A Year in the Life: Part Eight- The Lalondes

by kaybee613

Rose doesn't know how to feel about high school. She doesn't know how to feel about her family's problems, and sometimes she seems to be the only one trying to be proactive about them. Roxy is in a new environment, and suddenly very unsure of herself, in a way she's never really been before. Maybe they can help each other out, if they can get over their perceptions of the other.

15. Graduation

"Hello?" Roxy answered the phone that had previously been resting on the dresser as she tried to sort out her outfit for Jane, Jake, and Dirk's graduation ceremony.
"Hello, dearie!"
"Callie! OMG, I didn't even check the caller ID. What's up, babe?"
"Uh, is Jane's ceremony still today? And if so, would you have time to pick me up?"
"From the hospital?"
"No, silly. From my home! I got my checkup earlier today. They said everything is returning to normal. My hair is even growing back."
Roxy just about dropped her phone. "AH CALLIE THAT'S SO GOOD! Yes, I'll come get you soon and then go see Janey before the ceremony."
"Wonderful!"

Roxy was ecstatic—not only that her girlfriend was healthy and happy and wanting to be a part of her friends' lives, but also that everyone was finishing high school and looking forward to their futures. Dirk was going to study robotics in his free time, but was going to trade school as well, Jane was going to a culinary school in-state, and Jake was joining Roxy at Skaia U where he was planning on studying archaeology. Life was good. Roxy went to pick up Callie and gave her a peck on the lips as she got into the car, and then they were off to the Egbert-Crockers'. Roxy didn't even bother knocking on the door, just bust into the house excitedly, Callie proceeding with a bit more caution behind her.
"Jane Crocker, I am so proud!" If there was one thing Roxy knew about herself, it was how goddamn much she loved her friends. Jane turned, smiling.
"Roxy, Callie!" Jane rushed over and pulled both girls into a hug. "Callie, your hair's growing back! It looks great!"
"Oh! Yes! Well, I am officially in remission."
"That's amazing!"
"Alright, girls, let's go," Jane's father guided them towards his car. Roxy took a moment to text Rose.

tipsyGnostalgic [TG] began pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]

TG: we on our way
TT: Yes, us too.
TG: nice

tipsyGnostalgic [TG] ceased pestering tentacleTherapist [TT]

When they arrived, Roxy and Callie and Jane's family met up with the rest of the Lalondes, along with Dave, and Jade and her grandparents. Rose and Dave were interlaced into the Vantas-Leijon-Maryam group as well, and Rose couldn't help but feel at ease. Despite all its problems, it sure had been an eventful year.