Ed Edd n Eddy Chapter 4: Fire In The Ed

By Irving Martinez (KidPhilly126)

Start Time: December 8th, 2014 8:51 p.m. (Dark and rainy)

End Time: November 19th, 2015 11:38 p.m. (Dark and Chilly)

Friday June 4th, 2010 5:00 a.m.

Double D's Log:

5:00 a.m.

I was light as a feather and stiff as a board, lying between my blanket and bed sheets. My eyes were shut but I could see and hear images in my head. I slowly opened my eyes but was blinded by the light of my television set still on, showing a sci-fi movie. It took a while to get my pupils dialated and used to the brightness. My body was warm and sweating a bit so I pulled the blanket halfway off to at least cool myself down a bit. "Good lord, I was knocked out for this long?". It was so uncomfortable trying to get up. It felt as though I had a hundred times gravity pushing me downward. I tried a few more times to push myself up but decided to just stay down. I was becoming incredibly lazier than I ever would be. "Oh just forget it". I wanted to turn that television off but just didn't have the energy or strength for it. Slowly I closed my eyes and pulled the blanket over my head. I started hearing a creaking sound going throughout the hallway. It was probably the wind outside pushing several parts of the house that might not be intact. For some reason the creaking sound was getting louder. At first I thought that it was probably Ed sleep-walking again but then the creaking started turning into loud footsteps walking through the hallway. It sounded like loud boots stomping. I got scared and opened my eyes. My heart was pounding. Ed never wears has boots on when he sleepwalks and neither does Eddy because he wouldn't just wake up in the middle of the night for anything. A burglar must've broken in.

The footsteps got louder and louder. They were getting closer. I was shaking in fear and my heart was pounding loud. The footsteps stopped at the entrance of my door. I just realized that I forgot to lock the door. Whoever was on the other side must have some bad intentions and easy access to enter. The door knob was being shaken and turned. I guess it was stuck or something but there wasn't any time to be thinking of that. The door creaked open slowly. The footsteps entered into the room slowly and loud. I knew it. This was the end. What did I do to deserve this fate? Goodbye mother and father. Goodbye my friends. I felt something sharp poke me in the back through my blanket and I screamed mid-pitched. "Ah!". In an instant a small soft hand came across my face and covered my mouth quickly. "Double D, shush" whispered the intruder. I mumbled my words through the intruder's hand quietly. "Please don't hurt me. I'll give you anything you want just please let me live another day". "Ok… in that case let me make you breakfast, Dreamboat". My body held still to realize that it was Marie holding me. That explains the scent of motor oil coming off her. I turned around in shock to see that it was actually her. "Marie, what are you doing here? How did you get in?". She pulled out her copy of the key and didn't say a word. I pretty much sounded like an idiot for even asking that question.

"I told you I was coming here to make you breakfast. More importantly, I actually went out somewhere last night and got you a waffle iron. I also brought the blue berries and pancake mix". "You couldn't have waited until later to come do that?". "I have to be at work at the school at 7:00 a.m., so I thought that I'd stop by earlier and cook for you". "Oh well that's sweet and all. I actually thought that a burglar had broken in from all that stomping you were doing". "Oh yeah someone did try to break in. I ran em over with my moped ten minutes ago and used a plank of wood outside in the yard". My heart completely stopped for a moment after hearing that. "But don't worry dreamboat. I'll protect you always". Why would someone want to break into this house?". "Well in logic sense, the older a house is, the more rare items are hidden within it". "But we threw away a lot of old junk". "Yeah but let's not forget that we all brought in new junk that could be worth something and you never know who could've been watching us bring in all that stuff everybody brought to the other rooms". Marie had a good point. You never know who could've been watching us. If she didn't show up like she did, then we would've all been hurt or worse. "Marie, can you call your mother later and ask let her know". "I will. Now get up. I'm gonna start cooking in a few minutes". I did what I was told. I got up from my bed, put on my night slippers and started walking down to the bathroom to wash off.

I was still in shock to hear from Marie about that thief trying to break in, whoever it was. Now I have to worry about getting an alarm system for this house that we can't afford. Maybe I should build one like I did for my other room. I washed my face and brushed my teeth with baking soda toothpaste; gargled mint flavored mouthwash and spat out the bacteria. As I stepped outside the door I could already smell the buttery scent of those waffles that Marie was making. I came down quick to see that she had already made 8 of them. I guess its half and half then for both of us. She made some scrambled eggs and bacon and some toast and served some orange juice for the both of us. I must say, I enjoy the fact that Marie loves to cook a full breakfast. I wonder if she even cooks like this back at the trailer park. She got some maple syrup out of the closet and poured some on my waffles and her's as well. "Marie, do you cook breakfast like this back at your place?". "Not really, I can't really get all the ingredients to myself with my sisters around throwing things in the kitchen. So really I just throw whatever just to get a quick meal and out". "I see". I took a bite out of these waffles and couldn't believe what I tasted. My taste buds exploded, my soul flew out my body and dragged itself back in. It took me a moment to process where I was until Marie spoke up. "I see you just experienced my near-death breakfast". "You mean to tell me that your cooking can do what I just felt right now?". "Of course, it's an old family ingredient. Mom showed it to me. I'm just that good cause I learned it quick the first time". "I must say Marie; you could have a future as a chef". "Well, I would rather have a quiet life to myself Double D. I'm not really much into just giving away personal family secrets like that".

"But that stuff you told me about your father yesterday morning. It wasn't that personal, you say?". "Well to be honest, a lot of people know about it already, so it's not that personal in a way. Are you still worried if that burglar comes back?". "I am as a matter of fact". "My mom is already on shift. I'll call her right now". As Marie got up to make the phone call, I got up and went to clean our dishes. I looked over to the counter to see that there was still some mix left in a bowl. It was enough for another 2 servings of 3. I guess she left it for me to make for Ed and Eddy once they got up. "Ok mom. Thank you. Love you too. *phone click* Ok so she's on her way over. I'm gonna leave my moped here. Can you fix it for me?". "What's wrong with it?". "Crashing into that person, whoever that was, kinda broke off the left headlight and I accidently punctured a hole in the tires. There was a nail in the grass somewhere". "Sure thing Marie".

6:12 a.m.

Marie's mom just arrived in the nick of time. The headlights were flashing bright outside and it was still dark out. I could see a faint glimmer of sunrise coming from far away. "10-4 on that chief. Ok so tell me again what you saw honey" said Bebe. "It was some guy or girl about 5'9, wearing all black from top to bottom. They were wearing gloves too mom, so there might not be prints to find. Also I checked around for foot prints in the grass or maybe the mud. Nothing". "Dang. Well then I guess this was just a hit and run. Eddward". "Yes mam?". "Get an alarm installed and make it snappy". "Mom, that costs a lot for installation". Just then I heard stomping coming from downstairs. I guess Ed finally woke up. "Ed keep it down would ya?" said Eddy yelling upstairs. "Honey you're not hurt are ya?". "No mom I'm fine but I need a ride to work". "Alright, hop in the car". The doors to the basement opened up and out came Ed holding that little devil or goblin toy that breaths fire. My eyes opened wider after realizing that he still had that toy. "Ed! I thought we told you to get rid of that thing!". "My toy, Double D". "Your friend here is how old and still playing with toys, Edward?". "No Mrs. Kanker, you don't understand. That toy is-". "It's alright kid. I know why. It's hard to get rid old things you cherish so much. I still have a bunch of my old dolls from when I was a little girl". "No that's not why. Let me show you. Ed let me show her what I mean". As I reached for the toy, Ed stuck his foot into my stomach to keep me back from taking it. "Nah- uh, Double D. Get your own toy". "Ed I'm trying to show her whats wrong with it". Just then Eddy came in stomping angrily at the top of the upstairs walkway. "Whats a guy gotta do to get some sleep around here!?". Just as I escaped Ed's foot I jumped up and grabbed the back of the toy for dear life.

As soon as Ed noticed he tried to shake me off. My fingers were slipping. "Really Double D? You can't take away a toy from mono-brow?". Just at that instant my fingers slipped off. I quickly tried to grab for it but accidently pulled the string on the back. The Flames shot out upward brightly and into Eddy's face. Marie and her mom were all shocked to see the dark hidden secrets behind Ed's toy. Eddy let out a puff of smoke and his face was covered in black powder from the flames. "Um Eddy". "What Double D?". "Your hair Eddy". Eddy looked up and noticed that his hair was on fire. "Ah! Put me out! Put me out!". Eddy was running down and rolling over to put the flames. "Ed! Do something". "I got ya Eddy! I got ya!". Ed ran down to the basement and up and to show that he grabbed a box. "Ed no wait!". "Hiya!". It was too late. *smash!* He smashed the box over Eddy's head, sponges flew out, and Eddy was seeing stars. At least the flames were put out. "Ok kids, I've seen enough. Ed, hand over that toy, no hand over that flamethrower or I'm putting you in the back seat with my daughter. "Kanker's bad for Ed!". Ed complied and handed it over to Bebe. "Ok so now I see that I'm gonna have to keep an even closer eye and all three of you now. I'm gonna put this in a safe place before you kids get charged with arson and property damage". Bebe took out a cigarette from her pocket, pulled the string and let the flames light it up. "So anyways kids. I'm debating over whether or not an alarm will keep you all safe, or maybe you guys are just as reliable as it will be. I'm still taking this with me". As she finished that last sentence, her and Marie left out the door and we were stuck with helping Eddy recover. As if this morning couldn't get anymore disastrous.

8:05 a.m.

I was in Kevin's room fixing Marie's moped. I managed to find a tire repair kit in a box left by Kevin. Marie wouldn't have any problems riding around for a while. The left headlight that broke off was sort of a challenge to put back together, seeing as I had to find a new wire for it to work. I can't think of when Eddy will wake up. Those sponges that Ed had in that box were as hard as bricks. I don't even think that they're sponges anymore and why am I even thinking about it? I wrapped electrical tape around the wire, put a metal cap around it and spray painted it white to match the moped. "Double D, Eddy's awake". "Oh good, maybe he's feeling a little bit better from this morning's unfortunate events". Ed was carrying a bowl of hot soup, running towards Eddy's room and balancing an orange soda on his head. This can't get any worse. "Ahh!" I spoke too soon. I quickly ran up to Eddy's room and- "Ouch!. What did I do to deserve that!?". Eddy threw the soda bottle at my head. "I was aiming for Lumpy. He fed me hot soup". "Ed what was in that soup you fed Eddy?". "Jalepeno and red peppers, Double D". "Ed, where the heck did you get those- the garden that Rolf grew us, right?". "Exactly, Double D". *smack* "Eddy!". "What? Mono-brow here doesnt know what not to cook.". "Marie left waffle mix in the kitchen already prepared for you guys to eat. There's a waffle iron she brought to cook it with. Both of you go up and make it". I left the room with nothing else to say.

I went outside to check if there was anything left that Marie might've missed when that burglar ran. There were tire tracks from her moped and skid marks on the concrete and a piece of wood broken in half. I guess the burglar was just as hard headed as Ed. I Iooked towards the fence on the left side and saw something shining off the sunlight. I quickly ran and picked it up with some tweezers. It looked like a black piece lens from a pair of sunglasses. Who do I know that wears sunglasses? I pulled out some tweezers and a small ziplock bag from my pocket to keep the evidence safe. I guess I'm gonna have to install security camera's in each corner of the house. Inside and outside. I went back inside to fill Ed and Eddy in on the details.

"So there you have it fellows. Someone was possibly trying to break in lastnight to steal something in this house or maybe worse". "Now who would wanna hurt this handsome devil?". "Eddy, please be serious for once. We could've possibly been killed if Marie didnt show up in time". "I still dont see why you're hanging around her so much". "That's not the point Eddy. I already had to call everyone to come here so I could inspect them". *Door Knocking* "Speaking of which. Come in please". Rolf, Johnny, Jimmy, Sarah, Nazz and Kevin entered. "So Double D, we all brought our shades in like you said, but still dude, that whole burglar breaking in thing is no joke". "My thoughts exactly, Nazz". "Brainy-Ed-boy. Here are the eye wears which protects our pupils from the sunlight". "Thank you, Rolf". I examined each one of them carefully and came to my conclusion. "None of these match your lenses'. Also, none of them are broken at all, and none of you have bruise marks from the plank of wood that Marie said she used". "But Double D-Edd boy. Who would want to come into your living quaters and why?". "I would like to know that myself, Rolf, but I can only guess that there's something very rare and valuable in this house that the burglar wanted". "I'd like to stay and chat but I gotta get to work". "Understood, Kevin". *Kevin rides off on his bike* "Was there anything in particular that you all found while we were cleaning out the house?". "Not really. Plank would've noticed". "Jimmy and I mostly threw out an old China set and other boxes of old junk". "Sarah's right. We didn't find anything at all besides that". "I can only have one guess come to mind then. There's a secret room in this house hiding something valuable. I just dont know where to start looking". "But Double D, we've oponed up every secret room in this house you could think of. Where else would there be another room?" said Nazz. "Thats something I wish I knew how to find".

9:00 a.m.

I walked all the way down to Peach Creek Junior High to see how Marie and her sisters were doing. I know there would be teachers working around during the summer time but you never really see them around much. I'm literally walking down memory lane. These hallways, the lockers, the classrooms. This would be the last time I would ever get to remember this place. I decided to make a stop into the library to check out some of the books to get a little more relaxed. Science fiction always seemed to intrigue me in so many ways. As I stumbled through the lanes, I made a quick stroll through the history section to look for Peach Creek's history. I carefully looked through the pages of the Peach Creek Beginnings, to make sure I had every piece of knowledge in my mind. Unfortunately, not a single piece of information on the house was in here. I guess it must've just been another ordinary home.

"Hey dream boat". I looked forward and saw Marie walking towards me and carrying a black backpack. "Hello there, Marie. On your break already?". "No. Its already 12:00. I'm off work now". "Good lord. Have I been here for the last 3 hours?". "I dont know. You tell me. Peach Creek Begginings, huh?". "Yes, indeed. I was trying to find any and all history on the house and not a single ounce was in it. I would ask our parents, but they probably wouldn't know". "Well thats because you're going to the wrong people and places for clues". "Well I told everyone that there might've been a secret room in the house and something valuable was in there. That's why I think there was a burglar there last night". "Well cleaning out old place would kinda be a strong possibility of uncovering rare items". "That could be so". "Actually, hold that thought". Marie was digging through her backpack and pulled out the old book that Eddy had found earlier in the second half of the school year. She dug through the old dusty pages and stopped in a particular page. "Right here. I knew this would come back to haunt me". I looked and saw old writing and a picture of the house itself. "Good lord. Could this be what helps us uncover the secrets within the house?". "Maybe. I kept that book after you guys found it. Mom was really happy to see it when I gave it to her. I got curious one day and looked at it months ago and there it was". "It says here that an ancestor of Eddy used to live in that house. Apparently he was wealthy as well. I'm reading this and seeing that it looks like an entry log of some sort". "Let me see. July 4th, 1979. I can no longer live in this house knowing the fact that my beloved treasure is now lost in time. I leave you be in hopes that one day, someone shall find you and bring you back to me. And there's no name". "Treasure? So maybe thats the secret". "Um.. it could be that or something more important". "Either way, I have to get back and let everyone know. Come on lets go".

1:00 p.m.

As Marie and I were walking back to the house, I couldn't help but have this uncontrollable feeling that someone or something was watching us. I was too frightened to find out. For some odd reason I saw the Urban Ranger flag posted in the front yard. This cant be good. Marie and I walked in to see and hear too much noise and chatter going on, only to see the living room and upstairs area was turned upside down and some of Rolf's farm animals running around. "Lets go Lumpy! There's probably cash all over this place somewhere!". "I love chickens, Eddy!". "Did you find anything, Jimmy?". "Nothing yet, Sarah". "Johnny the wood boy! Try in the basement". "Right-o! Lets go, Plank!". "Stop!". Everyone and the animals all froze up and looked at me with a scared, yet confused look on their faces". "What is wrong with you all!? The house is back to a complete mess just like when we started! What if our parents saw this!?". "Ah- lighten up sock head". "Eddy! Please stop doing what you're doing! Rolf! Take your animals out back! The rest of you, start cleaning up!". Everyone complied and did what I told them to do".

2:00 p.m.

I broke down all the information that I had to pass out to everyone that Marie and I found carefully, in order to not confuse them all by much. "So there's treasure in this house!? I'm gonna be rich!". "Eddy! Please calm down for once! I hate it when you do that". "Aw, lighten up sock head". "Double D- Ed boy. Rolf and the Urban Rangers will do thir best to find this treasure if possible". "Hold on a minute, Rolf. Thats just it. Where else would there be secret entrances in this house?". Everyone was in dead silence for at least a good minute thinking of where another entrance would be. "Oh-oh, I know. Maybe underneath Eddy's room, Double D". "Hold it Mono-brow. I already checked in my room. There aint nothing in there to look for". "I truly did have hope that you knew something, Ed. Everyone, just continue on with whatever it is you're all gonna do". Everyone split up and went to their rooms we assigned for them. As for me, I went upstairs to my room with Marie following behind. I was so stressed and exhausted, I dropped face first into my bed. Marie sat in the chair by my computer desk. "Dreamboat, are you ok?". "Yes Marie I'm fine, thank you". "Are you sure?". "Maybe just a little stressed out". "I could make you some hot cocoa if you'd like". "No thank you, please. You dont have to go through all that trouble just for me". "It's no trouble at all. I just dont like to see you this way. I know seeing you snap at everyone earlier made you mad and all, but I just dont want you to feel like that the whole time". Marie had a good point. Maybe its just that I've been focusing too hard on trying to adapt to my new living environment, and not focusing enough on myself, health-wise. "That hot cocoa does seem to be a good idea right now". Marie smiled and ran down to make hot cocoa. She came back up 10 minutes later with a full metal picher, some coffee cups and marshmellow's. I gotta say, she does like to do more than just simple.

It just seems that whatever Marie makes, foodwise, tastes so delicious. I've never had hot cocoa this good in years. "I can tell that you really like it, Dreamboat". "Is it really that obvious?". "Well you did just drank about 75% of the picher in just under 5 minutes". Oh my. Im sorry if I didnt leave you enough". "Its no worry. I made 3 more picher's downstairs. My cooking skills are just that good". "Yes indeed. You know where I could find the blueprints to this house?". "I wouldnt count on it. This house is really old and the blueprints probably dont even exist since this place was first built. I'm pretty sure that the secret passages were added later on as the owners changed or if only one owner ever existed here". "You think your mother would know anything?". "She's not gonna be home until around 9:00. She'll be too tired to even answer questions like that". "I see. Its not like being an officer is an easy job. Though, nothing really happens in this town". "Except for you guys". "Well, besides that". I heard footsteps running up the stairs. "Hey, Romeo. I just got a text from my mom. She wants you, me and Ed at my house now". Eddy ran downstairs fast. "I wonder wha this could be about now. Coming, Marie?". "Sure".

2:34 P.M.

Eddy's House

We all went to Eddy's house to see what the text was for, and as we entered, we saw our parents sitting together on the couches. "Sit down kids. We need to talk" said Jack. We all sat quietly on an open couch in the living room area."Eddy. Son. I have some really bad news for you-". Long time, no see, huh pip-squeek?". Things just couldnt have gotten worse than what we expected after hearing that familiar voice. We turned our heads around and saw him once again. It was Eddy's older brother, Matthew, walking out the kitchen with a soda bottle in his hand. "Enough with the name calling, Matthew. You know very well that your little brother, Eddy, has been through enough of your games. "Chill pops, I'm just messing with him". "Yeah sure you are". "So I heard from the folks and the Kanker's mom about what you three did last year. I gotta say, I'm actually impressed, but not with the fact that my room was left in pieces, my door and my car". "That car of yours was never gonna work. I siphoned out the gas after you got taken away and made sure nothing in it would set off a fire or kill us with monoxide poisining". "So that explains why it wouldn't turn on when the others chased Ed, Eddy and I". "That's ok. I can just rebuild one from scratch, the same way I did with that one'. "You're not rebuilding it inside this house, your hear!?". "I have 2 questions I wanna ask Matthew" said Marie. We all stared at her confused as to what she was about to ask. "First, why is your hat tilted to the side a bit?". "I.. got a new haircut and they left a bald spot. It's embarrasing". Ok. Second, why are you wearing makeup on your left eye?". We all stared a bit more closer to Matthew towards his left eye. "Matthew. Show me your eye". Matthew started to sweat a bit and backed up to the kitchen slowly , when suddenly- "Where do you think you're going, buster?". Marie's mother popped out behind Matthew, keeping him from escaping through the kitchen.

"Whats the big deal? You're all trying to hold a grudge against me or something?". "The only thing I'm holding are these handcuffs to book you with, squirt. Now show us your eye, take off your hat and most importantly, empty out your pockets or else". Matthew paused for a few seconds, while getting the death stare from Bebe, then complied with what she said. He took off his hat to reveal a bruise on the side of his head, rubbed his left eye to reveal a blackish-blue shiner, then pulled out a broken pair of shades with black lens. I immediately noticed that there was a piece missing from the left side. It was all fitting together now. The thief from last night was Matthew. "You never were a wiz at being a make-up artist. Wanna explain what happened to you during the last 24 hours hours, kid?". "Ok fine. I went to what I thought was still the abondoned house earlier this morning to relax a little but it wasnt. I got attacked by your daughter their cause she probably thought I was a thief or something, and barely escaped with my life intact". "So you were trying to get back at me for what happened last year, huh!?" said Eddy, pulling out a wooden baseball bat from underneath the couch. "I've beaten twirps with worse than what you're holding, pip-squeek". "Stop!". Bebe screamed. "I can see that you've still been causing trouble even out of Peach Creek, Matthew. I can also see that your little brother aint the type of kid to mess with. Jack, keep them seperated until further notice". "Will do".

The old House

3:12 P.M.

Ed, Eddy and I went back to the house while Marie went back home with her mom. We went up to Eddy's room to play some pool to keep our minds off of what had occurred earlier. "Ok, I'm gonna try to get that 8-ball into the corner". Eddy concentrated real hard to make the shot. Ed still needed to hit the 1-ball that was on the opposite side of where the 8-ball was. *Smack* The white ball scratched and made the 8-ball bounce back an inch from the hole. Ed's turn now. *Smack* The 1-ball went into the hole. The white ball almost went in. *Smack* The white ball hit the 8-ball and inch back to the hole. Eddy came around the side I was on to hit the ball in. *Smack* The 8-ball went in, but so did the white ball. Ed won. "Dang it! I hit it too hard again". "I honestly thought you had that one Eddy". "Well there's always next game. But I'm not in the mood". Eddy flipped one of the light switches to flip the floor the pool table was on around, to bring his bed over. Ed left to go use the bathroom. "Is there something bothering you, Eddy?". "I just can't get over the fact that my brother is back. What if he's here cause he lost his job and he's gonna end up living with us?". "Highly unlikely Eddy. I'm sure that after what happened last year and our parents finding out, they wouldn't dare allow Matthew to stay with us". "Knock-knock". Kevin came in. "So I heard Matthew is back in town. For real though, not like how you said he was that one time last year". "Unfortunately, yes Kevin. We don't understand the purpose of his visit". "Well if anything, I'll be down at the Jawbreaker factory. Got a hold of some extra overtime hours. If you guys need anything I'll be a phone call away". Kevin left downstairs with his bike in the front yard. "So did you ever figure out what that message in the book meant?". "Sadly, no. I'm still certain that it could be treasure. I'll think about it tomorrow". I went up to the observatory, while Eddy turned on the t.v. in his room to relax.

The observatory

I made myself a bowl of Chunky Puffs cereal to snack on. I couldn't help but wonder what all this sudden confusion over me was. I felt like something in the world was off balance. I even forgot about Ed at the moment. I finished up and washed my bowl and spoon and made my way up to my room. I could see the sun setting over the horizon just a bit. I grabbed my phone, wallet and headphones and walked on down and left the house. I walked down to the old creek where the frogs were at while listening to a few Indie rock bands. I saw the chairs from early this morning that Marie had and sat down in the same one that I was on. I looked at the frogs all hopping around on the lilly-pads and croaking. I guess even they had nothing better to do. It's funny how the little things in life can be enjoyable to watch. "Hey Dreamboat". I didnt even hear Marie coming my way. "Well good evening, Marie. Did you come back for the chairs?". "No, I just needed to relax a bit from work and everything today. Double D, what do you wanna do in the future?". "I wanna be a scientist". "What kind though?". "I'm not really sure. I like robotics, electronic devices and even health. The list goes on but there's so much to study for just one subject in a lifetime". "Maybe you'll know later on". "What do you wanna be?". "I guess a mechanic. Somebody has to know how to fix cars, other than a man. It's so rare for anybody to find a woman that know's alot about cars". "You're right about that. I wouldn't know anybody who would ever look the other way when it come's to seeing a woman that know's about mechanics". "Double D. Can I sleep over tonight?". My heart was racing hearing her asked that question. "Su..re. If it's ok with your mother, though". "She wont mind. Me and her had a little talk earlier and she absolutely trusts you". She even said that you make a good husband and laughed a little". "Well, I guess grownup's have their little inside jokes with themselves". I couldn't help but laugh a little too. I mean come on. Me? A husband? I wouldn't know where to even begin with my life from there. "Come on, lets go back to the house". "Coming".

5:18 P.M.

As we entered the house, I could hear Ed's television set downstairs playing what I think was another one of his horror movies. I even heard music coming from Eddy's room. It sounded like Cafe rock music. I never knew Eddy was into that stuff. Marie and I went up to my room, took off our shoes and relaxed on the couch. I grabbed the remote and turned on the t.v. . It looked like another sci-fi movie was on. This time Aliens. "I'll go get some popcorn made ok, Dreamboat". Thank you , Marie". Marie came back up 10 minutes later with 2 bags of popcorn and a 6-pack of cherry soda. We watched 2 whole hours then "Robo-Dino" played next. "Hey, Dreamboat. Remember that conversation we had this morning about my dad?". "Yes I do. Was there something else about it?". "No, its just that...". Marie paused for a few seconds before she spoke again. "I just don't know what to think of him. I hate that he left my mom to take care of me and my sister's alone, and that he didn't even say goodbye to me. What kind of father would do that to his kids and the person he loved?". Marie was tearing up a bit. I grabbed her a tissue to whipe her tears away. "I know my sister's and I harass you guys alot but..". "Marie, please. I understand. You're hurt from him leaving". "Its not just that. *sniffles* I dont know if Lee or May do this but.. I mess with you cause I wanted someone close to me, other than my sister's, to know how I felt. My mom understands since she's been hurt so much. She works long hours and only has little time to sleep to provide for us. If there's anyone that I really want home, it's her. I jut feel so lonely there without her". I couldn't hold back from the pain of Marie's story. I started to tear up a bit too, with my heart squeezing tight in my chest. I hugged Marie as she did the same. We both held on to eachother as if our lives depended on it.

Marie's tears hit me hard like bullets. Holding her close, she dozed off little by little as the movie played. It was already close to 9:30 P.M., and she was already passed out. I got up and prepared the bed for her to sleep in. I picked her up and laid her down to rest. She moved a little as I place the blanket over her up to her shoulder. As for me, I pulled out a pillow and blanket from my closet and laid on the couch. I picked up the remote to turn on the fan and turn off the t.v. and went straight to sleep. I never knew that this was the reason why the Kanker's were messing with us all those times. Well maybe if it was just Marie. I dont know what her sisters may have been thinking. Maybe later on I'll find out. "Goodnight, Marie" I whispered softly.

I know thats its been almost a year since I last posted a new chapter guys, but sorry for the wait. This literally took alot of thinking to put into, and with my new life as a Marine to balance out here. In short, please enjoy the next chapter comig out soon after this. You guys and the Ed's are about to be in for an insanely huge surprise.

-Kid Philly126