So here is another chapter, again thank you Ayeshajen for pointing out and fixing my mistakes, it is greatly appreciated.
Enjoy!
After an afternoon of video games and laughter, Kate believes that she has never been so happy, she is lying on the sofa watching Rick and Alexis play laser tag when her phone goes. Glancing at the caller info she sees that it's her dad and happily answers. "Hey Dad."
"Hi Katie, I've had a rather interesting afternoon which I can mainly thank you for."
"Oh, really and how have I done such a thing?"
"I spent the afternoon with Kevin and Jenny, he was rather curious about some things. I gather he visited you this morning."
"Yeah, he did, well it had just turned afternoon but he visited. Did he mention something about it?"
"He asked if I knew anything about the day he was born, would you have mentioned that?"
"I may have, I can't believe he didn't know, I can't really remember it though."
"I thought that, which is why I went in the attic when I got home, I found the photos and the videos. You were so cute, what do you say to a night of home movies."
"With Kevin, Jenny, Rick and Alexis?"
"Yeah, whereabouts shall we have it?"
"How about I talk to Rick and see if we can have it here, he's got a homemade cinema screen."
"I'm sure he'll jump at the chance. I'm going to see what other stuff I can find, I've been having so much fun looking through everything. Call me when you've got stuff organised, and give me the details."
"Ok, I'll phone soon, it won't take long to get set up. Bye dad."
"Bye Katie."
Hanging up the phone with a smile, Kate turns to her new family and called a halt to their game. The pair look at her with identical expressions of curiosity which soon morph into equally identical looks of joy.
"That was my dad on the phone. He found some old videos of me as a kid, some of Kevin too and was wondering if we wanted to have a home movie night. I thought we could have it here and set up the screen and have Kev come over with Jenny."
Rick practically jumps with excitement as his minds races with things to do, Alexis is just as happy but able to contain herself enough to answer Kate. "That sounds great, can we do that tonight? We can have it set up in no time but one question. What about Esposito and Lanie?"
"Yeah lets but I'm going to let Kev decide about Javi and Lanie, some of the stuff is of the day he was born."
Before Alexis can reply her father interrupts with his child like excitement. "Ok then you phone Ryan and your dad; I'll phone the take out and set the screen up. Alexis, do you have homework?"
Realisation dawns on the young teen as she remembers her homework. Without a word to the adults she races up to her room to retrieve the project brief. She has returned before the others have even moved and she happily hands over the piece of paper to Kate, who reads it out. "You are to create a folder of material inspired by your family. The pieces can be in any form and must show research and sum up the most important aspects of your family, from your own point of view."
Alexis laughs as Kate finishes, it all seems so perfect. "Isn't that great? I'll be able to get tons of ideas. Now if only I could find those videos of Dad too." Before Rick can object to this, a thought comes to Alexis and she continues. "Grams will be home tonight, she'll know where the videos are and we can video us watching it and then we'll have everyone's reactions. It's going to be great!"
Rick just sighs in defeat; he can see the look in his daughter's eyes and knows that he won't win. This is confirmed when he turns to see the same excitement in Kate's eyes too.
It's Kate that responds to the teen's words. "I think that's a great idea, I'm sure everyone will love that. We should video things more often."
The pair turn to Rick who by this time already has the camera recording and has caught half of the conversation already. Kate laughs at him as Alexis begins to chase him around the room. Still laughing Kate picks up the phone and dials her cousin's number.
It's answered on the third ring, by Jenny, a smile in her voice. "Hi, this is Kevin Ryan's phone, his better half speaking."
"Hey Jenny, How are you?"
"I'm good, your dad is amazing by the way."
"Yeah he is, actually he's why I'm phoning. He found some old videos of Kev and I when we were kids and we're having a movie night with them. Fancy coming?"
"Tonight?"
"Yeah, are you two free?"
"Yeah, won't miss this for the world, does he have the one he mentioned earlier?"
"Probably. Well just come over anytime. Rick's getting take out but we've decided to let Kev decide if he wants to invite Javier and Lanie. I don't mind and there's the added bonus that Lex is trying to find the videos of Rick as a kid."
"I'll let Kev know, I'm looking forward to this. He's in the shower at the moment but we should be there within an hour, we'll give the others the same details."
"You think he'll invite them?"
"Yeah, it's probably the safest idea. That's him out now; do you want to talk to him?"
"Nah it's ok, I've told you everything I'll just wind up teasing him again."
"I've been teasing him ever since your dad told us the story."
"I don't blame you we'll both be in for it tonight, but on the upside Rick's mom will be here. Have you met her yet?"
"No not yet, why?"
"Oh you'll like her, she's got good stories and she's always willing to embarrass Rick."
"I can't wait, I'll see you then. Kev will text about the others, bye."
"Bye."
Hanging up the phone, Kate shouts the news to Rick who has the screen half up and Alexis is already raiding the fridge. Hearing his muffled response Kate dials her dad's number. "Hi dad."
"You've organised things already? That was quick."
"Jenny says that she and Kev are up for it, they'll be here soon. Kev is going to talk to Javier about it and Rick already has the screen up. Lex is so excited, it turns out this fits perfectly with the homework she got today."
"So when would you like me and my goodies?"
"Just come round whenever. Jenny said an hour tops for them and Martha is going to be here at some point. Lex is trying to find Rick's old videos too. Best bring an overnight bag."
"Already packed, I know what young Lex is like. Is that the family project thing she spoke about at lunch? I'll be there soon, see you then Katie. Bye."
"Bye dad."
As Kate set's the phone back down a text comes through from Kevin, confirming Javier and Lanie's attendance. After shouting the news to Rick he practically bounces to her side having finished setting up the screen. Alexis comes and sits beside them as Rick tries to make Kate stand, she's been rather careful with her ankle all day and he wants to check something. He pulls her into his arms and lifts her until her feet rest upon his and his arms take her weight.
"Rick, my ankle remember?"
"I've got you, no weight on that ankle, just a little dancing practice."
"Fine one minute but when I say stop..."
"I'll stop. Now we dance."
Alexis videos the pair as true to his word, no weight is put on Kate's ankle and after a few moments he lifts her fully and spins with her in his arms. Her laughter rings out as he drops them both on the sofa. Alexis' soft giggles float over to them.
As the moment ends and Alexis shuts off the video camera and smiles knowingly, certain that she had just captured a perfect family moment, one of many to come. As she sets down the camera a familiar knock is heard at the door and she lightly skips of to answer it, knowing that her family is on the other side.
So, what did you think?
I've already got the next few chapters written and I think you may like one or two things about them, more fluff and stuff but mainly of the family variety oh and my take on Kate and Kevin as little kids.
Sadly i have no idea when they will be uploaded, so it may be little while the next few weeks of college are going to be rather hectic and i'll have no time for this.
Until then.