Disclaimer: If I owned Doctor Who there would be a lot more monsters in it than there are so...
Author's Note: I am SO sorry for the long break. I assumed I would be popping out chapters left and right since there's no school, but I've been so busy I just haven't had time.
Sarah sits on the couch in shock. She figured that Mrs. Jones would be problematic, but she had no idea that she would try so hard to ruin the only plan she had. "Mrs. Jones please let me explain my side of this story. I'm sure we can come to a reasonable agreement if you would just"
"I DON'T WANT TO HEAR YOUR SIDE OF THE STORY! I JUST WANT YOU OUT OF MY HOUSE AND OUT OF MY LIFE! LEAVE MY FAMILY ALONE!" Mrs. Jones is all but tearing her hair out by the end of her tirade and Mr. Jones has had enough.
"Abigail, stop this at once! I am trying to help someone who is very important to me and you are doing nothing but trying to ruin it. I suggest you hold your tongue or I will hold it for you."
Sarah is shaking in anger, but manages to keep her voice level. "I suggest that you listen to your husband and allow the grown-ups-who-act-like-grown-ups to make rational decisions."
The light smirk after her comments pushes Mrs. Jones over the edge. "I KNEW THIS BITCH WAS PLANNING SOMETHING! DO YOU SEE THAT GODAWFUL SMILE! SATAN LIVES INSIDE THAT GIRL AND YOU ARE GOING TO LET HER TAINT DIANE AND HER CURSES WILL SETTLE IN MY HOME AND RUIN IT FOR EVER! BEGONE EVIL BEAST AND LEAVE MY HOME PURE!"
"Who The Ever Loving FUCK Are You Calling An Evil Beast You BATSHIT CRAZY RELIGIOUS NUT? 'Oh Godless this' and MOTHER FUCKING 'Demonic that' YOU WOULDN'T KNOW EVIL IF IT STARED BACK AT YOU FROM THE MIRROR! OH WAIT IT ALREADY FUCKING DOES!"
Mr. Jones slams his hands on the coffee table. "ENOUGH. I am done with the both of you. Go to your rooms and we will have a rational discussion in the morning or, So Help Me God, I will decide what everyone is going to do without anyone's input and You Will Be Happy About It."
Thoroughly chastised, the pair nod and slink off to their respective bedrooms. "That was scary. Mom and Dad can get loud sometimes, but it never usually ends like that." Sarah sees Diane sitting in the middle of her bed hugging her knees.
She then remembered how young her protector is right now. "Oh I'm so sorry Diane." She says wrapping her young friend in a hug. "I just get worked up so easy and your mom is so good at making me angry. I'll act more civilized next time I see her. I promise." Diane has relaxed and is now leaning easily against Sarah. "Now let's get some sleep; we have a big day tomorrow." The pair drifts off into an uneasy sleep, both worried about what tomorrow would bring.
In the morning no one would looked at anyone else but Benny. He had an easy smile on his face and he radiated control in such a way that reminded Sarah very much of an older Diane. This comparison brought a smile to her face and helped Sarah eventually relax. As if they were linked together, Diane relaxes once the tension left Sarah's body. Mrs. Jones was the only one who didn't seem to notice the ever increasingly easy going feeling in the kitchen. "Let's get this over with Benny. What exactly are we going to do with that child and how soon will she leave our home?"
"Well Abigail, our child will be leaving shortly with the very responsible adult that is Sarah Faraday to attend Woodstock." He smiled at his daughter and childhood hero while his wife gnashed her teeth.
"Oh thank you so much Daddy! This is amazing! I get to adventure with Sarah Faraday! Oh wow my kids aren't going to believe this! I can't wait to meet James, meeting a friend of yours is almost as good as meeting you a second time! I wonder what he looks like and if he acts like he says you do or if it's just your perception of him that makes him seem that way? Is he really very extremely clumsy or did you exaggerate that bit? Did he really raise you for two whole years? Do you think he'll have met Jayne yet? Oh my what if we set them up that"
Sarah laughs as she grabs Diane's shoulders. "Diane shush. Breathe. Now be quiet and listen to your father speak." Diane slowly breathes in and out before nodding.
"Now you have a ways to travel so I want you guys packed and ready to leave the house by lunch-time. I might be able to find a train that goes to Bethel today and isn't too expensive. Now get packed and I will see the both of you with your bags at noon sharp."
Diane happily shouts "yes sir" and rushes off to her room, but Sarah frowns. "Mr. Jones I can't let you do that. You really truly don't need to spend your hard earned money on me. I can hitchhike to New York and attend the festival alone if you want."
Mrs. Jones positively beams while Mr. Jones adamantly shakes his head. "No, Diane is dying to go to tat festival and I am well off enough that two train tickets aren't going to break the bank. Just except my gratitude and go pack."
*gives everyone cookies and hugs* Forgive me for my long absence. I had a plan to be better about updates! I swear I did... Well school doesn't start back until January 6th so feel free to bother me if you think I wait tooooooo looooooong between updates.