A/N: Although this is based on characters found in the movie from this point on it will deviate. I've included OC characters and well just made it my own.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but the mistakes found here.

Warning: This story contains the spanking of a teenager

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Quinn's Epiphany

PART 5

Heart to Heart…

Jared looked behind Creedy and saw Quinn standing there.

"Daddy's here kid, it's all over but the smacking," said Creedy.

"I got it Creedy, thanks, close the door on your way out," said Quinn never taking his eyes of Jared. He saw the wide-eyed look he gave at Creedy's comment, obviously his friends had failed to mention that to him.

"Sure Quinn," said Creedy smiling as walked out and closed the door.

"Want to run that by me again Jared," stated Quinn.

"Mmmmm," said Jared nervously.

"What was it you just said? You don't answer to me because your not a dog is that what you said?" questioned Quinn as he looked at Jared.

"That's right. You're not the boss of me Quinn. I don't have to do what you tell me, I do what I want," declared Jared despite his nerves.

"Is that right son?" questioned Quinn.

"Yeah, that's right and I'm not your son," stated Jared.

"Really?" questioned Quinn.

"Yeah, I'm just some kid you felt sorry for and brought home with you. I guess you did pick me up from the pound didn't you," said Jared.

"You're right I found you and brought you back with me out of some sense of misplaced responsibility," said Quinn ignoring the last comment.

"I knew it," said Jared angrily.

"But although it started out that way it didn't take long for that to change. You were a beacon in this screwed up world, someone who was waiting for me when I came back from the hell outside. A little boy who didn't care if I'd failed to find provisions, kill dragons or if the mission failed all you cared about was that I was back. You'd come running down the hall arms wide open and throw yourself into my arms. You've always been the most important person in my life, you're my son Jared. My son and nothing is ever going to change that," said Quinn.

"You're lying," said Jared.

"I'm not," stated a serious Quinn.

"You don't care! No matter what I do, you don't care!" yelled Jared.

"I suppose this is my fault then, for not putting a stop to your pranks earlier. I'm sorry Jared. I'm sorry that I let this go on longer than it should have. I should have stopped you the moment it started but I didn't," said Quinn.

"Cause you don't care," said Jared.

"Trust me son, I care. I was scared of this, scared of admitting to myself just how important you were to me and I figured ignoring your behavior would make it go away. But I realize know that it was the biggest mistake I could have made. Not only did I hurt myself but I hurt you by making you question my love for you," said Quinn.

"You love me?" questioned Jared.

"Yes, of course I do you're my son and nothing is ever going to change that, nothing but unfortunately we will have to deal with your recent behavior," stated Quinn sadly.

Jared looked at Quinn as he listened really listened to what he told him. He was dumb he should have realized it sooner, Quinn loved him he really loved him. It finally dawned on him as to why Quinn had locked him in. Quinn loved him and wanted him safe especially if he insisted on putting his life in danger. He suddenly felt guilty.

"I'm sorry," mumbled Jared.

"I know but unfortunately that isn't going to be enough son," said Quinn.

"Why not?" asked Jared nervously knowing full well why. He'd pulled some serious crap the last few weeks and he'd undermined Quinn every chance he'd gotten.

"I think you know why Jared," said Quinn.

"But I said I was sorry," said Jared. He knew he was in trouble, he knew when he'd started pulling the pranks what might happen. Paul and the others had dropped enough hints for him to realize exactly what the repercussions might be. But he'd ignored there subtle warnings thinking Quinn wouldn't do that since he didn't care but it appeared he'd been wrong, wrong on so many things.

"Like I said this is one of those times when 'sorry' isn't going to cut it son," said Quinn.

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