Posting this chapter in PLL Next Generation part one and two
Here is the next chapter. I hope that you enjoy it. This chapter will be in more then one characters POV so read carefully. It will future JT Cavanaugh, Deylia Rivers, and a few other characters. This chapter is really long. This chapter will also have a flashback so read carefully.
Labor Day Weekend
JT's POV
It is Labor Day weekend meaning summer is quickly ending and school is starting up again on Tuesday. Annually on Labor day weekend I go on a fishing trip with my dad and my grandpa. A week ago I got grounded again so I wasn't allowed to go this year. My dad still went with his dad up to the Cavanaugh Family Fishing Cabin. It was only about 30 minutes or so away from our house. My grandpa owns the cabin but my dad will inherit it eventually.
This time I was only grounded for a week and I would be ungrounded after tomorrow. I was grounded for skipping out on a family dinner. It was really important to my parents because the dinner was with my aunts new boyfriend and his son. I didn't want to be at the dinner because my aunt is dating the father of the person I hate the most right now. My parents don't even care about the drama that happened between me and Ryan this summer. They still had expected me to attend this dinner and act like nothing happened.
Flashback - One week ago
It all started a few days ago when my parents informed me that my aunt was coming over for dinner and she was bringing her new boyfriend and his son over for dinner. I knew exactly who they were talking about because my parents had told me who my aunt was dating and that I already knew his son. I might have promised my parents that I would be at this dinner but I had different plans in the back of my mind.
There was no way that I was going to be at this so called important dinner if Ryan was also there. Well I might have been able to if Bella was also there to help keep things civil between Ryan and I. Bella was still in the UK with her dad so that wasn't an option at the time. So I came up with a little plan. I told my parents that I was taking Tyler to physical therapy at 2 PM but I would be back before dinner. This was only half true because I would not be coming home tonight.
"So what time are you going to be back?" My mom asked
"By 5 PM at the latest but it should be 4 PM or before." I said
"Ok because dinner is at 530 PM. This is really important for your dad and especially important for me." My mom said
I left at 115 PM to go pick up Tyler. I put a duffel bag in the backseat of my car with a change of cloths and a few other things that I needed for the night. I also brought my cat along because Deylia wanted to play with him so I told her that she could have him for the night. So I also had to bring the Kitty carrier, The travel litter box, and some cat food. Tylers house was only 5 minutes away and the PT place was only a 15 minute drive from Tylers house so I still had time. I got to Tylers and Deylia took the cat. Deylia has been his second owner. Ever since Deylia lost her dog I told her that she could spend time with my cat whenever she wanted to.
"Are you spending the night somewhere other then your house? Deylia told me you were bringing her the cat for the night." Tyler asked when he saw the bag.
"I kind of need a small favor from you tonight but only if it's okay with your parents." I said
"Yes, you can spend the night at my house if you want. Don't worry about my parents. My dad is out of town for work, for like the second time in the last month. My mom took Darcy and Will to the water park so they won't be back until dinner time." Tyler said
"Thanks because I really don't want to be home when Ryan and his dad are over for dinner." I said
"I completely understand, He screwed me over once and I don't know why I ever forgave him." Tyler said
"Saying horrible things about the first girl you had a crush on and then going out with her, That was nothing compared to what he did to me." I said
"It wasn't as bad as what he did to you but it was still bad." Tyler said
"At least we are both single for now so we have more time to hang out with each other." I said
"True but I just hate how I ended things with Bella. She ended up taking drugs again because of me." Tyler said
"Come on you know that isn't true." I said
I took Tyler to his physical therapy. While I waited for him I was on my I Phone looking at Facebook. I just so happened to notice that neither Bella or my ex had bothered to change their relationship status yet. I changed mine at the first chance I got and Tyler changed his right after I changed mine even though his breakup happened first. While I was on Facebook I also noticed that Ryan was getting a lot of hate messages and comments from some of the teens that we both play sports with. I was glad that most of them were siding with me. Tyler even wrote one a few days ago and so did Bella. Also while I was waiting for Tyler to finish Deylia was sending me pictures of her with the cat.
After Tyler was done with physical therapy we went back to his house.
"Why did your dad go out of town for work?" I asked Tyler
"It's part of his job. Sometimes he has to travel to other states. I think this time he had to go to California for a business meeting or something. He is supposed to be back on Tuesday." Tyler said
"Tyler, he's not being completely honest with you." Deylia said
"What do you mean?" Tyler asked
"Our Dad's job is in jeopardy. So he has to attend all these business conferences and things out of state or he is going to lose his job." Deylia said
"How do you know that?"
"Our parents had this fight a month ago and I overheard everything. He has been keeping things from mom for the last several months. When mom found out she was really upset." Deylia said
"So this was going on right around the same time I injured my leg. Why are they being truthful with you and not me?" Tyler asked
"Dad knows that I know that's why he is being honest with me." Deylia said
"Plus he loves you more then he loves me." Tyler said
"Thats not true, He loves us both equally. Deylia said
"I don't understand why two people that are supposed to love each other don't tell the complete and honest truth to each other." Tyler said
"They just don't okay. Look at my parents, last year at this time my dad's company was going bankrupt and no one knew about it. So if my parents can get through that then your dad will be able to work things out and keep his job." I said
"I hope so because I don't need a broken up family." Deylia said
"Don't worry Deylia, Our parents love each other and they would never do that to us." Tyler said
"I've always loved the way that the two of you act like siblings. You like never fight with each other. The only one of my sisters that I can sort of get along with is Rosie. Rochelle and I are always fighting and then Elizabeth always sides with her." I said
"Oh we fight sometimes but we always hug each other after the fight is over." Deylia said
Once Deylia and Tyler's mom got home with their two younger siblings everyone had dinner. That night I had a good time with both Tyler and Deylia. I declined a few calls from both my parents. I know they were worried about me because I didn't come home or tell them where I was but I needed a night away from my family.
I got home the next morning. I thought no one would be home because most Sundays we go to church but I was wrong. My mom and dad were in the kitchen having what looked like a very series conversation. I didn't know were my sisters where but they were probably around the house somewhere. I tried to sneak by my parents without being noticed but I couldn't. I probably would have been able to but my cat made a quiet meow but it was loud enough to be heard.
"You have a lot explaining to do, starting now young man." My mom said
"I didn't think anyone would be home." I said
"We skipped church today because your dad and I were worried about you." My mom said
"Sit down and explain where you have been for almost the last 24 hours." My dad said
"I took Tyler to physical therapy and then I spent the night at his house." I said
"I bet you had this planned all along and you never were going to be home for dinner last night." My dad said
"Okay, you caught me. I am old enough to make my own decisions you know." I said
"You might be but you still haven't learned how to make good decisions." My mom said
"In theory you are still a minor and you still live in this house so you still have to follow our rules." My dad said
"Fine I'll admit that it was a stupid mistake but I could have done worse." I said
"Can I have your phone please?" My mom asked
I handed over my cell phone.
"Exactly what I thought." My mom said
"What?" My dad asked
"He has 3 voice new voice messages and 5 new text messages all from us." My mom said
My mom handed my cell phone to my dad and he put it in his pocket.
"So I guess I'm not getting that back." I said
"No, If your're not responsible enough to call us back and let us know that you are okay then your're not responsible enough to have a cell phone. You can have it back in a few days or however long it takes you to prove to me that you can act responsibly." My dad said
"Thats so unfair." I said
"I agree with you dad on this one. You can do without your cell phone for a few days." My mom said
"You know what else you can do without, Your car keys so hand those over to us as well." My dad said
I reluctantly handed over my car keys to my dad.
"Am I going to have those back by the time school starts in 10 days?" I asked
"We will give them back to you in two weeks because you are also going to be grounded for the next two weeks." My dad said
"What about the fishing trip?" I asked
"You can still go because you will be with me." My dad said
"Toby don't you think two weeks is a little to much. Just a few hours ago we where worried that something bad might have happened to him. I mean it's not like he stole your new work truck and then crashed it." My mom said
"How about one week then and no fishing trip. Spence, don't give him any ideas." My dad said
"Sorry but we both know that he has done worse in the past." My mom said
"Just so you know I am not stupid enough to steal your truck and crash it. I have thought about taking it for a drive a few times but I knew you would never allow me to so I never asked." I said
"Just so you understand you are grounded for a week. We will keep your car keys for 1 maybe 2 weeks at the most. So if Rochelle has to give you a ride to school for a few days don't complain. Your phone you can have back on Friday before I leave." My dad said
"I won't complain but Rochelle might. You know how B- she can be sometimes." I said
What I didn't know was Rochelle had been standing right there heard my last comment.
"Don't say that word ever again and especially not when you are directing it towards one of your sisters." My dad said
"You know how she is. She is the hardest one of my sisters to get along with." I said
"In December when Elizabeth gets her licence either you or Rochelle are going to be sharing a car with her. Right now based off of what you just said that person would be you so you better watch your language." My mom said
My parents didn't even notice she was in the room until just now.
"Rochelle, do you need something?" My mom asked
"I just need like $20 dollars for something but you can give it to me later." Rochelle tearfully said
"What for?" Both of our parents asked
"I just need to get some lipstick and some school supplies." Rochelle said
It was a lie but she couldn't tell her parents what she really needed the money for.
"I actually need to go to the bank tomorrow and get some cash so maybe your dad can give you some." Spencer said
"I don't have any smaller bills so I expect at least half back." Toby said as he gave Rochelle a $50 bill.
"Thanks dad." Rochelle said
"Hey Rochelle, Whats wrong, Why are you crying?" I asked
"So your pretending like you actually care." Rochelle cried out
"I care about you just as much as our parents do. Elizabeth and Rosie care about you as well." I said
"Then why did you call me a B-." Rochelle yelled through her tears.
"Sometimes when people get mad they say things that they don't mean to say aloud. So I am sorry for saying what I said." I said
"I don't except your apology because I know you don't mean it." Rochelle said and then stormed out of the room.
"Somebody has an attitude problem today." My dad said and then went to check on Rochelle
"Maybe if you and dad didn't give her everything she wanted then she wouldn't act that way. You just handed her a car even before she got her licence. I had to beg for one and you still made me share her car for three months after I turned 16." I said
"I'm sorry if you thought that was unfair but she is nine months older then you meaning she was the first one to get her drivers licence. You think I wanted to have kids so close in age. Well I didn't but your dad and I got sort of careless and this is what we had to deal with." My mom said
"Thats what I get for not being the oldest or the youngest sibling." I said
"Your dad and I do out best to treat all of you the same but sometimes it just doesn't happen that way. To tell you the truth I had the cash but I told her I didn't because I was hoping your father would say no." My mom said
End Of Flashback
So that explains how I got grounded. I got my phone back yesterday but I have yet to get my car keys back. Rochelle and I had another fight last night. She still won't except my apology but at least I know a secret of hers. Rochelle didn't buy school supplies with the money our dad had given her but instead she bought a pregnancy test.
I found out when I saw the box for the test in the trash can of our shared bathroom. I confronted Rochelle about what I found. She confessed that it was hers but she said the test was negative. I really don't know if I should believe her or not. I am curios as to who she slept with but she wouldn't tell me. Last night Rochelle had stupidly left her phone out on the living room coffee table. When she left the room I picked up her phone. She had it password protected but I was lucky enough to figure out what it was after only one try. She was stupid enough to use her birthday and I was smart enough to figure that out. Once I entered 809 because her birthday is August 9th I was able to see everything on her phone. I checked her text messages first. She had tons of text messages almost like she never deletes the old ones.
I was able to find out that these past few weeks she has been texting Branden Peterson the most. I couldn't find anything to prove that she had slept with him. I used my cell phone to take photos of the texts so I could read them later. Rochelle also had texted Tyler and he had texted her back but it was only because Tyler wanted to know if I was okay. I don't know how he got Rochelles number but maybe Deylia gave it to him because Rochelle and Deylia used to be best friends.
She hadn't texted any other guys unless she was smart enough to delete the texts. If she had slept with Branden that would be bad because as far as I know he is still with Deylia. If she had slept with Tyler that be bad because he is my best friend. Also it would be extra bad because Rochelle turned 18 a few weeks ago and Tyler was still 15 for another few weeks. I sort of hope that it was Branden because that would make Deylia and Branden breakup. Then maybe I can finally prove to her that I am the right guy. She has had her heartbroken by him way to many times. I know they have been dating for like three years but Deylia deserves a better guy then Branden.
I thought about calling Deylia because there was something else I wanted to talk to her about. I was just about to call Deylia when Rochelle interrupted me.
"Hey do you have $20 that I can borrow? I promise I will pay you back. I would ask mom but she is at the horse stables with Rosie." Rochelle asked
"What could you possibly want money for now." I asked
"I need to put gas in my car." Rochelle said
"You expect me to believe you really because for all I know you could use the money to go out and buy another pregnancy test." I said
"Would you just forget about that already. I told you I made a mistake and it won't happen again." Rochelle said
"When you tell who who the guy was that is when i'll forget about it." I said
"I can't tell you for a few reasons." Rochelle said
"Was it Branden Peterson because if it was Deylia is going to hate you even more then she already does?" I asked
"No but I have slept with him in the past." Rochelle said
"How long ago was that?" I asked
"Um like 6 months ago. Branden and I sort of had a little friends with benefits thing when him and Deylia were broken up." Rochelle said
"Wow. I never knew that. I know you kissed him because Kelsey told you to and you used to have a crush on him when you where in 7th grade." I said
"I kissed him a few times back then but we where to young to do anything else." Rochelle said
"Look if you don't tell me who it was then I am telling mom and dad about the pregnancy test." I said
"You promised that this was going to stay between you and me." Rochelle said
"Just tell me and I won't tell anyone else." I said
"I can't tell you because I could be in serious trouble if anyone finds out. So are you going to give me $20 or not?" Rochelle asked
"Just this once but you better pay me back." I said
POV Switch
Deylias POV
This week has been sort of a bad week for me. Branden just cancelled plans with me again. We are never going to ready for nationals in just over a month if he keeps cancelling our rehearsal time. My dad didn't get back from California yesterday. He was supposed to get home on Tuesday but he stayed three extra days because his mom was in the hospital. My dad was in a different part of California then where my grandma lives but he still felt like he should visit her because he wasn't that far away. My dad was at the apple store headquarters in Cupertino, California which is near San Jose, California. My Grandma lives in Montecito, CA but was in a Santa Barbra, CA hospital. My dad drove his rental car almost 5 hours from where his meeting was to where my grandma was. She got out of the hospital two days later and my dad drove the rental car back to San Francisco, CA to get a flight back to Philadelphia, PA.
My grandma was at home and resting. She was doing much better. She is getting older so I can understand why my dad wants to see her as much as he can. My dad just left to take Tyler to his doctors appointment. His physical Therapy is going great and he should be done in a few weeks. My mom took Darcy and Will to the mall. She asked me if I wanted to go since Branden cancelled plans but I told her I wanted to stay home. I was about ready to rehearse the dance by myself when my cell phone started ringing. I thought it was going to be Branden telling me that he could come over after all but instead it was JT.
"Hey whats up?" I asked
"Not much. Being grounded is not fun." JT said
"Believe me I have been there before." I said
"It turns out everyone has there own plans today and I am all alone." JT said
"Same here, Branden was supposed to come over so we could rehearse for nationals but he canceled because he had an emergency with the dog and had to take him to the vet." I said
"Oh that sucks but since were both alone right now maybe you could come over here so we can keep each other company?" JT asked
"I'm not sure that is such a great idea. Your grounded JT, and I don't think your dad would be to happy if you have a friend over." I said
"Just come over please." JT said
"I don't know if that's such a great idea." I said
"Look I would drive over to your house if I could find where my dad is hiding my car keys. I bet he got smart this time and took the keys with him on the fishing trip." JT said
"I'll come over but only for a little while though." I said
"See you soon." JT said
"You too." I said and then hung up my cell phone.
I got in my car and drove to JT's house. It was only a few minutes away. In fact his house is close enough to walk to but I just figured I would take my car.
"So what is everyone so busy with that they left you alone?" I asked
"My dad is on his annual fishing trip with his dad, My mom went to the horse stables with Rosie, Rochelle and Elizabeth went to the mall." JT said
"Well my dad took Tyler to his doctors appointment, My mom took Darcy and Will to the mall to get some back to school cloths." I said
"So your dad got back from his business meeting." JT said
"Last night, he had to stay a few extra days because my grandma was in the hospital. He was already in California anyway and her health hasn't been that good lately so my dad thought that it might be the last time the he would be able to see her. My grandpa on my moms side passed away three years ago and my mom never got to say a proper goodbye. My moms mom and my dads dad are still doing fairly well for their age." I said
"My biological grandma on my dads side passed before me and my sisters where born so I never got to actually meet her. My dads step mom passed away 5 years ago but we where never that close. My dad is spending more time with his dad now and that is why they go on an annual fishing trip. Both of my grandparents on my moms side are still doing well for their age." JT said
"At least your grandparents still leave in this area of Pennsylvania. My grandma Claudia lives on the west coast, My grandpa Jamie lives in the mid west. I only have my grandma Ashley that still lives Rosewood." I said
"Actually I wanted to ask your opinion of something. As you know I am the captain of the varsity basketball team and since Tyler can't play he losses his co captain position so I have to help the coach pick a new one. The coach was thinking about moving Enzo Dilaurentis-Fields from JV up into the Varsity level this year so he could be the co caption." JT said
"I know his twin sister Alex." I said
"That is why I wanted your opinion. Plus your brother doesn't exactly know that because he is not playing that he also doesn't have his co caption position so I thought that maybe you could tell him for me." JT said
"So you want me to be the one that disappoints him." I said
"I watched Enzo play in the summer city league a few weeks ago and he is just as good if not better then Tyler. I talked to the summer league coach and he said that Enzo was the best one on the team this summer." JT said
"Why can't you just tell your coach that you want Tyler to remain co caption and Enzo can play on the varsity team to make up for Tyler not playing?" I asked
"I could but it is not fair for the whole team if the co caption is injured and can't play." JT said
"But it's not fair to my brother who not only can't play but can't remain as the co caption." I said
"Well its not fair for you to have a boyfriend that's not totally honest with you." JT yelled
"What are you talking about?" I asked
JT them showed me all the texts that Rochelle and Branden had sent to each other.
"There just friends so there is nothing wrong with this. They sent each other their senior pictures, what is wrong with that?" I asked
"It's wrong when Rochelle and Branden have a history that you probably know nothing about." JT said
"Rochelle and Branden shared one kiss because of the Kelsey trying to break Branden and I up scheme. So what and I am totally over that." I said
"Oh they shared a lot more then just that one kiss." JT said
"Tell me everything you know about Branden and Rochelle." I demanded
"It started when they where in 7th grade, Rochelle had a crush on Branden and he found out about it. They shared a few kisses but that was it. They remained just friends because they were to young to date. A year later he started dating Coco Dilaurentis and she started dating Adam Kahn. Then Coco and Adam started hanging out with each other and that lead to more then just hanging out. So my sister broke up with Adam and Branden broke up with Rochelle. Branden and Rochelle liked each other but decided they where better off as just friends. A few months after that you started dating Branden and I thought that Rochelle had gotten over her first crush." JT was interrupted
"I don't know of I want to hear the rest of this." I said interpreting JT
"Trust me you do want to know even if you hate me for telling you." JT said
"I could never hate you." I said
"So that takes us until about 6 months ago. Brandon broke up with you in February, You had your car accident, Your parents had found out about the prescription pain medication that you were taking, and my uncle went to jail because of it. Apparently sometime after that Rochelle and Branden started this friends with Benefits thing. I don't know how long it went on for or if its still going on." JT said
"How long have you known about this?" I asked
"I just found out this morning or I would have told you sooner, I'm sorry." JT said
"So did Rochelle just tell you all of this or did you have to do some snooping to find this out?" I asked
"I caught her in a lie and I confronted her about it and kind of forced her to tell me. Its a fairly long story but my dad gave her some money for school supplies and instead she ended up buying a home pregnancy test." JT said
"OMG Rochelle isn't pregnant is she?" I asked
"No although I only saw the box not the actual test so she could be lying to me. She said she made a mistake a few weeks ago and she swears it wasn't Branden." JT said
"Who could it be then?" I asked
"The only other guy that I saw that she had been texting recently was your brother." JT said
"That's wrong on so many different levels." I said
All of the sudden we went from talking to each other to making out with each other on the couch. The Cavanaughs home phone rang but JT ignored it. It got really intense for a few minutes and then we were interrupted by the ring of JTs cell phone. JT broke away from the kiss to she who was calling him.
"It's my dad, I have to answer it or his is going to think that I am up to something bad." JT said
"Go ahead, I will just sit here and think about what just happened." I said
General POV
Deylia sat on the couch and was deep in thought while JT talked to his dad on the phone.
"Hello" JT said
"I was just calling to check up on you and make sure you were behaving." Toby said
"I'm fine dad, don't worry I am not getting into any trouble." JT said
"Ok well I trust that you know the rules of being grounded." Toby said
"Yes dad, no parties, no friends over, and no girls either unless they are my sisters or my cousin." JT said
"Are you sure you are home because no one picked up the home phone. I called it right before I called your cell?" Toby asked
"I am the only one home. I must have been in the bathroom when you called." JT said
"Where is everyone?" Toby asked
"Mom is with Rosie at the stables. Rochelle and Elizabeth went to the mall." JT said
"Rochelle didn't ask you for any money for the mall right? That girl has got to find her debit card so she stops asking for money." Toby asked
"She asked me for $20 and she said it was for gas money. She said that she was using gift cards to pay for things at the mall." JT said
"Well I will be back sometime tomorrow night, if you need anything just call me." Toby said
"Bye, Love you dad." JT said and then hung up the phone.
"Sorry about that, we should probably talk about what happened before my dad called." JT said
"I don't want to talk about it." Deylia said
"Look, I saw you playing with your promise ring and I don't know if your upset with me or upset with Branden." JT said
"Maybe a little bit of both but if Brandens not being faithful to me then why should I be faithful to him." Deylia said
"What are you suggesting?" JT asked
"I think we should go upstairs to your room and continue what were doing." Deylia said
JT couldn't believe what Deylia was suggesting but he went along with it anyway. The two of them went upstairs to JTs bedroom and continued what they were doing moments before. JT closed and looked his bedroom door just to make sure they wouldn't get caught if someone came home. They didn't waste any time and before they knew it they had taken off each others shirts. Before things got any further JT suddenly pulled away.
"Whats wrong? Do you not want to do this?" Deylia asked
"I do but I just don't want to pressure you into anything that you don't want to do." JT said
"Tyler told me about your crush on me." Deylia said
"So you really want to do this?" JT asked
"Yes." Deylia said
Without anymore hesitation JT and Deylia had slept together. Neither one of them regretted their actions yet.
"So did this really just happen or was I dreaming the whole thing?" Deylia asked
"Oh it really happened." JT said
"Just to be clear how long have you had a crush on me?" Deylia asked
"We where in 7th grade and you slipped on something that was spilled on the cafeteria floor. You where carrying your lunch tray and you dropped your food on the floor. You where upset so I let you split my lunch that day." JT said
"Wait so you had a crush on me even before I started dating Branden, I can't believe I didn't know about this until recently." Deylia said
"I would have asked you out right then and there but we were only like 13 at the time." JT said
"This is kind of embarrassing to ask but was this your first time?" Deylia asked
"If you must know this was my second time, not only was it my first time with you but it was better then my actual first time." JT said
"I can't really compare you to Branden because my actual first time was special. We waited two years after our first kiss to take that next step." Deylia said
"I waited 10 months but then just a few weeks later I was like why did we take that step." JT said
A moment later they heard footsteps walking up the stairs.
"You need to hide now." JT said
"Where." Deylia asked
"My bathroom or my closet." JT said
Deylia got out of bed, grabbed her cloths, and hid in JT closet. JT got up and dressed as well. When JT heard a knock on his door he almost jumped. JT didn't know who was on the other side of the door until he opened it.
"What do you want now Rochelle?" JT asked
"Chill out, I am just giving you your $20 back. It turns out that my debit card was under the seat in my car. You can thank Elizabeth because she was the one that found it." Rochelle said
"Thanks you can mind your own business and leave now." JT said
"What are you trying to hide JT?" Rochelle asked
"Nothing I just want some alone time." JT said
"I can tell your lying. If Deylia is hiding in your room you might as well just tell me because you know I am going to find out anyway." Rochelle said
"She's not here. I talked to her on the phone today but that's it." JT said
"Then why is her car in front of our house?" Rochelle asked
"I had to borrow it from her because dad still has my keys." JT said
"I have my ways of finding out the truth. Tyler and I are friends now that we slept together." Rochelle said slipping out the truth about who she slept with a few weeks ago.
"I knew it was him but why would you sleep with your ex best friends younger brother?" JT asked
"It was my birthday and everyone else was busy. Mom was running errands, dad was with Rosie at the stables, Elizabeth was at gymnastics, and you where at the community watching that basketball game. I was all alone and Tyler called the home phone after you didn't answer your cell phone. He was all alone as well because his dad was out of town, his mom was out with his two little siblings, and Deylia was at Brandens house. So I went over to Tylers house but we where only planing on watching a movie. We watched a romantic comedy and in the middle of the movie the DVD stopped working and then it just happened. Tyler agreed that it was best if we kept it a one time thing and didn't tell anyone. Tyler doesn't know anything about the fact that I thought I was pregnant but It turned out that I was just a little bit late." Rochelle said
Rochelle left JTs room. JT was able to sneak Deylia out of the house. Deylia had heard the conversation between Rochelle and JT. Then JT spent some time with his other sister Elizabeth. Elizabeth had hurt her ankle and was currently icing it.
"If mom or dad asks Rochelle and I went to the mall and I tripped on the stairs." Elizabeth said
"How did you really hurt your ankle?" JT asked
"After the mall Rochelle and I went to the playground. I was doing a dismount of the monkey bars and I landed wrong." Elizabeth said
"It looks swollen, I would go see a doctor if I where you." JT said
"It's fine, I just need to ice it. The new girl Catalina Bancroft competes at the elite level and is so much better then me." Elizabeth said
"Well Catalina has a lot more training and practice then you have." JT said
"She told me that she was home schooled. She spent 6 to 8 hours a day/ 6 days a week in the gym training. Plus she trained at Denver Elite Gymnastics Training Center since she was five years old. That gym and Rocky Mountain Gymnastics Training Center in Boulder, Colorado are the top two gyms in the country." Elizabeth said
"Well I don't think mom and dad would let you do this but if you where really serious about competing at a higher level you could always find a host family in Denver, Colorado or Boulder, Colorado then you could train at one of those gyms." JT said
"I'm not Gabby Douglas, I would never be good enough to compete at the Olympics. Catalina is good enough but not me. So I might as well just quit again because I am never going to be good enough to win against her." Elizabeth said
"Well maybe if you hadn't quit for a few years and then all of the sudden decided that you wanted to start gymnastics again." JT said
"I quit because I thought that mom and dad weren't supporting me enough. They always went to your little league games but every Saturday that I had a meet they both had to work." Elizabeth said
"Well the same thing is happening now. Rochelle and I are taking turns driving you to and from your practices. I'm sorry I didn't stay the last time but I had other things to do. Just because I don't attend your meets, that doesn't mean that I don't support you and I'm sure that our parents are the same way. Don't quit again just because your're not the best gymnast at your gym." JT said
"I wanted to start gymnastics again because Rochelle had field hockey, Rosie has show jumping, you have basketball and baseball, and I had no sports or after school activities. I guess I probably should have just joined a club after school but I missed gymnastics. Now I made it on the schools varsity team so I think I made the right decision." Elizabeth said
"Its really not about winning every meet or every game in my case. Playing sports is all about having fun. Its practically impossible to win every time." JT said
Their mom had gotten home but no one seemed to notice.
"I wish someone had told me that when I was your age." Spencer said
"Mom, when did you get home?" Elizabeth asked
"A little while ago. I heard what you said about your dad and I not supporting your gymnastics. I'm sorry if we made it seem that way. Your dad and I are two very busy adults between work, taking care of all four of our wonderful kids, and other adults responsibilities like paying bills. Elizabeth, it may seem like your dad and I don't support your Gymnastics but you have to remember that we have been paying for your leotards, the monthly fee to train at your gym, and competition fees. Gymnastics is a lot more expensive sport then Basketball and Baseball are. You also have to be thankful that you have two loving parents that can afford to pay for that stuff." Spencer said
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Discussion questions
Do you think Spencer and Toby where to hard on JT in the flashback?
Should Rochelle get in trouble with the law for Sleeping with Tyler? Rochelle just turned 18 and Tyler is still 15 for a few more weeks. This makes Rochelle a legal adult and Tyler is still an underage minor.
Do you think Caleb is going out of town a lot for business or for other reasons?
Will Elizabeth and the new girl Catalina Bancroft become friends or enemys?
Thanks for reading. In the next chapter you will learn more about Catalina Bancroft and her family.
