After Ross left Laura's. Or now Riker and Laura's.. He doesn't know.. He just went down to Ratliff's.
When he got there he just stood outside the door for a little while trying to wrap his head around what just happened.
Did his Dad just really reject him?
Did he really just get kicked out?
Well.. He didn't exactly get kicked out. Riker just made the decision that Ross should leave if he's just gonna get ignored and rejected by his own Dad. It was a nice thing Riker done for him. He's lucky to have him as an older brother. Cause if Riker was his younger brother, he doesn't think Rocky would be much help.
He shrugged. He could feel tears coming on again.
As he was about to knock the door opened. Ratliff. Obviously. Who else would it be? "Ross?" Ratliff said confused. "Guess who rejected by his Dad.." Ross said "and then.. Had to leave just because of it." "Oh my god.. Ross. I am so sorry!" Ratliff said about to hug him. But someone was walking down the corridor so he didn't.
Ratliff sighed "Do you have anywhere to stay?" Ratliff asked. "Laura offered." Ross said. "You can stay here until you find your own place if you want?" Ratliff offered. "You sure?" Ross asked. "Of course I am." Ratliff said before taking him into the apartment.
Riker and Laura were both snuggled on the couch together of the apartment watching TV. Well.. Riker was. Laura had fallen asleep. So had Germaine. Germaine was asleep next to Laura. He looked like if he lent forwards in his sleep he'd end up smacking off the floor.
That would hurt.
So he got up gently trying not to wake Laura before picking up Germaine gently and going into his room with him. He then put him down in the bed.
Just as he put the quilt over Germaine, his phone started ringing. Rocky. So he left the room and went into the bedroom before answering it. "Rocky, I'm not coming back!" Riker said as he answered the phone. "It's not about that you doof," Rocky said "it's about something else." "What is it then?" Riker asked. "It's about R5," Rocky said "and a tour.." "What kind of tour?" Riker asked. "A world one.." Rocky said.
"Are you kidding?!" Riker said happy "that's amazing!" "I know right!" Rocky said "it starts in 3 weeks." "Whoa.. That's a little bit of short notice isn't it." Riker said. "Yeah, but oh well," Rocky said "it lasts for 6 months." "S-s-six months.." Riker said shocked. "Yeah! You don't sound excited.." Rocky said. "Oh no, I am.." Riker said "it's just.. Never mind. Yey.. World Tour.. I'll see you later." Riker then hung up.
When he looked to the door he saw Laura stood in the door way leaning against the door. "Oh hey," Riker said standing up "I thought you were sleeping." "I was, but then I woke up," Laura said walking over to him "why aren't you so enthusiastic about this tour?" Laura asked. "Cause it's a world one," Riker said "that's 6 whole months away from L.A/California. And more importantly.. You and Germaine."
Laura frowned before sitting next to him "Riker.. This is like a once in a lifetime opportunity." Laura said. "I know, but how are you gonna cope on your own?" Riker asked. "I've coped for 1 year and a half with him Riker," Laura said "I don't think 6 months is gonna kill me." "But.. I don't wanna leave you." Riker said. "Riker, just go on the tour. If not for yourself, do it for me and Germaine."
Riker sighed "But Laura-" "But nothing," Laura cut him off "this is your dream. Your living it with Ross, Rocky, Rydel and Ratliff. Not me. They're gonna want to go. Infact I know they will. And I know that if I hadn't of came back then you'd of gone anyway." Riker smiled a little "Are you sure?" Riker asked. "Yes. Riker, I'm positive!" Laura said smiling. Riker nodded "Then I'll go." He said. "Good!" Laura said before kissing him on the lips.