Chapter 6 'Jimmy's Decicion'
Jay eyes slowly began to flutter open one morning. He rolled over in his bed with a sever headache. He had went to one of Towzer's party's and got drunk. Getting drunk was the only thing that seem to take then pain away.
Jay got up from his bed and walked down the stairs. He once again heard his parents arguing and listened in. "That boy has to go," a males voice.
"Shh he's gonna hear you richard," a womans voice said softly.
"I don't care that boy is nothing but trouble," he said with an angry tone. "That boy is your son god dammit," she said on the brink of tears. Jay didn't like hearing his mom cry.
"Save your breath mom," he said walking into the livingroom. "I am sorry dad how many times do I have to say it," he said with anger on his face.
"You were a screw up right from the start," he said in a firm voice. Jay slightly laughed and then shook his head.
"You mean like you," he began. "You were a drunk dad but i guess its just like they say," he said glaring at his dad.
"What's that?" His father said glaring back.
"Like father like son," he said only to be smacked in the face.
"Richard don't," she said standing in between them.
"Its alright mom I am out of here," he said grabbing his jacket.
"No baby you don't have to go," she said grabbing his am.
"Its okay i'll give dad what he wants" he said then walked out the door.
"How could you do this?" She yelled at her husband.
At Jimmy's home everyone was doing their usual morning routine. Jimmy's dad was reading the newspaper and drinking his coffee. Jimmy's mom was making breakfast for them. "Mom, dad we need to talk," he said.
"About what son," his father said putting down his paper.
"Spinner Mason and Jason Hogart," he said and they both exchanged looks.
"What about them son?" His mom said taking seat across from her husband.
"Jay came to see me a few days ago," he said in a low voice.
"Did he bother you Jimmy?" His mother said with a concer voice. He just slightly laughed and shook his head slowly.
"He apologized for the things he has done," he began. "And I believe him and want to give him a chance," he said looking up.
"I just want to remind you what these boys did," his father said in a firm tone.
"But dad aren't you the one that always says we should give people a second chance," he said causing his father to look up.
"He's got you there honey," she said looking at her husband. Mr. Brooks looked at his wife then looked over at Jimmy.
"Alright son if its what you want then I am behind you," he said giving his son a small smile.
"Thanks," he said smiling back at him.
"You need me to do anything talk to some teachers," he said in a low voice and Jimmy just shook his head.
"Leave that to me dad leave that to me," he said smiling back at him. ((()))
Later that day Jay drove all the way to Spinner's house. They had to get to the DOT for work. He was glad that Spinner had actually got him a job. He honked his horn and Spinner came walking out. "You ready," he said as he got into the car.
"As ready as i'll ever be," he said before driving to the DOT. They had been working for a few hours. Spinner looked at the red mark on Jay's cheek.
"What happend to your face man?" He said cleaning of the counter. Jay touched the side of his cheek and remembed this morning.
"I got into a fight with my dad," he began. "He say the usual I am nothing, i'll never amount to anything," he said slightly laughing.
"That's not ture Jay," Spinner said looking at him.
"Aww dose Gavin have a soft spot for me," he said mockingly.
"I am serious Jay," he said with a firm voice.
"He wants me out of the house," Jay said looking down at the counter.
"What are you gonna do?" He asked standing up straight.
"I don't know that's something I have to figure out," he said running his hand through his face.
"Yeah we'll while your figuring it out take out the trash," he said handing him a black bag. He walked out of the building and went into the alley.
Jay looked up to see Emma walking near him. She looked up see him and turned back the other direction. "Emma wait," he said chasing after her.
"Emma please wait," he said grabbing onto her arm. She quickly pulled away from him.
"Don't touch me," she said glaring up at him.
"Alright no touching got it," he said holding his hands up.
"What are you wearing?" She asked looking at the net around his head.
"I gotta job here trying to make a fresh start," he said giving her a small smile. She was about to say something when he phone rang.
"Hello?" She said softly. "Alright I'll be right there Manny," she said hanging up and putting the phone back in her pocket.
"I gotta go," she said softly before walking away. He watched her disappear around the corner then went back inside. ((()))
Paige, Craig, Marco, Hazel and Ashely were all sitting on the couch. Jimmy rolled his wheelchair in front of them. "What's up Jimmy?" Marco asked.
"Jay came over to my house a few days ago," he said in a low voice.
"What did he have to say?" Craig said still very angry with Jay. Not only because of Jimmy but also what he did to Emma.
"He said that he was sorry," he began. "Sorry for everything that he done," he said folding his hands and looked down.
"You believe him," Paige said softly.
"The scary thing is I do believe him," he said looking back up.
"Why Jimmy? I mean how do you know," Hazel said with anger in her eyes.
"He was crying Hazel," he began. "I mean these weren't I just got caught tears these were sincere I am sorry tears," he said looking at his friends.
"I don't think he deserves a second chance," Paige said crossing her arms. Jimmy was really getting tired of her attitude.
"Yeah well no offense Paige you weren't the one that was shot," he said glaring at her. Craig saw the tension and decided to speak up.
"I agree with Jimmy its your decicion man," he began. "I am with you all that way," he said clasping hands with him. He looked at Ashely who just nodded her head.
"Me to man," Marco said nudging his head.
"Same for me honey," Hazel said rubbing Jimmy's leg lightly. They all looked at Paige who remained silent.
"Your right it is your choice and I will support you," she said with a warm smile. "There just one problem," she said in a low voice.
"What't that Paige?" Marco said looking over at her.
"Emma she's not gonna be to happy about this," she said worrying about her friend.
"We'll figure something out," Jimmy said. "Craig can talk to her," he said pointing at his friend and he looked up.
"Why me?" He said looking at all of them.
"You've known her longer," Marco said before they got up and walked out.
"See you guys tommorow," Jimmy said wheeling away.
"This is so unfair," Craig said grabbing his jack and Ashely laughed. ((()))
Jay and Spinner locked up the store and walked to his car. They just sat there for awhile before Spinner spoke up. "What's the deal with you?" He asked.
"What do you mean?" Jay asked arching his eyebrow.
"You've been acting weird since you took out the trash," he said softly and Jay sighed.
"Emma came walking up the alley way," he said. "We shared some small talk but then her cell phone rang," he said looking down.
"You love her don't you?" Spinner asked crossing his arms.
"I don't know but it dosen't matter anyways," he said starting the car and driving to spinners. He got back to his house to find his dad sitting on the couch.
"Jay wait a minute," he said getting up from the couch.
"Look dad if you want me to move out fine but its gonna take time," he said not really up for a fight.
"What I said this morning i didn't mean it," he said looking down. "You were right I am a screw up but I really do love you son," he said with a sincere look on his face.
"Me too dad," he said hugging his father tightly.
"I gotta get to bed I have an early shift tommorow," he said walking toward the stairs.
"Goodnight son," he with a smile on his face.
"Night dad," he said before walking up the stairs and into his room. ((()))
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