So~ the last chapter (almost typed 'episode' for some reason) was a cliffhanger, which I hate cliffhangers. But…I had writer's block on how to continue it…-nervous laugh- So if this chapter (almost typed 'episode' again XD IDK what's wrong with me) sucks, don't hate me. Oh and this chapter is probably going to mainly focus on Archer.
Archer had a rough night's sleep and when he awoke in the morning he had no idea what he was going to do. Bridget was still asleep next to him and he was holding her close, but his brain began to ask him questions he had kept bottled up for years. Why is she always the first one to say 'I love you'? Archer looked down at his wife and his expression hardened slightly. And why do you always cringe inwardly when your family hugs you, but if Proton does it you don't care? Why weren't you present when your daughter was born? Admit it, you don't love your family, they're only around because it makes you look normal. He didn't like that thought, but in his heart he knew it was true, because he didn't feel guilty for thinking it. He sighed and slowly climbed out of bed, trying his best not to disturb his wife. He walked over to his dresser and grabbed his suitcase from his closet; then he began to pack. He was throwing most of his clothes into the suitcase, and he didn't hear his bedroom door open. His son stood there and watched.
"Dad? What are you doing?" He asked cautiously. Archer turned to face his son and forced himself to smile.
"Nothing, I'm just packing, go back to bed." He said as he got dressed and then resumed packing. His son swallowed loudly.
"Why're you packing?" He stopped and sighed. "…You're leaving aren't you?" Archer closed his suitcase and looked over at his son.
"Yes." He said finally and he walked towards the door with his suitcase in his hand. "I can't stay here or that man will make our life a living Hell…I'm sorry." He walked out of his room and down the stairs. His son followed him and grabbed the back of his shirt.
"Please, Dad, don't do this." His son had tears in his eyes, and any other person would've felt sorry, but Archer…all he felt was disgust. He was disgusted that his blood was behaving in such a manner. "What are we going to do without you?"
Archer pulled away from his son. "I'm sure you and your mother will manage without me." He turned quickly and left before he could feel guilty, and as he drove away he didn't once look back.
So it was extremely short for a chapter, but I think it turned out alright…yes! They drive cars now…I just hope a wild Stantler doesn't run in front his car…Ok enough of my terrible jokes…I envision the town they're in as a pretty big city...I mean it is Goldenrod. I'm sure they have a shady part of town as well, which is where Proton lives. :D …