marina said before leaving the office. Once Marina left the room, Peabody sat there and started thinking. "Such a sweet girl," Peabody said to himself as he continued his work.
Kodiwolf321 A/N: Guys! Looks like Thomas has grown since we've seen him in the beginning! Guys this chapter was really fun to write and one of my most favorite chapters yet! Again I don't not own Marina she belongs to pinkiethewhovian and again I can stop thank them for letting me feature her in this story. Alright guys so follow my Twitter it's Kodi_wolf_321 and with that being said guy until next time!