A/N: Hi everyone! Thank you for your patience. Sorry that this chapter is a bit late but I have lost my beloved grandmother. Things have been crazy in mine FL. So please enjoy this chapter and a big thanks to Juey for having someone to talk to. Thank you everyone.

Disclaimer: I do not own Boondocks. All right are reserves to the rightful owners.

Blended Together

Chapter 15

July

Things have calm down for Huey and Jazmine after learning they were now proud owners of the house. They celebrated Malcolm's and Rosa's third birthday together as a family. This year, Malcolm didn't have any concerns about his birthday because he had a mommy. Rosa felt the same now she had a daddy. But the best part, the house was now complete with a brand new roof and Rosa having her own bedroom with no leaks in sight. They were happy but they were still looking over their shoulder because they still didn't know who was following them. But for now they were going to live their lives as normal as possible.

"Mommy where's daddy?" Malcolm asked as they waited in line for something to eat and drink before they had to catch their flight.

"He will be with us in a few minutes," Jazmine said as she received her order. Jazmine had completely forgotten that Huey was consider a flight risk because of his colourful history. He had to take extra flight security before even boarding a plane.

"Alright guys we need to eat quickly so we can get onto our plane," Jazmine said excited. She really was looking forward going to New York. But she was nervous about meeting Huey's friends. Even though Hiro, Ming and Bonnie were going to be on this trip. Right now she was waiting for them to arrive and Huey to finish with his security clearance.

"Hiya babe."

Jazmine turned to a man would look couldn't be more than his early twenties. Having the James Dean hair that seems to be back in popularity she didn't like the look he was giving her. And beside she much prefer men with afros.

"Not interested," she said as she made sure her kids were good.

"And you didn't even give me a chance," he said with his hand over his heart, "don't you want to know my name before you reject me like that."

"Again I'm not interested," she said as she tried to hide her chuckle. Malcolm and Rosa was giving that guy the death glare.

"Cute kids," he commented.

"Thank you," Jazmine said thinking of a way to get rid of him, "we're just waiting for daddy."

"And their daddy left you here all alone?" he said clearly not getting the message.

"My boyfriend will be here soon," she clearly stated also giving him a death glare.

"Well you can ditch that guy and come with me," he said smiling, "we can go to Mexico together. I will show you a good time."

"She said she wasn't interested."

They all turned and saw Huey standing there.

"DADDY!" the kids cried.

"Do I need to call security and tell them that you are harassing my family?" Huey said as his eyes never left the guys as he flex his muscles.

"Sorry man," he said taking off. Jazmine left out a laugh she was holding in.

"What's so funny?" Huey asked.

"The kids was giving the same glare you just were," she said giggling.

"Glad that I could have a positive influence on them," Huey said, taking the coffee Jazmine has provided.

"Now boarding flight 495 from Chicago to New York."

"That's our flight," Huey said as they collected the kids and getting rid of their garbage.

"I wonder if Hiro and Ming made it yet?" Jazmine asked.

"HUEY! JAZMINE!"

They watch Hiro, Ming and Bonnie come their way.

"Well they made it," Huey said.

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The flight was as peaceful as it could get. The kids didn't like taking off but there was nothing that could be done about that. The rest of the passengers didn't like the fact that they had three crying kids. But if they didn't like it, they had to deal with it.

"So are we going shopping for dresses when we get there?" Ming asked.

"When was shopping a big deal?" Hiro asked.

"We don't have anything to wear," Jazmine said as the kids were trying to read a story, "and we are going to be in New York. They have great shopping there."

Huey just shook his head but Jazmine was excited. He wasn't going to take that away from her.

"Daddy?" Rosa said getting Huey's attention. "What's New York?"

"It's a city," he said, "it's almost like Chicago but a bit different."

"How?"

"Ladies and gentleman we are arriving in New York, please prepare for landing."

Huey quickly looked out the window and saw the city.

"Rosa come here quick," Huey said, sitting her on his lap, "see?"

"Wow!"

Huey gave a small smile, seeing Rosa's excitement. Her eyes were glued to the city and her smile was wide. Huey quickly put her seatbelt on as they started their descent.

Once everyone was off the plane, Huey addresses Hiro.

"Do you want to share a cab?" he asked.

"Nah man we have to met up with family," Hiro said, "but we see each other before the wedding."

They bid each other good bye as they manage to hail a cab.

The kids were so excited about driving in New York their eyes were glue to everything, even driving over the Brooklyn Bridge.

But Jazmine's nerves were getting to her a bit.

"Relax Jazmine," he said, "you'll be fine."

She smiles as they pulled up to a townhouse as a man with dreadlocks was waiting for them.

"Huey you made it!" he said getting up and helping them unload the cab as Huey paid the fare.

"I said I would be here," Huey said shaking the man's hand.

"And you have to be Jazmine," he said turning his attention to her, "I'm Caesar."

"Nice to meet you," Jazmine said shaking his hand, "thank you for letting us stay here."

"Now I know what all the fuss is about," he said smiling.

"Caesar?" Huey warned.

"What she gorgeous!" he replied, "no wonder Malcolm was all bummed out the last time you visited."

Malcolm glared at him as he held onto Jazmine's hand. But that action made Caesar laugh more.

"Anyways let's set you up," he said walking into the house with one of their luggage in hand. "The kids are sharing Donte's room and I got you set up in the guest bedroom."

"Thanks," Huey said as they dropped off everything they brought, "where's Tia?"

"She at the studio with her mom, some fashion crisis," he said shrugging his shoulders, "something about white dresses. Anyways you guys gotta be hungry. I'll order up some food."

"Jazmine and Rosa are vegetarian as well," Huey said as everyone walked into their living room.

"Are you?" Caesar asked Jazmine.

"Yeah we are," Jazmine said proudly.

"Please tell me it isn't because you are some kind of a health nut," Caesar begged.

Jazmine snorted, "I believe in animal rights."

"Don't get her started," Huey said.

But Caesar just laughs, "Oh you and Tia are going to get along great."

"Who is going to get along great?" a woman said as a young boy ran to Caesar and another young boy she was holding.

"You with this girl," Caesar said, "Tia I want you to meet Huey's girlfriend, Jazmine and her daughter Rosa. Jazmine, this is the love of my life and the mother of my children, Tia. And our two boys, Donte and Jaxon."

"Hi it's nice to meet you," Jazmine said holding out her hand.

"Likewise," she said, "can you take Jaxon for me?"

Huey's eyebrow lifted as he watch the interaction between Tia and Jazmine. Huey didn't like the way Tia just brushed off Jazmine like that as Jazmine stood there confused and lowered her hand.

"What's going on?" Caesar asked as he held onto his youngest son.

"I have a lot to do," she said, "everyone is meeting my mom and I for one last meeting before we get married. I'll be home later on tonight."

Giving Caesar a kiss, she left the house without saying anything to Huey and Jazmine.

"She seems… nice?" Jazmine try to say.

"What is going on with her? Huey asked.

"I'll explain later," Caesar said as he notice his oldest son wasn't being his loud self. But started to laugh when his eyes wouldn't leave Rosa, as she was playing with a pink stuff elephant. Huey was wondering the same thing.

"Hey Rosa come here," Huey said knowing she like to have another person to play with, "that's Donte, he the same age as you and Malcolm. Go say hello."

Rosa ran up to Donte who had no idea what to do.

"Hi!" she said all happy, "you want to play?"

Donte just nods his head as Rosa sat down. Caesar and Jazmine just laughs.

"Oh man," Caesar said shaking his head, "your girl already got my boy whipped."

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Jazmine went upstairs to put the kids to bed as she wanted Huey and Caesar to catch up with each other.

"Okay what is the deal with Tia?" Huey asked, "there is no way she is going to disrespect Jazmine in anyway."

"I don't know to be honest," he said, "when I told you that you had a girlfriend and she pretty much adopted Malcolm, she been trippin'."

"Did you tell her that I pretty much adopted Rosa as well?" Huey asked.

"Of course I did," he said, "but she has been freaking out a lot about it."

"It's none of her business who I am with," Huey said, "Jazmine's here because I wanted her here."

"I get it man," he said, "and so far she's great from what I see."

"She is amazing," Huey admitted, "not many woman would take on a single father."

"Same with you raising that little girl," Caesar praised, "I think it's just nerves that are getting to her."

"I sure hope so," Huey said.

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Tia wanted to take the boys out on their own but it broke Rosa heart a bit because she wasn't allowed to go with them. It angered Huey to no end as he tried to calm down Rosa.

"What's going on?" Jazmine said coming into the living room and seeing her daughter cry.

"I wanna go," Rosa cried out.

"Tia wouldn't take Rosa with them to the park," Huey said angry.

"Why not?"

"Something about only family," he said.

"I don't like her," Jazmine confess, "it seems like she only wants Malcolm here."

"I've notice," he said.

"Whats going on?" Caesar said coming into the living room. He had just gotten off of work by the looks of it.

"Tia," Huey replied, "she took Donte, Jaxon and Malcolm to the park but wouldn't take Rosa."

"I'll have to talk to her," Caesar said, "this has to stop."

"Why do you think she is doing this?" Jazmine asked.

"If I'm right this has nothing to do with you personally," Caesar said, "she's worried that she may lose the last part of Adrianne."

"If she keeps it up than I don't see why we keep coming here," Huey said.

Tia walked into the house with a crying Malcolm. Jazmine jumped at her son crying.

"Malcolm what's wrong?" she asked as Malcolm ran into her arms.

"Cut it off! Cut it off!" he said pulling at his hair.

"Tia you better tell me what happen," Huey demanded as Rosa was trying to calm her brother down too.

"It's nothing," she said, "just a lady telling him that his hair is unkept and looked like a hobo."

"And that isn't a big deal?" Jazmine demanded.

"It's New York."

"And he is three years old," Jazmine said, "I don't know what your problem is with me but when it comes to my son, I deserve to know."

"You are not his mother," Tia said pissed off.

"Oh really?" Jazmine questioned, "I may not have given birth to Malcolm but doesn't make him any less of being my son. He is a great kid. A great son to Huey and myself and a great brother to our daughter."

Tia stared at her, questioning where she was going with this.

"And I know that Adrianne wasn't interested in becoming a mother to Malcolm. But I wanted him as much as I wanted my daughter. I am lucky enough to find a man who I do want to spend my time with and raise our children together. I have no intention of breaking Malcolm away from his family but if you ever hurt my son or daughter again, than maybe it would be best if we didn't visit anymore," Jazmine said finishing it. "Now I have to go to and take care of my son to see if I can revert the damage you did."

Huey and Caesar wanted to applause Jazmine for saying the things that needed to be said as they watch Jazmine, Rosa and Donte go to Malcolm.

"She can't do that!" Tia said.

"I agree with her," Huey said sticking up for Jazmine.

"You can't take Malcolm away from family."

"What family?" Huey questioned, "because Malcolm's grandparents have never seen him and they don't wish to. Jazmine is the only mother he knows. And if you ever disrespect Jazmine or Rosa again than she is right. What's the point of coming to visit."

"Can you believe that?" Tia said, "how dare he!"

"No," Caesar said, "she has been nothing but nice to us."

"But she wants to be Malcolm's mother!"

"And Huey is okay with that," Caesar said calmly, "because he already raising Malcolm on his own as much as Jazmine is raising Rosa alone. They liked each other since they were teenagers Tia and for once both Huey and Malcolm are happy. I am not standing in the way of that. You shouldn't either."

"Malcolm is part of our family," Tia said crying.

"And he will remain that way," Caesar said, "but don't push the only woman away that is willing to step up and become his mother. You and Jazmine are more alike than you think."

Caesar walked away as Tia sat there crying.

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"Alright Malcolm, stay still because I'm almost done," she said as she cut some of his hair off.

Malcolm sat still as Jazmine finished up.

"Okay my little man you're done!" Jazmine said excited.

Malcolm looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. Jazmine loved his little afro and cutting off some of it to make it feel better, she had no issues with it because it will grow back.

"See little man," she said looking in the mirror with him, "you don't look like no hobo."

"Thank you mommy," he said kissing her cheek.

"Anything for you baby," she said kissing his cheek too.

"He looks good," Huey said as he stood in the bathroom doorway, "you didn't take away his afro."

"I like his afro," she said, "and I know he does too."

"Thank you," he said.

"When are you going to let me cut your hair?" Jazmine said teasing.

"I was actually going to ask," he said, "I need a trim."

"Really?" Jazmine said shocked.

"Yeah I trust you."

She gave Huey one of her brilliant smiles.

"Hey man," Caesar said, "I'm sorry about Tia. I don't know what has gotten into her."

"Don't worry about it," Huey said, "but maybe it would be best if we get a hotel."

"Man you don't have to do that," he said, "maybe going over to her mother's will help clear her mind. That's where she heading now."

"I hope so," he said.

"Are you ready for your trim Huey?" Jazmine asked as she was listening in to their conversation. Huey knew and she just shrugged her shoulders.

"Yeah let's get this over with," he said as he sat on the toilet seat.

"Hey do you know how to redo dreads?" Caesar asked.

"Yeah I do."

Caesar

"Caesar…." Huey warned.

"Huey it's okay," she said starting on hair, "I would be happy to do it."

Huey got a feeling that Jazmine would be working on everyone hair for this wedding.

"I'm next mommy," Rosa said smiling.

It was going to be a long night.

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"Buddy you are looking good," Caesar said as Donte kept touching his newly done dreads, "Jazmine you did amazing."

"Thank you!" Jazmine said proud of her work, "and you don't have to worry about the products I used. They are safe and I made them myself. Even if he ingest it it won't harm him."

"Oh I'm not worried about that," he said, "but it's good to know."

"Here," he said giving her a cup of coffee.

"Thank you."

"So what do you want to do today?" Hiro asked. Hiro, Ming and Bonnie all arrived at the house. Jazmine ended up giving them all haircuts as well because she was doing it for free. As much as that made Huey unhappy, Ming promised him that they would made dinner for her when they got back to Chicago.

"We have some shopping to do," Ming said.

"Oh I forgotten about that," Jazmine said, "we can have a girl's afternoon."

"What about me mommy?" Malcolm asked.

"Maybe we can go to Coney Island tomorrow while your dad is out with Hiro and Caesar," she said as the kids got excited.

"Thanks for that," Huey said.

"I know you hate going to those places," Jazmine said smiling at him. Huey gave her a quick kiss when no one was looking. Well they thought no one was looking.

"Tia you need to calm down," they heard a woman said as they were coming into the house.

"Mom this look gross!" Tia cried. Ming and Jazmine's eyes widen at the sight of Tia. Her hair was all over the place. From crimping to curling to straight pieces all over the place.

"That woman didn't know a thing!" Tia cried.

"Mama do you like it?" Donte said running up to his mother. Tia look at her son's new dreads.

"Baby boy you look good," Tia said crying, "you too."

"Tia what happen?" Caesar asked.

"That woman who was doing my hair didn't know what I wanted and it ended up like this!" she cried.

"Let me take a look at it," Jazmine said, touching her hair.

"What are you doing?" Tia said as Jazmine examined her hair.

"I'm a hairstylist," Jazmine said checking the strands and roots, "and I think I may know how to fix this but we have to do a treatment right away."

"Can you fix it?" an older woman asked.

"I can try," Jazmine said, "Huey can you take the kids to the zoo? This may take awhile and I don't want them bored because of this."

"Sure, alright guys lets go," Huey said gathering the kids up.

Tia watch Jazmine put together something on the stove as the men and kids were getting ready to leave. Tia couldn't believe how considerate Jazmine was with the kids. She was basically sacrificing her day to help her? But the smell was awful!

"What is that?" Tia asked pointing at the pot.

"It's my special hair relaxer," Jazmine said quickly putting it together, "if we can get a treatment done now than we may be able to fix your hair."

"I don't know…" Tia said eyeing it.

"Baby it's worth a try," Louise said, "I'm sorry I'm Eve Brown."

"I'm Jazmine Dubois," she said shaking the woman's hand.

"Can you help?" she asked.

"I'll try but it's going to take some time," Jazmine said honestly, "there's a lot of damage there."

"AWH I can't believe that woman didn't know how to do braids," Tia said as she sat down.

"That's what you want?" Jazmine asked as she got her hair ready for treatment.

"Yeah I usually do box braids but I wanted something smaller and pulled into a bun," she said. "but I don't think that possible anymore."

"It's not the worst I've seen," Jazmine said, "but it's still possible for you to have it. Don't give up just yet."

As Tia sat there listening to her mom and Jazmine talk how she knew Huey and talking about the kids. Tia really felt bad but she didn't want to lose Malcolm. If giving Jazmine a chance like she should have done in the first place, than maybe she won't lose the last thing Adrianne has left in this world.

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