RosemaryPennykettle, TheDreamer006, Mistyflower, Hannah, Soulful Ariana, Izabella, ChocoMintandRock (Oh yes…lol), aGRANDElove, CourtsxBatFan, Jadiee, MariaLuvsYew, Sshaw101, BatxForever, Wonderstruck-ambition, TheScarletOctopus, Batzevieforever, and Amorette Asher: Thanks guys for the reviews :) Here is chapter 45! (Sorry it took so long for me to update. I had work and then we went on a small vacation, but I'm back now.)
Pss…my boyfriend, ImNotThomas, has a new story up. You should check it out.
Everybody's Fool
Chapter 45: You Make Me Strong
I do NOT own Victorious
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WHAT'S NEW ON TheSLAP?
Cat Valentine: First day back to work! I'll miss Anthony though :( First day being away from my son for more than…10 seconds…let's see how this one goes. Mood: Mommy :)
Jade West: So happy to be back together with Andre :) I never realized how much I really missed him :) Yes, Jade West has a heart. Shove it. Mood: In Love
Andre Harris: Still pissed it took me getting shot to make that woman realize she loves me, but whatever…it happened and I'm glad :) Mood: In pain :(
Robbie Shapiro: Back to watching nothing, but Disney classics…that sucks. Mood: Lonely
Trina Vega: Looking for a stupid job…ugh… Mood: Picky
Tori Vega: Sooooo not happy my sister is in town… Mood: Annoyed
Beck Oliver: Keeps having those damn nightmares…when will they end? Mood: Worried
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"Please don't go." Beck begged Cat as she was getting ready to leave for work. She had the morning shift today and Beck had the day off, so he was staying home with Anthony. Cat would be alone at work until 2…Beck didn't like that. "Please."
Cat sighed as she kissed his lips. "Beck, I'll be fine."
"But you'll be alone there for 6 hours." Beck almost wanted to cry. "Please, don't go."
"Beck, stop, you're worrying me." Cat almost snapped as she kissed Anthony goodbye. "Do you want me to call someone to take care of Anthony?"
"No, no, no, I just want you home and safe!" Beck told her firmly. "Do you understand how much it would kill me if I lost you?"
"Yes, I do, unfortunately." Cat put her hands on either side of Beck's face, looking him straight in the eyes. "But we must keep going. I have to work. You have to work…I know you haven't returned to work since the robbery, but one day, you'll have to go back."
"But it's safer for us just to be here with our son." Beck told her in desperation. "Please, just stay home with us. I'll hold you and…just don't go."
Cat gave him a sympathetic smile and attempted pecked his lips, but he turned away from her. She frowned. "I have to go, Beck. Give me a kiss."
He clenched his eyes shut.
"Please?"
He didn't budge.
Cat bit her lip and nodded to herself. "Alright, fine. I'll see you when I get home." Before he could say anything to apologize, she snatched up her purse and slammed the front door shut behind her. She was glaring to the sidewalk below her as she walked to her car and once she reached the sight of her tires, she gasped and stopped in her tracks. "Oh my god." She squeaked. She rushed back inside, unlocking the front door again, and walked in. Beck happened to be walking by the front door when she came back in and he looked at her alarmed. "Beck, my car!" She screeched.
His eyes widened. "What about your car?"
"Someone slashed my tires!" She had tears in her eyes. "I'm scared!"
Beck's head spun. "What?"
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Beck checked his watch and saw he still had an hour until Cat was off work and he'd go pick her up, but he had Anthony dressed with an onezie that said "Daddy and I Agree That Mommy Is The Boss" and some grey sweats and socks, along with mittens on his hands. He sighed and looked to his son in his arms in the rocking hair in Anthony's room. "So…" He said out loud as his son stared at him. "I say we go shopping, huh?"
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WHAT'S NEW ON THESlap?
Beck Oliver: Leaving the house to go shopping with Anthony :) I cannot wait until my future wife gets off work. I love her so much. Mood: Nervous
Cat Valentine: Work is sooooo boring…especially when you're store is NEVER busy. :( Mood: Phooey
Jade West: At work today…I love the music, the darkness, and the gothic style…baha. Mood: Evil
Tori Vega: Just finished up with my guidance counselor at the college and now waiting for Trina to audition and get in…dear God, here we go… Mood: Annoyed
Andre Harris: The hospital is so smelly…and loud…and boring. Can I get out of here now? Please… Ugh. Mood: Bored
Robbie Shapiro: Waiting with Tori and Trina at the school…that's how bored I am. I have no life whatsoever. Mood: Lonely
Trina Vega: About to BLOW Gates University's MIND with my talent! HA! Mood: Perfect!
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Beck walked into the Gymboree store in the mall with Anthony in his arms, since for some reason, the child just wanted to be held. Beck didn't mind. He loved holding his son. "WELCOME TO GYMBOREE!" An employee yelled out from behind the counter. Beck winced at her screeching voice. "Awwww, can I see the baby?" She asked, making gaga eyes. Beck nodded silently and went up. The lady caught sight of Anthony and gushed. "He's adorable! What's his name? How old is he?"
"His name is Anthony." Beck answered, bouncing his 8 week old in his arms. "He's 8 weeks."
Suddenly the woman batted her eyes. "So…I see no wedding ring on your finger…single father?"
"No." Beck bluntly said. "My fiancée is at work at the Perfume Shop. We're just shopping a bit."
The employee sighed. "Darn…"
Beck chuckled and went to the boys section.
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He held the shopping bag in one hand and kept a good grip on Anthony in his other arm as he walked into the Perfume Shop around 4:02. Good timing. He saw Cat talking to her boss, with her purse over her shoulder. They looked up to the door and smiled. "Well isn't it my two favorite guys?" She said sweetly. She waited until Beck walked up to them and kissed his lips, and took Anthony out of his arms carefully.
Her boss pat Anthony on the head. "He's so adorable, Cat."
"He's going to be quite the ladies' man." Cat giggled. "Just like his father."
"He'll have the Oliver charm." Beck joked, making the two women laugh. "You ready, babygirl?"
Cat nodded. "Yes, sir." After saying goodbye to her boss, Cat and Beck left the store. "I'm just exhausted."
Beck stayed quiet as they passed his work next door to Cat's. His boss was looking down at a paper. "I don't think I can do it."
Cat stopped him from walking any further. "Beck, you have to go back some day. Your son and I need you to. We need you to provide for us. I know it'll be so hard, but you have to. What happened to you was another trial you faced and passed."
Beck stared into Cat's eyes and then looked back at the store. He gulped. "You're right…I have to be a man and go back." He sighed, looking back to Cat. "I'll call when I get home."
Cat smiled and kissed his cheek. "You're such a strong man, Beck."
"You make me that way." Beck said, kissing her forehead. He wrapped an arm around her waist and led her out.
As they drove home, Cat remembered something. "Oh, I forgot to tell you. That psychologist called."
Beck looked surprised and a bit relieved. "That's great! When is your appointment?"
"Tuesday at 10am…" She began tearing up. "I don't want to do this. I promise I'll eat. I promise."
Beck took her hand, giving it a comforting squeeze. "Cat, don't make me give you the same speech you gave me inside the mall." He glanced at her saddened state before turning back to the road. "You have to do this. Our son and I need you too. Anthony needs you, and so do I. It's going to be hard, but it's something you have to do. You can get through this." He kissed her hand. "You're strong too."
Cat said nothing, but leaned onto his shoulder.
She was terrified, but Beck was right. She had to go.
For him and her son.
"Okay…" She whispered before they reached the house. "I'm going to fight this."
Beck kissed her head. "That's my girl."
Random Fact about DA: I went to a private Christian school, same as my siblings, from Pre-school all the way to senior year…and we wonder why I screwed up in my freshman year of college :P I've always been a sheltered little girl…so I went a bit wild. And now I have Nathaniel, my son. Everything happens for a reason.