Life's Full of Little Surprises
Disclaimer: I own absolutely none of the 'Mighty Duck' characters or the rights to the "Mighty Duck" franchise, that honor belongs to Disney. So I would appreciate that I wouldn't get sued over something I don't own.
Summary: Dani's life couldn't be going better. She has finally made it to the Olympics, doing the sport she loves the most. But... after arriving in Minneapolis, Minnesota things change. First she is constantly badgered by her brother, then she falls for one of his friends, and, of course, there is always a stalker!
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Thoughtless Drumming- Well, I am glad that you like the group of friends that I gave Jamie, I tried to make them as diverse as possible. You're right, there are a lot of people in Dean and Dani's family. But, don't worry, they will be dispersed throughout the story, not all clumped together. Actually, I think that some of them will only be mentioned in passing, I haven't decided which ones will be physically present in the coming chapters. THANKS!
Dragon Tamer Ruth- I try to make interesting twists that actually work in the story, I'm happy that you like what it happening.
A big THANK YOU to PrincessH, BrokenAngel1753, and mdgirl18 for their reviews!
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Charlie Conway, the great blanket contortionist. At least, that's what he looked like at 7:29 in the morning on a Saturday. Not only were his blankets wrapped around his body like a cocoon, but his legs and arms and head were sticking out of them in the most interesting directions. Which brings us to 7:30.
"What the... Hey!" Charlie's alarm went off directly in his ear, causing him to shoot up and tangle himself more in his blankets. "7:30! Who set my alarm for 7:30? And I can't blame Banksie this time." With that, Charlie roughly laid his head back on his pillow and attempted to get back to sleep. And it didn't work. "Oh, for the love of..." Charlie groaned. He wasn't getting back to sleep, especially with the fact that Adam and Dani were going to be in the same dark room, watching the same movie in his head. To Charlie, the possibilities were endless.
Walking out of his room and into the kitchen, Charlie was oblivious to all that was happening around him. He opened to refrigerator, pulled out the milk, opened it, and placed the top of the plastic gallon to his lips. "Use a glass, Charlie." A voice said behind him.
"Yes, mom." Charlie said as he pulled a short glass out of the cabinet. Once he filled it, he placed the milk on the table. His mother promptly grabbed the bottle and drank all of the remaining milk directly from the bottle, "Mom, what happened to 'use a glass'?"
"Well, Charlie, I intended to finish it. You didn't." Casey retorted, looking somewhat sick.
"Mom, are you okay? You look really pale and you look like you're ready to explode." Charlie said in his protective son voice. Casey merely nodded, "Are you sure?"
"Nope." Casey said bluntly. Okay, Charlie was confused. "Charlie, I think that it's about time that I tell you something." Charlie gave her a look to go on, "Well, you see, the thing is... I'm pregnant." Charlie choked on his milk.
"Wow, that's... um... I mean... Wow." It wasn't original, but it was the only thing that Charlie had the brain power to think of at the moment.
"Charlie, are you okay?"
"I'm great." Charlie replied, "Um, does Jake know?" He asked. Casey opened her mouth to reply, and then closed it. Charlie got the gist of what she meant, "My guess is that he didn't take the news as well as I did." Charlie said, his thought conformed by his mother's reaction.
"It was just shock." Casey insisted, "Once he gets his head wrapped around the idea, it'll be better." Charlie smiled in comfort, feeling the exact opposite of what his mother believed. "I better be going." Casey said as she picked up her purse and left Charlie in stunned silence. He was going to be a big brother. Oh, boy.
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This was the time that Adam stayed out of the lower levels of his house. When all of his parent's friends conjugated at his house in order to have drinks before dinner. And it was always his house! If he went downstairs he would be bombarded with questions about school, hockey, and other things that old people worry about. "Adam?" A small voice asked through his bedroom door.
"Yes, Monica." Adam called to his 10-year-old little sister.
"Can I come in, I don't want to be around the elderly homo sapiens." Monica said said as she opened his door. 'Elderly homo sapiens', what were they teaching in the fifth grade these days? He nodded and she ran up to him and jumped on his bed with a squeal of happiness. "Did you say that Jamie was back?"
"Yes, he's going to be coming over here during the movie marathon with the Ducks." Adam replied.
"Can I stay? I want to see him again!" Monica said excitedly.
"I thought that going to Ana's sleepover was the highlight of your 'whole, entire, young life!'" Adam teased. 'Ana' was Monica's best friend Anabelle Simmons, and she was the only reason that Monica hadn't gone completely insane at her ultra-swag elementary school. Monica, unlike Adam before meeting the Ducks, never enjoyed being pampered because her parents had money, nor did she like anyone of the rich, snobby, and preppy girls at her school. Most of the girls were related to some of the people at Eden Hall, so Adam could sympathize.
"It was! But I haven't seen Jamie since before he left for collage. I want to see him again!" Monica insisted.
"Well, he should be coming before Mrs. Simmons and Ana come to get you, so I think that you should be able to see him and go over to the Simmons'." Adam said. He knew that if Monica stayed she would be miserable, so he gave her both things she wanted.
"Cool." Monica replied. The one word that made any of their parent's friends go crazy was 'cool'. Monica had learned to use it as much as possible. "So, when are they coming anyway?"
"Soon, it's only 5:45." Adam said as he looked over to his clock. "One second." He added as he picked up his phone and put it to his ear. "Hello?"
"Banksie?"
"Who else would it be, Charlie? You do know that you called my line, don't you?" Adam replied to the frantic voice on the other end of the phone, "What is the matter with you?"
"Okay, look, you're a big brother. How do I do it?"
"Do what, Charlie?" Adam asked, rather confused.
"Be a big brother! How do I be a big brother?" Adam's eyes widened, confusing poor Monica even more then she already was. She pulled on Adam's sleeve and gave him a look to tell her what was going on. Adam motioned for her to stop and that he would be done in a minute.
"Charlie, man, are you saying what I think that you are saying?" Adam asked.
"That depends, what do you think I'm saying?" Charlie asked in an irritated voice. "OF COURSE I MEAN WHAT YOU THINK I'M SAYING! I'm saying that my mom just told me that she's going to have a baby! Now how do I be a big brother?"
"Um, it's something you grow into." Adam said, "I think it's different for each child, you just have to love them."
"Oh, thanks, Banksie! That was tremendous help!" Charlie let out an exasperated sigh and seemed to revert back to his normal self, "I'm sorry, man. I guess I wasn't as cool as I thought that I was with this. I mean, how does someone deal with knowing that they are going to be a big brother?"
"I can't really answer that. I was six when Monica was born." Monica perked up as she heard her name, "All I did was worry about not being the baby anymore. Ask Portman, or better yet, ask Jamie tonight."
"You're right. Thanks Banksie."
"Not a problem, Spazway." Adam said. Both hung up. "What?" Adam asked.
"How did I get into that conversation?" Monica asked. Her blue eyes were widened expectantly. She placed her blond hair behind her ear, "Well?"
"It's nothing Monica." Adam replied. Wow, Charlie Conway was going to be a big brother. Well, at the very least the kid would be lucky. Charlie was his best friend and a great guy, and even if he didn't know it yet, he would be a great brother.
Okay, I know that it's short, but go with me here. Next chapter: Jamie sees his parents again, they meet his friends, embarrassing happenings ensue, and certain party games are played. I should be updating again soon! So please don't hate me!