Chapter 24 The Holiday Part 2
Thank you all of you who reviewed 'The Holiday - Part (1). This is definitely that last chapter I will be writing on this fan fiction. I hope you enjoy reading the holiday Part 2.
Thanks again for your ongoing support I really appreciate it. Sandy
A few days passed and the Braxton clan mainly toured around famous attractions in Dublin City including The Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Zoo, The National Aquatic Centre, Casey and Darcy loved this as there were great water rides, The National Wax Museum. They stayed in the Shelburne Hotel and by night the adults took turns in touring some of the most popular nightlife spots in Dublin city while at lest two adults remained in the hotel taking care of Matthew and keeping watch on the two teens.
Day three arrived and everyone was up and ready for what the kids had planned for them. Kyle and Phoebe both had sick heads as they had been out socialising and over done it on parting so as well as consuming some amount of alcohol they didn't get back till late.
"Well you two what's on the agenda today" questioned Heath as he ate into his large breakfast in the dining room.
"You will love it Uncle Heath" smirked Casey
"I am getting nervous now" replied Heath as he took his eyes from Casey and directed them in the direction of his daughter who sat there also with a big smile spread across her face.
"Tandem Skydiving" Darcy announced
"Seriously, I am sorry I didn't ask you before we went out last night" muttered Phoebe who was sipping on a large coffee trying to cure her hangover.
"Geeze Darce, cant we do something that involves staying on the ground" questioned Heath
"Don't be such a suck" replied Brax "And being out in the air might shake off those two's hangovers.
They arrived at the venue in against Heath's will and were instructed regarding safety procedures. They were informed they would be jumping from 10,000ft but would be securely attached to the Tandem Instructor who guides every part of the Freefall control and Parachute Flight Navigation and landing.
"Ye must be all mad, there is no way I am jumping 10,000ft" exclaimed Heath "I will watch Matthew, Darce and Casey while the rest of you go and kill yourself. Make sure you get it on video Darce as evidence"
"Well I am up for it hangover or no hangover" replied Phoebe as she put herself forward to take up the first opportunity. Phoebe, Kyle, Brax and Ricky all took part in the Tandem Skydiving and loved it. Casey wanted to go up and do it but unfortunately it was only available to O18's. Darcy kept trying to persuade her dad to take part but he wouldn't budge so Phoebe took up his place instead.
Casey was standing up watching Phoebe as she left the helicopter with the instructor. "Hi, is that your mum" questioned a brunette who stood next to Casey.
"Hey" he replied looking at the very pretty young girl beside him "No she isn't my mum, she is my Uncles girlfriend"
"My name is Nessa" she replied as she shook his hand.
Casey in return introduced himself and they clicked really well and started getting into a conversation as they sat over on a bench. Nessa was on holidays from Scotland with her Mum, Dad and kid brother Josh. Darcy's attention was finally drawn away from videoing only to notice Casey and Nessa in deep conversation and giggling.
"Who is Casey chatting with" quizzed Darcy causing all heads to look in his direction.
"Aww, don't they make such a sweet couple" replied Phoebe causing Darcy to become jealous that someone else was taking over her cousin.
"Are we going back to the hotel now" she snapped
"We may as well have lunch here" replied Ricky as she shifted Matthew from one hand to the other "Give Case some time with his new friend"
An hour later everyone was fed and ready to head back to the hotel. "Case, we are going now" explained Brax as he approached the table where the two were still engrossed in deep conversation
"Dad, this is Nessa" replied Casey "Can I go to Kilmainham Gaol tomorrow with Nessa she is going with her Mum and Dad"
At this stage Ricky had joined them and also Nessa's parents and her brother. Brax was very hesitant in his reply as he didn't want his son heading off on a tour with complete strangers even though he was fourteen not four.
"Maybe Case, they might like to join us for lunch tomorrow instead" exclaimed Ricky as she knew Brax didn't want Casey going off in a strange country with complete strangers "That's if it suits you" as she looked in Nessa's parents direction.
"That's sounds great replied the parents "how does one sound"
"Perfect" replied Ricky "Do you know where the Shelbourne hotel is and our treat of course"
"I'm sure we will find it" they replied before all four headed off.
Casey had a big smile across his face "Can I get something to eat I am starving" he questioned
"We have all eaten" snapped Darcy "Of course you would have know that if you weren't wasting time chatting up some bimbo you will never see again causing everyone to look in her direction.
"I wasn't asking you anyway" stated Casey before he repeated the question again this time looking in Brax's direction.
"Right kiddo, come on until we get something for you to eat before you fall down from starvation" replied Brax.
"I will just attend to Matthew's nappy before we head off also" replied Ricky
"What was all that about" questioned Heath as he looked in Darcy's direction
"I don't know what you are on about" she pouted as the jealously was eating up inside her. "Right, lets get back to the car and wait there" demanded Heath.
The journey back to the hotel was quite, Brax drove with Heath in the front. Darcy who normally took a seat next to Casey decided to sit beside Ricky and Matthew leaving Casey, Kyle and Phoebe sitting in the back of the seven seater.
Phoebe and Kyle offered to stay in allowing Brax, Ricky and Heath a chance to head out for a few drinks. Everything started off great, Matthew had settled down for a nap which gave Phoebe and Kyle a chance to relax on the couch. Casey was in his room on his bed playing a game on his iPad and Darcy was sitting on the other couch listening to music while she glanced at the TV. After about an hour Darcy got bored so decided to pop in and hang out with her cousin.
"What are you up to" she questioned as she plonked down on the bed interrupting Casey's game.
"Well I was winning my game until you interrupted" he announced.
"Excuse me for trying to have a conversation" snapped Darcy as she stood up form the bed. "So you are having lunch tomorrow with your bimbo" she stated in an angry tone
"None of your business so do one" replied Casey as he continued to play on his iPad.
"You don't have to be such a pig" stated Darcy as she snapped Casey's iPad from the bed resulting on him jumping up quickly and pushing her slightly in order to stop her on her tracks and retrieve his iPad.
"Ouch, ouch my head" screamed Darcy as she put her hand to the back of her head "ouch, ouch"
Kyle and Phoebe quickly entered into the room observing Darcy lying on the floor and Casey standing over her holding his iPad.
"What happened" quizzed Phoebe as she bent down to attend to Darcy
"My head hurts so bad, Casey pushed me" she winged while she continued to cry out in pain.
"Case what happened" questioned Kyle as he noticed Casey standing there as he tried to hold back some tears from escaping. "I don't now, I didn't think I pushed her that hard" he replied
"It really hurts me, I want my dad" moaned Darcy as both Phoebe and Kyle helped her up and out onto the couch.
Kyle rang Heath and requested him to return as soon as possible. "Casey remained on his bed, feeling so hurt and guilty over what happened to Darcy even though he didn't recall her hitting her head off anything.
Shortly afterwards, Heath, Brax and Ricky returned all in a panic and wondering what had happened. Darcy stayed moaning on the couch complaining of pain and how Casey was being mean to her and pushed her even though she was only trying to make conversation with him. Heath decided to take Darcy to St. Vincent's' hospital which was the nearest one to them and Phoebe accompanied him.
"Is that what happened" questioned Brax in a firm tone as he looked at Kyle "Was Casey the cause of her hurting her head"
"Brax, listen mate we weren't there when it happened but when we got to the room that's what it looked like" explained Kyle "But before you go off on one I am almost sure Darcy was exaggerating a little"
"I cant believe Casey would be so stupid and push her like that" snapped Brax anger building up inside him
"Let me talk to Casey first" asked Kyle "You have drink taken and going in with all guns blazing will just make the matter worse. Why don't you have a coffee there with Ricky and we will wait and see what Heath says when he rings from the hospital"
"If there is anyone going to discipline Casey it will be me" stated Brax as he slightly shoved Kyle aside making his way towards Casey's room.
"Babe, I think Kyle is right" said Ricky as she blocked Brax on his tracks "You don't want to break Casey's trust in you especially if he isn't in the wrong, let Kyle go" as she held Brax by the wrist guiding him over to the couch.
"Hey mate! How are you" quizzed Kyle as he made his way into Casey and sat next to him on the bed
"My dad is mad with me isn't he" replied Casey as he wiped away a tear that escaped down his face "Is he going to spank me with his belt like his dad would have done"
"Casey, your dad isn't mad he just wanted to know what happened that's all" explained Kyle "Can you remember what happened Case"
Casey explained his side of the story. This gave Kyle a clearer picture and confirmed his doubts that Darcy was really exaggerating.
"Listen mate! Everything will be fine" smiled Kyle as he wrapped his arm around Casey while they both stayed sitting on the bed.
An hour had passed and Casey began to fret that Heath hadn't rang, he presumed the worst and maintained Darcy was in a bad way with serious head injuries. Kyle tried to do his best the get the fourteen year old to relax trying to reassure him that hospitals always take long in checking over patients but Casey didn't buy it and kept convincing himself the worst scenario. He started to breath heavily and the more he was trying to catch his breath the more he cried which didn't help.
"Please calm down Case" pleaded Kyle but when he saw the panic attack getting worse he shouted out for Brax.
Within a second Brax came charging in and immediately tried to get Casey to relax but upon seeing his dad Casey got even more upset thinking he was going to start spanking him. He started to shiver and became dizzy. Brax remained with him reassuring him that everything was going to be fine. It took a good half hour before Casey finally relaxed.
"You are doing good Case" replied Brax as he remained bent down in front of him with both his hands on Casey's face. "Why don't you lie down for a while and relax. I am going to stay with you so everything will be fine" Casey decided to lie down on the bed and Brax layed down beside him pulling Casey's face into his chest as he stroked his head. Shortly afterwards Casey fell asleep in the safe, comfort of his dad's arm wrapped around him.
"Mr Braxton" questioned the doctor as he came out from the examination room
"Is everything all right doc" asked Heath
"I am not sure" replied the doctor "We have done a head scan on your daughter but there doesn't seem to be any sign of brusing or swelling. She is showing no signs of concussion or quite frankly any sign of any head injury but is constantly crying of pain. "Were you present when she fell Mr. Braxton"
"Am, no" replied Heath "But why does she maintains she still has pain"
"This maybe a long shot but I think your daughter may be seeking attention Mr. Braxton" replied Dr. Glynn
"Are you saying she is pretending to have pain" snapped Heath
"We have done everything we would do on anyone complaining of any sort of a head injury and we would ninety nine times out of a hundred come up trumps as to what is causing the pain but I am sorry your daughter doesn't seem to have anything wrong with her. I think maybe some TLC might resolve the problem" exclaimed the doctor.
Heath felt mad and angry and couldn't understand why Darcy would make up such a story but also felt guilty that his daughter had to go to such extreme to get attention. It was almost 3am when they got back from the hospital and everyone was exhausted especially Phoebe who had been out late the previous night.
"I am going to hit the bed " she replied as soon as she came to the room she shared with Kyle "See you in the morning"
"Thanks Phoebe, thanks for your support tonight" replied Heath as he guided his half sleepy daughter into their hotel room. When Darcy was finally fast asleep in her bed, Heath kissed her on the forehead before he headed into Brax.
"Is everything OK" quizzed Brax as he was still up waiting on confirmation regarding his niece
"I think so, I will have to take a rain check on tomorrow as I need to spend some time with Darcy, I hope that is OK" asked Heath
"Of course its fine mate" replied Brax
"I am sorry uncle Heath" explained Casey as he arrived out rubbing his eyes
"Come here to me you" stated Heath
Casey was a bit hesitant at first but knew he had to take what ever punishment Heath was going to give him so moved over slowly until he stood in front of his uncle but remained staring at the floor.
"I'm sorry Casey what happened" replied Heath as he pulled Casey in for a hug confusing the hell out of Casey "I am going to head back in case Darcy wakes up" see ye tomorrow replied Heath as he left.
Casey stood there looking confused "Come on Case lets get you back to bed" stated Brax as he guided Casey back into his room
"Is Darcy all right then" quizzed Casey as he hopped into the bed
"She is fine mate, she has no head injury of any sort as she didn't hit her head. Seemingly, she was a little jealous of your and your new friend" replied Brax as he moved towards the door and was just about to switch off the light
"Dad, were you going to spank me this evening" asked Casey in a low tone
Brax walked back over to the bed "Case you no I would never leave a hand on you never mind spank you" he replied "Heath and I grew up in that environment and I would never wish for anyone to live in fear like we had to. You do believe me Case don't you" he quizzed
Casey shook his head in reply before his eyes started to close from tiredness "I love you dad" he whispered
"I love you too mate" whispered Brax as he smiled and looked down at his son who was now fast asleep.
The remaining days of the holidays went off well. Darcy apoligized to Casey for her behaviour and this lifted the mood between the two teens. Casey agreed to keep in contact with Nessa as a friend only. The journey back was a bit better for Casey as he remained more relaxed which helped not to trigger a panic attack.
Six Months later:
Casey's P.O.V
I snuck out the back to the one place I could find peace and quietness, lying on the trampoline looking up at the sky. It was starting to become dark which I didn't mind as I was guided by that one bright star upon the sky. Things have been crazy since we got back from Ireland. Bianca went into labour a month earlier than her due date and gave birth to a little girl. Both are doing well, they called her 'Autumn' as she was born the last day of October.
Darcy has hooked up with Jett next door and now that she has turned fifteen she thinks she is all grown up.
Kyle and Phoebe are still totally in love with each other. They have wrote a song together and do a duet quite a lot now in Angelo's.
Ricky continues to smile through life no matter what is thrown at her. We are quite close, she lets me no she will always be there as a friend but have never once tried to replace my mum's. She has jumped in to referee between me and my dad when we clash over a difference of opinion.
Matthew is so adorable, he has turned one and is trying hard to start moving on his feet. I love my little brother to bits and he cuddles into me on the couch drinking his bottle which is so cute.
My dad, well what can I say only that I am glad I am part of his life. We have gone away on a boys weekend a few times since, sadly I haven't ventured to a football stadium since maybe some day again soon. There are times he suffocates me, like last week I had the flu and he took off the week from work caring for me, making sure I drank enough fluid and stayed in bed for the whole duration.
And for me, well this time last year I was in a very dark place, I was all alone with no glimmer of hope for the future. I know my mum somewhere guided me on that journey and thankfully I have found happiness again and a reason to live.
As someone said once 'Life is like a puzzle, every time you achieve something in life you fit another piece of the puzzle and once all the puzzle is completed your life on earth is also completed. Sadly, for my mum her life was cut short so her puzzle was uncompleted. I look up at that bright star again and smile to myself knowing my mum is there loving me from above and I have so many people here on earth loving me also.
I get out of the trampoline and before I head back inside I look up at that bright star again and whisper "Good night mum"
Sorry this chapter was very long I hope you didn't loose concentration reading it, I started writing it but the more I wrote the more ideas that came my way. Anyway, I will get back and update a new chapter of "Standing at a crossroad" very soon. Thanks again to you all for your wonderful support.