Sorry I haven't written fr this story in months, but it's back! for now, anyway. on to chapter 5
The next day, Miss O`Keates was very nervous, she was very scared of how her family would feel upon meeting her. Would they want a strong family relaionship like her, or would they be too shy. And what would her brother feel.
"Calm down. My grandparents really want to meet you. They've always wanted another child." Chuckie told her.
"And you should be happy, I thought you love Christmas!" said Nicole, tossing a handful of tinsel into the air
"I know kids, but, I'm worried. It may seem easy to you, but I'm about to meet my parents. People whom I've never met before, and I'm 43!" she replied
Chuckie patted her on the back. "It can't be that bad Miss O'Keates-"
Imediately, the teacher's expression changed to an odd, maternal look. "Oh, I forgot to mention, it might seem awkward, but when you're ready, you can call me Aunt Velma if you're okay with it."
Chuckie lightly smirked at that, at least she was not shy about him, Kimi, Chasity, or Kirk as her new family members, but why was she so worried about Chas, Marvin and Shirley?
"Look, I know what it's like to be scared-"
"But you don't understand my situation specifically."
He realized that she was right, no matter what, Miss O'Keates was in a unique situation. She was in her 40s, and had never met her own parents. Chuckie didn't know what that was like, neither did Nicole, it was a total disaster waiting to happen. The only way things wouldn't fail miserably were if he could calm her down, but there was only one way, it was going to be a long-shot, but it was their best chance.
"You what?" asked Vice Principal Pangborn
"I'd like to invite you to join Miss O'Keates to a dinner at my home tonight. I know it's at really short notice, and I apologize sir, it's just that things seem to be falling apart at the last minute for O'Keates, emotionally, and being that you two have been in a relationship for a long time, I feel that you could really make this experience easier for her to handle." Chuckie explained
"Will your parents be okay with this?" asked Pangborn
"Certainly. Just join us!" he insisted
Pangborn sighed... He gave it a few seconds of thought and decided
"Sure, what time? And do I need to wear anything formal?"
At about 7:00, the couple arrived at the Finsters' door. Chas suggested Chasity and Kirk be not in the home for tonight, but Kira insisted the twins meet their new aunt.
*ding dong doorbell stuff*
"I'll get it!" called Chas
He opened the door to see Pangborn and O'Keates, as expected.
"Ah! Mr Pangborn, Ms O'Keates. Good evening!" Chas welcomed them
"Please Chas, we're not at school, please, just call us Estes and Velma." Pangborn insisted
"Oh definitely. Velma, it seems there have some shocking revelations within the past few days, I'd just like to say, welcome to the Finster family!" he said, shyly offering a hug, which O'Keates happily accepted.
"I'm very happy to know that I've been welcomed to the family with open arms, gratitude pours out my heart the way light flows through our beloved sun." she replied
The most emotional meeting for Ms O'Keates was with Marvin & Shirley. No one was crying, but they were silent. Spoke subtle greetings, but it was obvious that they were hiding excitement and happiness, they couldn't wait to get to know each other.
Everyone sat down at the dinner table, and began talking as the food went around.
"I'd just like to start this celebration by saying that we are delighted to have you to here tonight, and on behalf of the Finster family, we're happy to have you here." said Chas.
Marvin popped a champagne bottle he'd purchased earlier that day, and everyone drank to that declare.
Everyone began eating, as everyone started to talk with each other.
"I just am so happy you're here, I wish I could've known this happened years ago." said Shirley, after she'd asked O'keates what her life was like as a child, concerning if she'd still had a good family.
O'Keates wasn't sad about expressing her childhood, and wanted to ensure her parents that she was just fine throughout her life, despite never knowing her brother or parents. Marvin and Shirley tried to get over this too, and were showing the ability to. They were also absolutley loving the woman their daughter had grown in to. They continued to talk with each other, as Pangborn got to know the children.
"My Dad said that Chuckie used to get sent to your office every week. Is he bad?" asked Kirk
Pangborn chuckled at the child's question "No, not at all, he just likeseventually to pull a lot of pranks on other kids. Your brother is quite the humourist."
"Like how he put fake blood and red food colouring in all the school's toilets and urinals?" Chasity asked
Chuckie coughed on his food as his father turned his attention form his conversation with O'Keates to him.
"Finster? You did that?" asked Pangborn
"Uhhh, let's not have conflict tonight." Chuckie replied
Pangborn nodded his head in agreement. This night was about O'Keates meeting her long, lost family, not finding out what trouble Chuckie had been getting into lately.
Everyone went back to their conversations, and the night continued to go by smoothly.
eventually, things became in a way that Chuckie never thought they could. O'Keates felt like a true member of the family now, and she couldn't have been more happy.
eventually, the clock struck 10:00, and Pangborn and O'Keates had to leave. Pangborn said his goodbyes, and went to wait in the car. As for O'Keates, she stayed to continue talking for a few minutes.
"It's odd, I've only known you all for a few hours as my family, but I feel like it's been a life time."
"The same with us" replied Shirely
Everyone joined into a big group hug, and then, Marvin said he wanted to announce something.
"Velma, every year, on December 26th - January 2nd, we go skiing. The entire family, this year, we'd like to know if you'd like to join us this holiday, not only for Christmas dinner, but on our annual ski trip as well. On us."
Velma was shocked, she didn't know what to say. They had grown to love her so much that they wanted to bring her on a family ski trip.
"Yes." She replied "I'd love to go."
At that, she thanked them, and was given the address and website for the resort. After she left, everyone cheered at the successful night.
"Come on guys, let's hit the hay" Kimi said, who was quite tired.
All four kids went down to the basement to go to bed, except for Chuckie.
"Chuckie, just one moment please?" Kira asked
"Uh oh." he muttered
"Red dye in the toilets! Fake blood? Are you out of your mind!?" Chas screamed
"I wonder how long he's gonna need an extra inhaler for after this lecture?" Chuckie thought to himself
You guys should know, I'm putting this story on hiatus until The Fragility of the Human Heart is finished, so this story is gonna have to be put under the rug for a little while. As aways, STAY TUNED & PLEASE REVIEW!