A Face of True Love
Here is something for original TNT fans.
No copy infringements. These character belong to their owners
My first fan fiction all reviews welcome.
Quick note all memories will be in italic.
SPECIAL THANKS TO XxStarg8rocksxX for those reviews.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: THE BBQ
They arrived at Llanfair. Todd was taking his time getting out of the car.
"Hey Delgado you know that every time we use to come here for dinner we never even ate." Todd said rolling his eyes.
"The only reason was because Kevin was here. So you don't have to worry about that now." Tea said giggling hand over the food to Todd.
"Who is Kevin, Mommy?" Daniella asked.
"My pain in the butt nephew Sparky, we don't like each other." Todd said with a look of disgust.
"Oh is he mean to you Daddy?" Daniella asked walking up to the door.
"No, mija they don't like each other." Tea said arching her eyebrow at Todd.
"Ring the doorbell, Sparky." Todd said coming up behind her.
Daniella reached the button and rang the doorbell.
"Ring it again Sparky." Todd said getting impatient.
Daniella smiled and rang the doorbell again and again.
"Daniella stop it." Tea said shaking her head.
Viki opened the door.
"Todd."
"It wasn't me, it was Sparky." Todd said pointing at Daniella.
"Daddy told me too, Auntie Viki." Daniella said rushing to hug her aunt.
Viki smiled and hugged Daniella back and motion them to come in.
"Everyone is in the living room. Tea, why don't you give me those and I'll take them to the kitchen." Viki said grabbing the plate of food from Tea.
Todd walked grabbing Tea's hand. Daniella rushed over to be with Jack. They walked in and said hello to everyone.
"So Todd you ready for the big move tomorrow." Justin said walking up to Todd and Tea.
Todd and Tea looked at each other.
"I took Tea and Dani to The Penthouse last night. Tea just wants to get some things." Todd said letting Tea hand go.
Todd walked over to Dani and Jack.
"Hi Jack." Todd said.
Jack looked up and grinned. He was still coming to terms with everything that has been happening to him. His mom had been supporting him with taking things slowly with his father Todd. He was trying to get to know him. He felt like he was betraying Michael at first until his mother and step-father told him what had happen to his father Todd. He told Blair that he would try but he wasn't going to call Todd dad right now, because he didn't know him. So both Blair and Todd came to an understanding that they would take things slow with Jack. Starr was a major help too. She would tell Jack stories about her time with Blair, Todd and Tea. Jack didn't have a problem with Tea or Dani. In fact he was closest to Dani. He loved both his sisters and Sam. Sam was too small to understand what was happening.
"Hi." Jack said quietly.
"So how are things going?" Todd said looking at his son.
"Ok, Dani told me, that you are moving to your old house." Jack said,
"Yeah Daddy said that you and Starr can come spend the night too. He has your rooms ready. So when are you going to come Jack? I wanna play with you too."
"Dani, let's give Jack some time ok. Jack where is your sister?" Todd asked.
Jack smiled and said, "She sitting right here next to me."
Dani giggled.
Todd grinned trying not to laugh.
"Your other sister Starr where is she?" Todd asked again.
"She told mom that she be here later."
"Ok why don't we all go outside and play. Jack go get Sam so he can play too." Todd said.
Blair and Tea were off to the side talking. Tea was telling Blair what had happen before.
"I can believe he would do something so awful. Are you alright?"
"Yes, I was so scared. Blair he was going to rape me in front of Todd. Oh you should have seen him. It was disgusting. I had to stop Todd from killing Michael. As much as I wanted that man dead, I think we need to be careful. What if he comes after the kids?" Tea asked.
"Tea, you know that Todd would never let anything happen to the kids. I'm just so happy that Justin has stepped up with Sam." Blair said thinking for a moment.
"Tea I think you right? Michael will come after the kids especially Sam." Blair said with a look of concerned.
"I think we need to take extra precautions with all the kids." Tea said.
Todd looked at Tea from across the room. He walked over to them.
"Hey did you tell Blair we together." Todd said looking at Tea.
Blair looked at Tea and smiled, "What?"
"Oh yeah me and Tea are an item." Todd said smiling.
"Todd."
"Why didn't you tell me?" Blair asked looking at Tea.
"I was getting to that but this one over here couldn't keep his mouth shut long enough." Tea said arching her eyebrow.
Viki was talking to Justin. Justin was actually getting all the stuff ready for the BBQ since he was the cook.
"Justin I'm sure you can start up the grill."
"Hey sis, I'm going to get a beer." Todd said walking off to the kitchen.
Viki smiled and followed Todd. Todd was already in the kitchen going through the refrigerator looking for beer.
"Todd talk to me." Viki said sitting down.
"Tea told me what happen last night when I called her this morning."
"Whatever. What else did she tell you?" He asked smiling when he found the beer.
"She said that you took her to The Penthouse. I thought you were going to ask her on a date and start building your relationship with her. I thought you wanted to take things slow."
"I was, things just changed. I've changed. I didn't know until I woke up this morning. Sis, you know how I feel about Tea. I'm still selfish I didn't want her living there anymore. I need her close to me."
"Well I'm happy for you. I know she has always loved you, just like I know you truly love her."
"How do you know that?" Todd asked sitting down.
"I see you come alive. You open your heart that you say doesn't exist." Viki said smiling.
"Whatever." Todd said getting up.
"Todd, don't close off again. It's nice having you back." Viki said.
"Whatever."
"I missed you too." Viki said.
"Okay you are giving me hives with all this sappy talk. I'm hungry enough talking." Todd said walking to the doorway of the kitchen.
Todd and Viki made their way out to the patio. Tea, Blair, Justin, Sam, Jack, Starr, and Dani were already outside. Justin was putting the food into the grill.
"Hey dad, Aunt Viki I just got here." Starr said walking up to her dad.
"Dad, can I talk to you for a second?" Starr asked.
"Sure."
Starr and Todd went into the living room. They sat down on the couch. Starr took a deep breath. She was nervous. Sometimes her dad saw her as the little girl he left behind.
"What's up Starr?" Todd asked.
"You know how I'm dating somebody, and I really like this guy. So I was thinking that maybe he can come over to meet you and Tea. Mom has already met him." Starr said.
"Wait you have a boyfriend? What happen to school? Starr-"He stopped shaking his head.
"Dad I'm not a little girl anymore. Yes I have a boyfriend, and I want you to meet him so you can see that he is not just playing with me. Please dad we can have dinner at the Penthouse."
"I-I-." Todd stopped arched his lip in disgusted, "Starr ugh, I'll talk to Tea and your mother. I'm telling right now if I don't like him he's out the door." He said.
Starr smiled and jumped to hug her Dad. She was nervous, but knew that with Tea's and her mom's help her dad would be open to her having a boyfriend. She wanted her dad do give his approval even if she was an adult, she cared what her family thought.
Tea walked into the living room and smiled. Starr looked up and nodded.
"Hey you two BBQ is almost ready." Tea said looking at Todd.
Starr got up and walked out. Todd got up and walked over to Tea.
"You know don't you." He said narrowing his eyes.
Tea tried not to smile and nodded her slowly.
Todd continued to narrowing his eyes and said, "Dani is going to be a nun."
Tea laughed shaking her head.
"I think Dani is going to be the one you worry the most, Manning." Tea said giggling.
"Whatever. So when are we having dinner with the punk. Is he ugly?" Todd asked biting his lip.
Tea shook her head and said, "I haven't met him yet. Blair tells me he's cute. I think next weekend. I told Starr to tell you first."
"Oh God I'm not liking this." Todd said in disgusted.
"Come on Todd she's a young lady. It is normal for girls to date. You and Blair raised her to know right from wrong. She has a good head on her shoulder." Tea said.
Todd closed his eyes rubbing his face then he looked down into her eyes.
"Todd, just give him a chance." Tea said pleading with her eyes.
"Delgado, I'm telling you right now, I'm not going to like him." Todd said honestly.
"All I'm asking is for you to try." Tea said looking into his eyes.
Todd caressed her cheek with his hand. He looked to the patio area to make sure no one was look and lead in to give her a quick kiss on her lips.
"I'm hungry." He said leading the way to the patio.
Todd walked up to the table where the chips and dip were at. He grabbed a handful of chips putting them into his mouth. Dani walked up then next to her father and grabbed a handful as well and put them into her mouth. Todd looked down at her and grinned. He looked up to see Viki, Tea, Blair, and Starr smiling. He rolled his eyes at them. He turned to look down at Daniella again only to find her that she went back to playing with Jack and Sam. Todd slowly walked up to them and motioned them to come over to him. He kneeled down to make eye level with them all.
"You guys want to play football before dinner?" He asked biting his nails.
"Yeah, is Starr gonna play too?" Dani asked.
"Starr!" Todd yelled.
"What?"
"Come here!" Todd said loudly.
Starr rolled her eyes and made her way to them.
"What?"
"We're gonna play football boys vs. girls." Jack said.
"That's not fair it's just me and Dani." Starr said to Jack.
"Delgado!" Todd yelled turning to look at her.
Tea made her way over to them.
"Manning you don't have to yell." Tea said smiling at them.
"Mommy we need you on our team." Dani said.
"What team?" Tea asked.
"Tea, Todd wants to play football game boys vs. the girls." Jack said.
Tea looked at Todd and smiled. She walked up to him and said, "We girls are going to level you, Manning."
Todd smiled a bit he narrowed his eyes. He motion Jack and Sam to follow him. He kneeled down to give them directions.
"Jack you go behind Dani and I'll throw the ball to you. Sam you tickle Starr. I got Tea." Todd said eyeing Tea, Starr, and Dani.
Tea turned to the girls, and said, "Starr you get Jack, Dani you get Sam, and I'll take care of your father."
The girls lined up in front of the boy. Todd got the ball and threw it to Jack. Starr ran in front of Jack an intercepted the football, Tea blocked Todd from getting Starr. With the force of Tea's block on Todd made them fall onto the ground laughing.
"You are such a cheater Delgado." Todd said.
"I am not." Tea said still on top of Todd.
Dani smiled and looked at Starr and nodded. Dani jumped onto Tea and Todd followed by Starr. They were all laughing.
"Come on Jack your sisters need you." Starr said getting on top of all three of them.
Seeing that his sisters were having fun he decided to join them. He jumped on top of Starr, Dani, Tea, and Todd.
"Aye Dios Mio, get off me." Todd said laughing.
"Stop speaking Spanish." Tea said laughing.
Viki, Blair and Justin were all laughing. Viki shaking her head at the antics of her brother. She was happy they were all a family again.
"Ok Dinner is ready come and get it." Justine said loudly.
They all made their way to get the food. The kids ate fast so that they could continue to play. Todd sat next to Tea. Jessica came out to the patio and said her hellos to everyone. She handed an envelope to her mother Viki.
"Mom, I found this outside when I came in." Jessica said.
"Thank you sweetheart, come there is lots of food." Viki said taking the envelope.
Todd rolled his eyes and whispered in Tea's ear, "At least this time we get to eat."
He took a big bite of the hamburger.
Tea turned to smile at Todd. She looked over to Dani. She was chewing with her mouth open. Tea arched her eyebrow.
"Daniella mouth." Tea said.
Dani giggled. She pointed and her father and then said "He's doing it to."
Tea arched her eyebrow really high and Dani closed her mouth while she was chewing. She knew she got her mommy mad at her.
Once dinner was done Tea, Starr, Jessica, Blair began picking up after everyone. Justin and Todd stayed behind talking.
"Look this is hard so don't say anything. Thanks for looking after my family." Todd said quietly, "I'm glad that you are making my ex-wife happy. She deserves it. Tea told me that Blair says she happy, so just make sure you make my kids happy as well. I just want you to know that if I find out that you are not making them happy I won't let you get away with it."
"Todd I get where you are coming from. Believe me I know what you are saying."
"You know the only reason I asked you to help with moving Tea's stuff is because I want to spend time with Jack and he seems to be comfortable with you around. Don't get me wrong. I don't want to be friends with you, because I don't do friends, but I'm glad that you are there for my daughter and son."
"Well nothing says we can't drink a beer, right?" Justin said.
Justin went over to the cooler and got a two bottles of beer. He handed one over to Todd. He looked over to his right seeing Jack and Sam playing with Dani. He had spoken to Blair about Todd. He was worried but after his long talk with Blair, he was less worried. Blair said that she loved him, and she was sticking with him. Todd is the father of her children so yes Todd would be in their lives. He would just have to accept that.
"Todd, I'm just want you to know that you are doing the right thing by taking things slowly with Jack. I mean look today. Jack was actually having fun. He's slowly accepting you. He was tough with me as well, but he knew me as he teacher first, then his friend."
Todd narrowed his eyes and said, "Whatever. I'm going to go check on Tea."
Todd got up and walked into the house he saw his sister's face. Viki's face was pale looking at the something.
"Sis, what's wrong?" Todd asked walking over to her.
Viki looked up with tears in her eyes. Her hands were shaking. She handed Todd the pictures of Victor Lord, Powell Lord III, and Todd Manning and in red bold letters FAMILY OF RAPIST written across each of their faces. Todd looked up at his sister face his own face turning pale.
"Todd there is other pictures." Viki said quietly.
The next pictures were picture of Viki with a black circle around her face with the writing VICTIM. The next picture was of Marty Saybrooke with a black circle around her face with same writing VICTIM. The following picture was a Rebecca Lewis with a black x across her face with the writing RAPIST MATE. The next picture was of Blair Cramer her face was mark with an X in black with the writing RAPIST SLUT EX-WIFE. The next picture made Todd want to throw up. He heart bounding in his chest. It was a picture of his Tea with a big red X over and over the RAPIST BOUGHT EX-WIFE.
AGAIN I HOPE YOUR ENJOYING THIS STORY; A FEW NOTES, IN MY STORY STARR HAS YET TO MEET COLE AND COLE WILL BE MAKING AN APPEARANCE; HINT TODAY ON ONE OF MICHAEL'S ALLIES. AGAIN PLEASE COMMENT...