I just wanted to start this out by giving a big thanks to all of those who have made it this far in my story, supporting me with feedback and reviews, following it from the start even. Writing this story has been a really awesome experience, and now I get to move to my next story.
Speak of the devil, I have a poll on my page to help pick the name of an important character in my next Lab Rats story. Right now I am leaning towards Tilly, not really sure why. It sounds like a fun name for a goofy geneticist.
Anyway, once you finish reading please leave me a review telling me what you think about the story overall, my writing style, or the ending. And without further ado, thank you all for reading What You Did.
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Douglas groaned as his alarm went off. It was father's day, why shouldn't he be aloud to sleep in? Well, at least he got a decent sleep in his old room at Donnie's house. Douglas had been able to convince the kids that it would be nice to spend Father's Day as a whole family.
"Wakey Wakey Eggs and Bakey," Adam sung, opening the door to the bedroom. "Don't worry, these are existent breakfast foods,"
"Morning Adam," Douglas yawned.
"Come one, we need you downstairs," Adam jumped happily.
"For what?" Douglas asked.
"For Father's Day of course," Adam smiled. "You have three minutes to get ready!"
Douglas nodded and got ready. He headed downstairs, wondering what was in store for the day.
Right behind him on the stairs came Adam, who was dragging Donald down as well.
The two fathers were placed at the glass dinning room table.
The rest of the family each rushed, setting a dish down on the table. These dishes came together to form a beautiful father's day breakfast.
"Happy Father's Day!" They cheered before joining them at the table.
Donald turned to Tasha. "Honey... did you-"
"No," Tasha smiled while rolling her eyes. "Bree did most of the cooking. Don't worry,"
"It is very delicious," Douglas told Bree. "I have taught you well,"
Bree laughed before taking another bite of her eggs.
"What better way to celebrate our two great dads then some amazing food?" Adam said in-between shoving food into his mouth.
And even though Bree was a bit disgusted by the way he got bits of egg everywhere, most of it got on Chase.
A Davenport family gathering had not gone this well in years.
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After some debating, they finally decided how they would split into teams.
"Big brothers versus younger, we all know who is going to win," Adam smirked as he and Donald strapped the wii remotes to their hands.
Chase rolled his eyes. "What makes you so confident that you are going to win?" he asked.
"Boys, lay off. We are just playing to have fun," Donald said, with Douglas nodding in agreement.
Leo and Bree turned to each other, as they were standing behind the couch.
"Is this really the best game for them?" Leo asked.
"We may need to hide or avert our eyes now, just to be safe," Bree whispered.
"Oh come on guys," Adam huffed. "Who doesn't love a good game of just dance?"
It took a little bit of time, but Adam somehow convinced the rest that Firework by Katy Perry was the best song option.
It didn't take long after pressing play for the audience to flip out.
"Run, run, run!" Leo cried, running out of the room along with a screaming Bree.
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Later in the day, the kids and Donald were down in the lab playing with the 4D training simulator. Douglas ran upstairs to grab a drink. When he reached the kitchen, he found Tasha sitting at the counter drinking a cup of tea and reading a magazine.
"Taking a break from the craziness?" Tasha asked.
Douglas smiled. "Yeah, those kids can really wear you down," he answered, grabbing a bottle of water.
"It has been good having you all around again, even if it is crazy," Tasha smiled, taking another sip of tea.
Douglas nodded. "It really has been. You know, after everything happened, I never thought I would get all of this,"
"All of what?" Tasha inquired.
"A happy family, that is together and not hostile," Douglas replied. "It's nice,"
"I'm glad you feel that way. We are always at our best where we have people to rely on and to support us. To keep us on the right path," Tasha said.
"To the right path then," Douglas said, lifting his drink to toast with her.
"To the right path," Tasha toasted. Clink.
At this moment the rest of the family came upstairs, having finally tired themselves out as well.
"Why don't we watch a movie then," Tasha suggested.
"Oh, oh! I know!" Adam cheered, running to get his favorite DVD.
"It better not be Goober the Spunky Caboose again, or I am going to lose it," Bree stated.
"Don't worry," Adam said, taking the DVD from it's case.
Chase looked at the cover. "Really Adam? Frozen? Aren't you a little old for that?"
"Aren't you a little old to be shopping in the junior misses section?" Adam counter.
Before Chase could deny anything, Adam stuck the DVD into the player. The rest of the family made themselves comfortable to watch the film.
Once the movie got to the scene where Anna takes off after Elsa, Douglas suddenly sat up from the couch. There was something he needed to do.
Before he reached the front door Bree stopped him. "Where are you going?" she asked.
"Eh, nowhere. I'll be back soon, I promise," Douglas smiled, giving her a quick hug before rushing to his car.
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Douglas stood in front of the grave, holding a single peach colored rose to his chest. "I'm sorry Hope, but I can't stay long. They are waiting on me back home," he couldn't help but smile at the thought. "I never thought I would get this again. A full, loving family that wants me to be a part of it as much as I do myself. And to keep that, I have to do something that I don't want, but have to. For myself," he paused. "I love you Hope. I always have and always will. But, I have to let go of you. Thank you. Thank you for loving me when I couldn't love myself. Thank you for giving me three wonderful kids that I can't imagine living without. Goodbye Hope, I love you,"
With a heavy heart and falling tears, Douglas knelt down and laid the rose down. Turning on his heels, he began to make his way down the hill to leave.
Although painfully aware that what he did was for the best, he was unaware that he was being followed home.
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Just as it started to rain, Douglas made it to the front porch. He rushed in side, hoping not to get too wet.
"Douglas? You okay?" Donald asked from sitting on the couch.
Douglas smiled and nodded. It was nice to see the whole rest of his family sitting around the living room. He took a seat next to his brother. "Yeah, I'm doing pretty good. I don't think I have told you this yet, but it is good to be home again," Douglas said.
"It's good to have you back," Donald smiled.
"Come on guys, we have a game to play!" Adam laughed, dealing out a deck of cards.
"Go Fish?" Leo asked. "Why are we playing this?"
"Because tomorrow is Monday, and I can't wait," Adam smiled.
The other Davenports knew better than try to understand Adam's logic.
"Sounds like fun," Donald smiled as Adam handed him his cards.
"I'm playing," Leo announced, sliding next to Adam. Chase joined the rest of the Davenport men and took his cards.
"But I'm so tired," Bree groaned. "It has been a long 48 hours,"
"It's okay Bree," Tasha smiled. "I'll play with you, be your back up,"
Bree lightened up. "Okay,"
"So, who has any E's?" Adam asked.
The rest of the family groaned.
"So, whose turn is it to explain this to Adam?"
Hope looked into the screen, watching her family spend some quality time together. She hated to admit, but it did pain her a little deep down. It was for the best. She could never be a part of this. She was happy that her family was moving on and living. Even if it was without her.
"Goodbye Douglas, I love you too," She whispered, only allowing a single tear to fall from her left eye.
Then she walked away.